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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 how to guides + info => Topic started by: richw911 on 30 July 2008, 00:22
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Tyre pressures:
Standard wheels 205/55/16: 30 PSI for the front, 28 PSI for the rear. (Its also in your fuel filler cap :wink: )
If running 18" wheels using the 225/40/18 you should run the following to compensate for the lower profile tyre (according to the good year website.) :
Full
Front 2.3 Bar = 33 PSI Rear 2.6 Bar = 37 PSI
Partial
Front 2.1 Bar = 30 PSI Rear 1.9 Bar = 27 PSI
Oil changes:
The cheapest place to get oil filters is from the dealers!! £5 (Believe it or not! ) Dont forget the sump plug which cost just £1 :smiley:
1.8T:
Removed - need to confirm details
The 1.8T will take 4.35 litres of engine oil.
Weak spot:
The 1.8T MUST use fully synthetic oil, and be changed at the correct service intervals, use of the wrong oil can cause the oil pick up to block up and the the oil pump to seize causing catastrophic loss of oil pressure and engine failure.
* NOTE * DO NOT USE Engine Flush!!
Read this : http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=181271.0
1.8T oil filter part no: 06A115561B £5 +VAT
Sump Plug: N90813202 £1.08 + VAT
There has been a lot of differant oils recomended by some VW dealers read this topic:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=95412.0
I would strongly recommend a visit to your dealer to see which oil thay recommend for your 1.8T engine. (Give them your reg no and all your cars info will come up on the screen)
Some forum members use and recommend SYNTA GOLD 5W-40 fully synthetic which vw sell :
VW part no: AZGB 115 QLB 00 421 £24.36 +vat. This oil, oil filter ,sump plug comes to £35.79 all in from VW.
**EDIT**
Synta Gold - VW have replaced it with:
Quantum Platinum 5W-40 - £24.06/£27.67 for 5 litres
Part number - VZGB 115 QLB 00 551 036A
Spark Plugs.
Spark plugs are best brought from a local motor factor you can get the same plug as vw use but without the vw audi stamp for a lot less.
Or ECP http://www.eurocarparts.com/search/408440060/p/home
Do not trust ebay as there are a lot of fake goods at the moment including spark plugs, brake discs and pads. A few members form here have been conned with these.
http://www.diynexus.com/vw/mk4_18t_spark_plug_change/mk4_18t_spark_plug_change.html
Fuel Filter .
Petrol fuel filter all models 1J0 201 511 A - £8.05
The fuel filter sits under the car, drives side at the rear. canister type with quick release ends. (Petrol models only)
Cambelt Change
Cambelt intervals for the 1.8T are 40,000 miles or 4 years - which ever occurs first.
*Important*
Make sure you have a new water pump fitted at EVERY cambelt change as thay are prone to fail!
TDI:
TDI Oil fillter no: A074 115 562 £4.80 + VAT
TDI Fuel filter: 1J0 127 401 A £20.50 + VAT
Air filter: 1J0 129 620 £11.30 + VAT
Sump plug: AN 908 132 02 £1.08 + VAT
PD diesel oils:
For T&D PD spec oils, you need to be using a VW 505.01 oil.
For the LongLife PD oils, you need either VW 506.01 (which is LongLife II spec), or 507.00 (which is the very latest LongLife III spec, as used in Golf V GTI, B7 RS4, and any of the new diesels with the Diesel Particulate Filter)
Stick with any of the VW specified oils from the major manufacturers (Castrol, Shell, Elf, Motul, Fuchs), but avoid Mobil 1 (because they lie about their VW approval), Comma, Millers, and the other smaller manufacturers.
Cambelt intervals for the TDI are 60,000 miles or 4 years - which ever occurs soonest :smiley:
Also Try this from castrol to find out what oil you should use:
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/iframe.do?categoryId=9024084&contentId=7044829
Pollen Filter.
Should be changed every 20,000 miles normally, but can need replacing before, A sure sign is reduced airflow through the heating system .
Vw part no: 1J0819644A
Approx £15 from vw, can be found cheaper online tho.
To find your pollen filter:
Open bonnet and look to right hand side of scuttle tray by the right windscreen wiper. You should see 4 screws on a plastic tray undo and slide out.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b225/mac456/cover.jpg)
Guide here:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=216957.0
Fog light bulbs:
The MK4 has just the ONE fog light the drivers side, although all the parts are there for both.
Rear tail light bulbs :
Choose the wattage rating carefully - R5w for low spec models - R10W for GTI's and all models with the dark tinted rear lights.
