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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Alfamack on 06 July 2010, 12:26
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Ok, getting it on Thursday and I know it'll need the cambelt done. It's got a good history but nothing specific about the belts and the current owner hasn't had it done. It's a 51reg, 1.8t car, so I'm going to get it done.
The question is, Anything else I should get the mechanic to change or should I get just the cambelt kit? Should I be changing the water pump at the same time.
New to having to maintain my own car as I've had company motors for a while so apologies for the questions
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Deffo change the water pump - its only an extra £40 or so. Might also be worth changing the Auxillary belt too; think that's about £30.
You shouldn't get charged any extra labour as its all there in front of them :smiley:
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Aero wipers :wink:
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Aero wipers :wink:
Thats 2nd on my list. :wink:
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Rear Badge
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I would say before you start serious modding get the car running right and sort any known common issues.
My list would be;
Forge 007p (the OEM diverter valves split at the diaphragm) - £80 DIY fitment
Catch can/PCV pipework as you are bound to end up with a boost leak - £100ish for all the parts
Temp sender (they break almost as a routine thing) - £20 IIRC from the dealers
Coilpacks - dependant upon engine code, AUM engine codes are the worst ones for breaking - £20 each IIRC
MAF - very common fault - £80 from the dealers
Then a good service of;
Air filter (uprate to PiperX panel filter or CAI) - £30-£60 depending what you go for
Spark plugs - get something recommended like Bosch super 4's etc - £20ish for a set of 4
Oil & filter - parts from dealers, make sure you get the correct oil, 5w/40 fully synthetic - £40 tops.
What engine code/year is your golf and we'll have more a of a clue where to aim you :wink:
Welcome!
Some great advice from the thread below yours :tongue:
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Car runs fine, I've checked from cold to warm and, touch wood, MAF is fine.
Was serviced in April, has newish tyres and brakes don't need looking at yet.
I just need the cambelt changed for piece of mind, so will deffo get the waterpump and aux belts changed as well.
Next question is, anyone know where the nearest specialist to Crewe is? I don't like getting my hands dirty :grin: