What have you done to your mk4 (golf/bora) today?

:pat: supercheap's got a sale on tools

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Originally Posted by goodfella

Bits installed over last couple of weeks include R32 shifter and leather boot and a Evolution Motorsports CAI.

The CAI has made some improvements to the low to mid range, and has also addeds to the aural plessure with a deep roar. Drove to Canberra this week and it felt better on the open road.

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i need to see this and compare - OT i know but how did you go for o2 readings?

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Originally Posted by goodfella

:pat: supercheap's got a sale on tools

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7mm hex driver by any chance? :)

got some but need to get new post install... wanted to wait for the ECU to adjust

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Originally Posted by McDub

-replaced damaged spare tyre
-flushed out green coolant and put G12+ in (took a while to do this!)
-did my first ever oil and filter change! (i'm quite surprised how tight the sump plug is done up)
oil was soooo black. it's probably in my head but car sounds much nicer.
no idea how you avoid getting oil all over yourself when taking out the oil filter, it's at an angle!

didn't get to put the TIP on cos of the rain.
though when i was under the car i had a look at the stock TIP with the metal pipe on the end, doesn't look easy to get that off!
gonna be a struggle to get hands in there i think.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru.../02/gfad-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...IMG_5507-2.jpg

:P

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Good on you for having a stab, with regards to the oil filter, all you need to do is cut up an old oil container and make a deflector, you can custom it anyway you want, believe me i do mobile servicing and many prestige cars have many prestige driveways, last thing i want is oil all over the place.
Jmac

Also a thick shinny desposible floor mat makes a cool oil defector!!.............VW...........

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Originally Posted by Treza360

Those shifter bushes are the flavour of the moment aren't they. I tell you what though, they are fantastic. You won't believe what a difference they make to the gear change feel. :)
Cheers,
Trent

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i wasn't gonna do them due to cost of shipping them, but someone here just did a batch order so got a set from them. Looking forward to feeling the difference as I've heard only going things. Will let you know my thoughts once after I test drive it :)

alright, for those who are interested, here is an update on my car. got my car back yesterday all fixed with a replacement gearbox (apart from new clutch which i cannot afford :duh:). big thanks to guys at Camden GTI. the problem was indeed the one i suspected on the previous page (http://bwperformance.com/blog/vw-02m...ft-fork-issues). the fork between first and second that broke off. however in my case it was worse than that, it not only broke off but it also went through the gears and broke the teeth. the gearbox was completely seized and was a nightmare to take out, as EVERYTHING had to come off.

now the bill is, no other word for this, MASSIVE. i still owe some to matt, as i forgot where i planted that money tree... I really hope this doesn't happen to anyone else on here.

my advise to other 4motion owners not to rush when changing from first to second.

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Originally Posted by Yevvy

now the bill is, no other word for this, MASSIVE. i still owe some to matt, as i forgot where i planted that money tree... I really hope this doesn't happen to anyone else on here

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Unlucky mate, I ever so closely avoided a full head rebuild on my 206 after it started making a noise, that would've cost me $3k and I was crapping myself that it'd come to that.

Keep the car for a few more years and it'll pay itself off.

Dam cars can't stay healthy all the time :mad:

Yev, thanks for this update. Just out of interest, did you have any short shift or shift bushes installed?

VW TECHIES out there... Would these either contribute or prevent this from happening?