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Why not ????

Why not ????

Can't be fixed or you wouldn't be able to run them on unleaded fuel (no CAT). 1.8-16v was originally setup for 4 star fuel

F.door speakers (I've got a pair if you need em) 145mm accross the screw holes, 130mm diameter speaker. From a G60 but I'm fairly sure they're the same.

Maybe worth changing the small fuel pump in the tank. It forms part of the tank sender unit. I think they're only about a tenner & take 10 mins to fit. This pump was always a problem on nearly all K-jetronic cars.

Just a thought - when was the fuel filter last changed ?? Made a big difference to my Scirocco when I did that.

Sounds like a fairly similar system to my Scirocco 1.8i Scala - really flies as it's a lot lighter than the Corrado. (not a patch on my G60 though 8) )

Not sure if this has any relevence on a 1.8-16v, but on a G60 the blue temp sensor MUST be disconnected to setup the timing correctly. This disables the corrective timing system controlled by the ECU. The G60 has a knock sensor which senses when the engine is starting to pink and the ECU retards the ignition accordingly. If your car has a knock sensor fitted then I would expect you would need to disable any corrective timing system that it has fitted. Maybe worth your while phoning your local VW dealer/specialist to find out. Advanced timing (without pinking) will almost always give you extra power.

Cheers Darren Polished aluminium it is then 8)

Gonna be fitting a large front mounted intercooler fairly soon. Question regarding pipework - Would I be better fitting black plastic pipes - similar to the standard ones or would I be able to take advantage of the heat reflective properties of polished aluminium. Or would stainless steel be better ?? Would shiny plastic be better ?? Cheers

The only manual that I know is available is called a "Bentley Manual". Mine is on CDrom - expensive at approx £80 but can save a few garage bills. It mainly deals with the G60 & VR6 models which were exported to the USA.

Can't remember on a 1.8-16v, remove the distributor cap and get a friend to sit in the car & turn the engine over. If the rotor spins in a clockwise direction then to advance the timing the distributor should be turned anticlockwise and vice-versa. http://www.snstuning.com mainly deals with G60's but like funky said, there are some good tips on there.

Sticking a Raceland coilover kit on my car next weekend. I'll let you know what the ride is like. Fitting the kit mainly for looks. Not really bothered if the ride is a bit unforgiving - I used to run a Merc 190E 2.6 which was dropped on it's knackers, I kind of got to like the bumpy ride.

The only info I've got is for a G60 - maybe similar. Use new jublee clips - usually either size "000" or "00". Plug or clamp the fuel feed pipe - will leak fuel. Don't smoke while doing job. Use plenty of WD40 to prevent any screws from snapping while your undoing them. Bare minimum of tools will be a pair of molegrips for clamping fuel feed pipe - not too tightly. Pair of pliers - maybe needed to remove old hoseclips. Flat screwdriver - for easing fuel pipes away from old filter. Phillips screwdriver - for tightening new jubilee clips. Use steel jubilee clips - do not use cheap & nasty alloy ones !!

Also, VW used to glue the rotor arms in place - if yours is you'll need to mash it off with pliers.

Obvious sign would be a cracked cap. Otherwise look inside at the terminals, if they are badly corroded then replace it. The terminal on the end of the rotor corrodes and may appear pitted. I replace mine every 12 months regardless of condition, along with the plug leads. 8)

It does exactly what it says on the can :lol: Thinking of leaving Woolley Edge services (Wakefield) at approx 8:30am Everybody welcome - does anybody from further down the M1 want to meet along the way ??

I'll be there, anybody from t'north fancy meeting up for the drive down the M1 ??

My G60 ABS unit is just below the water tank

Another event at York Raceway this coming Sunday. 8) I'll be going - anybody else.................. http://www.clubgti.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=26863 also http://www.totb.co.uk/

Think that should be "foreign", James :wink: I agree though, Hans' english is far better than my Dutch. BTW thanks for the advice Hans :thumbleft:

Many thanks, Hans - I'll do mine this weekend. 8)

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Sounds like an oil pressure problem - low oil pressure on startup will cause your tappets to rattle. I agree with Scott, you need to find the root of the problem or you may end up wasting a load of cash. Wise word of warning - don't drive the car until it's sorted. The problem you describe could, ultimately, cause your engine to seize !!

Did you laquer them as well ??