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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: MAT ed30 on 18 October 2008, 15:14
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well had a bit of fun last night and early this morning :evil: first took the bumper and the lights out
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall006.jpg)
and next the beam
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall009.jpg)
and then took off the front panel :shocked: and the 4 screws holding the ac rad on
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall002.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall003.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall001.jpg)
and now time to fit new one
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall004.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall005.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall006-1.jpg)
old ic
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall009-1.jpg)
new one :evil:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall010.jpg)
i found a good guide on the apr site :wink:
http://www.goapr.com/images/trans_fsi_ic_manual.pdf
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Good stuff Mat. You will have to go and give her a good old blast now to see if you can notice any difference!! :laugh:
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Good stuff Mat. You will have to go and give her a good old blast now to see if you can notice any difference!! :laugh:
i am and i have :laugh:
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so you will be doing everyone's for them then !!! LOL , looks quite scary that, almost a front end rebuild :shocked:
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Well done mate... :smiley:
What was your overall install time?
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Nice work Mat! Wouldn't fancy taking that on myself!
Is it a straight swap? :huh:
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Nice one Matt. I'll be round your house soon with my S3 intercooler :wink:
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Matt watch the A/C pipes they are very fragile!! I had to have mine replaced and its not cheap.
Darren
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well done pal, good photo guide too :smiley:
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so you will be doing everyone's for them then !!! LOL , looks quite scary that, almost a front end rebuild :shocked:
dont mind :smiley:
Well done mate... :smiley:
What was your overall install time?
it took me 4 hours to do :rolleyes: but i have never done it before so took my time. I was shocked how quick it was to get the bumper off, 15 min ish
Nice work Mat! Wouldn't fancy taking that on myself!
Is it a straight swap? :huh:
yes but you need the S3 hoses aswell
Nice one Matt. I'll be round your house soon with my S3 intercooler :wink:
dont mind giving you a hand at all fella :smiley:
Matt watch the A/C pipes they are very fragile!! I had to have mine replaced and its not cheap.
Darren
i made sure nothing was hanging down and nothing was under any stress
well done pal, good photo guide too :smiley:
cheers Gaz i was going to do a full right up, nut by nut but could not be arsed :tongue: after doing the job
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Did you remember to get the new bolts to fit the assembly together?! That took us an hour longer the first time we did it lol.
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Did you remember to get the new bolts to fit the assembly together?! That took us an hour longer the first time we did it lol.
i just got the ones for the s3 :smug: so fit perfect
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how long in total did it take you ?
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how long in total did it take you ?
about 4 hours to do it all :shocked: but never done it before so took my time
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how long in total did it take you ?
about 4 hours to do it all :shocked: but never done it before so took my time
Great write up Mat :afro:
I don't think I would that brave puling my MK5 apart :shocked:
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how long in total did it take you ?
about 4 hours to do it all :shocked: but never done it before so took my time
Great write up Mat :afro:
I don't think I would that brave puling my MK5 apart :shocked:
you would its not that hard just take your time :smiley:
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how long in total did it take you ?
about 4 hours to do it all :shocked: but never done it before so took my time
Great write up Mat :afro:
I don't think I would that brave puling my MK5 apart :shocked:
you would its not that hard just take your time :smiley:
Your probably right, I wasn't far off off this level of work with my latest removal of parts from my MK2 today :grin:
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/MK2GTI/IMG_0800.jpg)
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been there today steve, stripping the interior.
for all you blinkered mk5'ers check out what i found in my mk2 :sick: in the mk2 section.
back on thread
well worth it though Matt. I bought mounting screws from screwfix on Vrstu's recommendation
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been there today steve, stripping the interior.
for all you blinkered mk5'ers check out what i found in my mk2 :sick: in the mk2 section.
back on thread
well worth it though Matt. I bought mounting screws from screwfix on Vrstu's recommendation
LOL, Magic mushrooms anyone - going cheap :grin:
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Good job there... I've taken Mk2's apart like that but I'd be too scared with my Mk5... plus I have xenons - does that make it more complicated/dangerous?
