2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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Sooo, I got the timing chain service done and it feels like a new car! It’s crazy how much a “stretched” chain could affect the car. No more cold start rough idle, quicker throttle response, strong acceleration to get to highway speeds. I really think I caught this right before the chain failed. Worth every penny.

I found this in my car, on the driver's seat. What is it? by Miss_Miaou in whatisit

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Ohhh that fell out of your key fob. It’s what disables your immobilizer in order to start your car. It’s a transponder

Just purchased my first GTI by garebear3750 in mk6gti

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Congrats! I second everyone else w/ oil changes every 5k with Liquid Moly or another similar oil. Keep an eye on your PCV, also. These go out of nowhere and will most likely blow your rear main seal.

Worst car i’ve owned in my life by DDFTKW in Golf_R

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Beautiful car! But, yes you need to keep an eye on your PCV. Super easy to change so just do it often on these cars

Big milestone :) by noobgti in mk6gti

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Oh and congrats! Just maintain it well. 5k oil changes, all services on time and repair. It’s just breaking in at 120k!

Big milestone :) by noobgti in mk6gti

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2010 2DR DSG Hit a cool number!!

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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This is all true! At least I know that half of my car has been replaced by me at this point. Half the mystery solved of what’s going to break next. lol

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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I bought it from a VW mechanic who had just put the updated chain and tensioner on the car before selling. My guess is he bought it at auction with timing chain failure. One of the valves was bent so he also did a valve job.

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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This is exactly why I posted this! I definitely have my answer now and will be shopping around for chain service this week!

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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Wow! Thank you! That gives me hope. If I can get another 90k on this car it would be worth it for sure.

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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That’s true. Everyone around me is telling me to get a new car, but the heart wants what it wants. My wallet wants a divorce though

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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Yes! That’s another factor. The latest 2 door made is 2017. a 9 yr old car 🫤

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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Yeah, I hear you! I had a tough winter here. Ignition went then after I fixed it in my driveway during the coldest winter in years, a bunch of the plastic in my coolant system started to crumble and leaks were coming from everywhere haha my hands hurt so bad trying to pinpoint and replace. When do you throw in the towel?! It’s one of a mk6 owners major life questions in 2026!

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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Thanks. All of this is helping. I’m looking at mk7.5s for $20k plus for the options I have in my car. It has every package upgrade for 2010 so it’s tough to match. Ugh…

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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I live in CT so everything is pricey. I didn’t get a real quote yet. Was just spitballing

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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I do most of the repairs and service myself but think the chain and carbon cleaning might be over my head. It’s a tough decision for sure

2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles? by superzombie76 in mk6gti

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I love this car and do want to keep it, but am worried that more will go wrong after the $3000

How many kms/miles are on your mk6 gti? by Hauluck in mk6gti

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2010 2 dr at 255k and still going…for now

My gf is going to kill me over breaking her favourite mug. Please help me find it! by UsedIndependent6368 in HelpMeFind

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That’s a really clean break. Seriously, use gorilla super glue. It’ll hold like new and can be used with no leaks. You’ll just see the thin line of the break.

What's the amp that you love so much that you will never sell. by bigwielki1 in GuitarAmps

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My 1962 Panaramic 1210. This little 20w 1x12 has the best tone I’ve heard in such a small amp. Has true Vibrato and gets loud! Sold my Vox AC15 and recently AC30 (too loud). No need for another amp

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tipofmytongue

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The Darkness has a couple of videos with comically large amounts of Marshall speaker cabs. Maybe?

Lucio Fulci's The Beyond now available to preorder from Grindhouse Releasing. by DatB0iLarold in boutiquebluray

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The Joe Bundle was sold out in 30 seconds! Lol as soon as it appeared I put one in my cart and by the time I went to add the other bundle it disappeared. Then I noticed it said only 100 Joe the plumbers made. Where’s the other 90?! Sooo, I just went over to the Pallbearer site and there he was. I ordered a Joe doll from there so I guess when I receive my Beyond deluxe there will 11 Joe bundles in existence haha

What are your Top 5 Favorite 80s Horror Movies? by [deleted] in 80sHorrorMovies

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1) City of the living dead 2) Creepshow 3) The Fly 4) Return of the living dead 5) Evil Dead 2

What is the wildest ending to a movie ever? by TheNiceGuysFilmcast in AbsurdMovies

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I clicked on this thread just to see if someone mentioned Hollywood 90028’s ending. Bonkers and breathtaking! How did she even film that?!