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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Snoopy on 11 December 2025, 11:06 »I'd love to see this advert on UK tv's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wInJQK2zWhU
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Adam T7 on 11 December 2025, 10:14 »I had a Discovery 4 that had a perpetual problem of going into limp home mode when revs got above 2k (when the second of the two turbo’s kicked in) Replaced MAF sensors, CSV etc eventually solved with a smoke test - minute pin hole in a seal on the connecting pipe - part cost about £2 and took 30 minutes to fix.
Fingers crossed yours is as simple and cheap.
Fingers crossed yours is as simple and cheap.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Strange heating issues
« Last post by 2007GTI on 11 December 2025, 08:57 »Ive been round in circles with my car with same issues and it was a blocked heater matrix, no fault codes to say it was.
It is possible to do it yourself, there are obviously videos, but I am not confident on the flushing the system etc, and I am lucky to have a trusty local mechanic who isn't vat registered, so I paid £500 labour, then £61 for pattern new matrix from GSF and £25 for genuine clamps and O rings from stealer. I am usually a fan of using OEM parts, but mine was Denso type and not cheap, plus it's not a complicated part.
I was quoted £900 by well known VW indy 1 year ago, as personally I wouldn't go near a stealer for this type of job, they might get an apprentice to do it and f**k it up. Plus book rate is 6.8 hours at I'm guessing £80 per hour plus vat (someone please correct me if more or less), plus dealer expensive parts, could be £1000+.
My thread here:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291392.0
It is possible to do it yourself, there are obviously videos, but I am not confident on the flushing the system etc, and I am lucky to have a trusty local mechanic who isn't vat registered, so I paid £500 labour, then £61 for pattern new matrix from GSF and £25 for genuine clamps and O rings from stealer. I am usually a fan of using OEM parts, but mine was Denso type and not cheap, plus it's not a complicated part.
I was quoted £900 by well known VW indy 1 year ago, as personally I wouldn't go near a stealer for this type of job, they might get an apprentice to do it and f**k it up. Plus book rate is 6.8 hours at I'm guessing £80 per hour plus vat (someone please correct me if more or less), plus dealer expensive parts, could be £1000+.
My thread here:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291392.0
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Nino on 11 December 2025, 08:52 »Hate to say it but sounds like it hasnt been verywell looked after by the previous owners.
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 11 December 2025, 07:06 »A bit of good news at last👍
Mind u saying that, i think the slight coolant leak is prob the waterpump lol..
Have to fill the reservoir at least once a week.
Doesn't ever overheat tho or the usual symptoms,
Going to have a smoke test soon to see how all pipes out for air leak that I had, but maybe if a split in a coolant hose etc poss, could help to see aswell.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport S Discs
« Last post by MinchCS on 10 December 2025, 22:38 »They do genuine ones too. £10 cheaper for a pair.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296971937608?itmmeta=01KC2FZY7MPSFR91FPFZZZKYQJ&hash=item4524e82748:g:TWAAAOSwYAhnnMOQ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4NHOg0D50eDiCdi%2FfP0r02uo8SdOaV04NlIHBLXGd9nR38%2BKvse1ABOOJcpTVVOOrniLFk14u%2FWLXtYqkn%2FH%2BNBTqOqTSvgEAMeGZ5sktXaEQxSrtynpMuoTAVeHPxo%2FL%2BsyCQRSO4iMzO3xFO8XcMZ6RvLeIBwjemSxjHAI6kItgPBxJP6ZOt%2F7V%2BzLUN0hNPRCjP77qpRdOpre56xyxgbIjJIh%2BJqW9IC3ECcfpBBwPyscR8%2BQk%2FM%2B8NjNHIrgOATA5rb3o1cmYNr9vATl02L9G0qHfyPbkwQD1F5iTruA%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_bj_8_gZg
They are £60 delivery, plus potential import charges from Romania.
Oops. Missed that.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Rudedog on 10 December 2025, 21:38 »28
Golf mk7 / Re: Strange heating issues
« Last post by Pkempster on 10 December 2025, 21:04 »Hi, sorry I’m not able to give any solutions but I am facing the same kind of issues with my 2019 GTI. As soon as the weather got around single figures I noticed it takes ages to start to produce warm air inside, the windscreen is slow to demist and even after 20 minutes it’s only giving out luke warm air. I turn the temp up to 26, 28, HI but it doesn’t blow out that hot.
It’s booked into VW next Tuesday for them to do a diagnostic. I have an all-in service plan and warranty but have read of people being refused certain fixes on that. I have been suspecting the heater matrix or heater support pump based on reading others with similar problems.
I will post next week once they’ve done some checks.
It’s booked into VW next Tuesday for them to do a diagnostic. I have an all-in service plan and warranty but have read of people being refused certain fixes on that. I have been suspecting the heater matrix or heater support pump based on reading others with similar problems.
I will post next week once they’ve done some checks.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport S Discs
« Last post by Rudedog on 10 December 2025, 20:55 »Autodoc have the SHW ones which I'm sure who make them.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport S Discs
« Last post by smig on 10 December 2025, 20:26 »They do genuine ones too. £10 cheaper for a pair.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296971937608?itmmeta=01KC2FZY7MPSFR91FPFZZZKYQJ&hash=item4524e82748:g:TWAAAOSwYAhnnMOQ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4NHOg0D50eDiCdi%2FfP0r02uo8SdOaV04NlIHBLXGd9nR38%2BKvse1ABOOJcpTVVOOrniLFk14u%2FWLXtYqkn%2FH%2BNBTqOqTSvgEAMeGZ5sktXaEQxSrtynpMuoTAVeHPxo%2FL%2BsyCQRSO4iMzO3xFO8XcMZ6RvLeIBwjemSxjHAI6kItgPBxJP6ZOt%2F7V%2BzLUN0hNPRCjP77qpRdOpre56xyxgbIjJIh%2BJqW9IC3ECcfpBBwPyscR8%2BQk%2FM%2B8NjNHIrgOATA5rb3o1cmYNr9vATl02L9G0qHfyPbkwQD1F5iTruA%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_bj_8_gZg
They are £60 delivery, plus potential import charges from Romania.