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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: jaydubveedub on 03 July 2010, 10:36

Title: B*llocks
Post by: jaydubveedub on 03 July 2010, 10:36

Broke my engine cover last night whilst changing the PCV - ARGHH! I've had that engine cover off about 4 times before with no problems, not sure why it decided to break this time.  :angry:

Luckily I am still able to fit it OK and it doesn't rattle but it will need replacing as I'm a bit of a perfectionist.

Anybody know how much VW are going to rape me for for a new one?

On the plus side, the car starts and runs a bit better with the new PCV on!

Title: Re: B*llocks
Post by: ub7rm on 03 July 2010, 19:08

Anywhere near you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK5-GTI-ENGINE-COVER-COMPLETE-AIRBOX-2-0T-/270601350546?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0118ed92

IIRC they are surprisingly expensive but I don't know the actual cost.

Title: Re: B*llocks
Post by: jaydubveedub on 04 July 2010, 09:20

Cheers for the link, about 100 miles from me but might be worth it!

Title: Re: B*llocks
Post by: flyingzard on 04 July 2010, 10:31

I broke mine when replaing my PCV as well  :grin: Only a small split so i don't really care as it really didnt matter.

Let me guess top left hand corner?

I think for what it is its expensive for a new one - around £150 i've heard.

Title: Re: B*llocks
Post by: jaydubveedub on 04 July 2010, 12:28

Amazingly, I broke it whilst putting it back on!

Having removed it a few times before, I had greased all the mounting points to prevent future breakages. I had re-fitted it on the back two studs, and whilst trying to push it down on the front left stud, it snapped underneath where the rubber grommet fits.

Buggar.

Title: Re: B*llocks
Post by: sixpot on 04 July 2010, 18:10

Just out of interest, how much is a new PCV and are they easy to fit yourself?

Title: Re: B*llocks
Post by: jaydubveedub on 05 July 2010, 07:54

New PCV is about £30 from your dealer, and yes it's a piece of cake to fit - about 15 minutes.

Remove engine cover, unclip 2 hoses from the PCV (on the front of the engine), undo 4 x T25 torx screws and it's off. Then, as they say in Haynes manuals......."replacement is the reverse of removal".

Title: Re: B*llocks
Post by: FamilyDub on 05 July 2010, 17:46

Leave the cover off... Lightened GTI, FTW!  :laugh: