At some point I also decided to do something I hadn’t done before, and modify the exhaust further. I purchased a decat 3″ downpipe from Aliexpress (it was super cheap!).
Category: Projects
So the Golf reminded me that the Germans have an awesome sense of humour. Today was the first time I’ve driven the car more than around the block since doing the work last weekend. I took it to work.
And then it stranded us.
FML, finally managed to look into why the electrics on the driver’s seat don’t work.
The Mark 5 Golf GTI with the FSI Turbo engine has a weak point; the High Pressure Fuel Pump cam follower. They like eating themselves and taking the cam with them.
One of the first things I tend to do to my new cars is service them. This car was no different.
Finally got around to fixing the Fits lazy eye. A few months ago the auto adjuster on the RH headlight gave up and I ended up with one headlight aiming very low. Went for a WOF, passed, just, as they couldn’t adjust it higher (I already tried). Got warned that it probably wouldn’t get through another WOF and I only got this one because it’s aiming low not high.
Right, so the moment i got home today i decided to carry out some work on the M3.
Since i got the car the heater hasnt worked (i knew this when purchased). Neither side changed temp at all, just stuck at cold. I knew this was the heater control valve (HCV), as they are a common failure point as they are easy to block and jam. I purchased some parts from Ray at HellBM, which included a replacement valve.
Its not a hard part to get to on the M3, just a bit tight due to the header tank, and there isnt a lot of space to twist and pull the hoses.