Hi guys,
If you have the tools, a garage, and a weekend, I would recommend doing the carbon cleaning yourself. I was quoted like $850 or something for the cleaning from my local dealer. I had read enough DIYs and bought the one day ElsaWin subscription, so I felt really confident that I could get the manifold off, do the cleaning, and put the manifold back on. It was a huge PITA but for reasons that might not affect everyone. If you have the right tools, all you need is to follow directions well and be super diligent about disconnecting and reconnecting everything properly.
I made a DIY tips on this that I posted recently on the MKV forums since I technically have a 2009 (MKV). All tips and steps should apply to the MK6 TSI as well.
Link:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199802
Oh, I forgot to mention - I had to buy a torque wrench and a bunch of bits & extensions for this job. All in I was at less than $150 plus all my time which is free because i wanted to do this, so in a way I saved $750.
-Neo
If you have the tools, a garage, and a weekend, I would recommend doing the carbon cleaning yourself. I was quoted like $850 or something for the cleaning from my local dealer. I had read enough DIYs and bought the one day ElsaWin subscription, so I felt really confident that I could get the manifold off, do the cleaning, and put the manifold back on. It was a huge PITA but for reasons that might not affect everyone. If you have the right tools, all you need is to follow directions well and be super diligent about disconnecting and reconnecting everything properly.
I made a DIY tips on this that I posted recently on the MKV forums since I technically have a 2009 (MKV). All tips and steps should apply to the MK6 TSI as well.
Link:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199802
Oh, I forgot to mention - I had to buy a torque wrench and a bunch of bits & extensions for this job. All in I was at less than $150 plus all my time which is free because i wanted to do this, so in a way I saved $750.
-Neo