Aero wipers:
Part numbers for front Aero wipers - retro fit to existing arms £23 from VW
MK4 Golf 98>03 . 1J2 998 002 :wink:
Powerbulbs discount code : AYSCX1729 www.powerbulbs.com
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Actually its 2.1 bar all round for the 205/55/16 according to my fuel filler cap.
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Rich, any chance of updating this to include information about the poller filter etc? :)
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Rich, any chance of updating this to include information about the poller filter etc? :)
As its you bob........ :evil:
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excuse me but where is the info about the 2.0????? :cry:
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excuse me but where is the info about the 2.0????? :cry:
lol its been here for months and your the first 2.0 owner to notice!! :grin:
I dont have a 2.0 and dont know the part nos and info.
If you post the info i shall add it it :afro:
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excuse me but where is the info about the 2.0????? :cry:
lol its been here for months and your the first 2.0 owner to notice!! :grin:
I dont have a 2.0 and dont know the part nos and info.
If you post the info i shall add it it :afro:
but i want you to tell me the numbers so i can go get them? im not doing your job for you, lol only kidding i will be sorting it out this week so will post the numbers, :smiley:
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excuse me but where is the info about the 2.0????? :cry:
lol its been here for months and your the first 2.0 owner to notice!! :grin:
I dont have a 2.0 and dont know the part nos and info.
If you post the info i shall add it it :afro:
but i want you to tell me the numbers so i can go get them? im not doing your job for you, lol only kidding i will be sorting it out this week so will post the numbers, :smiley:
lol :grin: good man :afro:
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Don't you need a special tool for removing the oil filter?
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Don't you need a special tool for removing the oil filter?
You dont have to but it helps. In most cases you can undo it by hand tho :wink:
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One more thing, where IS the oil filter exactly? :huh:
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One more thing, where IS the oil filter exactly? :huh:
Right in front of the engine bay dead centre ,Half way down the block.
Open the bonnet and look behind the radiator.
Cant miss it :wink:
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I dont know if you know this bob, But you need to apply some oil to the top of the gasket on the new oil filter before fitting, (To make a good seal)
When refitting just do it up hand tight. :wink:
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Just a heads up, pretty much all the parts you need are a bit cheaper at vagparts.co.uk. Obviously after delivery it's more, but if you're ordering something from there anyway, you can save a few quid :)
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DONT put a screwdriver through the filter or you will have to go live on a ranch with all the other cowboys :wink:
buy one of these there great
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/dai-cymru/1244121.jpg)
another top tip buy cheap oil from tesco fill the car up start it then drain it back out makes the new oil stay cleaner as flushes rubbish out. should also either remove coil lead and crank engine to fill filter with oil before starting car, or fill filter up before fitting, bit awkward on the golf as sits horzontally :sad:
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DONT put a screwdriver through the filter or you will have to go live on a ranch with all the other cowboys :wink:
buy one of these there great
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/dai-cymru/1244121.jpg)
another top tip buy cheap oil from tesco fill the car up start it then drain it back out makes the new oil stay cleaner as flushes rubbish out. should also either remove coil lead and crank engine to fill filter with oil before starting car, or fill filter up before fitting, bit awkward on the golf as sits horzontally :sad:
Ive got a filter tool aswell, I find i can undo mine by hand tho. :wink:
I let all the rubbish drip out of mine before putting the sump back in. Takes a while but worth it IMO.
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DONT put a screwdriver through the filter or you will have to go live on a ranch with all the other cowboys :wink:
buy one of these there great
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/dai-cymru/1244121.jpg)
another top tip buy cheap oil from tesco fill the car up start it then drain it back out makes the new oil stay cleaner as flushes rubbish out. should also either remove coil lead and crank engine to fill filter with oil before starting car, or fill filter up before fitting, bit awkward on the golf as sits horzontally :sad:
Ive got a filter tool aswell, I find i can undo mine by hand tho. :wink:
I let all the rubbish drip out of mine before putting the sump back in. Takes a while but worth it IMO.
yep overnight is good too but not usually possible
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DONT put a screwdriver through the filter or you will have to go live on a ranch with all the other cowboys :wink:
buy one of these there great
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee76/dai-cymru/1244121.jpg)
another top tip buy cheap oil from tesco fill the car up start it then drain it back out makes the new oil stay cleaner as flushes rubbish out. should also either remove coil lead and crank engine to fill filter with oil before starting car, or fill filter up before fitting, bit awkward on the golf as sits horzontally :sad:
Ive got a filter tool aswell, I find i can undo mine by hand tho. :wink:
I let all the rubbish drip out of mine before putting the sump back in. Takes a while but worth it IMO.
yep overnight is good too but not usually possible
Yeah i just make sure i dont need the car/make alternative arrangements.
