A few issues to be wary of, most notably the cambelt and the DSG 'box. The 1,984cc four-cylinder petrol engine used in the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 uses four valves per cylinder and produces 200hp
Before diving into common problems, PLEASE ensure the parts and guides listed apply to your specific vehicle! If you need assistance researching parts or guides, leave a comment below and we will assist you in any way we can! VW 1.8t Common Problems are Applicable for: Volkswagen: MK4 Jetta MK4 Golf/GTI B5/B5.5 Passat New Beetle. Audi: MK1 TT
The mk7 GTI is one of the most reliable platform Volkswagen has made. I just past 100k miles while on stage 2 and the only major issues are thermostat housing and one of the fuel injectors. Pretty common problems. Obviously maintenance will cost more slightly and u gotta stay on top of it
First drive of my cheap Mk5 Golf GTI that I bought from my YouTuber Subscriber Mo.Big shout out to Wheelbase Alloys and Rotiform wheels for getting involved
Hi, Here are all my car specs: • 2007 Golf MKV GTI 2.0T FSI (200PS - BPY engine code) – flashed with Revo Stage3. • Revo Stage1 DSG software. • BorgWarner 2.0T FSI S3/Golf-R K04 Turbocharger and Manifold. • Forge K04 Turbo Wastegate Actuator (FMACVAG06) - (replacing the original wastegate
2008 VW Golf with 7-speed dry clutch DSG had its transmission fluid replaced in 2015. Mechatronics have now failed and dealer is quoting a generous £1,767 to replace the transmission. 12-03-2016: High pitched screeching sound reported from engine of 65,000 mile 2007/57 VW Golf GTI turbo. Eventually traced to breather valve on the crankshaft cover.
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