seanl82

If you order it through heritage, although they're out of stock they will add it to the order from VW Classic parts in Germany where they get the genuine stuff from. They receive bulk orders from there every 3 weeks, so you may get it in a week, it may be 3, but you'll be sound in the knowledge its brand new and genuine for what I think is a decent price.

Measure and weigh it taking into account the extra size of packaging etc, then just have a look online for who will allow shipping of something that size. Thats the biggest hurdle, there are size restrictions with most of them. As long as you pack it well and insure it, you shouldn't have any problems with damage.

Make sure the Shifter is in the neutral position and the shift linkages on the tower are in neutral, and check the bolts from the cables to the Tower are tight. Worth getting someone in to move the gear stick about sp you can see if the movement is translating to the Tower properly.

Noooooooo! Considering you won't have to pay the tax on it, can't you find a garage or something local and use it as a weekend car Chuggs? Shame to let it go for the sake of a new daily. If you do though, you'd certainly be looking north of 10k judging on recent sale prices mate.

There should be speed nuts on the dash so make sure they're in place or haven't been knocked off a little first Gus. The screws are pretty generic so should be available for next to nothing mate.

I amaze myself with how clever I am sometimes.................... :smug: :lol:

Yep, sounds like arching to me I'd certainly be investigating and not driving the car!

Available new from VW heritage for a reasonable price too.

Oh, if the alarm or immobiliser is aftermarket then it's entirely possible that it will cause these symptoms.

Factory immobiliser would still allow the car to start, but would cut out after about a second. I'd say get your battery charged fully first, or disconnect it completely and try jumping it again directly onto the cables. If your battery is proper dead, even a jump won't work with it in place. Also worth trying to wiggle the key up and down in the switch whilst in position 2, as this is also an ignition switch symptom.

The article is 3 years old and is a concept. I think I remember seeing it a while back actually. Don't think it's likely to ever get anywhere near production unfortunately.

No Rob. It was always Classic green, evidenced by the overspray you'd expect from factory on the interior and Underside. Has the correct sticker on the inner wing by the airbox stating it too.

Tried with mine 3 times but still none the wiser. VW HQ aren't particularly helpful.

I'm free the weekend after next if that's any good mate!?

I would have mate, but we're taking the kids out for the day because ironically, I have to go up to Portsmouth for the week tomorrow night for a course!

The storm badge packs all arrived at the supplying dealer with those measurement instructions. They never came from the factory with the badges fitted so the only reason they'd be put in the wrong place is if they'd been removed previously, or the guy who was meant to put them on was lazy.

I know Rob, it happens and they were all accidents, but it still drives you mad! Been busy wiring up a lighting circuit this morning. All runs off an extension lead from the house, but it's nice and bright and I can put the portable electric radiators on and work late at night now too! :thumbleft:

Thanks Jez. In all honesty, I'm regretting moving back here already. I don't think it would be so bad if we were a bit more than a single Street away from the inlaws! :bonk:

Woop woop! Finally after 4 weeks I have a garage!!!! I can't believe how stressful it's been getting to this stage. Someone has opened their door onto it in the parking area on the street, one of the kids from down the road let their scooter roll into it, and my 3 year old was helping Daddy fix the car by turning a screwdriver on the rear Arch paintwork! I've tried parking it further away but don't like the fact I can't keep an eye on it, so I'm massively relieved I can now lock it away and it'll be safe! It needs a quick wash over the weekend, and maybe one last blast before I tuck it away for a while and begin stripping the Underside. Updates of worth to follow over the coming months! :thumbleft:

If it's a cheap ebay replacement just bin it mate. I had 2 faulty ones so just bit the bullet and bought a new bosch one in the end. Not cheap but sorted my problem instantly. There is a small nut covered in wax/glue, but not sure if it's for adjustment. I'm sure if it was someone would have done it before. If you want to try though, knock yourself out! Oh, and if your original is playing up, clean it all out with carb cleaner. Sometimes helps!

Knew I remembered one. Not had a look through the thread in a few years, but may give you a bit more info mate. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?46626-Black-ABF-Corrado-they-call-it-Magnum http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?89827-95M-black-Corrado-2-0-16v-with-ABF-engine-SOLD

Kr or abf cams in a 9a head for increase in power. Nothing much to do in an 8v unfortunately. I had an AGG in a mk3 Golf and they're almost identical so know the well. As mentioned, aside from cams and a remap, you're talking far more money than its worth for an abf power increase. 20vT lumps are dead cheap and offer decent value for power. Maybe drive one locally to see what they're like? I'm sure plenty on south West dubs will have em in mk2 Golf's to give you an idea and will let you have a quick go mate.

I had similar on my valver which was caused I think by the baffle in the Sump. It stands vertical and clips onto the oil pickup, and a couple of the clips had gone brittle and snapped. This was causing the baffle to temporarily starve oil when cornering. Aside from the sensors, the only other option if it's not with wiring is to try a replacement set of dials mate.

Almost - Jason Kenny then! :thumbleft:

The wires go to small contacts within the washer jets. These act as heaters and come on with the wing mirrors and rear screen when you select the rear demist button on the dash.