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Offline godsANGER

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need to know two things
« on: 24 January 2010, 01:29 »
:embarassed: oks I ve had my golf since dec 09 and I ve spend over £600 on getting things on it fixed and now possibly have to get a new cv joint. :sad:

so i have two questions

1. what are the most common problems/faults with the golf mk4 TDi's
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2. what things can i check to prevent things going tits up on my car

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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #1 on: 24 January 2010, 12:49 »
Waterpump
Steering Rack
Rear Axel bushes and front rear bushes

...sure there will be more people will sey mate also what spent 600 on getting fixed mate if dont mind me asking?
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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #2 on: 24 January 2010, 12:50 »
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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #3 on: 24 January 2010, 14:06 »
Ive had to replace the cams :cry:, steering rack, alternator pulley, temp sender, MAF, boost hoses, all bushes front and rear, wheel bearings, inner and outer CV boots, steering pump, door module, rear wiper motor.....I could go on :lipsrsealed:

Not much you can do to prevent them, just service it regularly and check things for signs of wearing
« Last Edit: 24 January 2010, 14:08 by Steve_PD »
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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #4 on: 24 January 2010, 14:08 »
tell them how much steve  :lipsrsealed:

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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #5 on: 24 January 2010, 14:10 »
what with the 4 pairs of front and rear tyres, 5 full services and cambelt and water pump in a year and a half......almost as much as I paid for the car :lipsrsealed: :sad: :cry:
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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #6 on: 24 January 2010, 15:11 »
what with the 4 pairs of front and rear tyres, 5 full services and cambelt and water pump in a year and a half......almost as much as I paid for the car :lipsrsealed: :sad: :cry:

How many miles do you do in your car?!?!

Boost pipes coming off when remapped because of the silly VW clamping system.

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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #7 on: 24 January 2010, 16:00 »
34k last year done almost 55k in it since I bought it
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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #8 on: 24 January 2010, 19:08 »
Waterpump
Steering Rack
Rear Axel bushes and front rear bushes

...sure there will be more people will sey mate also what spent 600 on getting fixed mate if dont mind me asking?


first was almost all my front and rear bushes, had my cambelt done when my alternator wheel sheared off and had to get a new alternator and a new belt for it and same time got a bad oil leak sorted New anti roll bar bushes and now my CV joint probably needs doing so as well.

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Re: need to know two things
« Reply #9 on: 24 January 2010, 19:12 »
what with the 4 pairs of front and rear tyres, 5 full services and cambelt and water pump in a year and a half......almost as much as I paid for the car :lipsrsealed: :sad: :cry:

but it looks like a very nice car, want 2 swop lol

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