mikinoz
11-08-2007, 10:03 PM
We will try to keep this thread up to date with FAQ answers and how to's for the MKIV.
Please contact an moderator if you feel something should be added to this list or needs to be stickied!!!
Golf MK IV -The Story (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=12464) - Thanks to DeemoIII
Bora - The Story (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=12465) - Thanks DeemoIII
Timing belt replacement (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1171) - Thanks to Bug Racer
Eurovox Headunit Wiring Diagram (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1328)
How to check for perished rear brake lines (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1993) - Thanks gtimkv
MKIV GTI 1.8T Engine Codes (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=2265)
SMIC GTI 1.8T (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3637) - Thanks gpk_gti
VWVortex MKIV FAQ and How to thread (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?764935-MkIV-How-To-DIY-FAQ-(Wheel-Bodykit-Links)-New-Users-Please-Read) - (off site)
Differences between GTI models, and simple mod suggestions (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showpost.php?p=36107&postcount=16) - Thanks Fuzion
Thermofan Failure and Repair Suggestion (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=4197) - Thanks Bora Sport
Aftermarket Install of iPod compatible Head Unit (http://vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=4720) - Thanks Dancet
Boost Guage DIY Install (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=5013) - Thanks Dancet
TT Style Vent Guard Mod (for 1.8t's) (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=5019) - Thanks Fuzion
TIP Installation Instructions (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3885) Installing a FORGE turbo inlet hose (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3885) - Thanks gpk_gti
Diverter and Blowoff Valves - The differences (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6622) - Thanks Fuzion
Exhaust discussion (dump pipes, cat etc) (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6629) - Thanks Shami and h100VW
Air Box Mods (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6996) - Thanks gpk_gti and Fuzion
Interior Mods (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=5902) - Thanks Fuzion
Which oil do you use? (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7152) - Thanks Dancet
Fuel gauge stuck on full? (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=2326) - Thanks Simex
MKIV Parts thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7297) - Thanks gpk_gti
Faster than normal idle (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7402) - Thanks silverdovegti
Service Intervals 1.8t & 2.0 (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7479)- Thanks 99gti
Repairing scratched interior plastics (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7318) - Thanks Pepper_Marsh
reset service light and accessing climatronic readout (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3465&highlight=climatronic) - Thanks gpk_gti and YellowDieselGolf
Wheel size and off set (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=8940) - Thanks evorobin
CAI setups (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6996)-Thanks 99gti & Sierra055
rear wiper mod-PICS (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=9735) - Thanks VWEAPN
VW aproved oils (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=9940) - Thanks Didz
Pankcake pipe replacement (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?p=100525&posted=1#post100525) - Thanks 99gti
Rear sway bar instalation (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=9978) - Thanks Sierra055
Replacing aero wipers blade (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=10687) - Thanks No457 Snowy
Tutorial: Fix your Mk4 Aircon / Heater cluster lighting - pics (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=32635) - Thanks to Stan
OEM R32 Wheel Alignment Settings (http://www.users.on.net/~quozl/VW%20R32%20Alignment%20Specs.pdf) - Thanks to Quozl
A source for the dreaded door microswitch for failing doorlock's (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=36653) - Thanks to Graeme86
MKIV Door Locks Explained Why You're Having Problems!!! (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1542461-MKIV-door-locks-explained-why-you-re-having-problems!!!-(
)
Control arm bushings and wheels bearings... A how to (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f14/control-arm-bushings-wheels-bearings-how-55243.html) - Thanks to kaneda & Mr. JLT
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f14/diy-broken-mirror-switch-knob-fix-91314.html
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f14/how-guide-neglected-leather-rejuvenation-91912.html Thanks swainey32
Thanks to all of those who have taken the time to write up these mods, it makes it much easier for people to DIY when there are some helpful articles such as these.
Cheers all, keep them coming!
Please contact an moderator if you feel something should be added to this list or needs to be stickied!!!
Golf MK IV -The Story (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=12464) - Thanks to DeemoIII
Bora - The Story (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=12465) - Thanks DeemoIII
Timing belt replacement (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1171) - Thanks to Bug Racer
Eurovox Headunit Wiring Diagram (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1328)
How to check for perished rear brake lines (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1993) - Thanks gtimkv
MKIV GTI 1.8T Engine Codes (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=2265)
SMIC GTI 1.8T (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3637) - Thanks gpk_gti
VWVortex MKIV FAQ and How to thread (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?764935-MkIV-How-To-DIY-FAQ-(Wheel-Bodykit-Links)-New-Users-Please-Read) - (off site)
Differences between GTI models, and simple mod suggestions (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showpost.php?p=36107&postcount=16) - Thanks Fuzion
Thermofan Failure and Repair Suggestion (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=4197) - Thanks Bora Sport
Aftermarket Install of iPod compatible Head Unit (http://vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=4720) - Thanks Dancet
Boost Guage DIY Install (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=5013) - Thanks Dancet
TT Style Vent Guard Mod (for 1.8t's) (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=5019) - Thanks Fuzion
TIP Installation Instructions (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3885) Installing a FORGE turbo inlet hose (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3885) - Thanks gpk_gti
Diverter and Blowoff Valves - The differences (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6622) - Thanks Fuzion
Exhaust discussion (dump pipes, cat etc) (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6629) - Thanks Shami and h100VW
Air Box Mods (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6996) - Thanks gpk_gti and Fuzion
Interior Mods (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=5902) - Thanks Fuzion
Which oil do you use? (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7152) - Thanks Dancet
Fuel gauge stuck on full? (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=2326) - Thanks Simex
MKIV Parts thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7297) - Thanks gpk_gti
Faster than normal idle (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7402) - Thanks silverdovegti
Service Intervals 1.8t & 2.0 (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7479)- Thanks 99gti
Repairing scratched interior plastics (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7318) - Thanks Pepper_Marsh
reset service light and accessing climatronic readout (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=3465&highlight=climatronic) - Thanks gpk_gti and YellowDieselGolf
Wheel size and off set (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=8940) - Thanks evorobin
CAI setups (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=6996)-Thanks 99gti & Sierra055
rear wiper mod-PICS (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=9735) - Thanks VWEAPN
VW aproved oils (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=9940) - Thanks Didz
Pankcake pipe replacement (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?p=100525&posted=1#post100525) - Thanks 99gti
Rear sway bar instalation (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=9978) - Thanks Sierra055
Replacing aero wipers blade (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=10687) - Thanks No457 Snowy
Tutorial: Fix your Mk4 Aircon / Heater cluster lighting - pics (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=32635) - Thanks to Stan
OEM R32 Wheel Alignment Settings (http://www.users.on.net/~quozl/VW%20R32%20Alignment%20Specs.pdf) - Thanks to Quozl
A source for the dreaded door microswitch for failing doorlock's (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=36653) - Thanks to Graeme86
MKIV Door Locks Explained Why You're Having Problems!!! (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1542461-MKIV-door-locks-explained-why-you-re-having-problems!!!-(
)
Control arm bushings and wheels bearings... A how to (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f14/control-arm-bushings-wheels-bearings-how-55243.html) - Thanks to kaneda & Mr. JLT
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f14/diy-broken-mirror-switch-knob-fix-91314.html
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f14/how-guide-neglected-leather-rejuvenation-91912.html Thanks swainey32
Thanks to all of those who have taken the time to write up these mods, it makes it much easier for people to DIY when there are some helpful articles such as these.
Cheers all, keep them coming!