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How easy is it to remove the wiper mechanism and motor please? I’m sorting these 3 trim pieces now so would remove the motor and mechanism if it’s easy enough.

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32 minutes ago, fendervg said:

They all seem to be like that - I’m beginning to suspect it may even be a trick they learned in the factory…..

 

Reason I say this is I’ve seen a good few cars where the etchings and codes on the windscreen matched all the windows, so still original, and there was still silicon used.

 

Where did you get the two mounting screws? Was it Classic Parts?

Got the 2 screws and washers from LLL parts.

hoping the new screws and clips hold it all In place properly

6 hours ago, Cressa said:

Oh that brings back memories.  I think every window fitter must have been taught that method. I'm pretty sure you will have soon made the scuttle better than new again. Is it 9 or10 of the clips that are needed, I cant remember? 

Im sure they must have. Was a bit of a twitchy moment pulling them off but all ok.

think it’s 11 of the clips 👍

1 hour ago, James. said:

I got some of the replacement white clips from classic parts Germany a few years ago, but may be worth a look, as they may still be available. 
 

Two steps forward, and one step back

(it’s the Corrado dance). 🙂

They are still available and so are the little inserts. Bought them and new screws that fit at the ends too.

yes seems to be one forward two backwards 🤣

Got the trim pieces off and they have been stuck on with sealant. 
I’ve managed to scrape the sealant off but it’s damaged the paint so looks like this now needs flatting down and spraying.

why is nothing simple and one job leads to multiple others 😁

Which engine cover?

Another job well done 👌 can’t believe you now have this on the road. I’ve followed the thread for years and didn’t think it was going to happen.

looking forward to seeing it next year at some point 👍

2 hours ago, oneohtwo said:

I should be able to do another batch of these as there are a few people who have requested them now, so I will look to do that.

I'm interested to know whether anyone who bought any of the last batch managed to fit them OK and if they worked alright?

Do you do any other 3D printing?

2 hours ago, fla said:

Ah, good idea. For me it was pot luck if it changed page or not. Most of the time i was only able to read just the opened page

Just another question - was there any way to retrieve all those pics and information accumulated over the years? I know its not an easy task 

I reckon those are gone and lost. Some seem to remain though which is strange.

I had the rears and fronts made Alex (volksworld13) but I had to supply the genuine pipe and unions to him.

he didn’t want to make the front to rear pipes for me so I found someone on eBay that made pipes. I sent him the original lines as a template along with the green pipe, 3 x m10 unions and 1 x m12 unions. 

I sorted delivery and collection from the guy on eBay.

I opted for genuine unions for originality but these are about £5 each (20 in total 😬).

48 minutes ago, Cressa said:

Still here, just can't get the car out of the garage still. 🙄 

I love the forum but the biggest pain is NOT being able to search now or move backwards or forwards on a page... That breaks me. 

I'm a Samsung person and no update has ever solved this problem. Soo annoying and overtime forces me to use this less.

 

To move through the pages I have to hold my finger on the next page button an it opens the next page in a different window but closes the one I’m on (if that makes sense?)

1 hour ago, fendervg said:

A really fexible and sharp putty knife can work, if you get it in at the top - just be really careful not to put any pressure at all on the windscreen,  bearing in mind that the bottom of the screen will be hidden under the top of the trim.

If you can thread it through to the other side, a thin guitar string or some cheese wire could work too.

I did think of some fishing wire or something like that 👍

3 minutes ago, fendervg said:

Wurth sell black plastic dye and trim restorer that comes in a big tub (a bit like grease) and this has always worked pretty well for me - a thorough wash and then a wipe down with isopropyl alcohol has usually worked for me before applying the restorer.

I went for the SWG in satin black, and think it works great - but I've kept my old trims along with new replacement clips in case I ever want to go back as well. Had a complete nightmare getting them off.

I’ll look into the Wurth stuff thanks.

mine are bonded on so dreading taking them off.

6 minutes ago, fendervg said:

I'd strongly recommend opting for a one piece cover - something like the SWG motorsport one. Easier to put on and remove if you need to do work underneath the scuttle or replace the scren - the 3 piece trim with the clips is very hard to get on or off without damage to the clips or the trim, hence there's often sealant underneath, which is a right pain to remove. I guess if you want to keep it all original, it's worth the hassle. Did you end up buying some of the 3D printed clips? The trim itself is long NLA as far as I know.

I am trying to keep it as original as I can so need to stick with the 3 piece trims.

the clips and inserts that fasten the trims are available from VW Classic parts now so bought those. I’ve also bought new genuine metal clips that fasten the fronts of the trims.

unfortunately the 3 pieces aren’t available new so going to try and get mine back to the black finish.

Facebook is useful for parts and seeing what people are doing on their cars however, it lacks the facility for a build thread with all the pics etc in one place like the forum has.

Here you can go on somebody’s build thread and go through from the start to finish.

Next job on the list, sort the 3 trims under the windscreen as they are damaged and faded. Got a new drivers side piece to replace the damaged one and got all new clips and inserts so no more sealant to hold them in place.

Looks spot on, what did you do with the heat shields underneath, they look new

Great to see people about. Need to get more people using this again. 

Cars looking really tidy there Matt. Bet you glad you kept the Audioscapes 👌

How much difference do the Cams make? Think I have some lined up for mine but interested to know what the extra power feels like.

Just to keep the updates coming.

heater matrix all sorted and dash back in along with the re-trimmed steering wheel and new gearknob.

I’ve not left this site and still update my thread as much as I can.

shame this forum isn’t like it used to be, much better then Facebook as it’s easier to see what each person is doing with their cars.

bring back the forum 👍

Excellent, hopefully you come on here and share photos for us.

having started using Facebook for the CCGB only I don’t find it too good for build threads. This forum is way better for project cars.

Looks fantastic mate, well done

1 hour ago, twinbeltg60 said:

Hi, 

Can I ask where did you get the decals / stickers from ?

I have overhauled my original servo and was going to try to re-apply my original ATE Blue sticker, I also have a brand new OEM Master Cylinder bought from VW 10+ years ago, and that had no sticker..

I could not find these correct number ones on line.

Thanks.

The stickers are from a company called OEM car stickers. They do a range of original design stickers but for mine I sent him a photo and dimensions of the stickers I wanted and he made to suit.