Golf GTI Mk6 solving injector problems and a Walnut Blast

golf gti mk6
We had this MK6 Golf GTI in the workshop, which was running very roughly on three cylinders. We ran diagnostics and ruled out ignition problems and identified no3 injector had failed. Still even for a 4 cylinder running on 3 pots, it seemed rougher than you’d expect. We removed the injectors and found bit of
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Audi S5 V8 Manual – Walnut Blast & Injector

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The Audi S5 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A5 coupe, like all Audi “S” cars, they are only available with Audi’s quattro four-wheel drive (4WD) system, which in the S5 uses a Torsen-based centre differential. This example was particularly appealing as it featured a manual gearbox ! The Audi S5 is powered by
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VW 1.0 TSI Walnut Blast EA211

VW 1 litre TSi underbonnet - in this case in a Skoda Fabia
The Volkswagen EA211 engine (EA = development order), also called modular gasoline engine kit, is a family of inline-three and inline-four petrol engines with variable valve timing developed by Volkswagen Group in 2011. With trend to downsizing this engine has appeared in a range of models from the small to medium size in the VW
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VW Polo Blue GT 1.4 TSI CPTA engine Walnut Blast

our customers Polo Blue GT at Santa Pod
The Polo BlueGT features improved aerodynamics and a 1.4 turbocharged TSI engine from the new EA211 generation. This new engine features ACT (Active Cylinder Technology), a cylinder deactivation management which deactivates two cylinders at torque outputs from 18 lb ft to 74 lb ft. This clever bit of tech disables the valves on cylinder 2
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Peugeot 1.6 THP RCZ Coupe – Walnut Blast

peugeot rcz with the distinctive bubble ro
The RCZ debuted in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It featured a double bubble roof inspired by Zagato. The concept has been a Zagato “trademark” for more than 70 years. The idea is that you can reduce frontal area and improve aerodynamics, but then give back the lost headroom with a double bubble. It
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Alfa GT 2.0 JTS – Walnut Blast

The Alfa GT was based on the same platform as the 156, giving it genuine 4 seat capacity, despite the curvaceous lines. Some modern 4 door “coupes” have a lot less room in the back than this gorgeous looking 2 door. Although it does look like it has a Coupe boot it is infact a
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Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 JTS Carbon Clean

The Alfa Romeo 156 is a stunning looking car, be it The original version designed by Walter De Silva, or the facelifted design as in this case, styled by Giugiaro. When it was released in 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show it was a sensation and went on to win the 1998 European Car of the Year
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BMW N55 Engine – Walnut Carbon Clean

The BMW N55 is a turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that began production in 2009. The N55 replaced the BMW N54 engine and was introduced in the F07 5 Series Gran Turismo. The N55 was BMW’s first straight-six engine to use a twin-scroll turbocharger. It also won three straight Ward’s 10 Best Engines awards in 2011–2013.
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BMW N47D20 2.0D Carbon Clean with Walnut Blasting

The BMW N47D20 engine is a 2.0 Turbo Diesel, also available as a 1.6 litre (N47D16). Unfortunately The N47 engine family is prone to excessive timing chain wear and premature failure. A rattling noise from the rear of the engine is indicative of the condition. In addition the return spring on the turbo’s wastegate was
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VW Golf 2.0 16v Turbo EA888 Walnut Blast

We’ve recently performed a Carbon Clean on a VW Golf 2.0 16v Turbo EA888 using the only method we find really works, Walnut shells. The EA888 is a family of engines by Volkswagen. In this version from a Mk6 Golf GTI, the engine features Audi’s Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) direct injection. Cast Iron remains the
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