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  1. Dox

    tdi mayo question??

    VAG PD engines take a good while to warm up, so short journeys will mean the engine doesn't get up to full temperature. Whats the oil like on the dipstick?
  2. All those circuits are through the ignition switch, try wiggling the key next time it happens
  3. One of those earths are for the dash clocks, the wires often break inside due to engine rock, worth a look for the dash probs
  4. Does your car have a collection of earths on the cam cover rear passenger side corner?
  5. Alty pos to battery pos (not neg) This is to check for voltage drop from the alty to the battery lead and its connections, if you see the missing 3v you have an issue with the lead or its connectioins. ---------- Post added at 03:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:38 PM ---------- http://www.vestest.com/
  6. From what I read you're loosing 3v between the alty and battery, put the pos lead of the meter on the alty and neg lead on the pos of the battery with the engine running if it reads around 3v there's an issue with that lead or its connections.
  7. Dox

    Car no starty

    Try unplugging the crank sensor, check its condition and replug if all looks ok. Faulty crank sensor will have no spark and no fuel injected. Do you have a spare key to try? Ignition switch is another possibility try wiggling the key or take it out and reinsert it.
  8. I'm breaking a Toledo V5 if you're after VAG platform bits and bobs. Half leather / alcantara electric memory seats maybe?
  9. I've bought a van safe to convert into a cabinet and use in conjuction with one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130427874115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Van-Vault-Outback-NEW-Site-Safe-Tool-Box-Security-/180701965582?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Supply_Security_Equipment_ET&hash=item2a12ad2d0e I gave £25 for the outback, used without keys. It weighs 60KGs so plenty hefty enough, my plan it to cut a window in the lid and use it in the greenhouse over winter.
  10. I don't know the part number, I presume its going in the boot? If so its a 5 metre (ebay), Leon / Toledo have 6 disc changers in the glovebox (A3 dash), a lot less aggro feeding wires front to back of the car.
  11. http://www.scribd.com/doc/8762040/23-V5-AGZ-info-doc
  12. Make sure you wear gloves when touching burnt wiring, nasty stuff burnt insulation
  13. There appears to be something wrapped around the amp power lead in the pic, that fuse in the amp power lead should be closer to the battery to prevent this happening.
  14. The V5 AQN engine is basically a 4mo engine less a cylinder, maybe a source of cheaper spares? I'm breaking the Toledo due to stretched chains, a friends Bora was towed home earlier this week with that silly alternator pulley in 2 halves............
  15. Does the corrado have a hard plastic cover? Mine came with a material wrap around thing, I upgraded the battery so it wont fit. I've listed it on ebay anyway, then had an after thought if it would fit a corrado.
  16. Has anyone fitted a MK4 battery cover to a corrado? Pics?
  17. VIC = Vehicle Identity Check, they check that the car has been repaired and its not a ringer. If the damage is more than 2 thirds of the cars value they apply cat C or D, it doesn't take much damage to write off a 10+ year old car. Buy on condition as you would any other purchase
  18. I can't do 29th (working) or 11th (commitments), 18th or the 25th are good for me
  19. Dox

    calipers wanted

    £150 plus P&P, there are some on ebay cheaper. HTH
  20. Dox

    calipers wanted

    I don't know the part numbers, they're still on the car. Seat Toledo 2001 Y plate V5 170 BHP 2 wheel drive 256mm vented discs. If you need more info re the part numbers then the soonest I can take them off is tuesday.
  21. I've just bought a shot blaster, the carriers were going to be the first trial, I need to transport my compressor here first and build a cabinet, hopefully by the end of next week it'll be ready for action
  22. Thats fine, I'll keep them for you. I take it you're doing the MK4 rear caliper upgrade? Are you looking for 312mm fronts?
  23. Make me an offer including postage if needed - (I can't post until Tuesday anyway)
  24. Dox

    calipers wanted

    Near side Off side The near side looks to have been renewed, the off side maybe an original
  25. I should have a pair in a box somewhere, I bought with a load of other stuff, I'm in Nantwich Cheshire ---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ---------- The rubber bellows / dust covers are perished and need replacing
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