MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[Shams]

Gonna be my first time messing with E85 here in the coming days, i’ve never tuned past 93 pump gas and was wondering what is the correct way to empty my tank before filling up on E. I’m also going to be keeping my 93 map in case I need to go somewhere where the E isn’t easily accessible so I wanted to make sure I don’t do anything wrong

 

[manu97]

Gonna be my first time messing with E85 here in the coming days, i’ve never tuned past 93 pump gas and was wondering what is the correct way to empty my tank before filling up on E. I’m also going to be keeping my 93 map in case I need to go somewhere where the E isn’t easily accessible so I wanted to make sure I don’t do anything wrong

Drive around as low as you’re willing to go. Like very very low (I pulled into my station at 5 miles range or so).

I used to fill, then flash, then drive like a grandma until I saw the ethanol reading creep up high enough (2-3 miles at most)

 

[StorableComa]

Pretty much the best way. Normally takes about 3-5 miles for ethanol to fully read when switching tanks.

You have a flex sensor? Or still using Cobb?

 

[GTIguy87]

Gonna be my first time messing with E85 here in the coming days, i’ve never tuned past 93 pump gas and was wondering what is the correct way to empty my tank before filling up on E. I’m also going to be keeping my 93 map in case I need to go somewhere where the E isn’t easily accessible so I wanted to make sure I don’t do anything wrong

 

[swcrow]

What causes this? Only two things have been different lately. I put in a bad HPFP and I used an octane booster from Lucas oil.

 

[StorableComa]

What causes this? Only two things have been different lately. I put in a bad HPFP and I used an octane booster from Lucas oil.
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The orange? It's from your octane booster. Google orange plugs and you'll see tons of race gas/octane booster posts about it.

 

[swcrow]

The orange? It's from your octane booster. Google orange plugs and you'll see tons of race gas/octane booster posts about it.

Thanks for the quick reply ...scrllock said the exact same thing in my build thread. Good to know…. For a minute there I was like “what in the crap?”

 

[itskohler]

Have a stupid question...how the hell is the cargo net supposed to be attached in the trunk?

 

[krs]

Have a stupid question...how the hell is the cargo net supposed to be attached in the trunk?

https://vwaccessoriesshop.com/vw-golf-cargo-net-d023/

 

[daujin_mk7]

BFI stage 1 mount developed some play after a Racingline lower engine mount. I can move the top urethane bushing with my fingers. It is causing some knocking when going over bumps but not underload and not getting excessive vibration from the engine. Initially thought it was a bad bearing in the coilover. Good to drive or get it replaced asap? Currently on a road trip in Canada.

 

[Nineeightyone]

BFI stage 1 mount developed some play after a Racingline lower engine mount. I can move the top urethane bushing with my fingers. It is causing some knocking when going over bumps but not underload and not getting excessive vibration from the engine. Initially thought it was a bad bearing in the coilover. Good to drive or get it replaced asap? Currently on a road trip in Canada.

I'd be a bit concerned about the top bolt having snapped/failed -- not sure if anyone has experienced that or not (IIRC they're a strong bolt so it seems unlikely but who knows), OR your mount has shifted weird since doing the mount. It sounds like you're talking about the passengers' side engine mount, right? Is there slop in the engine/do you feel unusual movement, and can you get a friend to watch it (carefully) with the hood open/parking brake on/in gear, to see if it's flopping around?

If you've checked those then I'd assume it's alright for the time being, but stuff like that sketches me out.

 

[daujin_mk7]

I'd be a bit concerned about the top bolt having snapped/failed -- not sure if anyone has experienced that or not (IIRC they're a strong bolt so it seems unlikely but who knows), OR your mount has shifted weird since doing the mount. It sounds like you're talking about the passengers' side engine mount, right? Is there slop in the engine/do you feel unusual movement, and can you get a friend to watch it (carefully) with the hood open/parking brake on/in gear, to see if it's flopping around?

If you've checked those then I'd assume it's alright for the time being, but stuff like that sketches me out.

That's correct. If this makes sense, there's two rubber bushings, a top and bottom. The top has movement. Bottom has no play. I'll try to find the torque specs maybe it loosened up a bit?

I had a friend get in and bring the RPMS up quickly and slowly. No movement was noted. The clunking/knocking only happens when going over dips at a slow speed. It drives fine. At high speeds, there is no clunking/knocking. It doesn't feel as if there is excess movement on idle, but then again the Racingline mount was recently installed. I'm a little concerned especially being 2k miles from my garage. I think its fine for now. Not sure if it'll last the road trip home. Anyone have recommendations on sourcing parts in Canada? Specifically BFI?

 

[Nineeightyone]

That's correct. If this makes sense, there's two rubber bushings, a top and bottom. The top has movement. Bottom has no play. I'll try to find the torque specs maybe it loosened up a bit?

I had a friend get in and bring the RPMS up quickly and slowly. No movement was noted. The clunking/knocking only happens when going over dips at a slow speed. It drives fine. At high speeds, there is no clunking/knocking. It doesn't feel as if there is excess movement on idle, but then again the Racingline mount was recently installed. I'm a little concerned especially being 2k miles from my garage. I think its fine for now. Not sure if it'll last the road trip home. Anyone have recommendations on sourcing parts in Canada? Specifically BFI?

I'm gonna say it makes sense that there's no movement on the bottom one, because the weight of the engine is holding it. The top acts more like a 'cap'. IIRC BFI doesn't like it when you touch that center bolt, I'd say just don't do any hard launches/etc on it for the time being. I know we have a couple folks in Canada, how long are you going to be there? Btw I'd have to find it in the garage but I still have my ~30k OEM mount if you need one in Central PA while you're figuring out what the BFI mount is up to.

 

[daujin_mk7]

I'm gonna say it makes sense that there's no movement on the bottom one, because the weight of the engine is holding it. The top acts more like a 'cap'. IIRC BFI doesn't like it when you touch that center bolt, I'd say just don't do any hard launches/etc on it for the time being. I know we have a couple folks in Canada, how long are you going to be there? Btw I'd have to find it in the garage but I still have my ~30k OEM mount if you need one in Central PA while you're figuring out what the BFI mount is up to.

I appreciate you looking out. I'm here till Thursday. I'm in the Nova Scotia area.

 

[J.Etter]

I appreciate you looking out. I'm here till Thursday. I'm in the Nova Scotia area.

@daujin_mk7 I don't post on the forums much but am lurking often. I'm in the Halifax area if you run into problems.

Didn't you just put suspension on the car? Possibly strut mount/camber plates making noise?