Very surprising how much you would have left in the engine :wink:
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Actually its 2.1 bar all round for the 205/55/16 according to my fuel filler cap.
Normal load, mine is 2.1 F; 1.9R
You sure you're not reading 2.1R for a full load??
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My fuel cap does not lie! :grin:
It says the same all round I think 1.9 bar or something. It doesn't say more PSI in the fronts though. I have 205/55/16s.
What should it be?
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Are the spark plugs listed in the link Platinum Plugs or just standard NGK ones?
If not does anyone have the NGK part number for Platinum plugs can only find the standard plug part number
http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_search.php?type=SPARK%2520PLUGS&manufact=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF%2520MK4%2520%252898--%253E04%2529&engine=1.8 (http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_search.php?type=SPARK%2520PLUGS&manufact=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF%2520MK4%2520%252898--%253E04%2529&engine=1.8)
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thats right mate PFR6Q are the platinum plugs i paid £30 from GSF
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My fuel cap does not lie! :grin:
It says the same all round I think 1.9 bar or something. It doesn't say more PSI in the fronts though. I have 205/55/16s.
What should it be?
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e345/ivormk4/Golf%20GTi%20Turbo/TyrePressures.jpg)
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I want to get a pic of mine as it definitely reads 1.9 front and back with 2 people and a bag!
Is my filler cap from a non-GTI Golf then?
I have a 2.0 engine not sure if that's different in terms of weight to you 1.8T drivers.
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just been to VW to get me oil filter and oil and i have been supplied with 15-40w oil and mine car is a 1.8T AGU. Have they given me the wrong oil?
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can anyone help me with my Oil question, they have given oil based on my car but it doesnt seem to match what is say on the first page. dnt want to put 15w-40 oil in my car and have problems.
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can anyone help me with my Oil question, they have given oil based on my car but it doesnt seem to match what is say on the first page. dnt want to put 15w-40 oil in my car and have problems.
Make you own mind up from this:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=95412.0
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well from reading that i think i'll be taking this oil back and asking for some synta 5w-40. dont fancy putting oil in that is above the manufacturers preference.
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How much oil do they take? I'm going to change the oil in my 1.8 non turbo soon.
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How much oil do they take? I'm going to change the oil in my 1.8 non turbo soon.
"The 1.8T will take 4.35 litres of engine oil."
As the non turbo is essentially the same engine its the same amount of oil :wink:
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minus whatever is sitting in the turbo and it's oil lines :tongue:
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minus whatever is sitting in the turbo and it's oil lines :tongue:
lol Ok 4.3 litres :laugh: :tongue:
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Thanks. Which oils do you guys use? I was in Halfrauds, homebase and Costco today:
Halfrauds - Castrol Magnatec 5w30 - £45
Homebase had 1 litre bottles of Castrol Edge 5/30 half price at £8 (but they only had 3 bottles :( )
Costco had Magnatec 5/30 at £20 (less than half Halfrauds price)
They also had big 20 litre containers of Chevron 5/30 for £40
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Thanks. Which oils do you guys use? I was in Halfrauds, homebase and Costco today:
Halfrauds - Castrol Magnatec 5w30 - £45
Homebase had 1 litre bottles of Castrol Edge 5/30 half price at £8 (but they only had 3 bottles :( )
Costco had Magnatec 5/30 at £20 (less than half Halfrauds price)
They also had big 20 litre containers of Chevron 5/30 for £40
Read the first page :wink:
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For the LongLife PD oils, you need either VW 506.01 (which is LongLife II spec), or 507.00 (which is the very latest LongLife III spec, as used in Golf V GTI, B7 RS4, and any of the new diesels with the Diesel Particulate Filter)
Stick with any of the VW specified oils from the major manufacturers (Castrol, Shell, Elf, Motul, Fuchs), but avoid Mobil 1 (because they lie about their VW approval), Comma, Millers, and the other smaller manufacturers.
Wonder where you got that second paragraph from? :tongue:
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minus whatever is sitting in the turbo and it's oil lines :tongue:
Ahhhhh - but if the oil is hot enough when you drop the sump plug, most of that will drain back into the sump too! :nerd:
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For the LongLife PD oils, you need either VW 506.01 (which is LongLife II spec), or 507.00 (which is the very latest LongLife III spec, as used in Golf V GTI, B7 RS4, and any of the new diesels with the Diesel Particulate Filter)
Stick with any of the VW specified oils from the major manufacturers (Castrol, Shell, Elf, Motul, Fuchs), but avoid Mobil 1 (because they lie about their VW approval), Comma, Millers, and the other smaller manufacturers.
