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Cars and parts for sale / Re: Mk7 2014 gti pp for sale SOLD
« Last post by d4n_l on 02 May 2026, 18:02 »SOLD
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Golf mk8 / Re: Mk 8 GTI - Does it have a front Diff?
« Last post by davo245 on 02 May 2026, 16:28 »Hi, does the mk8 gti have a diff like the CS and 7.5 pp please?
Thanks,
Yes but it is an electronic diff, not the same diff as a clubsport and 7.5 pp they are a mechanical proper diff.
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: Genuine OEM Golf GTI Mk 8 For Sale 19”Adelaide Alloy wheel and tyre
« Last post by davo245 on 02 May 2026, 16:23 »Genuine Volkswagen 19” Adelaide alloy wheel with Continental Sport Contact 7. Purchased as a spare wheel but never fitted to the car, so as new. Car has since been sold and replaced with a GTI 8.5.
Collect from Cropwell Bishop Nottinghamshire NG12 3G £495
Do you have a contact number ref this if its still for sale?you can't receive messages.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Notchy fuel filler flap
« Last post by coolhandluke123 on 02 May 2026, 08:13 »Fuel filler flap notchy when opening and closing ,works fine ,is this normal? It seems to have 3 movements when closing.Keep it lubricated, drop of 3 in 1 oil every now and again.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Notchy fuel filler flap
« Last post by Finglonga on 01 May 2026, 22:05 »They are known for seizing up. The shaft twists as you close the flap and the small lugs lock it. If it seizes while shut it is a PITA to get open.
Options are change the solenoid that is easy enough apart from the plug is buried inside the boot and trim has to come off to get to it. OR cut off the small lugs on the pin so it will shut as normal but will not lock or get jammed shut. You can either leave it like that or change it when you get time then. I trimmed my shaft a few months ago..........er
as it was notchy. I have a new solenoid I will put on when it gets warmer.
Options are change the solenoid that is easy enough apart from the plug is buried inside the boot and trim has to come off to get to it. OR cut off the small lugs on the pin so it will shut as normal but will not lock or get jammed shut. You can either leave it like that or change it when you get time then. I trimmed my shaft a few months ago..........er
as it was notchy. I have a new solenoid I will put on when it gets warmer.26
Golf mk5 / Golf 5 Gti Clamp that holds the Turbo Sections Together
« Last post by Golfoldie26 on 01 May 2026, 17:31 »Hi,
My 2007 Golf GTi has lost the clamp holds together the 2 sections of the turbocharger at the exhaust end.
I'm having trouble getting a replacement as it isn't listed as a spare.
Can anyone advise where I could get one - have tried lots of suppliers and breakers already?
Even happy to buy a broken turbo to salvage the part if necessary.
Thanks
Golfoldie
My 2007 Golf GTi has lost the clamp holds together the 2 sections of the turbocharger at the exhaust end.
I'm having trouble getting a replacement as it isn't listed as a spare.
Can anyone advise where I could get one - have tried lots of suppliers and breakers already?
Even happy to buy a broken turbo to salvage the part if necessary.
Thanks
Golfoldie
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Golf mk6 / Re: Eggy smell
« Last post by Snoopy on 01 May 2026, 15:40 »As you say Eggy smell is often a poorly regulated catalyst converter or a running issue causing the cat to smell. A scan will give you more indications.
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Golf mk6 / Eggy smell
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 01 May 2026, 15:20 »Hi guys,
Its the 2nd time happend in 2 months now, after a sh!tty 45 min city drive in traffic etc starts to get an eggy smell inside the cab.
The engine doesn't over heat or run any differently, but engine light came on (came on 2mths ago and went in a few days)
But say I turn it off then on it struggles slightly.
"Google" says if struggles to turn on once hot could possibly be high pressure fuel pump?
I mean anyone else with that kinda smell would say the cat converter.
Seen somewhere a possible bad o2 sensor too?
Going to obvs get it scanned asap.
Its the 2nd time happend in 2 months now, after a sh!tty 45 min city drive in traffic etc starts to get an eggy smell inside the cab.
The engine doesn't over heat or run any differently, but engine light came on (came on 2mths ago and went in a few days)
But say I turn it off then on it struggles slightly.
"Google" says if struggles to turn on once hot could possibly be high pressure fuel pump?
I mean anyone else with that kinda smell would say the cat converter.
Seen somewhere a possible bad o2 sensor too?
Going to obvs get it scanned asap.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 01 May 2026, 11:17 »I only use my GTI on the weekends, and don’t do very many miles. I’ve never had any notification about the battery, even if I’m using OBDeleven for a prolonged period it doesn’t do it. 🤷♂️
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by JoeGTI on 01 May 2026, 10:14 »This is what it looks like on mine, not even 30s after ignition on:
I'm not overly worried, the language used is a bit strong though (12V battery is discharged). Maybe it's just badly localised, as many items seem to be (but I work in this field).
Yes, I think thats a big part of it. Many of the errors and warning bongs are for really minor things, but the BONG! and flashing orange warnings would have you thinking its a serious issue.