Volkswagen GTI - How Reliable Are They Really?? Biggest Flaws...
Channel: Not-So-Handy Car Guy
Date: 2020-06-07

What are some of the GTI's biggest inherent flaws? I've made a list of all the problems I've had with my MK6 (VI) GTI, and sorted out which issues are characteristically-Volkswagen traits. I've come to the conclusion that the VW GTI is predictably unreliable, with most of its issues steming from inherent Volkswagen design flaws. 

Learn how to check your timing chain tensioner:
https://youtu.be/BL_pLK7oGkg?t=196

The diverter valve that I upgraded to:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-go-fast-bits-parts/dv-performance-diverter-valve/gfbt9351~gfb/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2uf2BRBpEiwA31VZjz1cFTNX1iSc14vC4OQgdqIp8OUpbahTyvP0t1uMl2AsBboB60ef0hoC2x0QAvD_BwE

The Stage 2 clutch that bought, but have yet to install:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/mk6-gti-jetta-gli-tsi-ecs-tuning-stage-2-performance-clutch-kit-with-lightweight-forged-steel-flywheel-1885lbs/003465ecs01kt/

The new subframe collars/bolts:
http://www.tyrolsport.com/suspension/chassis/tyrolsport-deadset-rigid-subframe-collar-kit-for-all-mk5/6-jetta-gli-and-mk2-audi-tt/

#MK6GTI #Reliability #notsohandycarguy