Benjevw

Similar to the skoda fabia vrs ones aren't they?

After fitting my moonroof on Monday I've noticed a little extra wind noise! But as you say it's only when the sliding panel is open! Looks 10x better from the outside though so it makes up for it :) Ben

Sweet! Cheers Ben

When would you like payment? Drop me a pm with details and ill pay up :) Cheers Ben

Fitted the moonroof yesterday at last and really pleased with how it looks/fits! Did it on my own in about 2 hours which I thort was good!:) was a bit awkward getting the new one up into place on my own, held the heavy bit with my leg while I located it on the brackets at the rear. The roof lining was a bit of a struggle too as I didn't fully remove the C pillar trim when taking it out! Ill deffo remember that for next time as i want to dye the roof lining and sunroof cover bit. Sorted the wheel bearing aswell but should've got a pair as the other ones a little noisy now :( lol [ATTACH]73941[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]73942[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]73943[/ATTACH] On the trial fit it did stick out a bit on the front edge but with a few washers I evened it out quite well! Fits really nice now :) Never really planned on a moon roof but as i got it with the car i thort i may aswell try it! Think I like it better than the metal panel tbh

****ing ******* ****ty wheel bearing gave way this morning I can't believe it!!! It's like my car didnt want to come today!! Really ****ed off right now :( Sorry for the 1 less car guys Hope you all have a great day :,( Ben

P.s I got the new rad from kempston radiators for anyone around my area! All in it came to £149 and is a proper Vw hella one [ATTACH]73902[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]73903[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]73902[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]73904[/ATTACH]

Fitted a new radiator today along with a new temp switch. The old one blew out on Wednesday night and by the looks of it, it's been fooked for ages!!! Luckily it was only a few minutes from my house too! [ATTACH]73900[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]73901[/ATTACH] The new one was a good fit but was a bloody fiddly job getting the temp sensor plug back on lol got there in the end tho :) Fitted the original header tank back on aswell! Finally got rid of the ugly mk4 one! Tidied up some old sh!tty wiring tape with some fresh stuff and used up the end of a can of spray wax on the rad support panel :) don't want that to get as bad as my old one lol!! It's getting a good wash tomorrow and a polish early Sunday morning in time for Stanford hall :D can't wait ! Ben

All sorted now :D Picked up the new one this morning and spent most of the day fitting it, was thinking of doing the chains while it was all off but soon realised that would probly take me more like a week than a day lol Cheers for the replies guys Much appreciated Ben

Ok man ill tow it then cheers ---------- Post added at 12:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:09 PM ---------- I got a new elbow and O ring less than 6 months ago do I'm hoping its good still. Still looks new anyway but ill see later on.... Cheers man

Cheers guys :) I rang up adrad and it came to 119 quid delivered but no guarantee it would be here tomorrow! I have my local rad place a call and he's ordering one in for tomorrow morning for £124 so ill just get that one! GSF and ECP both want upwards of £170 !! Iirc GSF's one was £260!! Anyway thanks alot guys. hopefully it's all back together by tomorrow night. If I top up the water as much as possible would it be ok to drive home quickly? It's only about 4-5 mins from my house! Ben

Hi guys my radiators just gone tats up!! I need one asap as I'm ment to be going upto Stanford hall on Sunday :( Has anyone got one they can send super fast ?Or within the Bedford/mk area that can drop it to me? Ill pay for any fuelage costs and beers! :) If not ill have to drop out!!! Been looking forward to this for ages :( Hope someone can help Ben

How much you after mate? If Wesley isn't interested I may be! Cheers Ben

Got my pass yesterday. Thanks dude :)

Ill be joining the m1 at jct 13 (ridgemont). Let me know what time you think you'll be passing and ill work to that :) Ben

Good luck with the search man . You won't be disappointed!! I take it your wife isn't into her cars then... Lol Ben

Any more pics dude? That looks minty!! :)

Chains arrived yesterday. Picked up a new LUK clutch kit form GSF for 93 quid!! Result! My local retarded Vw dealer wanted £249 +vat!! Where's the best place to buy the golf mk4 top pad and tensioner from? Vw quoted £15 for the pad and £45 for the tensioner... Seems an ok price tbh I'm thinking of doing te head gasket on it aswell while the engines out. How much would I expect to be quoted for a skim? Would any machine shop be able to do it? Would a higher compression gasket need to be fitted after? Iirc rob said that the shells need replacing. Are these the ones that the crankshaft sits in? Is it a case of just removing them and putting new ones in and then just re-fitting the crank? I may aswell do that too while its out! Thanks in advance guys Ben

Wow!! Just seen those pics of the partial respray !! Never knew it had that much done !!! Good to know tho :) Should be as good as new soon! Maybe if I'm up your way for a show you can come see it! :) Ben

Ordered my new chains yesterday :) Clutch kit being ordered today aswell! Watch this space :D

I removed this from my last C and was a bit fiddly! but as kip says just take your time and it'll wriggle out eventually.. I think I followed a guide of how to do it on here and was really helpful and clear! Only took about half an hour but I didn't put a motor back in, just removed it and plonked a bung in the hole. Good luck :) Ben

My mate just rang me to tell me he just saw an 80ish year old couple in a blue VR6 in Luton! Anyone's grandad?

You still got the rocker cover seal stu? If so ill take it :) il text you Ben

Sold !

Yeah the bottom ratchet 1 is fitted. Cheers for that roger, I can see what you mean about the tiny o ring in the timing case! Doubt I would've spotted that if you wouldn't of said! Cheers Ben