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Guys, just use the VW stuff - it's fantastic! Duck tape will dry out in a couple of years, I used elephant tape 5 years ago and it's only just started to fall off, silicon stinks and you can't re-use where the VW stuff sticks but you can peel back the membrane and re-fit several times if needed.

Nice bit of off road parking there mate!

Check local stock from the web - http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165469

Same as any other 4 cyl VW - should also say in the sheet with the headset if it's an elring one. 40Nm, 60Nm then 180 (2x 90) degrees in order

7mm keys like that are available in Halfords seperatly - it's a 'brake' allen key

Yeah, I'd get the charger checked asap... I've heard of excess oil pressure blowing charger seals like this but your's might just be a dry seal as you said earlier...

Yeah it does but it's no where near as thick...

Maybe just the camber is badly out on that side but if it's very noticeable then could be a bent wishbone or track rod

For the moonroof you need a passat / MK3 seal as it fits to the glass roof itself.

Yep, the X relief relay does this...

What grade oil are you using..??

As I said, Lambda probe socket is what you need - 22mm and easily available.

No, the ball joint just drops out of the hub (held in by a pinch bolt) As above buy all new bolts from VAG inc ones for the BJ - you won't be able to find the exact right spec ones elsewhere... You'll need the camber setup afterwards too.

It's made by Mantra I think and You can buy it from VW but it's not really needed - try a Lambda probe socket with an allen key or just get a garage to buzz it off with an airgun. Note the nut size on some new shocks is 21mm - for this you can just use a standard 14mm sparkplug socket with a spanner and allen key.

Ok, just taken a look. My part number is 43R-001366. Supplied by autoglass by the look of things. I have a gap around 1.5 - 2 mm. To me that = damp!! these are the numbers of mine - 43R-001090 this is basically everything which is on it! VW ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL ROCKWELL GLOBE GMBH SEKURT SAINT-GOBAIN E1 43R-001090 DOT27M24610AS3 B TINTED 4 there are no gaps on mine, it fits like a glove! Simon, cheers for that - was just about to post exactly the same info.... Yeah mine is the same glass part as above and fits like factory, I think they do look slighty different to the original as they use the MK3 seal as opposed to the MK2 / Corrado one.

VW strangely enough!

They should always fit new ones - VW keep them on the shelf usually.

Might be something to do with the 16V fuel filter / pump / accumulator assemble - ie not fitted to your car.

These were schitty old FAG bearings from GSF Kev, new VAG ones are still fine... ... yeah basically, mine was fine as far as an 'MOT' check went - no detectable play until I undid the hub nut and the hub itself just wobbled about, both sides were shot to bits! If you are going to do yours again I would get 2 spare hub carriers, have them blasted like I did above, get new brearings pressed in then paint and you could also fit the tie rod flip kit while you're at it.

Loose dipstick guide tube can also cause this...

Low level in the tank? Also check the metal clip is on the plug or it could slide off again - also might have been sloppy engine mounts causing it to come off

357412331A - Mount 1J0412249 - Bearing Should be around £40 the pair from VW after discount.

That't the pins for the 280mm setup and the rear carriers, the 288 / 312mm ATE setup is different.

I think it's just a difference between plus and base suspension

Yep - those ball headed allen keys (Halfords do a good set) help