What have you done to your mk4 (golf/bora) today?

[Golf-Sam]

New Wheels thanks to Jmac, just need to snag some tyres and play with the ride hight a bit i.e Lower

^^^ Looks Good !! love the OEM+ look !

[Jmac]

Thats the shot Dan they are gonna look great on your car mate

Cheers
Jmac

[bundabora]

Part isn't Genuine...

OK - I am pretty sure after 4 replies from VW guys in the UK that the part isn't genuine at all...

So, back to the Group buy idea?

And Manaz...? Do you have any way of sweetening our deal?

Me too - if the part is listed by ECS as genuine -
Product Info
Mfg Part#MK4CNSLESWP
ECS Part#ES#250824
Brand VW/Audi
Couldn't we find someone cheaper?

I'll try some of the UK dealers - I have got parts from them before - they usually have cheap shipping.

Unless it's just an American Jetta part...? Would the LHD be an issue?

I want the Amrest Delete too...

Scott

[kendog]

OK - I am pretty sure after 4 replies from VW guys in the UK that the part isn't genuine at all...

So, back to the Group buy idea?

And Manaz...? Do you have any way of sweetening our deal?

It's meant to be a US only part, from/for the US Jetta, so maybe UK would have no idea of it?

[saMfish]

Car has been overheating a bit lately. When driving at 100km/h, the temperature gauge would go from 90degC (mid) to 130degC in ~30 seconds of driving. Then when I'd stop (pull over/stop at traffic lights), it'd go back down to 90degC in ~40 seconds or so.

Had the thermostat and temperature sender replaced by my mechanic, no joy. Took it to Elite Euro in Perth today for a diagnostic.
Turns out the water pump is gone, and all oil/coolant hoses/valves are fried because of this. Also, it's spitting oil/coolant all over the engine while I drive. It needs a new thermostat housing, and also needs complete top front strut assemblies on both sides. Not a happy camper, gonna be an expensive couple of months ahead

Edit: Just got the quote back:
Waterpump-------------------- $109
New coolant------------------- $45
Labour------------------------- $350

Thermostat Housing----------- $203
Radiator cap------------------- $15
Sealing plug------------------- $20
Labour------------------------- $120

Inlet hose---------------------- $115
Breather pipe------------------ $118
Dipstick tube------------------ $15
Labour------------------------- $150

Top mount strut kit----------- $75
Lower control arm bush------ $70
Wheel alignment-------------- $65
Labour------------------------- $350

Total: (added GST) ~$2000.

[Manaz]

OK - I am pretty sure after 4 replies from VW guys in the UK that the part isn't genuine at all...

So, back to the Group buy idea?

And Manaz...? Do you have any way of sweetening our deal?

I can confirm that the part number you've quoted is definitely NOT genuine - it doesn't fit the VAG part number standard.

I can help with ECS purchases, amongst other things. I may even be convinced to run another GB (I've got a few things I probably need to get myself).

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

If your really strapped for cash i can do it all for you. And get it all from ecs to save that extra bit more.

Had the thermostat and temperature sender replaced by my mechanic, no joy. Took it to Elite Euro in Perth today for a diagnostic.
Turns out the water pump is gone, and all oil/coolant hoses/valves are fried because of this. Also, it's spitting oil/coolant all over the engine while I drive. It needs a new thermostat housing, and also needs complete top front strut assemblies on both sides. Not a happy camper, gonna be an expensive couple of months ahead

Finally got around to doing something to my car

[Manaz]

My 4yo has managed to pull the trim from around the right rear-door (attached to the rubber seal on the chassis around the door opening) to pieces, so I need to find a new one of those now. And probably the left side too, given I get water building up on the door sill (and apparently that's a seal issue)...

[geoff_gti]

Car has been overheating a bit lately. When driving at 100km/h, the temperature gauge would go from 90degC (mid) to 130degC in ~30 seconds of driving. Then when I'd stop (pull over/stop at traffic lights), it'd go back down to 90degC in ~40 seconds or so.

Had the thermostat and temperature sender replaced by my mechanic, no joy. Took it to Elite Euro in Perth today for a diagnostic.
Turns out the water pump is gone, and all oil/coolant hoses/valves are fried because of this. Also, it's spitting oil/coolant all over the engine while I drive. It needs a new thermostat housing, and also needs complete top front strut assemblies on both sides. Not a happy camper, gonna be an expensive couple of months ahead

{snip}

water pump, called it sorry to hear man

PS - Luke and I (well, mostly Luke) did the clutch & suspension on mine - made a good couple of weekends of it

[Stan]

I'm up for any group buy for the centre console.

If we use ECS i need some longer/adjustable control arm/front sway bar links as well: low car + bumpy road = rubbing

[dubster99]

i would also be interested in this group buy, wanting a suspension refresh kit too

[eltonking]

got rid of my washer bottle
first step to cleaning up the bay...

[eltonking]

and yes i classify my car as being part of the mk4 group...

[Manaz]

Anyone have opinions on a good size of tyre or should I just have a look at the wheel forum and try figure it out for myself?

If they're 7" wheels, then stick with the 225/45R17 size. If they're 7.5" wheels, then you can safely go to 235/45R17 - a much cheaper fitment as it's much more common here in Australia (common size for SV6 Commodores and XR6 Falcons to start with), and you'll actually correct the under-reading of the speedo too.

[PranK]

Got my car back from getting a Bilstein B8 / Eibach spring combo. She's HIGH but feels amazing on the road.