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  1. I have come to know that the water pumps on VWs...

    I have come to know that the water pumps on VWs leak/fail @ before the timing belt. I have replaced mine [3 separate diesel vehicles] with pumps with a metal impeller.
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    TAS Welcome to the Forum. Pleased to see another...

    Welcome to the Forum. Pleased to see another owner prepared to repair & service their cars. Three things are needed, to have an interest in your car, 2 To obtain the best information preferably...
  3. Thread: Leaking Sump Plug

    by jets
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    Maybe just not only the last time. I always use a...

    Maybe just not only the last time. I always use a torque wrench for the plug & the filter as some people tend to over tighten & get it as tight as they can. My failing can be not tight enough without...
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    I have traditionally used Castrol oils but when I...

    I have traditionally used Castrol oils but when I bought our Tiguan I decided to try Penrite & it was available in 507 specs.
    I have found over time that Penrite is harder to get on special & next...
  5. SA Volksfest preseted by Volks Enthusiasts Club of SA

    In the latest VW Magazine an advert says that on Sunday 25th of November '23 the Volkswagen Show & Shine
    will be held in the Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide from 10am to 3.0 pm....
  6. Thread: MK6 Golf TDI

    by jets
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    I came across this You-Tube for the TDI diesel in...

    I came across this You-Tube for the TDI diesel in the Mk6 that I found interesting if you own your VW for the long haul.
    VW Golf MK6 ALL Diesel Engine Issues 2008-2013 - YouTube.
    Note his...
  7. Another thing that others mention is a faulty...

    Another thing that others mention is a faulty relay, I think it maybe no 30. Ignition switches also wear out on T4s but this wouldn't explain lack of power.
  8. When I bought my first T4 in NSW, I knew it...

    When I bought my first T4 in NSW, I knew it didn't have the proper power but on the level it wasn't too bad but on any type of slope it was very slow & held up the traffic. As soon as I arrived home,...
  9. Thread: MK6 Golf TDI

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    MK6 Golf TDI

    After successfully completing a timing belt change on an 2012 model with the CFFB engine, I would like to pass on the following observations.
    This car was purchased by my daughter in law from the...
  10. Thread: A5 tdi Quattro

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    A few things I would be asking is the year of...

    A few things I would be asking is the year of manufacture, the engine size & engine no prefix & the cost of comp. insurance.
    If you post these details someone will post there thoughts.
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    I just looked at mine & it has the same part no...

    I just looked at mine & it has the same part no on the sticker. It also has 5NO 906 129C, what ever that means.
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    I had a look tonight & the one you need is the...

    I had a look tonight & the one you need is the current mag., Feb - April '23.
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    Sorry , I missed your post. I will check the...

    Sorry , I missed your post. I will check the local news agent in the next couple of days.
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    In the latest Aust VW magazine there is an...

    In the latest Aust VW magazine there is an article on the K70 that is in Aust. I only had a quick look at the newsagent
    but, if I got it right, it is one of two known to be in Aust.
  15. Yesterday I spoke to a spares guy @ my dealership...

    Yesterday I spoke to a spares guy @ my dealership & he said the warranty on genuine parts is 2 years. He said you need to go back to who installed the part & get them to take over the job of...
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    VIC Welcome Kanga to the forum. When you post make...

    Welcome Kanga to the forum. When you post make sure you always give details of engine & trans fitted to your car so your posts always attract the right person who maybe able to respond & help.
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    Non Aus Welcome aboard WayneS

    Welcome aboard WayneS
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    SA Hi Razorback, Welcome to the forum. I...

    Hi Razorback, Welcome to the forum. I occasionally see the odd razorback but I think they are very rare. I used to see the Coles trolley mover @ St Agnes shopping center but not for a few years now....
  19. Thread: used golf tips

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    I have no experience with your engine but with my...

    I have no experience with your engine but with my van I drove it until it started to leak in the water pump after the seal started to leak.
    This was around 130ish K & the impeller was starting to...
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    I will also miss your point of view & am sorry to...

    I will also miss your point of view & am sorry to hear about your medical situation. I will be 80 this year &
    have to rely more & more on my family to live life. While I still enjoy working on my...
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    My guess is that is part of the aerodynamics to...

    My guess is that is part of the aerodynamics to reduce the amount of air going underneath the car.
    Mine is also damaged, mainly on those car park bump stops.
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    If the coolant is genuine, there is no need for...

    If the coolant is genuine, there is no need for the often said 2 year replacement. I would go at least
    5 years if it looks OK or during a cambelt change.
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    If it was my car , I would go to another...

    If it was my car , I would go to another dealership. I have been a member of several forums around the world for around 20 years & the one that comes up regularly on the autos is disregard what the...
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    I found one this morning @ SA Alltools in Pooraka...

    I found one this morning @ SA Alltools in Pooraka for $24. For any SA members, the range of stuff they stock in special tools is
    enormous, a real secret place in Adelaide.
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    Thanks for your response. I hadn't tried the...

    Thanks for your response. I hadn't tried the normal tool shops as I considered them mainly supplying to the building industry.
    I have tried the names you have provided & had no luck. I will keep...
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