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Uniroyal Rainsport 3 are what I have on my Polo GTI 1.4. Great tyre and lasted awhile. Good if you only do short journeys like I do.

Thanks Kobayash, the forge one looks good. The second one, does it have the breather pipe connection as well?

Thanks for the info. Would those mods affect the pipe with the breather mod?

Looking at upgrading the intake on my GTI and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the 57S? https://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/product.aspx?prod=57S-9505 Also, I have had the oil consumption fixes done so would this affect any of the exsiting piping? Im mainly worried about the little breather pipe going from the intake hose.

Rang VW. They confirmed it is a timing chain. I asked why their website gives you the option to buy a replacement cambelt and they said the booking page apparently "doesn't know" if a car has a belt or chain. To me that is utter nonsense but nevermind

Apologies, my engine is the 1.4 TSI Twin charger CAVE. If it's a chain why does VW offer a clutch? Unless it's the super charger magnetic one you mentioned above?

Hi all, My Polo GTI is now 6 years old with just over 35k on the clock and with some cars 6 years is about the time you would consider changing the cambelt. After doing some searching on both the VW website, briskoda, google, etc, I am a bit confused as to whether or not the car has a cambelt or chain? If I put my reg into the VW service booking page it offers me a price for a cambelt change: But most other places say it has a timing change which doesn't need replacing. Can someone shed some light on this as you would think VW would be correct?

Sorry if I have missed the post but did you have the "fixes" done aswell prior to the engine change?

The sad thing is if this whole diesel tax does come into affect or they have some sort of ban is the old vehicles will be taken of the road. Hopefully they will change there mind. After reading some of the posts, I understand that the diesel VRS may not be the best choice but after doing a search on auto trader, the closest TSI model to me is over 98 miles away, slighlty cheaper and doesn't have the same kit. Too many people bought the diesel model

I see, thanks for confirming. Note for mods: Noticed I made a typo in the thread name due to auto correct on my mobile. Could someone change CARS to VRS? Thanks.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am looking and possibly test driving one Sunday. If a cambelt and water pump change is advisable then I will budget for it. I'd rather know it's new and have another 5 years of piece of mind. In regards to this "white worm", any examples you could show me? Never heard of this before.

Hi all, I am looking at a 2014 vrs estate with 78k on the clock with loads of toys and in good condition. It is the manual version and I was wondering what mileage does the clutch and cambelt (if it has one) need to be replaced? Will I also need to consider the DPF at some point?

5 engines! Was that all because of oil usage?

Tried my local VW this morning, they wanted £53 + VAT for the part!!!!! Told them no thanks. Managed to find it on ebay for just under £20. Part number is 6R0805903C for REF

Well i had a look at the front spoiler bumper today and it is beyond repair so have taken it off. Managed to get the part number 6r0805903c from the bumper but its quite difficult to get in the UK so will have to order from germany. Would it be worth replacing it with something else like a splitter?

Thanks for that. As I thought, the Fabia one is different as mine has clips on both sides of the rubber strip. I will have to take it off completely and see if there are any part numbers on there and take it to VW.

Hi all, Not sure if the VRS has one aswell but would anyone know the technical name for the rubber strip shown in the image below? Its attached underneath the bumper. Mine is hanging off and needs replacing.

Ah ok, so most likely I woudn't get that issue? Is there anything else I should know about these engines?

Thanks for the feedback everyone. In terms of oil consumption, was there fixes like with the fabia that didnt involve a new engine?

Hi all, I currently own a Polo GTI 1.4 TSI and was thinking of getting at some point a Octavia VRS. One of the things that is holidng me back is my knowledge of the VW TSI and TFSI engines and how prone they are to oil consumption issues. Unfortunatley my Polo was one of the oil users but I managed to get the "fixes" done through warranty and so far so good it has been ok (touch wood). However I fancy a change but if I was going to change to a VRS should I avoid it or is the problem not as common? The one I am looking at is this: http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705255806029?make=SKODA&fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=30&onesearchad=Used&aggregatedTrim=vRS&postcode=bs164pd&sort=distance&model=OCTAVIA&page=1 I would consider a diesel VRS but as I do very little mileage around town and don't use my car for work I would probably end up killing the DPF and/or injectors. Is it worth the swap?

Agreeded, however the oil I used is within manufacture specification (see approvals and recommendations): https://products.liqui-moly.com/top-tec-4200-5w-30-6.html As long as it meets one of the VW 50X 0X numbers in the handbook then it should be fine. VW recommend Castrol normally as a brand which to these engines is like water down a plug hole

Good to hear. At your next oil change it might be worth puting some oil additives in just to clean through the system and invest in some decent oil. Been using Liqui Moly 5w30 Top Tec 4200 and hasn't used a drop in the last 1000 miles, however there are many other great oils out there as well which Awayoffski can recommend.

I have tried it in mine. You can get some good deals on it at opie oils: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68976-shell-helix-ultra-5w-40-pure-plus-fully-synthetic-engine-oil-recommended-by-ferrari.aspx Get a 1 litre plus a free pouch for the boot. It wasn't a bad oil, it just didn't seem to make that much of a difference in terms of consumption. One oil I am trying at the moment is this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Liqui-Moly-8973-Top-Tec-4200-5W30-Engine-Oil-5-Litre-/262913691862?hash=item3d36e090d6:g:TZkAAOSwmgJY2nPe Aparently it is very popular in Germany at the moment along and I have read that it is known to reduce consumption better than most oils. I have done around 600 miles since my service and no drop so far. I am no oil expert but I have noticed it has improve the performance slightly on my GTI and it seems to run smoother.

500 miles or more since service with Liqui Molly and still at top of dipstick. Hoping to get through to next service without doing a 6 monthly change like last year.

My GTI had the same issue and i didnt have a problem with the warranty company (warranty wise). Managed to get it done through my local VW. It might be worth contacting the warranty supplier and ask them how much freedom you have in regards to where you take the car. If not then go through honda and they might send it to Skoda anyway.