Things That Will Go Wrong on VW MKV GTI/GLI
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- Looking to buy a Volkswagen GTI? Check out this extensive list of problems that tend to come up! I go over, in detail, issues that occur, from body issues, engine problems, suspension failures, and more. This video should teach you about common issues to help analyze cars you're looking to purchase, guide you towards problems with your current car and suggest maintenance to prevent these problems.
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It’s a love hate ting with VWs. I love my mk5 gti, she a little hurt right now but she’ll be back on the road soon
It truly is a love hate relationship hahah but that’s the way too look at it, optimistic!
@@RatchetWrenches haha honestly! I’m going to actually change my cam and ignition coils soon, they’re due for replacement . Keep up the content bro 😤
Gotta get it done! And thanks man! We’re gonna 🙏
I had my red GTI just painted (the fenders started to rust as well as other bits under those plastic side skirts). Had the paintshop repair them and paint front & rear bumper to match the color (other than paint middle lower area satin black) and the side skirts also. Made a massive improvement to how it looks. After I bought it, I've been doing some restoration work on it... but painting I wanted to give to professionals. They also repainted the hood and fixed a dent on the back door and overall gave it fresh newer look.
I also played it safe and changed that cam follower. Old one was in decently good shape still, but just in case 😁 New PCV valve as well and replaced those old worn out engine mounts with 034motorsport ones. Pretty awesome those, no increased vibrations or anything, but feels more "planted" (installed 034motorsport dogbone too with the stiffener).
Got Revo intake installed too, and about to change spark plugs to some NGK bkr7eix ones which were suggested by VW tuner, because I'm planning to get custom tune in few weeks (finally!). I haven't upgraded that k03 turbo, but that's because I wanna see what the custom tune does and how I like it. Then perhaps just k03 hybrid and new down pipe (dunno which brand is good at the moment...) and let the tuner adjust accordingly. But those are for next year.
Luckily belt was replaced just few thousand kilometers before I bought it as well as DSG oils and filter serviced, so they should last a while 😄
Also got rid of that noise pipe and just put S3 throttle pipe there, because I didn't feel like some plug would be enough (just for ease of mind). And diverter valve is replaced by GFB DV+
...all kinds of stuff done so far 😅
But enough about my excitement on the mk5... yeah, I still love it! Question... you don't have that cloth/blanket under your hood. In my mk5 it kinda hangs partially loose and I'm considering removing it completely. What negatives would it have if any? Would it heat up the hood too much and damage the paintwork, especially on those very cold winter days (it can drop to minus 30 celcius or even below that here)? Or is it just there to dampen sound? 🤔
Been a while guys. Nicely done!
Trying to find things to film with it that’s not already done. Bare with us!
Another important thing to do when you change the timing belt, is make the same with the water pump and, for the price, add to the list the thermostat. In my case another common issue is the broke trapeze bushings. I changed them for myself for the powerflex polyurethan ones. This upgrade make a huge handling difererence!!! Good video.
Very true I did have to replace my thermostat at 66k miles so that was pretty early for it to fail. I agree to go with a better quality one. It’s kinda a hassle to change too
Are those bushings on the subframe?
YES!! FENDER RUST FRONT AND REAR IS EXACTLY WHAT I'M GOING THROUGH!!!
Exactly it’s such an annoying thing that really happens to everyone! What’re you gonna do for it?
@@RatchetWrenches looking for a replacement fender. Two holes in the fender are rusting from behind the paint now.
@@RatchetWrenches You actually just need to remove the airbobbe thingy thats behind both fenders, thats the couse of rust becouse they sink in the wet and make it easy to rust
Seen you still have it....
Nice bro...
I'm still running my k04 gli
Thanks! And yeah it’s still running like a champ! Hell yeah I’m thinking about switching to a k04 lol
we've missed this bad boy
I recomand the oil pump flywheel to cancel the balanced shafts. If you google it you will find it. I change the engine because that sproket fail of the balanced shafts.
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I have a 07 gti fsi, and have to change out the coil pack and plugs otherwise the car will start bucking with engine light flashing code is misfire usually. When I change them out runs good as new! So now I change them around 4k-8k only annoying part about it but overall great car!
Headliner fails on everyone’s!
Indeed!
Plus one for oil pump issue. Cut gear that drives balance shafts for now. Also frayed wires in hatch loom, driver door lock, blower motor resistor will happen eventually.
Tuned 07 GLI here. Cars in the shop right now getting the oil filter housing and oil cooler replaced. Told them to do the carbon cleaning too!
Yeah those do fail just not as common as these ones I mentioned here but good idea to get the carbon cleaning!
most common thing to go wrong is Oil pump, for the Eu models at least
It’s common yeah but I feel not as common as these listed. From being a VW tech here in the states I rarely replaced them tbh.
Hey great video. I have a mk5 gti 6 speed manual with 265kms on the clock still going strong, roof liner still in mint condition do have faded controls though. Just a question to everyone out there my sunroof since Ive owned it has a mind of its own, when driving it opens and shuts and tilts then stops half way into it and doesn't go back. Try using the control system and it makes a loud grounding noise the after some days or weeks it will start up on its own and reset back into place.. anyone who knows what would be causing the problem???