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been there today steve, stripping the interior.
for all you blinkered mk5'ers check out what i found in my mk2 :sick: in the mk2 section.
back on thread
well worth it though Matt. I bought mounting screws from screwfix on Vrstu's recommendation
LOL, Magic mushrooms anyone - going cheap :grin:
wondered why i cant remember the last 2 days :shocked: should this screen be moving left to right?
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Very nice mat, take it you do have to drain the cooling system too?
4hrs seems acceptable - might be tempted to do it myself.
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You crazy Matt !!!!!!! :laugh: i wouldn't have the balls !
good job though !!!!
Ps Mat how much did you say for the cooler and the 2 hoses ? can those 2 hoses be replaced with the Silicone upgrade ones ?
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Very nice mat, take it you do have to drain the cooling system too?
4hrs seems acceptable - might be tempted to do it myself.
no need to drain it at all :smiley:
You crazy Matt !!!!!!! :laugh: i wouldn't have the balls !
good job though !!!!
Ps Mat how much did you say for the cooler and the 2 hoses ? can those 2 hoses be replaced with the Silicone upgrade ones ?
they have come in at £276 or £200 for ic as vw have changed part numbers on the hoses so have change dthe discount rate the dealers get but forge do the hoses and they are £112 for them
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Matt what are your conclusions on the merits of this IC upgrade?
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you mind if i come to urs after the RR day on saturday, :laugh: :laugh:
i wouldnt be able to do that :undecided:
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Matt what are your conclusions on the merits of this IC upgrade?
i think the car is pulling smoother and is pulling abit harder and is spooling up faster, i will see what it does on the roller this weekendyou mind if i come to urs after the RR day on saturday, :laugh: :laugh:
i wouldnt be able to do that :undecided:
it is a big job and dont rush it and have a torx set and screwdrivers and a socket set handy :smiley: if i did it i would charge to do it :tongue: but not as much as some and i could only do it outside if the wheather is ok
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Matt what are your conclusions on the merits of this IC upgrade?
i think the car is pulling smoother and is pulling abit harder and is spooling up faster, i will see what it does on the roller this weekendyou mind if i come to urs after the RR day on saturday, :laugh: :laugh:
i wouldnt be able to do that :undecided:
it is a big job and dont rush it and have a torx set and screwdrivers and a socket set handy :smiley: if i did it i would charge to do it :tongue: but not as much as some and i could only do it outside if the wheather is ok
id give you 100 :wink: :wink:
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if i did it i would charge to do it :tongue: but not as much as some and i could only do it outside if the wheather is ok
Hmm, do you do home visits?? :smiley:
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i will have a think this week and i will bring them with me on saturday :grin:
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Mat, just being technical here, the oem IC seems to be secured to the hoses by clips.
With the S3 one, do you just put the hoses over the OC outlets and use jubilee clips to secure them?
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these are the s3 hoses
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3hoses001.jpg)
and these are golf ones
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/s3icinstall009-1.jpg)
they come with clips so no need to mess about
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Could you list the part No required and any extra screws or fittings needed. Got a mate who works in audi parts dep so
should be able to get discount :smiley: does anyone know if its more difficult to remove xenon head lights than the standard
ones
thanks Mike
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Great thread Mat. The "thought" of doing the job is actually more daunting than it actually is.
Good job there... I've taken Mk2's apart like that but I'd be too scared with my Mk5... plus I have xenons - does that make it more complicated/dangerous?
No. Providing you make sure the headlamps are actually switched off first of course! :wink:
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Great thread Mat. The "thought" of doing the job is actually more daunting than it actually is.
Good job there... I've taken Mk2's apart like that but I'd be too scared with my Mk5... plus I have xenons - does that make it more complicated/dangerous?
No. Providing you make sure the headlamps are actually switched off first of course! :wink:
yes at first when i took it all apart i thought sh** what have i done to my new car :shocked: but it not that bad as long as you have a plan of action and take your time you should be ok
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Could you list the part No required and any extra screws or fittings needed. Got a mate who works in audi parts dep so
should be able to get discount :smiley: does anyone know if its more difficult to remove xenon head lights than the standard
ones
thanks Mike
S3 intercooler part numbers:
1K0 145 803 P - intercooler
1K0 145 832 L or S - conection hose right (double check the suffix)
1K0 145 834 AA - pressure hose left
N 908 170 03 - hex head bolt 6x17, qty 9 (I think these are correct)
Xenon headlamps have exactly the same fixings as the halogen ones.
