blue95

Sorry to be nosey what are you going to do with your BK299s?

Can't believe my S**t luck, was only changing the shocks and thought I may as well stick some new pads in and bleed the system aswell. Seen on vagcat you the valve is a seperate item, don't suppose anyone knows the cost?

Hi just wanted to know if anyone had managed to snap a bleed valve on the front caliper! and what would be the best way to remove it? There is about 2mm left hanging out but the metal is soft, is the best way to drill it out? Thanks

Well cooler for the engine!!! My old rad, not bad for 11 years graft! now replaced with geniune VW, also hammerited the metal fan shround and lubed the fan. Other mods, changed engine mounts, as you can see front one has come apart, so was long over due! Has made a massive difference!

This is my valvers 11 year rad taken out last weekend, not looking too bad hey? - Orignal VW I tried ECP and GSF - GSF rad was shocking would not fit (out by 6mm), the ECP one looked only slighlty better. Both rads had the build quality of a box of cornflakes - in fact probably would have been better off using a box of cornflakes wrapped in foil for a rad! In the end went to Wayside VW and bought a proper VW one (Marsden), I thought I may as well be cheeky and asked for a discount, got me 10

Cheers guys. Will sleep better knowing that! Trip to VW tommorow! I just assumed if it needed a washer it would come with the switch, GSF don't seem to list one and did not recommend one either.

Thanks Thought I was the only sad git on this late! :) Don't suppose you know why the original switch never had a washer?

Replaced the rad on my valver a couple of days ago, all went ok.......however noticed a bit of a weeping earlier today. Think it is coming from arround my new fan switch that I used. I ordered the fan switch from gsf, it did not come with any kind of washer, I thought this was normal as the original one did not have a washer either. Has anyone replaced this sitch on a late valver and is a washer required? If so what is the part number? Many thanks blue95

Thanks guys! Was looking at euro car parts there web site is a bit unsure of itself, lists the hose >92, not bad price £8.15 excl VAT. might swap the bottom one while I am at it as well.

Just a quickie, are the rad hoses from the block to the rad (top and bottom) the same as the early 16v???? Ta

Glue is a night mare to take off. IF you have not done it, I suggest using a plastic scraper and evo stick glue remover. Apply the remover with a paint brush and not a cloth as well.

Bojmobile Thanks! - car always looks better in pics though! Bally have fixed the lip - not to shabby!! got some flexible spray on paint from Halfords in the end - really good stuff! :D

Called GPC, they guy advised just grab one from VW!!!!! Have super glued and gaffer taped it back together! Will probably sand and paint with some type of matt black rubber stlyee paint. Save a few pennies too :D

Awsome motor mate, loving the engine detailing!

O is that what you call it !!! LOL! It is currently almost in two pieces, guy at work said he would glue it back together for me! Was gonna use fibre glass repair kit, but that drys stiff, where as I need it too remain flexible.

Keep your spanners away!!!! :lol: Still have to repair the front lip!

Phil K: Got a set of FK AK Coilovers on the way somewhere! Looking to drop it about 50mm to start with. Bally: No probs mate ! Think the coliovers may take 6 weeks to arrive!

Missus has been on my case all weekend, only just mangaged to rub her down with meguiars clay and autoglym paint restore this weekend!!......errr......the car that is not the missus! LOL!!! :lol: Also guess having th bonnet and bumper sprayed up last week helps!!

............Still alot to do..........mods so far: Scorpion system 17" five spoke alloys Clear inidicators Car is delipped at the mo, due to immanent repair! Next mod - Proper wash and wax!!!! - inc engine bay!

The kit I have ordered is adjustable from 50-80mm. Think I will start off on the highest setting though! as I want to keep my underseal!

Why does that not suprise me Bally! :D Ordered the suspension £256.57!......lets hope it does not turn out to be a pile of dung!

I have done a search and there is no definitive guide. Just need to know what bits are used from the old front and rear suspension. For ref the kit I am looking at is the FK AK Coilover kit, my C is a 95 16v Thanks!

I thought when refitting the head it required skimming before being ffitted? I would way up the cost of getting it done professionally and a DIY job - last thing you want to do is stuff the engine. If it needs a head gasked the garage will have to take the belts off anyway.

.....You guys are a bunch of jokers!!!! As for the bonnet got some evo stick adhesive remover, tried following the intsructions (wipe on solvent with cloth) load of crap. In the end used paintbrush to soak the glue, u can see it change colour after a couple of wipes, then used a wallpaper scraper to remove the then very sticky glue!!!...beware evo stik stinks!!! Try using a plastic scraper if you can, mine was metal and scratched the bonnet, not too worried though as I am going to stick new foam on anyways. As for sticking back the foam have seen some contact spray adhesive on screwfix for a couple of quid. #

Thanks will give it a go on the old bonnet first just in case! EVO-STIK also do carpet adhesive, will try that as there other stuff is pretty darn good.