Ray1965

Cheers Portent i'll check the wiring out as you said. That's a mess the wiring in the photo ^^^

Well i did my ignition switch today, followed the wiki guide and after a few swear words vented at the little screw, got the job done, i also opted to use some smurf S**t (Bluetac) for replacing the screw which worked a treat thanks Mr Diesel2000. A small tip for others doing the switch is to cover the windscreen with a blanket or similar to stop the glare of the sky when your laid on your back, worked for me. Also the old switch looked to be slightly different pointing towards a pattern part was fitted before i got the car. Had no VW emblem etc stamped in the plastic anywhere as well. I'll post some pics up of the switch for reference when i get more time. I also fixed my seats up and down adjuster handle which kept falling off, found the 2 countersunk screws holding it in place where missing. Also greased the seat runners which were very dry while i was at it.

Well i did my switch today, followed the wiki guide and after a few swear words vented at the little screw, got the job done, i also opted to use some bluetac for replacing the screw which worked a treat thanks Mr Diesel2000. A small tip for others doing the switch is to cover the windscreen with a blanket or similar to stop the glare of the sky when your laid on your back, worked for me. Also the old switch looked to be slightly different pointing towards a pattern part was fitted before i got the car. Had no VW emblem etc stamped in the plastic anywhere as well. I'll post some pics up of the switch for reference when i get more time. I also fixed my seats up and down adjuster handle which kept falling off, found the 2 countersunk screws holding it in place where missing. Also greased the seat runners which were very dry while i was at it.

Cheers, i've done a quick check on the door switches seem to work ok. Still in the dark with this, i'll look further when i get chance.

Took car for the MOT yesterday, and she passed with just rear shocks advisory, slight misting of oil as they put it. Well pleased tbh didn't expect a pass this year. Just need to sort fitting a new ignition switch, what broke in the garage when the MOT was finished. Then sort some alarm gremlins out that have just appeared today, to which have no idea where to start. Faults are: 1: When any door is opened the hazards flash just once. 2: Car is locking on it's own randomly. Any advise would be appreciated.

Took car for the MOT yesterday, and she passed with just rear shocks advisory slight misting of oil as they put it. Well pleased tbh didn't expect a pass this year. Just need to sort fitting a new ignition switch, what broke in the garage when the MOT was finished. Then sort some alarm gremlins out that have just appeared today, to which have no idea where to start.

Don't believe you...

^ Having seen the above photo i like the clear lens a whole lot better tbh.

Not sure but i think it was for the usa market, could be wrong??

Lol, Yes i believe you Chris, looking forward to seeing it.

Update today . Brand new set of proxy Toyo's fitted. ..:snipersmile: Killed my wallet a bit but it had to done

^^^ about time ...lol

Get thi sen down here Chris lad.

Eyup matey that would be me Ray. was there with Raddo and wife came down in Rocco. Nice to see you finally got on here officially see you around i hope. Another meet is on ,on Friday same place if you are not busy.

Cheers Mr Lobitos i got some proxies fitted today, as i was running 3 tyres with eggs on the walls! Bought 4 goodyear eagles part worn off a vw group on facebook. 2 had 5mm and 2 had 7mm of tread. Run them for a day and got eggs on the side walls on 3 of them. Apparently must have been damaged when they were taken off the alloys before i got them, i was told. Cheers any way. :thumbleft: Got my money back off the guy who i bought them off £80.

Lol, don't know whats going on then there. I'm looking at buying these Toyo PXT 1 205/50/15

Hello gents, Any thoughts on these tyres would be good. I've bit the bullet and ordered them from my local tyre place delivered next couple of days, hope i haven't made a boo boo?? x4 Toyo PXT 1's-205/50/15 for my speed lines, and do these translate into Toyo proxies? dunno.

:thumbleft:

No time like the present to start, go on be a devil. Can't beat that feeling of satisfaction when you have achieved something :rambo:

What about Auto Glym upholstery cleaner? I've used it on the seats and carpets and it did a good job.

Great stuff. Reminds me of my days working on Gardner lorry engines. (not quite as big though).

Hello and a big welcome, you will get all the advise you need on here. Valve cover is either end of it's life or just needs a tighten down. There you go your first bit of advise, might not be correct but there you go.:thumbleft:

Hens teeth, rocking horse poo poo = top prices to be paid, i believe. Never the less you never know. :thumbleft:

That's very similar to my progress of home computing...Like the part at the end, tonytiger, "down hill ever since"..

Exactly Jim thats what i thought, hence the post had to find out on this one.