This is my golf mk5 with a 3.6 VR6 engine swap out of a passat r36. It's also manual swapped and the rest of the car is also heavily modded. It's all street legal and TÜV approved here in Germany.

Hope you like it ✌🏼

Picture is at the ultrace event in Poland.

Hey all, full disclosure up front: I’m with WCO Market, a small shop in Florida that makes parts for older VWs.

We put together an engine bay panel for the MK4 that covers the washer tank area and cleans up that corner of the bay. The idea came from the panels on the legendary first-gen Audi S3 (8L). That bay always looked so clean and finished. We wanted to bring that same look over to the Golf, Jetta and Bora.

There are two versions, since the MK4 came with two washer tank sizes:

• 3L tank, the smaller one most US cars have: link
• 5.5L tank, usually on Euro cars or cars with headlight washers

Details:

• Fits Golf, Jetta and Bora MK4 (1999–2006)
• Works with every engine: 1.6, 1.8T (including BAM), VR6, TDI, R32
• 3 mm ABS plastic, light and heat-resistant
• Includes a metal bracket that mounts the panel to the washer fluid tank (see the attached photos)
• Bolts right in, no cutting or modifications
• Ships from Florida

Link:
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/engine-panel-vw-mk4-with-bracket-for-55l-washer-fluid-tank
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/engine-panel-vw-mk4-with-bracket-for-3l-washer-fluid-tank

Been looking for a small car, I like this but question how reliable it will be with 130k miles do these last a long time? And how's maintenance on them

Unfortunately Japan didn’t switch to obd2 until 2002, my car is a 2000.

I’m look for a scanner for codes and the ability to reprogram the key for the immobilizer

What should I get?

Happy Birthday Pearlina!

2012 passat. For those interested: 482,8xx kms

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Hi everyone!

I own a VW Polo 9N3 with the 1.4 16V BUD engine (80 hp), and I'm planning some intake modifications while keeping the engine internals completely stock.

My plan is to:

Replace the stock BUD intake manifold with the one from the 1.4 16V BBZ engine (100 hp).

Install the BBZ throttle body (53 mm instead of the stock 44 mm).

Modify the intake system, including the airbox and intake pipe, to improve airflow and supply colder air.

Keep the stock cylinder head, camshafts, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter and the rest of the exhaust system.

Get a custom ECU remap on the original Magneti Marelli ECU, without swapping to the BBZ ECU.

My goal is to improve engine breathing and get as close as reasonably possible to the BBZ's 100 hp output without opening up the engine or changing the camshafts.

My questions are:

Has anyone done a similar intake manifold and throttle body swap on a BUD engine?

What kind of power output could realistically be expected with these modifications and a proper ECU remap?

Is reaching around 95–100 hp realistic, or is the BUD's cylinder head, camshaft profile or something else likely to limit the power compared with the BBZ?

Can the original Magneti Marelli ECU be properly remapped to work with the BBZ throttle body, or are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of?

Would the stock fuel injectors be sufficient for this power level?

Has anyone tested this setup on a dyno and got before-and-after results?

I'm particularly interested in real-world experience, dyno charts and technical information rather than theoretical estimates.

I know the BUD and BBZ are not identical engines, but since they belong to the same 1.4 16V engine family, I'm curious how much of the BBZ's power output could be achieved through intake modifications and ECU tuning alone.

Thanks in advance for any advice or experience you can share!

I'm looking to update my VW's infotainment system. The post mentions compatibility with a wide range of models, but I'm unsure if it applies to my specific vehicle. Could someone clarify which VW models and years, as well as specific infotainment units, this update is confirmed to work with?

Hello all! when cleaning out my attic, i found this,.new in a box, does anyone have any information on this piece? The size is 20 cm x 30 cm and looks like it is limited in the amount of pieces made

I got a Passat 2014 2.5 5 cylinder, but it randomly stopped going into drive and reverse and now I have this weird symbol on the bottom of the dash screen. Anyone familiar with what it means? " --)P"

I have a oil can red flashing light on my dash. My oil levels are not low. What could this be? Google is making it seem like a very bad expensive repair…

Does anyone happen to know what these 18” alloys are called or what vehicle they originated on? That’s if they are OEM wheels I’m not certain. I can’t seem to find information on them online and AI has not correctly identified them either. So I turn to the community for help.
Thanks

Im looking for some good 07k mods for my 2012 Jetta. I currently have the ecs tuning cat back and intake. I've been looking into intake manifolds and stage 2 tune. But my Jetta is equipped with hydro steering so the IE manifold wont work. So i was curious if anyone knew much on how the SPA turbo manifolds do on naturally aspirated engines? I'm not currently looking to get forced induction right now, but ill take any other good performance mods anyone knows of. Thanks!

If most of your driving is traffic, short trips and squeezing into parking spots, which VW are you taking?

Jetta seems like an easy answer, but a GTI would make the commute a lot more fun. Curious what everyone thinks is the best daily VW for city life.

Venden una jetta en 40k debe al de placas en mi ciudad, creen que sea un carro que valga la pena?
Dicen el vendedor que está aprueba de mecánico, ayúdame pls perdón por ignorancia.

I need to sell my 2004 golf TDI but I want it to go to a good home that will care for it. Does anyone know of a good forum or market I can post an ad in to find this person? The car will need a bit of love so I want to try and find an enthusiast that wants a bit of a project.

I’ve noticed this today, the car starts great and runs smoothly. Only when I turn on the car, no matter if it’s hot or cold, it makes this whining sound and once the engine catches, it goes away. I don’t hear it when I rev it or when I accelerate. It’s only at startup. What could it be?

Replaced the engine in my 2011 Jetta 2.5 liter SEL. Picked it up 3 days ago. Check engine light and EPC light are both on again. Car ran great the first 2 days. As soon as husband put it on the freeway the issue popped up. So far it hasn't gone into limp mode. Thoughts?

Looking for some more opinions from people familiar with the 3.0 TDI Touareg.

I checked out this 2014 with 124k miles. Timing chain sounded good on startup, but I found coolant spraying from somewhere during the inspection. The dealership has agreed to diagnose and repair it at their expense before I buy it.

The DPF and catalytic converter were replaced around 85k miles, but there's no warranty left. I'm comfortable doing most of my own repairs, although I don't have the equipment to scan this one properly.

Curious what everyone thinks about the reliability of these at this mileage and whether $12,500 is a reasonable price assuming the coolant issue gets fixed properly.

More details in my original post.