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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: MaXXeH on 23 September 2011, 18:48

Title: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: MaXXeH on 23 September 2011, 18:48
Removed oil pick up pipe to give it a clean and found this  :shocked:
for the sake for £12!


(http://www.myjunk.eclipse.co.uk/oilpipe.jpg)
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: thatwillis on 23 September 2011, 18:59
Bits of metal inside your turbo arn't an issue don't be silly  :shocked:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 19:29
my days  :shocked:

just picked my new 1 up today  :smiley:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: RTechUK on 23 September 2011, 19:32
Thats the 4x 8mm pick up pipe mod, 15bhp gains due to better oil flow and cooler oil temps........ Honest!!!!! :grin: 
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: jamie16v on 23 September 2011, 19:33
 :shocked: hmm,,, totally shocking..
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 19:42
least u have a replacement shower head now  :grin:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: Dave_IOW on 23 September 2011, 19:43
Quote from: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 19:42
least u have a replacement shower head now  :grin:

:laugh:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: Wayne on 23 September 2011, 20:11
Not really sure what your problem (I was only offering advice) is but if your willing to risk your engine for £12 then carry on.

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: Dave_IOW on 23 September 2011, 20:23
Quote from: Wayne on 23 September 2011, 20:11
Not really sure what your problem (I was only offering advice) is but if your willing to risk your engine for £12 then carry on.

 :rolleyes:

Did i miss something?    :huh:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 20:33
this i think  :undecided:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=206277.0
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: Wayne on 23 September 2011, 20:34
Quote from: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 20:33
this i think  :undecided:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=206277.0

Thats the one,  :smiley:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: daz veedub on 23 September 2011, 20:36
yep always worth replacing with new if they havent been done  :smiley: just peace of mind
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: damien010685 on 24 September 2011, 06:58
Especially for £12
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: jockgti on 24 September 2011, 08:50
how long would it take to replace the pickup pipe for a garage? i can't do it as i have nowhere to get the car on axle stands or ramps as i live in a flat on a hill.
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 24 September 2011, 08:54
to be fair cleaning the old one would do exactly the same job as buying a new one  :grin:
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: houston on 24 September 2011, 16:47
Quote from: veedubgti16v on 24 September 2011, 08:54
to be fair cleaning the old one would do exactly the same job as buying a new one  :grin:

not really, theres always gonna be a breakdown of the filter
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 25 September 2011, 09:33
its thick wire mesh! does the oil dissolve it or something?
Title: Re: Biggest Bodge I have seen in a long time
Post by: Wayne on 25 September 2011, 10:28
Quote from: veedubgti16v on 25 September 2011, 09:33
its thick wire mesh! does the oil dissolve it or something?

No but it blocks up.