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    Sound insulation q's

    Bought some of this stuff http://stp-distribution.com/dl/manuals/STP_GOLD_BULK_SOLUTION.pdf ...and looking forward to applying it gratuitously (or not) to the door skins, wheel wells and trunk floor. Maybe I'm overthinking it but for the front wells, should I apply the material to the fender...
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    Idle vibration problems. Clutch?

    Hi all, lets just begin by saying my 2004 Golf V doesn't have the most known engine around these parts - EU-ordinary 1.6 102hp gasoline engine, code BGU. 5spd manual transmission. The trouble is that at idle revs the engine irregularly vibrates, which can be felt throught the seat, wheel and...
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    Uneven body panel gaps at front bumper

    I'm thinking of correcting an uneven body gap problem at my Mk5's driver-side headlight on my own. The bumper slightly droops down and won't completely lock with the grille's driver-side locking clip. As I see it, I need to take the bumper off, maybe replace the bumper guide rail (1K0 807 889A)...
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    Differences between light switches

    I'm looking to adding front fogs to my Mk5, but need a new light switch. There are different part numbers available on the eBay, which confuse me a bit. Since my Mk5 has the light sensor, I need a switch with 4 main positions. Part numbers off of eBay: 1K0941431BM 1K0941431BN 1K0941431N All...
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    MFSW buttons with aftermarket headunit

    Have had my Golf Mk5 Sportline for 4 months now and tired of burning audio CD-s. So I am interested in either swapping out the stock RCD300 headunit for something mp3-capable. The easiest way out would be an aftermarket single DIN headunit with the appropriate bezel and wiring adapter. The...
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    Alternator or A/C pump trouble?

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy a used 2004 Golf Mk5 Sportline 1.6 (non-FSI) with 141k km / 88k miles on it, which has some minor faults. Namely, when the A/C is turned on, there is a grinding-like noise coming from the area where the alternator is located. Since I'm already pushing my budget on the...
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