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    Thread: GTI6 for sale
Post: GTI6 for sale

111900 miles. New Clutch, gear linkages and exhaust 200 miles ago. 4 nearly new tyres. All original. No MOT and running rich. It started and ran this week. £1100. It owes me £2000. I am in Tunbridge W...
KevinTW Cars 0 1,258 24-01-2020, 12:41 PM
    Thread: GTI6 for sale
Post: GTI6 for sale

For sale 1997 GTI6 111900 miles. No MOT. 4 nearly new tyres,new clutch and metal gear linkages 200 miles ago New exhaust. All original inc air box. Interior in good condition. I will add more  photos ...
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 1 1,516 24-01-2020, 12:17 PM
    Thread: GTI6 for sale
Post: GTI6 for sale

For sale 1997 GTI6 111900 miles. No MOT. 4 nearly new tyres,new clutch and metal gear linkages 200 miles ago New exhaust. All original inc air box. Interior in good condition. I will add more  photos ...
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 0 905 24-01-2020, 12:16 PM
    Thread: Wanted Engine ECU GTI6 R Reg unlocked
Post: RE: Wanted Engine ECU GTI6 R Reg unlocked

KevinTW Wrote: (14-01-2020, 02:02 PM) -- Has anybody got one? I have changed every sensor and although the car starts and runs fine the emissions are awful and 16mpg. -- I changed the MAP,the green t...
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 3 1,728 15-01-2020, 12:56 PM
    Thread: Wanted Engine ECU GTI6 R Reg unlocked
Post: Wanted Engine ECU GTI6 R Reg unlocked

Has anybody got one? I have changed every sensor and although the car starts and runs fine the emissions are awful and 16mpg.
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 3 1,728 14-01-2020, 02:02 PM
    Thread: GTI6 ECU
Post: GTI6 ECU

I never sorted out the 16mpg super high emissions issue on my R reg. Having changed every sensor a local engine tuner reckons ECU. Has anybody got an unlocked ECU? The car is very clean with a mint in...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 0 1,252 11-01-2020, 07:52 PM
    Thread: My Project nad to td 405
Post: RE: My Project nad to td 405

I love it. I had a 1993 black non turbo estate. I put Gentry wheels on it for 40 quid . Loaded it with rubble and building gear, kids,shopping,fishing stuff. Drove it for work all the time and it neve...
KevinTW Photos Of Members / Cars 26 5,051 22-05-2017, 06:54 PM
    Thread: GTI6 16mpg?
Post: RE: GTI6 16mpg?

DeeTurbo Wrote: (24-04-2017, 07:44 PM) -- Try measuring the resistance on the coolant sensor with a multimeter. http://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?aid=26015 Where are you based? -- ...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 17 4,893 24-04-2017, 11:29 PM
    Thread: Help failed emissions
Post: RE: Help failed emissions

Just spoke to the 306 guys in Thetford. Apparently  non genuine green temperature senders can read wrong and cause over fuelling. Also check the fuel pump relay on the back of the battery box is not c...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 5 2,020 24-04-2017, 07:12 PM
    Thread: GTI6 16mpg?
Post: RE: GTI6 16mpg?

insomaniac45 Wrote: (16-12-2016, 01:53 PM) -- puggered Wrote: (15-12-2016, 10:15 PM) -- insomaniac45 Wrote: (14-12-2016, 09:16 PM) -- i know its not a gti, but my 2.0l cabby is god awful on the sch...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 17 4,893 24-04-2017, 07:08 PM
    Thread: Peugeot Cat?
Post: RE: Peugeot Cat?

cully Wrote: (21-04-2017, 02:14 PM) -- peugeot has PSA pressed in the centre of the body i believe cant see your picture only the path step ;) -- Thanks Cully it does have PSA in the centre. Would...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 8 2,913 21-04-2017, 04:23 PM
    Thread: Peugeot Cat?
Post: Peugeot Cat?

