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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Egbutt Wash on 20 July 2011, 16:39

Title: Mk5 problems
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 20 July 2011, 16:39: None here :cool:
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: Exonian on 20 July 2011, 16:51: Mk5 facelift: None here either (touch wood!)

So Nosher, are you going to keep the GTI when the Datsun arrives?
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: AlanD on 20 July 2011, 19:48: I've had a leaking flange on my coolant system and I had a CV gaitor fail on my MOT. Also had my hand brake sensor go which needed replacing. That's in 3 years of ownership. She's been a good little trooper.
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: Jimp on 20 July 2011, 20:29: Broken gearbox mount. That's it after 3 1/2 years.
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: tech1889 on 20 July 2011, 23:47: 2 new cv joints.. needs new air con compressor.. possibly gear box mount.. thats after 2 weeks :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: mossy1969 on 21 July 2011, 05:25: in 18 months ive had a new cv boot.and new pads all round ,best car ive ever owned
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: AlanD on 21 July 2011, 09:19: Going well then Tech :D :D :(
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: tech1889 on 21 July 2011, 10:56: Quote from: AlanD on 21 July 2011, 09:19
Going well then Tech :D :D :(

I dont mind nothing has actually broke yet and i love the car to bits :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: ferris on 21 July 2011, 11:38: Quote from: AlanD on 20 July 2011, 19:48
I've had a leaking flange

Have you been to the doctors about that?! :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: _Adam_ on 21 July 2011, 12:24: lets nt get started on mine :undecided:
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: tech1889 on 21 July 2011, 12:28: Quote from: _Adam_ on 21 July 2011, 12:24
lets nt get started on mine :undecided:

come on share !
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: _Adam_ on 21 July 2011, 12:35: Quote from: tech1889 on 21 July 2011, 12:28
Quote from: _Adam_ on 21 July 2011, 12:24
lets nt get started on mine :undecided:

come on share !
had 3 sumps,
replacement pendulum mount,
electronics failure for 18months which knocked ut the drivers door mirror, indicator, speaker, alarm led, and lock (turned out to be the door lock mechanism was faulty),
car garage got water in my fusebox which caused the engine to cut out
replacement wheel hub
replacement track rod arm
coolant leak (still current)
boost leak in intercooler pipe

and i THINK thats it (so far :cry:)
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: AlanD on 21 July 2011, 12:39: You coolant leak Adam, its not the leaking flange I had is it? It is quite a common fault on the MK5.
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: Jimp on 21 July 2011, 13:17: 3 sumps? :shocked: Were you off roading or something? :grin:
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: tech1889 on 21 July 2011, 13:20: That's made me feel much better about my problems lol.. Sorry to hear that that's really bad mate
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: _Adam_ on 21 July 2011, 14:18: Quote from: AlanD on 21 July 2011, 12:39
You coolant leak Adam, its not the leaking flange I had is it? It is quite a common fault on the MK5.

i havent bothered looking into it to be honest, it needs a top up every 8 weeks or so, not a huge deal at present. which flange are we talking about?

Quote from: tech1889 on 21 July 2011, 13:20
That's made me feel much better about my problems lol.. Sorry to hear that that's really bad mate

yeah it's been rough lol. it's on 109,000 miles now so i can expect a few things to need replacing like the wheel hub. engine is solid though :cool:

after my downpipe gets fitted, bring on Mr. O for my remap :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: AlanD on 21 July 2011, 15:15: Quote from: _Adam_ on 21 July 2011, 14:18
i havent bothered looking into it to be honest, it needs a top up every 8 weeks or so, not a huge deal at present. which flange are we talking about?

Not really sure tbh as it was repaired under warranty (ahhhh those were the days). This thread may be of use to you though - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=100997.0
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: _Adam_ on 21 July 2011, 15:23: hmm lol, it's helpful but not at the same time.....

ill have a look around but like i said it's not drastic at the moment.

cheers Mr. Moderator
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: AlanD on 21 July 2011, 15:23: Despite being your king and master I try not to let it go to my head . . . .
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 21 July 2011, 19:00: Quote from: Exonian on 20 July 2011, 16:51
Mk5 facelift: None here either (touch wood!)

So Nosher, are you going to keep the GTI when the Datsun arrives?

I give my old cars to younger members of my extended family. Or I might replace the Ka in the IOM with the GTI.
Title: Re: Mk5 problems
Post by: Phil1980 on 22 July 2011, 13:46: New CV gaiter, Tyres & discs & pads, touch wood apart from that its been a good car.