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Yesterday, 07:53 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread VW Golf 1.6L BFQ engine - help to identify part please in Mk4 Golf & Bora and New Beetle

Hi Lindsey, It should be 1J0121087C. Item #21 in the below image:

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21-05-2013, 03:51 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread 4 year/60 k service in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

130,000 is about the absolute limit from what I've seen with them.

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21-05-2013, 03:39 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Volksmuller enpowered with vw's vas system in VolksMuller

Just got it as well. Its an invaluable investment.

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21-05-2013, 03:33 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread 4 year/60 k service in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

7 years or 105,000km :)

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20-05-2013, 11:40 AM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Campaign 23H9 - 103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens Injector Failure in Diesels

We were re-flashing them way back before it became a campaign, as per one of the tech bulletins about the injector replacement. Would be worth...

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19-05-2013, 06:07 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread mk 5 golf interior question in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Yeah they will. They're essentially the same floorpan. Only concern would be with the seat airbags.

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19-05-2013, 03:57 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Campaign 23H9 - 103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens Injector Failure in Diesels

The ECU gets re-flashed as part of the campaign, I'm lead to believe.

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17-05-2013, 07:12 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Campaign 23H9 - 103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens Injector Failure in Diesels

Yes, but everything is usually retail until proven otherwise. On another note, this afternoon I've referred a dead Passat onto the local...

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16-05-2013, 06:33 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread 30,000KM Servicing Costs. in Mk6 Golf

The rear edge of every panel should sit slightly proud. This is to reduce wind noise mostly.

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16-05-2013, 05:02 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Campaign 23H9 - 103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens Injector Failure in Diesels

Volkswagen don't pay up until the claim is approved, which is long after you've got your car back. Could be a month, could be more. Depends how on...

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16-05-2013, 04:23 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Campaign 23H9 - 103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens Injector Failure in Diesels

From previous experience, we've kept replacem parts in stock for campaigns, but not always. Depends on whether the dealership wants a few...

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16-05-2013, 11:46 AM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread handbrake problem in Mk6 Golf

Sounds like the cover over the handbrake lever has slid forward. Slide it rearward, and the button should reappear. There's a tab on the...

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15-05-2013, 07:10 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread MK6 Golf Towing / Tow Bar thread in Mk6 Golf

Good to hear you got it sorted.

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15-05-2013, 12:34 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread R32 clunking noise - clueless girl! Sydney in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Should be done every 30,000klm, off the top of my head. The oil and filter for the Haldex aren't cheap, but its not a time-consuming job.

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15-05-2013, 12:15 AM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread R32 clunking noise - clueless girl! Sydney in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Its possibly an issue with a CV joint, but you're likely to hear it when accelerating out of a side street, or similar. The way you've described...

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14-05-2013, 11:48 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread R32 clunking noise - clueless girl! Sydney in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Probably a good idea to have it looked at first, before possibly replacing parts unnecessarily.

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14-05-2013, 09:41 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread QLD Tiguan Timing Belt Reccomendations in Newbies Corner - (First Posts)

Worth getting the auto transmission serviced as well, to ensure longevity.

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14-05-2013, 02:55 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread R32 clunking noise - clueless girl! Sydney in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

The Haldex coupling in the 4WD system might be overdue for an oil change, or may be showing signs of premature wear or failure. The clunking in...

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11-05-2013, 08:26 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Haldex Noise has come back in Mk4 Golf & Bora and New Beetle

For a standard car, you'd be better off with a genuine VW one. The aftermarket ones are designed for performance applications.

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11-05-2013, 08:13 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Haldex Noise has come back in Mk4 Golf & Bora and New Beetle

Sounds like it is locking up, not allowing any slip between the rear wheels. Climb under, and see if the earth strap is still intact. It attaches...

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11-05-2013, 07:41 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Is it a DSG? in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

I've put valve bodies in them before at the dealership, nothing more than that. Often as cost-effective to buy an exchange transmission though...

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11-05-2013, 02:29 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Airbag woes in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Check the fusable links on the front of the e-box in the engine bay. Ensure both ends of the fusable links are secure, and making contact.

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09-05-2013, 09:39 AM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread T5 DSG dropping gear? WTF HELP? in Transporter, Multivan, Caravelle, Kombi

Yeah, coolant is test and replace as necessary.

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08-05-2013, 11:44 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Servicing the auto transmission on a 1998 Golf in Mk3 Golf & Vento

Yeah, I didn't think there was any more to it than that.

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08-05-2013, 09:27 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Servicing the auto transmission on a 1998 Golf in Mk3 Golf & Vento

Just serviced one of these today actually. You're right, even after dropping the pan and filter out, you don't get much out. Seemed happy with...

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07-05-2013, 01:37 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread 2010 (Sep2009 built) Octy RS TDI problem in Octavia

Turn the key on/off 3 times, and it'll adapt in most cases.

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06-05-2013, 03:56 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Servicing the auto transmission on a 1998 Golf in Mk3 Golf & Vento

There is a tube in the drain hole that unscrews with an Allen key. This will dump the rest of the oil out. Refit it before you put the new oil in. ...

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05-05-2013, 06:39 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread T5 V6's auto? in Transporter, Multivan, Caravelle, Kombi

I'm lead to believe they're essentially the same transmission internally.

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04-05-2013, 09:44 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Anyone had a dealer 180,000km service on a T5? in Transporter, Multivan, Caravelle, Kombi

It's a big service, but I don't know about it being $2500 big. Always best to ask them what they're intending to do for that sort of money.

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04-05-2013, 12:21 PM

Umai Naa!! replied to a thread Campaign 23H9 - 103kW/125kw TDI PD Piezo Siemens Injector Failure in Diesels

Oil spec has not changed. I suspect that they've confused "dirty oil" with oil contamination of the injector internals.

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