seanl82

I'm assuming its DBW, so TPS is probably a good bet mate.

If two have gone, chances are they're all quite brittle. I'd change them all for new as the last thing you want is for another to go whilst its running!

They're all a bit speculative, some are heart breakers, some are very optimistic. Lots of factors to take into account, type of dyno, atmospheric conditions, as well as health of the engines and indidual modifications. I'd suggest 196 on a relatively standard car is pretty optimistic tbh.

Is that side exit exhaust or just a bad leak. :lol: Good choice though, always liked these. :thumbleft:

Thats an excellent price for a recently resprayed car with leather. Well done finding that. :thumbleft:

I had it on my old valver occasionally too. I used to have to keep the lever pulled out by using the seatbelt to hold it out, then push down on the passenger side to open it.

3.5K. :eek:

Anyone got some pics of them fitted? I've googled it but it only really shows lamin-x - and a random pic of my car when I don't think I've ever mentioned protectors.........:scratch:

Use the search, could be a number of things. First thing you need to do though is ascertain whether fuel and spark are reaching the block. That'll give you more of an idea where the problem could be.

Well I think you probably know the problems associated with Diesels and short runs then if you're a trained mechanic. If the engine doesn't warm up, DPFs and EGR valves dieing in a very short period is almost a given. I think 6 miles is pretty close to the threshold, but it depends whether you'd be sat in traffic or just on a quick run down the motorway and not giving the engine much time to warm up.

Golf or Jetta for me. What you'd save in fuel and tax will come back on you in in parts and possibly labour if you cannot do it yourself. The VW's are simple and easy to work on, so you're more than likely able to fix a problem on your driveway in a short space of time. It depends how many miles you travel day to day, but short journeys and diesels don't don't go well together.

Not used the Castrol stuff, but the redline MT90 come well recommended. I used it a few months back and I've not noticed a difference, although my GB was in good shape beforehand so cant report any improvement tbh.

Really! Mine look like foam 18 years later! Lol

There should be foam grommets where the tabs sit in at the bottom. The top clips should hold firm on their own, but if not a little bit of amalgamating tape round the clip when its sat in should hold it firm.

How about roof gutter strips or scraper seals??? You'd have a backlog of people kicking your door down for those items I'd imagine!!

DMFs. :censored::bad-words::mad2:

Has nothing to do with the stretch, but profile and size of tyres should be (generally) 2 psi with each step, above standard fitment iirc.

May just be the angle of the phot, but is that also a spoonfed extended spoiler? Looks very nice btw! :thumbleft:

Its not essential if you bleed the whole system after, but would certainly help.

Two holding the grab handle - N/S only, and there should be one near the top of the screen on each side. So one on drivers side, three on passenger side total mate.

Just remove the visible screws and grab handle, gently pull it out being careful not to snap the plastic retaining slots for the clips on the trim itself. If the windscreen has been changed at all it's possible some of the sealant has bonded to the trim, so a Stanley blade carefully swiped down in between should free it up.

Glad its being put to use and helping out good forum members in need! :thumbleft:

Either or mate. Early were 205, later they went 195. The 205s are getting harder to get hold of now, and as a result are more expensive. Stick at 195 and you'll be fine mate.

:-X.Bilt Hamber Surfex as an APC for interior, wheels, arches, engine bay cleaning etc. Very highly dilutable and an excellent product! Auto finesse Mint Rims, or Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 for a wheel sealant are my preferred products. Gliptone cleaner and conditioner for leather. Carpro Perl for interior and exterior plastics, including engine bay etc. Again highly dilutable so goes a long way and you can get any effect you want. (Gloss-matt) You can use the CG Jetseal mentioned above to good effect on your exhaust and paintwork too, although it wont give quite the level of gloss as others. Collinite 476s or Finishkare 1000p would be my recommendation for this time of year. Or if your budget stretches, CquartzUK for a semi-permanent protection. - well over a year +++

You can get take the filter out, its just a thin plastic insert. When I did my ABS light "fix" I only had red leds and they are very bright. I've just stuck some tint film over the top of the filter, then put it back in to tone it down a bit.