Geoffb

I have an N reg 2.0lt 8v and have recorded average of just over 34 mpg since i had the car. I do lots of small journey around town with occasional long runs. Have seen 50mpg on run for car that has 130K on clock and does not use oil at is smooth and quite well impressed.Was going to change for diesel A3 or golf but with fuel prices as they are will stick with what ive got Geoff

Hi agree with all above i picked up a virtual one owner car N plate in Blackberry ithink the colour is( last guy only had it for 6 months as interim after his M3 was stolen) Had done 117K full history. Now at 128K runs like a dream. Average since i have had it at 34mpg , can get up to 50 on long motorway run. Everything works uses no oil and no rattles very impressed. My son had 16v a few years ago i like the low down torque of the 8v and as car is used as a family run around its superb. Well worth looking at ( dont have the large wheels on now have early set of Corrado alloys that i prefer) Good luck with the search Geoff DSCN1084.JPG[/attachment:1ybkqkee]

Can recommend Daves replacement for this well made and a lot stronger than the original ! Wont happen again :D

Sounds like the damper is part of the NVH pack and may only be for refinement, i would be inclined to add the mounting on. May not only be column vibration its looking after. Geoff

Allways put axle stands under, never rely on just the jack!

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Where did you get the Megs machine cleaner from cant see it listed on the web site Thanks Geoff

Love the barndoor!!

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Hi Hope someone can help, mate of mine lives in Bideford has just been quoted £80parts plus £120 fitting for front top mounts( on Audi 80 ). G&S list these as £6.25 each i think his garage knows he is not mechanically minded and is ripping him off. Hence any good honest mechanics in area that can be recommended Thanks for any help Geoff

Think those wheels look stunning!

I would check that it is a orbital polisher. If straight forward polisher will need to be careful in use otherwise can easily burn paint. Mequires have recently brought out an orbital polisher its £150, expensive but good . I have one and am impressed with it Geoff

Rebuilt offside today when VW finally got new bolts. Took offside apart in about 15 mins could not believe how it all came apart so easy. That done just the service and clean now Geoff

Hi its the 2.0lt, The bolts have come out one side rebuilding today. Did require angle grinding off the wishbone and splitting the bush collar.Even then took two of us and large stillsons to get the horizontal bolt out. Debating at moment wether to sell as have just been offered another 944 Thanks Geoff

Thanks for the colour update, yes reason bought it the bodywork is excellent with no rust. Just had to treat two stonechips that had been left on side. Will get correct touch up now.Interior is cloth with no wear at all. Probably too good for what i use it for but nice to drive. Quite surprised how much torque the 8v engine is. My son had a 16v and you seemed to have to work that a lot harder. When i get it cleaned up will post some more pics Thanks for help Geoff