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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: WadGTI on 03 May 2011, 10:57

Title: Service Advice
Post by: WadGTI on 03 May 2011, 10:57

Hi Guys,

Just about to get the golf running, however it has not been started for nearly 2 years.

I have changed the brakes hoses, ball joints, and a few other bobs.

Advice I need is -

Front brake discs - I am having issues finding out what size the fronty discs are. Dingbro/Euro Parts has advised of 2 different sets - 256mm and 288mm. Any idea on rough prices?

Oil - Any recommendation on what oil and what number best to use. It is a 97 2.0 8v gti.

Spark plugs - Was going to just go for the bosch, however I ahve used NGK in the past. Any recomendations?

Any thing else I havnt covered - the car has been started in 2 years - I am going to change the oil. fuel , air and pollen filters too.

Any advice would be apprciated.

Thanks
Liam

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: golf newbie on 03 May 2011, 10:59

sorry didnt read.

288mm front disks 256mm for the rear.

ngk spark plugs are ok i use them np.

15/40 semi oil

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: WadGTI on 03 May 2011, 11:11

Thanks

Eurocarparts are quoting £40+ for a brake disc? - is this correct? Can anyone double check.

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: golf newbie on 03 May 2011, 11:20

Checked 43 quid each.

Try ringing your local motor factors..

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: WadGTI on 03 May 2011, 11:29

Thanks,

I will do,

Is it best to also renew the dizzy cap and rotar arm - or do you think I be ok with the existing. They look in ok nick.

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: javalin on 03 May 2011, 14:54

what I do...

http://javalins.wordpress.com/vw-golf-mk3/vw-service-parts-list/ (http://javalins.wordpress.com/vw-golf-mk3/vw-service-parts-list/)

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: WadGTI on 03 May 2011, 18:22

Quote from: javalin on 03 May 2011, 14:54

what I do...

http://javalins.wordpress.com/vw-golf-mk3/vw-service-parts-list/ (http://javalins.wordpress.com/vw-golf-mk3/vw-service-parts-list/)

Thanks for this buddy - very useful.

Any gains/pros to using the HT leads. The golf is standard and will be kept standard except from a cat back system and k/n airfilter.

Ordered the service stuff from euro parts with the discount code - got £25 discount :)

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: javalin on 03 May 2011, 20:37

Hiya

>Any gains/pros to using the HT leads
Only that the cheap stuff is cheap for a reason.  I went through about 5 sets on the wife's Ford Fusion, before getting geninue Ford ones.  The cheap ones are rubbish and not worth it.

James

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: Wayne on 03 May 2011, 21:36

Quote from: javalin on 03 May 2011, 20:37

Hiya

>Any gains/pros to using the HT leads
Only that the cheap stuff is cheap for a reason.  I went through about 5 sets on the wife's Ford Fusion, before getting geninue Ford ones.  The cheap ones are rubbish and not worth it.

James

Gsf ones will be fine as they use the same suppliers as VW.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: Godzilla on 04 May 2011, 10:54

I have never used cheap leads before......What can cheap leads cause the car to run like....Could they alter performance and MPG?


Also WadGTI    If you are ever near Milton Keynes I have just under 5 litres of 10/40 semi/synth you can have as I have just got 5 litres of 5/40 fully synth so dont need the 10/40.....Will save you £20 odd quid  :smiley:

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: javalin on 04 May 2011, 10:59

>Could they alter performance and MPG?
yes, I also found misfires sometimes.

James

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: Godzilla on 04 May 2011, 11:09

Quote from: javalin on 04 May 2011, 10:59

>Could they alter performance and MPG?
yes, I also found misfires sometimes.

James

Thanks mate  :wink:

So some cheapy Halfords ones would be cr@p?  I have always used Bosch leads.

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: javalin on 04 May 2011, 11:21

use vwspares.co.uk or GSF

Title: Re: Service Advice
Post by: WadGTI on 13 May 2011, 22:22

Quote from: Godzilla on 04 May 2011, 10:54

I have never used cheap leads before......What can cheap leads cause the car to run like....Could they alter performance and MPG?


Also WadGTI    If you are ever near Milton Keynes I have just under 5 litres of 10/40 semi/synth you can have as I have just got 5 litres of 5/40 fully synth so dont need the 10/40.....Will save you £20 odd quid  :smiley:

Thanks for the offer buddy - got some oil from a mate who works in a garage for free - so worked out all good. But thanks anyway.

I was in warrington, cheshire during the week for a work conference, i should have asked about if anyone on the forum was from here - see what other members golfs can do  :cool: