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JerryTX · 03-01-2018, 08:09 PM

Bought a 2012 with 90k miles recently and am fixing it up as a daily. I know these DI engines n

eed love but wow!?

Two before shots and one after. Shop in Fort Worth did the work.

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jkdiver · 03-01-2018, 08:42 PM

Gnarly. It wasn't running rough at start or anything?

JerryTX · 03-02-2018, 01:15 AM

It ran ok, not sewing machine smooth, that is what I expect will happen based on my experience with other DI cars. They haven’t got it running yet because now they are doing the timing chain tensioner, water pump, stage 3 clutch disk, IC, and downpipe. Eventually, after my budget recovers, it will get a K04.

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Tony48 · 03-02-2018, 10:03 AM

Carbon build up on the TSI engines can get pretty bad. I've seen some really gnarly pics of valves even at lower mileage. You're putting some nice upgrades on your car, it should make a great daily!

For anyone interested in doing the carbon cleaning yourself or seeing what is involved, check out forum user Neopork's great post and PDF document.

BudgetPhoenix · 03-02-2018, 11:05 AM

Mine looked the same after 50k. No driveability issues though. I cleaned mine by hand with solvents

sijray21 · 03-08-2018, 02:53 PM

Just had my second IM replaced under warranty.

Valves at 83k (cleaned that myself)

Valves at 114.5k (dealer cleaned after the second IM replacement)

03-01-2018, 08:09 PM	#1
JerryTX Passed Driver's Ed Drives: 2012 GTI Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 9	How ugly were your intake valves Bought a 2012 with 90k miles recently and am fixing it up as a daily. I know these DI engines need love but wow!? Two before shots and one after. Shop in Fort Worth did the work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

03-01-2018, 08:42 PM	#2
jkdiver Ready to race! Drives: VW Mk6GTI REVO stage 1 p-flo intake Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: El Sobrante, Califionia Posts: 19	Gnarly. It wasn't running rough at start or anything? __________________ I've never loved a car this much

03-02-2018, 01:15 AM	#3
JerryTX Passed Driver's Ed Drives: 2012 GTI Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 9	How ugly were your intake valves It ran ok, not sewing machine smooth, that is what I expect will happen based on my experience with other DI cars. They haven’t got it running yet because now they are doing the timing chain tensioner, water pump, stage 3 clutch disk, IC, and downpipe. Eventually, after my budget recovers, it will get a K04. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

03-02-2018, 10:03 AM	#4
Tony48 FIA World Rally Car Newbie Drives: 2011 GTI Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 474	Carbon build up on the TSI engines can get pretty bad. I've seen some really gnarly pics of valves even at lower mileage. You're putting some nice upgrades on your car, it should make a great daily! For anyone interested in doing the carbon cleaning yourself or seeing what is involved, check out forum user Neopork's great post and PDF document. __________________ \| 2011 GTI, 6speed, 4dr \| Build Thread\| Timing Chain Replacement Tips \| DIY RSR Clutch & RMS Replacement Tips\|

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03-02-2018, 11:05 AM	#5
BudgetPhoenix FIA GT Newbie Drives: 09 GLI Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Bay Area Posts: 734	Mine looked the same after 50k. No driveability issues though. I cleaned mine by hand with solvents

03-08-2018, 02:53 PM	#6
sijray21 Touring Car Newbie Drives: 2010 TR GTI 6MT 3DR Join Date: May 2010 Location: northern va Posts: 202	Just had my second IM replaced under warranty. Valves at 83k (cleaned that myself) Valves at 114.5k (dealer cleaned after the second IM replacement)