Wonder where you got that second paragraph from? :tongue:
lol borrowed from tinternet :grin:
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Thanks. Which oils do you guys use? I was in Halfrauds, homebase and Costco today:
Halfrauds - Castrol Magnatec 5w30 - £45
That is only semi-synthetic - though a very high quality one, using ester basestocks. So if you are really looking for fully synth, the Magnatec wont really do.
Homebase had 1 litre bottles of Castrol Edge 5/30 half price at £8 (but they only had 3 bottles :( )
Can't you still order online for that price.
They also had big 20 litre containers of Chevron 5/30 for £40
Yankie shyte - not even good enough for your lawn mower! :sick:
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After reading this thread and the oil thread last night I thought Id add some comments
I just received an email opieoils (OO) who have a special offer on
Motul VW SPECIFIC 505 01,502 00,505 00 5W-40 VW Petrol and Diesel engine oil 100% Synthetic £27.20 inc vat
Now Ive obviously read Motul is a good oil from one of the major manufactures.
Anyway I rang OO and said shouldnt the oil be 10W 40 and they said this is the oil to get and its approved.
Also its better on cold starts, and flows quicker :smiley:
Just rang the main dealer as helpful as ever not :sad: after getting through there automated switchboard :sick:
He said there oil was just a part number to reference no 10w 40 etc he only new it it was Castrol :embarassed:
and he works in parts, what a joke :undecided:
Any way he said £54 for 5l and hed throw in a free oil filter....... Whoopee !!
Anyway my question is anyone running 5W 40 with no problems I have an AUM engine :smiley:
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Good info. I just changed my pollent filter. Mine was thick with muck!
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Good info. I just changed my pollent filter. Mine was thick with muck!
Blowers working loads better now then? Ideal for summer :cool:
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what are the plastic things on the top of my engine then. they have a nut with wires on them. i was told the car doesnt have spark plugs as such
never seen it before in all my years. anyone shed some light at all. its a 99 1.8 turbo if that helps
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what are the plastic things on the top of my engine then. they have a nut with wires on them. i was told the car doesnt have spark plugs as such
never seen it before in all my years. anyone shed some light at all. its a 99 1.8 turbo if that helps
Coiklpacks? AGU engines are bolt down AUM / AUQ are just push down. Your sparkplugs are under these. :smiley:
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nice one. i did look and realised what they were straight away. these have been replaced (apparentely quite expensive) but no idea about spark plugs
is the code bkr6e for a 1.8 turbo?
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nice one. i did look and realised what they were straight away. these have been replaced (apparentely quite expensive) but no idea about spark plugs
is the code bkr6e for a 1.8 turbo?
I use the NGK 201 pack on my AGU 1.8T :smiley:
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thanks all. what about the bosch super 4 plugs?
my coil packs have a nut on. is it normal for the connectors to be greased. im getting a bit of hesitation when its cold so not sure if they should be greased when i do the plugs?
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I don't want to post on a sticky but... on the 1st page the best sparks are referred to as NGK201 from Hal or the same from ECP part 408440060 (http://www.eurocarparts.com/search/408440060/p/home)
When I use the car selector it says these sparks won't fit my Golf (only '97 '98 '99) and the correct ones would be ECP part 408440040 which are twice the price! I have the AUM GTI-T (year 2000). So either ECP have their knickers in a twist and Hal NGK201's are right, or the other way round. I don't fancy spending £40 on sparks can someone advise as I can't be the only one to see this? Thanks.
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I don't want to post on a sticky but... on the 1st page the best sparks are referred to as NGK201 from Hal or the same from ECP part 408440060 (http://www.eurocarparts.com/search/408440060/p/home)
When I use the car selector it says these sparks won't fit my Golf (only '97 '98 '99) and the correct ones would be ECP part 408440040 which are twice the price! I have the AUM GTI-T (year 2000). So either ECP have their knickers in a twist and Hal NGK201's are right, or the other way round. I don't fancy spending £40 on sparks can someone advise as I can't be the only one to see this? Thanks.
Ah yes they must be for AGU engines - will update the post :smiley:
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Hi i just did a service on my 2004 1.8t with help from this forum and with the spark plugs standard ones are NGK PFR6Q(6458). yet you can use a upgrade plug IFR6Q-G(5648) leaving the preset gap at 0.7mm on the upgrade plug.