Have a look in the Mk5 maintenance section of this forum, and you will find a "sticky" for free workshop manuals. :wink:
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N 908 170 03 - hex head bolt 6x17, qty 9
TT are these available only from Audi or will VW use the same part number?
btw glad to see you posting again.
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N 908 170 03 - hex head bolt 6x17, qty 9
TT are these available only from Audi or will VW use the same part number?
btw glad to see you posting again.
Thanks for the kind comments.
That part number (just like all the quoted numbers) is a "Volkswagen Group" part number, and can be ordered from an Audi, VW, Seat or Å koda dealer.
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Could you list the part No required and any extra screws or fittings needed. Got a mate who works in audi parts dep so
should be able to get discount :smiley: does anyone know if its more difficult to remove xenon head lights than the standard
ones
thanks Mike
S3 intercooler part numbers:
1K0 145 803 P - intercooler
1K0 145 832 L or S - conection hose right (double check the suffix)
1K0 145 834 AA - pressure hose left
N 908 170 03 - hex head bolt 6x17, qty 9 (I think these are correct)
Xenon headlamps have exactly the same fixings as the halogen ones.
Have a look in the Mk5 maintenance section of this forum, and you will find a "sticky" for free workshop manuals. :wink:
Thanks for that info will get them ordered this week and then build myself up to pull my car apart :grin:
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I know someone on here had a contact for getting the coolers/pipes, but if you need, Mike at http://www.vwspeed.co.uk (http://www.vwspeed.co.uk) has them easily to hand too. He's in the process of launching a new site, so if you can't find something email/ring instead.
Register on his site though uk-mkvs and you'll get a discount.
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I know someone on here had a contact for getting the coolers/pipes, but if you need, Mike at http://www.vwspeed.co.uk (http://www.vwspeed.co.uk) has them easily to hand too. He's in the process of launching a new site, so if you can't find something email/ring instead.
Register on his site though uk-mkvs and you'll get a discount.
Yup, good comment Tony.
I did ask JV to set up an official discount with VW Speed for this forum too, but I think he is tied up with putting 50 pence pieces in the meter which power our server! :evil:
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I know someone on here had a contact for getting the coolers/pipes, but if you need, Mike at http://www.vwspeed.co.uk (http://www.vwspeed.co.uk) has them easily to hand too. He's in the process of launching a new site, so if you can't find something email/ring instead.
Register on his site though uk-mkvs and you'll get a discount.
Yup, good comment Tony.
I did ask JV to set up an official discount with VW Speed for this forum too, but I think he is tied up with putting 50 pence pieces in the meter which power our server! :evil:
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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I think he only offers discount to users of sites he advertises on, so it does pay to be an active member of "the dark side".... not every Tom Richard and Harry can take advantage!!
BTW - he's only just got back from a long weekend at the 'Ring with me and a few others off the forum.. so don't worry if he's a bit slow, he'll be wading through thousands of emails!!
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I think he only offers discount to users of sites he advertises on, so it does pay to be an active member of "the dark side".... not every Tom Richard and Harry can take advantage!!
BTW - he's only just got back from a long weekend at the 'Ring with me and a few others off the forum.. so don't worry if he's a bit slow, he'll be wading through thousands of emails!!
And of course you will be doing a detailed write of of your trip with pics of course, that Tony. :smiley:
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@mat
Just been to see my mate at my local body shop (and to drop off my car) and i never realised he had a proper lift. he said i could use it on sunday, so i think me and a few pals will do it on sunday with a few beers :smiley: :smiley:
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@mat
Just been to see my mate at my local body shop (and to drop off my car) and i never realised he had a proper lift. he said i could use it on sunday, so i think me and a few pals will do it on sunday with a few beers :smiley: :smiley:
ok fella thats not a problem :smiley: