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LDY MKV
05-15-2006, 12:19 AM
Hello.....

I tried to install the spacer this weekend on my girlfriend's new 06 GTI and I had to give up :iono: on it. The problem I was facing was the top bolt that I had no way to take it out. 2 out 3 bolts were piece of cake, but I had so much trouble with the last one. I was using the "L" shaped allen key and with the space that is available for me....i think there is no way I can do this......so I had no choice but to quit on the job. How did you guys take the top bolt out? Can I see some picture of allen key that is being used? Sorry, it was a little frustrating weekend for me. :cry:
MidnightthunderGTI
05-15-2006, 12:23 AM
check out this one maybe it could help. it has no pictures but he details how he put it it. i am getting mine on tuesday but going to have my guy do it for me as well as the awe boost gauge and lowering springs. hope it helps
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2371
LDY MKV
05-15-2006, 12:48 AM
check out this one maybe it could help. it has no pictures but he details how he put it it. i am getting mine on tuesday but going to have my guy do it for me as well as the awe boost gauge and lowering springs. hope it helps
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2371

Thank you for the link...but I read that specific post many times before I jumped into the job. :iono:
alf
05-15-2006, 07:20 AM
negative on the L-shape key, u need a socket wrench and socket piece. A LOT easier.
LDY MKV
05-15-2006, 10:06 PM
negative on the L-shape key, u need a socket wrench and socket piece. A LOT easier.

Socket wrench and a socket piece huh? hmmm
alf
05-15-2006, 10:56 PM
i used an l shaped one, and it sucked so bad it took me about an hour to get it turning so little everytime, you just gota stay at it, in the end its worth it, i think the spacer sounds sick
took me a little under 10 minutes with a smal socket wrench and the allen sockt piece. its worth it in the end like mk said.
sublyme
05-15-2006, 11:41 PM
I tried using an L shaped allen key as well, I gave up coz it was going to take too long. Looks like Im going to have to buy a 4mm hex socket instead
LDY MKV
05-16-2006, 01:41 AM
took me a little under 10 minutes with a smal socket wrench and the allen sockt piece. its worth it in the end like mk said.

I'm assuming you used an extention with that socket wrench? what length?
alf
05-16-2006, 07:09 AM
I'm assuming you used an extention with that socket wrench? what length?
no extension. just a small 3/8 wrench with the socket stated above.
MHS216
05-16-2006, 10:05 PM
the socket will be easiest. I used an "L" shaped allan wrench. It's difficult to get enough torque with so little room to move but you just gotta push on it. The last bolt took me probabl 30 mins total. Having the wrench would def. help.
blackmkv
05-16-2006, 10:48 PM
negative on the L-shape key, u need a socket wrench and socket piece. A LOT easier.
thats what i did mines with and got it done real quick. super easy install
LDY MKV
05-21-2006, 12:25 AM
INSTALLED :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
alf
05-21-2006, 02:45 AM
^good to hear man. :)
KevinFastMkV
05-21-2006, 02:57 AM
im sorry if the question is stupid, but i was just wonderin wut does the forge spacer do??
GTI2007
05-21-2006, 07:51 AM
It vents the turbopressure in to the atmosphere when you release the throttle instead of recirculate it like it normally would do.
KevinFastMkV
05-21-2006, 08:05 AM
so thats why there is the 'psss...' sound right?
GTI2007
05-21-2006, 08:46 AM
Indeed. That's the only thing it does.
KevinFastMkV
05-21-2006, 08:54 AM
thanks GTI2007