seanl82

As above, doing checks for MOT on mine, and the only thing left of mine are jagged bits of metal around the mounting bolts! Dunno if it makes a difference but its a 1990 KR. Cheers!

They are a shared company wth ECP. Directors are the same. http://bizzy.co.uk/uk/07596462/car-parts-4-less

Cant believe I've just spent near on £100 on ECP tonight. Even with 25% discount on ECP, I would have saved an additional £20 by going here! Should have posted this sooner VWVW!

I got a new thread welded back on. By welding the bolt over the top on the mech, it could create problems when if trying to remove the cables, or it would on the Golf anyway. Just seemed a bit of a bodge welding the lot down if you know what I mean.

Little update, had a bit of a tidy up of the bay at the w.end. Rocker gasket was weeping a bit so needed changing, and whilst everything was off, gave it a going over with some crackle black hammerite. I've also swapped the breather hoses out for some blue silicon ones, and rad to expansion overflow to red, but no pics of these. Got a Halfrauds trade card last week too, so just testing it I bought some washer pipe. Should have been £2.99, cost me £1.19! :dance: Put that in, and took the washer reservoir out and scrubbed it out with hot soapy water and a kiddies bottle brush, then left in for a couple of hours in boiling water and bleach. It came out looking brand new, I was well impressed! MOT in 2 weeks time, so had it up on the ramps at work to see what needed doing. Looked like a VW specialist in there, was awsome! (This is a car club in Plymouth dockyard btw). I Was pleasantly surprised with the underside actually! Thought I'd need to rub down all brake pipes, but after wiping the crud off, they are virtually brand new! Small amount of rust on N/S sill, so will deal with that in due course but its not bad at all tbh. Only things required for MOT are ARB Droplinks as one is slightly perished, would probs be an advisory but the early worm and all that! Both rear wheel bearings have ALOT of play, which is weird cos they've been picked up as either a failure or advisory 3 times in 6 years. Hmmmm, something amiss maybe but not sure what it could be? Only other thing is exhaust hangers as both rears have proper had it! lol. Need 1 new star washer (or whatever they're called) that secure the heatshield. The threads are very good but one of the washers was missing near the backbox, causing it to rattle at idle when cold. Took one off from around the mid section to replace it with, and now all good! Also ordered a new black oil pressure sensor and rad fan switch as when messing around in the bay, I noticed the pins were loose on both of them. Anyway, enough ramble and more pics! Before During After Workshop shots, - Just make out the C in the background on the 2 post but thats it. More updates in due course.

Happened on my golf 3. Again welded it.

Enquired about a few bits I'm gonna need for MOT in a couple of weeks, and an oil pressure sensor today. Items are for 1990 16v, all prices include VAT. ARB Droplinks - 535411315 £47.64 each. Rear wheel bearing kit - (No part number I'm afraid), but £31.69 each. Oil pressure switch (Black 1.4 bar) 068919081D £12.67

Managed to blag a Trade card using my Forces ID last week. Was really easy actually, bloke asked me what my trade was in the Navy, I said I'm an Engineer (I am) and he didn't question it, just handed the card over and explained what I could and couldn't get discount on. Decided to put it into practice on something cheap, so got some washer jet hose. Should be £2.99, got it for £1.19. :dance:

Autoglym bumper care, or a more permanent fix but be careful is with a hot air gun.

Get a 3 position switch from Maplins or the like if its gonna take a while for your proper switch to arrive. So long as none of the wires are shorting out, it will be fine. Will also be a good time to do the in-line fuse mod anyway so that would kill 2 birds and all that!

I so want some body panels, but your too damn far away!:sad: Its nigh on impossible trying to find DBP panels anywhere!

Fuel pump relays are numbered 80, 67, or 167 depending on time of manufacture.

Missed that sorry! Have you tested for an earth? The only other thing is the cable I suppose, or if you have a large earth thats been overlooked. :scratch:

Duff battery I reckon.

Depends what other mods you have, but tbh its not really worth going for a fast road clutch. Will make no discernable difference other than to cause a bit of jerking on pulling away and gear changes at low revs. LUK or SACHS are reputable clutch kits available from ECP/GSF for half the price too.

Leave the bottom two bolts slightly loose. Wedge a large spanner or something similar between the block and alternator, and pull it towards you whilst tightening the top tensioner bolt. Nip up the bottom two bolts, job done.

Dont know the difference tbh, and I dont know if they're still available from the stealer but I would imagine so, and I'd recommend a dealership gasket. In my experience, pattern gaskets never quite fit properly, and will always leak/seap a little. For a head gasket I'd deffo be inclined towards the best quality part I could afford tbh.

How are the Lights done red Cheesy? (lamin-x/spray etc). Do they come with holders/bulbs (just thinking about indicators is all) :thumbleft:

Dont think it will make much difference tbh. Rolling radius is negligable between the two so will be fine on that front.

Strut brace arrived today too mate, just gotta figure out how it fits now! :grin: Cheers buddy!

I could do that to my existing one though! Thanks anyway mate. :thumbleft:

Do fogs need to be aligned for MOT though?? Just wondering as I'm sure the indicators would throw the beam pattern outward if they do.

Think you just answered your own question mate. :lol: I'd just swap the wires at the back of the fogs for the ones at the back of the indicators, and vice versa.

Are yours both late models? I think it's just an issue for the earlier ones with the inverted bonnets no?

Bugger. If it was the green stitching type I would have had this.....:sad: