Gavin's cheapy but getting more expensive GTI ;)

[h100vw]

Just spotted this.. seems to mention your lack of oil and bearing damage issues.. thought it might be of interest..
Forge Motorsport | Alloy Fabrication

"The much loved 1.8T engine .... The key to this reliability is the lubrication system, which can quickly become overwhelmed when cars are driven quickly - or on track - causing oil starvation. Under extreme acceleration, braking or cornering, the oil can momentarily run out of the sump under centrifugal force, causing a temporary starvation through the oil-ways, putting critical bearings and bores at risk of damage. "

I hadn't even considered that...... There's some tight righthanders at Lakeside. Although Anthony has a more "g" chassis than me.

I don't believe my oil level was down and I had no pressure light but I guess it don't take much.

[h100vw]

I hadn't even considered that...... There's some tight righthanders at Lakeside. Although Anthony has a more "g" chassis than me.

I don't believe my oil level was down and I had no pressure light but I guess it don't take much.

So after this came up yesterday morning............. I have added one to my PSItuning order. Hopefully here next week. Forge Motorsport | Alloy Fabrication


Anyone else want anything from VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists, owned by a mate of mine and the mailorder side is run by another mate.

[guile]

Anyone else want anything from VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists, owned by a mate of mine and the mailorder side is run by another mate.

that sump looks like a good piece of kit, nice choice. i'd like to order the forge caps in black mate if thats ok. let me know when you want the cash and i can transfer straight away. i didn't realise they were your mates otherwise i could have probably order a boit more from them. will know for next time though...

Forge Motorsport Alloy Covers for VAG 2 litre Oil and Water Caps > Engine > A3 8P 2003-> > AUDI A3/S3 > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists

also contemplating one of these, what do you reckon. is the standard diverter valve good enough, mine should be the later revised model...

GFB DV+ Diverter Valve Kit - 2.0 TFSI/2.0TSI > Engine > Golf Mk5 2004-2009 > VW Golf > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists

[guile]

PS and damn you for making me spend more money

and maybe one of these...

Forge Motorsport Silicone Throttle body hose for 2 ltre FSiT > Engine > S3 8P/Mk2 > AUDI A3/S3 > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists

and these in black...

http://www.psituning.com/product.php/19115/forge_motorsport_2l_fsit_dv_to_intake_return_hose

[h100vw]

PS and damn you for making me spend more money

and maybe one of these...

Forge Motorsport Silicone Throttle body hose for 2 ltre FSiT > Engine > S3 8P/Mk2 > AUDI A3/S3 > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists

and these in black...

Forge Motorsport 2L FSiT DV to Intake Return Hose > Engine > S3 8P/Mk2 > AUDI A3/S3 > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists

Now it's getting silly mate

I'll fire off the additions and let you know. No luck with the HTC yet. Going to try a factory reset next if there's nowt on the phone you need.

[VWindahouse]

Though you were ignoring me can I please have some of those black bushes for the rear sway bar?

Cheers :0

[guile]

Now it's getting silly mate

I'll fire off the additions and let you know. No luck with the HTC yet. Going to try a factory reset next if there's nowt on the phone you need.

factory reset away mate thanks. In all seriousness I deffo want the water / oil caps and may be the diverter valve if you see any benefit. I think I will wait and do the hoses when I plan to do all the engine bay (water / boost etc), might get a better deal.

[h100vw]

Though you were ignoring me can I please have some of those black bushes for the rear sway bar?

Cheers :0

Not at all. Do you know the diameter? 22mm?

Gavin

[VWindahouse]

20mm thanks mate!!

[kendog]

Gavin or anyone recommend any of the cheaper intercoolers that PSI sell? Or is the Darkside Seat Sport the best value?

For a MK4 golf 1.8T AGU, APR Stage 1. I love how my car performs on a cool night, but hate it on a warm-hot day.. so intercooler should be my next mod I think.

Also VERY interested if anyone has any cheap 2nd hand intercoolers going?

Sorry for hijacking Gavin..

[h100vw]

Gavin or anyone recommend any of the cheaper intercoolers that PSI sell? Or is the Darkside Seat Sport the best value?

For a MK4 golf 1.8T AGU, APR Stage 1. I love how my car performs on a cool night, but hate it on a warm-hot day.. so intercooler should be my next mod I think.

Also VERY interested if anyone has any cheap 2nd hand intercoolers going?

Sorry for hijacking Gavin..

No problems....

THS Intercooler Kit - Golf Mk4 1.8T > Engine > Golf Mk4 1998-2004 > VW Golf > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VW Specialists ???

[rgvlee]

Gav, you really need to stop posting links. I don't need the temptation.

[h100vw]

Gav, you really need to stop posting links. I don't need the temptation.

Please say hi to your bank manager.... LOL

Gavin

[kendog]

PM'd you to stop chewing up your thread with 'NON SQUIB RELATED' stuff Go the Squib!!

[h100vw]

Frankenturbo now advertised in Parts for sale.

Please let the Billet turbo man call me tonight !!!!


A bit of something to keep you serial thread watchers going. Anthony told me about some ceramic paint at Supercheap. $15 later now got blacked out charge pipe.


I have also blown some on the exhaust manifold, no picture.

Got sucked in by the idea of an EGT gauge too, so borrowed Anthony's EGT probe for trial fitting. Had to go to 3 tool shops for the tap

Much easier with the engine out!