I recently took this off and replaced it with a Klarius Cat because it had a hole. I have since welded up the hole. I am not a welder! Is this a Peugeot or aftermarket CAT?  If it is Peugeot should I ...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 8 2,913 21-04-2017, 01:55 PM
    Thread: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.
Post: RE: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.

Midnightclub Wrote: (18-04-2017, 07:42 PM) -- No it isn't, or at least isn't on mine. That the one off eBay? Was too far away for me lol -- It is the one on Ebay but he will post parcel it up if you ...
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 12 3,728 21-04-2017, 01:45 PM
    Thread: Help failed emissions
Post: RE: Help failed emissions

miles Wrote: (19-04-2017, 07:04 PM) -- Pattern CAT? the Euro car parts one are cheap for a reason -- Yes unfortunately. I kept the old genuine one and may weld it up tomorrow. It only had a small h...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 5 2,020 20-04-2017, 07:38 PM
    Thread: Help failed emissions
Post: Help failed emissions

1997 GTI6 110k faied MOT today on emissions. Just fitted all new exhaust and CAT,genuine lambda,temperature sender,oil change fuel filter change. washed and oiled cone filter,injector cleaner, blew th...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 5 2,020 19-04-2017, 05:22 PM
    Thread: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.
Post: RE: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.

[attachment=29694 Wrote: -- KevinTW pid='605798' dateline='1481662870']In the hope I can improve on 16mpg! -- Is the canvas looking hose part of the air filter? Where does it go. Mine is a 1997
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 12 3,728 18-04-2017, 06:10 PM
    Thread: DT Air box fitment
Post: RE: DT Air box fitment

Midnightclub Wrote: (16-03-2017, 03:23 PM) -- So it appears to be getting more and more difficult to get a standard airbox for the GTi6 or getting one that hasn't rusted away. The ones for the 1.9...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 9 2,149 18-03-2017, 10:06 AM
    Thread: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.
Post: RE: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.

Midnightclub Wrote: (16-03-2017, 01:34 PM) -- I assume the 1.9 D boxes which look very similar (believe take the same filter element too?) don't actually fit..? Most standard 6 ones seem to have rust...
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 12 3,728 16-03-2017, 03:09 PM
    Thread: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.
Post: RE: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.

PLEASE?
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 12 3,728 16-03-2017, 11:52 AM
    Thread: GTI6 engine tune
Post: RE: GTI6 engine tune

welshpug Wrote: (13-03-2017, 08:31 PM) -- rofl. there's no maf. -- Exactly!
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 7 3,254 16-03-2017, 11:51 AM
    Thread: GTI6 engine tune
Post: RE: GTI6 engine tune

bashbarnard Wrote: (13-03-2017, 05:24 PM) -- allye Wrote: (13-03-2017, 05:21 PM) -- Get the injectors serviced. Plug into it and do some diagnostics. -- Yeah this, get it on the diag something i...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 7 3,254 13-03-2017, 08:26 PM
    Thread: GTI6 engine tune
Post: GTI6 engine tune

Can anyone recommend a good place for an engine tune local to me. I am in Tunbridge Wells. Changed Lambda and temperature sender,washed and oiled K&N, checked brakes for binding,pumped up tyres and ch...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 7 3,254 13-03-2017, 04:56 PM
    Thread: GTI6 16mpg?
Post: RE: GTI6 16mpg?

RetroPug Wrote: (14-12-2016, 12:40 PM) -- My first bets would either be lambda or the green temp sensor on the thermostat housing. I am fairly sure that when the green temp sensor detects the cool...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 17 4,893 14-12-2016, 02:32 PM
    Thread: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.
Post: Wanted GTI6 standard airbox.

In the hope I can improve on 16mpg!
KevinTW Misc & Wanted 12 3,728 13-12-2016, 09:01 PM
    Thread: GTI6 16mpg?
Post: RE: GTI6 16mpg?

DeeTurbo Wrote: (13-12-2016, 08:34 PM) -- Have you checked if the filler pipe elbow is leaking? -- I have never seen any petrol on the ground but I will check again in daylight. I have just washed ...
KevinTW XU Petrol Engines 17 4,893 13-12-2016, 08:58 PM