The bolt looks a lot different to the photos in the previous page now, it’s got a couple of notches cut in it from a chisel but still wont spin.
It’s now packed with JB Weld. Lets see what happens.
Category: Projects
Right, so today was also a story of ups and downs.
This is a guide based on my experience of rebuilding an S50B30 vanos using the Beisan System kit.
These are one of those things that you tend to forget about, but changing the old and worn out ones for new ones can do wonders to uplift the interior. Its cheap and easy.
This is the one thing that all E36 coupes should have come with. An Armrest.
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!).
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.