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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: lisa30 on 15 March 2006, 15:19

Title: JUST BOUGHT MK 4 TIPS PLEASE
Post by: lisa30 on 15 March 2006, 15:19: IM SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED JUST PICKED UP MY NEW CAR MK 4

ive still got my mk 3 for sale at the min just after a bit of info really

ie in campbelt change is it similar to the mk 3 around 75-80k or different
is there anything i should be aware of

I need some wheels on it but pennies are low at the min

ill post some pics soon

just wanted to share my excitement hee hee :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: JUST BOUGHT MK 4 TIPS PLEASE
Post by: welshgar on 15 March 2006, 19:27: hey, congrats.......but.....

you gotta check that the window runners have been changed...or you'll lose you windows into the door one day :undecided:

also, the rear washer unplugs itself somewhere along the tube sometimes....mainly after cold weather.
u can see it by water leaking into/through the boot lid!!

if its a diesel, the cam could do with changing around 70k...dont know about petrol versions :undecided:
(can get costly) :sad:

there are a few more but mainly only niggly ones

dont let them put you off tho', great car, even if the motoring journo's arent keen :angry:

have fun
Title: Re: JUST BOUGHT MK 4 TIPS PLEASE
Post by: GazB on 15 March 2006, 21:16: Quote from: welshgar on 15 March 2006, 19:27
hey, congrats.......but.....

you gotta check that the window runners have been changed...or you'll lose you windows into the door one dayÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :undecided:

These need checking, although I have never lost a window in mine and I still got the plastic clips, keep an eye on your MAF too and check all the door switchs are working properly :smiley:
Title: Re: JUST BOUGHT MK 4 TIPS PLEASE
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 15 March 2006, 23:07: Chuffed! :cool:

IIRC, the 1.8 T's cambelt is 5 yrs or 60k..... You never said which Mk4 it is, BTW! :grin:
Title: Re: JUST BOUGHT MK 4 TIPS PLEASE
Post by: Stu-1.8T on 15 March 2006, 23:09: I've never changed the window clips on mine either. I just make sure I dont wind the window fully down in one go.

The 1st cambelt change on my 1.8t was quoted as 120k!!!...double checked this at local VAG garage aswell. Got it done at 75k though just to be on the safe side. Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â
Title: Re: JUST BOUGHT MK 4 TIPS PLEASE
Post by: lisa30 on 16 March 2006, 09:01: Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 15 March 2006, 23:07
Chuffed! :cool:

IIRC, the 1.8 T's cambelt is 5 yrs or 60k..... You never said which Mk4 it is, BTW! :grin:

1.6 se lovely car so smoooth thanks for ya tips
Title: Re: JUST BOUGHT MK 4 TIPS PLEASE
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 16 March 2006, 13:36: My N/S window reg. went on the day of collection from the stealers, & then about 3 weeks later, the O/S one went. Thank God for warranties. :smiley: