Benjevw

Picked up the new 1 last night . It's pretty much exactly the same apart from a little bracket sticking out of the drivers side for the rad to sit on, as the rad obv is at more of an angle on the vr . Haven't had time to take a pic yet but will later. I'll have to make a suitable bracket to hold the rad but an easy job. Also cheers to StueyB for the parts and generally being a top bloke. Should I change the front engine mount while it's off? Any particular 1 to go for or just standard Vw part? Cheers guys

Oh cool that would be ideal if they are the same! Hopefully this 1s in better condition than mine, at least without the holes lol

It looks a lot worse in real life lol Cheers for the advice kip . Are VR and 8v parts different? Goin to meet stueyB later as he's got 1 from an 8v. I assume they are different like most bits. Cheers

Funny you should say that . It got delivered, went to put it on charge and guess what? No charge!! A little green led flickers when I wobble it around but apart from that nothing. Changed the plug and checked it over but still nout! Pretty fking annoyin but my dad had a corded 1 so ended up using that. The guy said it was working perfect when he sent it so dunno how it could've broke in the box? I'm thinking he lied lol

Oh rite! My GSF don't seem to know a lot lol . The guy at Vw wasn't really botherd about helping me either. Said it would take a couple of days to order in but after I asked him to double check he found it in stock! I knew There was a reason I didn't go there first!

Cheers mate. Glad it can be replaced as its very brittle. Is it a strutural piece? Might just clean it up and hammerite it for now! I'm going to see a rado being broken tonight so I'll c what that's like and take it if any good! . I'll be doin a coolant and oil change soon so I'll get it done with the rad empty to make life easier. Cheers for the advice buddy

Got to work taking off the bumper and slam panel yesterday to check out the oil cooler! Any reason it's been bypassed? Why would someone do that? Lol. Fitted new aux water pump from Vw and topped water back up, all seemed ok . Came across a Nasty bit of rust The metal part below rad is pretty much bo//oxed! Can it be replaced? It looks like its bolted underneath the brackets that the bumper mounts to but didn't no if it's welded or not. Also the metal strip that attaches the bumper to this part is rusty to so I'll need that too. I'll get sum pics of it tonight if not to dark. Took a trip to ultimate dubs on Sunday, was quite good but unfortunately not to many rados. Saw more in car parks around Telford than acctually at the show. Can't wait for the rest of the season now, hurry up santapod! Ben

*Not sold* Front pair coilovers for spares and kr block with water pump and other bits. Located flitwick bedfordshire

Yea a tad too late now lol cheers anyway fellas. I was thinkin about modifying the plug but just incase it didn't work didn't want to lose out on getting my money back for it. The correct Vw/Etka part number is the 1 from vagcat stated earlier. Cheers

Any pics handy?

Picked up a new 1 from Vw thismornin . 120 f##king pounds!! That's me broke for the month :( Cheers for the comments peeps Ben

Should've kept my mouth shut :) brilliant read tho. Can't wait for the next one .

Cheers aide I'll try ford and Vw tomorra mornin. Its a K plate 93 . I'm guessing it's early ? Are they different depending on year then? Cheers for the quick replys guys

Right I got given the "correct" pump from GSF and after removing my original unit noticed that its different! The new 1 is shorter ,therefore not sitting in the holders properly, and also the plug on tops different. Old unit with 2 plastic guides New unit with 1 plastic guide. I managed to get the part number off the old pump and it comes up as a Bosch part , and after a quick search found its quite pricey 0 392 020 051 I did a search but couldn't find much on the subject. Was wondering if there's a pump from any other vw that fits ? Or do you have to alter the plug? . Or if someone could point me in the right direction incase I've missed the thread. Just need to get it back on now so I can get her on the road :) Cheers guys

Yea I recieved today aswell haven't got round to reading it all yet but it's cool putting some faces to names :). How come the cover ses 2011?

Nice 1 Abdul All recieved today . Properly wrapped up for once !! Now I gotta figure it all out. Lol Cheers Ben

Sorry! Located in flitwick , mk45 area.

Hey man lookin sweet! What tint did u use for ur lights? That's exactly what I wanna do to mine.

Omg sold!

Bandies!?

Xscape car park Milton Keynes Seen this a few times. Was sittin behind admiring it when owner walked over! We probs looked a bit odd just staring at it lol Ben

I got the GSF ones, can't remember what brand they are but they're good quality.

All new brakes fitted now :) took my time but it's finally done . So the other track rod end was even more of a b**ch to get off, resorted back to the grinder in the end as its always an easier option lol. I'll need to do every other bush/joint in the future I think as it all looks pretty old and ****ty under there. My dad seems to think its been in a river lol. Coilovers were deliverd Saturday! Big thanx to trevyt for that. Didn't get chance to fit them yet but should get round to it tomorra after I've bled the brakes. Does anyone know somewhere who does complete geometrics and tracking around Bedford/Milton Keynes? I'll probly end up taking it to TTS Motorsport but they'll be quite pricey I'd of thort. Also need to change the aux water pump, I've got the part and sort of know what I'm doing. Im guessing u have to fully drain the water first? Cheers in advance for any help. Ben

All sorted now thanx trev Pleasure doing business with you Ben

Bump. Still here if any1 wants a FREE kr block with other bits still attached !!!