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02-16-2014, 09:52 PM #26Motoza tune
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02-16-2014, 09:55 PM #27Motoza tune
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02-17-2014, 12:58 AM #28BMW CCA
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02-17-2014, 01:12 AM #29BMW CCA
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Sticky, I would copy and paste the info itself, but I'm in bed, on my phone, and lazy. But here's a great read on the carbon buildup issues.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...coming-MK7-GTIA man once said, if you aren't first, you are last!
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02-17-2014, 01:20 AM #30
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02-17-2014, 01:53 AM #31BMW CCA
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02-17-2014, 09:11 AM #33Motoza tune
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02-17-2014, 05:24 PM #34
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02-18-2014, 12:01 PM #35
Waterpump with a metal impeller
Timing belt (if this hasn't been replaced, i'd HIGHLY suggest replacing this if you're over 65k miles. preventative on this is key to not having a large maintenance bill)
keeping a set of spare coilpacks on hand are a decent idea. VW coil packs have always been terrible. For the 1.8T a set of 4 will run anywhere from 100-200 depending your engine code. I would have at least 1 spare one though.
also, be sure to check your oil consumption.
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02-18-2014, 04:58 PM #36Motoza tune
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02-18-2014, 05:08 PM #37
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02-18-2014, 05:22 PM #38Motoza tune
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I've got a little oil leak I need to fix then I'll be able to tell what is actually going on. I don't really care about anything except pistons and rings. If the PCV system is a problem I'll just remove it and run a catch can. I'd rather have to drain a can than burn oil fumes.
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02-22-2014, 02:39 PM #39Motoza tune
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02-22-2014, 03:51 PM #40Motoza tune
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For $#@!s sake the previous owner had the turbo replaced and the oil feed line is pinched between another metal hose like WTF. Thank god this is a rant thread but I need a drink now.
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02-22-2014, 05:45 PM #41Motoza tune
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Ok. I removed the factory PCV $#@! hoses and fittings and plumbed a couple garden hoses to an empty windshield washer bottle as a temporary catch can. Also, I am now drunk. Woohoo.
Hey...
Let's point and laugh at Slaphappypal