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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: g60dazzaman on 24 May 2008, 00:45

Title: Hi everyone
Post by: g60dazzaman on 24 May 2008, 00:45

Hey everyone, just joined the GolfGTI forum after buying yet another GTi, This time a run out 1998 5dr 8v. Or as my wife puts it - Too many doors and not enough valves!!!

No doubt i'll be needing your help soon........ :grin:

Title: Re: Hi everyone
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 24 May 2008, 00:49

Welcome matey.

Get some piccys up asap!

Title: Re: Hi everyone
Post by: babygolf2 on 24 May 2008, 00:50

Hello...and welcome... :smiley:

Title: Re: Hi everyone
Post by: g60dazzaman on 24 May 2008, 00:52

Thanks

I will add some pictures tomorrow

I need to try and find out why this is running like a bag of nails first!!!

Bloody relays..................... :laugh:

Title: Re: Hi everyone
Post by: g60dazzaman on 25 May 2008, 11:34

You do have to wonder about people sometimes!!!

Picked up my new Mk3 Gti on Friday, It was running like a bag of nails!

Got it into the workshop yesterday and changed the relays (standard when you buy a mk3!)   :wink:

The engine bay and underneath of the car was absolutely soaked in oil!!! Fearing the worst (engine block) I checked over the engine and found the oil breather pipe on the front of the engine had blown. Checked the oil level to find it half way up the dipstick!!!!!!!  :shocked:

I drained the oil and put back in what it should have and had 3 litres left over!!! What a muppet!!! I wouldnt mind but i drove it 260miles home, I'm suprised it didnt blow up!!!  :shocked:

I've now changed the spark plugs and re-timed it up and its running sweet,

Could do with some Magnecor leads though? Is there a group buy for these? or does anyone know where i can get them from?

I'm going to give it a good clean tomorrow and will post some picks