Cheers
Forgot about the lock cylinder housing 🤣
It’s common for sure but the ones that I listed are by far the most common from what I’ve seen but I definitely agree the lock cylinder does go bad on some!
how many horse power of the pump
I noticed your NJ inspection sticker. Do you know of a good VW mechanic in New Jersey? Planning on getting an 09 GLI and would like to find someone I could trust to maintain it.
If you want to pay a shop you can definitely go to RSW in greenbrook nj. They’re pricey but do all euros. If you want something cheaper I could definitely do it for you. I was a VW mechanic and I’ve been working on cars for a looooooong time. Just let me know
@@RatchetWrenches I may take you up on it! I’m still looking at cars but the GLI I found seems to be the most affordable car I’ve found so far.
@@Al-un2un gotcha yeah just let me know! But if you have any questions about the Gli don’t hesitate to ask either
The oil pump also fail but I cut off the balancer wheel in the oil pump
Very true!
@@RatchetWrenches yep most times when the wheel lock up
Having the PCV valve delete turns on check engine light? I'm having oil consumption bro
It can throw a code yes but it shouldn’t if installed correctly and sealed properly. These cars love to do dime oil unfortunately
Just bought one and all of these videos are making me regret it lmao
Don’t let this one video make that decision for you! We have a ton of videos in this channel showcasing how much fun and reliable this car actually is. Matter of fact we’re trying to buy one again since it’s one of the most fun cars to drive
@@RatchetWrenches thanks!
I guess I’ll just enjoy it, take care of it, and don’t let “potential problems” ruin the fun
@@notsag4232 exactly just keep up with maintenance on these cars and it’ll all worth your wild
What’s going on with the mustang 2v?
We have a dyno tuning date very soon so at least one video should be posted this month as long as the snow stops here haha. Stay tuned 🤙🏼
My wolfsburg 2010 jetta tsi 185k miles bone stock tho. Fairly reliable dumb stuff Ive replaced both fuel pumps, intake manifold, catalytic converter and now pcv valve. Secondary air pump for emissions . Timing chain and tensioner around 130k miles. Sunroof leaks quick fix. And yes my headliner sags In the back. Pushing to 200k miles is my goal
That’s all common stuff but 200k is def doable! Best of luck
Ive got a 07 Jetta GLI with 255k on it, headliner still going strong!
@@mattmerriott670 damn
Hello there mate.
Did you ever had any oil consumption at all with this engine?
Cheers
Hey there, yes these cars are notorious for oil consumption unfortunately, I’d too my oil off every other month give or take
@@RatchetWrenches have you find any solution to reduce the problem at all?
There is few rumors that the pcv system design is crap and by changing to aluminum valve cover and eliminating the pcv system it will solve the problem, as the real oil consumption comes from the front and especially the rear valve cover breather that goes to the turbo.
Have you heard anything about it?
Thank you very much for sharing .
@@nikosraptis1985 honestly I never really did too much research into ways to prevent the consumption, I kinda just accepted it with the fsi engine. But yes a lot of it has to do with the poor design of the PCV. Unfortunately I can’t give you too much info on it since I never really did my research I’d rather not steer you in the wrong direction. And no problem!
@@RatchetWrenches Thank you for the quick reply! Did you ever had any problems by using the car under oil consumption? Have you ever felt that is loosing it's power or the engine getting weaker at all? Only thing that it bothers me is that i am going through a lot of oil, of course i have no leaks, i have no smoke from the exhaust, my spark plugs are pretty clean a little bit rich as im on stage 2, compression very good and honestly i wanna find out what's the real problem one day :-)
Anyway mate thank you again and Greetings from Australia
@@nikosraptis1985 honestly This car was so reliable to me, Aslong as you maintain it and take care of it she’ll take care of you. I was stage 2 and with the more miles I put in it I didn’t notice a power lose or anything. So besides having to top off the oil it really doesn’t affect the performance in my personal experience!
I’m in jersey and my 08 has 99 but it’s falling apart could use some tips on where to start
Hmm what exactly is falling apart?
@@RatchetWrenches sounds like on startup and tensioner is going bad, a consistent ticking loose sound lol, also feels like it’s breaking up a bit under boost going from 2 to third I have the dsg, has lean code
@@johnslaney8054 for the sound id really have to be there to be able to go be you the exact issue but commonly the tensioners do fail so it can for sure be that. Now for the breakup, do you have a boost gauge? If so what are the psi readings when that issue is happening. Does it feel like a fuel cut or more like an misfire?
@@RatchetWrenches okay I’ll get that tensioner replaced, no boost gauge also but it feels more like a fuel cut, it’s consistent between 2 and 3 under boost but it doesn’t happen all the time, do you think bad cam follower?
You selling it?
So no one else has a lcd display problem?
I haven’t experienced that or seen it even being a tech at VW. Maybe it’s just not as common or something
My GLI had the best headliner out of all the Mk5s I looked at and it still sags
Hahahaha yeah it’s inevitable 😂 did you redo yours or nah?
@@RatchetWrenches I still need to do it but I want to do a GTI Tartan for the replacement so I'm waiting until money is less an issue.
Most unreliable car I have ever owned. You failed to mention so much more btw
That sucks must not have been taken care of properly by the owner. And thanks I’ll be sure to add it next time
Same with mine lol
it all depends on how people take care of the car most of the time they use the cars til they start giving problems not following on maintenance hence you get a shit car