my car has almost 57k on it and i was wondering if i should replace my pcv system as a preventive thing. i heard theres an updated version available. also i plan on getting tuned in the future. should i just get a catch can instead or no? i only plan on going stage 1+ for now.
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pcv at 60k?
- Thread starter markus037
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I think that's a lot for stock plugs, I'd replace them too. Also, at that mileage, you could have carbon buildup issues.
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
^^this
And you might want to update your timing chain tensioner too, if you already haven't
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Get a catch can, swap plugs and coils, save old coils just in case. Oil change and possibly take mani off and check for carbon if your inclined to do so. Did you change the tranny fluid at 40k? If not or your not sure, I would do that before anything.
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Carlosfandang0
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My PCV recently failed and took the rear main seal with it so changing it before that happens is a good idea! The new revision rear main is a much better design though so at least I got something positive out of it! Just in case you’re not aware, the PCV swap is a 10 minute simple DIY.
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did you guys go with the OEM VW PCV or the vaico one? there seem to be a lot of aftermarket ones out there but not sure about the quality. i also had my timing chain tensioner replaced with the updated one while i was having my timing cover resealed under my cpo warranty. i aksed if they could do it for an additional fee since they were aleady in there and they did.
did the dsg fluid at 50k so im good for a bit, thinking about doing it again at 70k. also i plan on cleaning my intake valves for good measure. then ill be set for a while.
did the dsg fluid at 50k so im good for a bit, thinking about doing it again at 70k. also i plan on cleaning my intake valves for good measure. then ill be set for a while.
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Valco is a POS, get OEM if you're gonna get another one.
Carlosfandang0
Autocross Newbie
I used the latest revision genuine PCV, it’s your call wether to fit a catch can or not, some think they’re a good idea some don’t, personally I think after reading on these forums about other issues related to oil leaks and excess pressures etc that they’re a bad idea, sure the PCV can fail but while it’s working it’s doing what it should in relation to crank pressures etc, Others will say they remove the oil vapour from entering the intake so it’s a no brainier but it’s not that simple and a properly working PCV system will recirculate minimal vapour anyway, it’s they’re to regulate crank pressure particularly when in boost as it can enter the crankcase, a catch can simply can’t do the job of a PCV fully and like I said from reading on various forums about problems with crank pressures there is nearly always a catch can fitted, IMO fit the new revision PCV!
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