
seanl82
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Those go to a blanking plug on the throttle body. It's a sensor not required on UK cars so there will be no adverse affect with them not connected, but I'd tape them up at least so it doesn't short.
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SEAT nuts and bolts part number - are they the same as VW
seanl82 replied to edd's topic in Drivetrain
Me too, although I'm looking at the whole underside! I had a quick look at the website as well. I put drive shaft bolts in and they're almost £2 each. You need 12 of em! :eek: -
Yeah I was pretty happy with it. The paint shop I used outsource the windows, so may have got them to remove them all too........... In fact, I think they did and it was £60 to remove and £60 to re-fit, as I was pretty shocked it was so cheap. They did a great job too, although I wish I'd suggested they "accidentally" broke my windscreen as I think its the original and pretty chipped.
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Rob, the bodyshop should be able to remove them all prior to paint so that'll be included in their quote, but I paid £120 + VAT (£144 total) to have all mine refitted after respray.
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So glad you're doing this! I think off side is available but near side is obsolete. Good stuff, thanks Anna!
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The R32 rear Wishbone bush is well recommended, lots have fitted them and are happy.
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What about the other 8 you have! :lol: If you happen to come across a hoard of N/S front dust shield, I'd have one too! :thumbleft:
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Corrado display @ 2016 VW festival
seanl82 replied to VAG-hag's topic in Event Announcements & Discussion
Really hope the road test goes well John, love to see this! -
New suspension - horrible noise from driver side front? - FIXED
seanl82 replied to Jim's topic in Drivetrain
Happy to hear this Jim, it was almost comical but in a bad way how just how much trouble you've had. Glad this is something you're now happy with and the problem was simple and a free fix! Fingers crossed you've finally turned a corner! :thumbleft: -
Late Aqua Blue Valver this morning at about 9.30 at Collingwood retail Park. Was in mine and gave a rev as I came up behind. Looked very tidy!
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You'd need KR or ABF Cams too to achieve those sort of figures.
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You could probably get a bare block R32 for that kind of money too. You could buy a mk4 Golf 20vT with reasonable mileage but shot bodywork for less than a grand, then part out interior and other bits I know of plenty of people that have done this, and ended up in profit with a free engine transplant. Bear in mind you'll need the looms, Ecu, etc etc. Have a look here fore more info on what you'd need. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?36117-The-Forced-Induction-20V-Thread
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You should be able to source a replacement 9A very cheaply. Unless its had both bottom and top end rebuild, £900 is an awful lot of money! Your other option and done loads of time is a 20vT from a mk4 Golf, Seat Leon, Audi TT, etc etc........ A much more refined engine and if you go for the Leon CR or TT with a K04 Turbo, your at 225bhp already. Bear in mind that the newest of these is more than 12 years old now too, so if you go this route then choose wisely. Personally, and if you're thinking of resale value further down the line, I'd stick with a 9a, and it should be the most economical repair too.
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Corrado display @ 2016 VW festival
seanl82 replied to VAG-hag's topic in Event Announcements & Discussion
I've booked into a premier Inn in Leeds. About half an hour away, but better than getting up at 4am to travel the 4 hours up! I can wash the car first thing then too, so should be a much more relaxing daythan having 2 tired whinging kids in tow! -
Ha, great minds and all that Jim!
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When the key is turned to start, try wiggling it a bit. Its usually a sign of faulty ignition switch but I've experienced the same with a new switch too. I think it may have been down to a worn key but not 100%
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Exactly, short term policies are horrendously priced compared to the full term. I'd say just get a full year put minimal mileage. If you pay monthly you could cancel mid term, just check T&Cs to make sure you don't get stung with cancellation fees.
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Drop links maybe. May as well do the rear beam bushes to complete the set! Don't forget geometry and alignment after all that though.
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I bought a cheap 240v impact gun in the end to do mine too Jim. Thought sod it, it'll come in handy further down the line I anyway. Was only about £50 iirc
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109 can't be right, going from what you've just said that's like 40% down.
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I thought 160 was the lower limit, but all being 140 psi is certainly low, and the 120 is very poor tbh. Mine when last tested were between 165-175 for instance, on an engine with 148k and zero internal or gasket work in its history.
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1.1 kOhm iirc. Easy to check but if its intermittent it may not be cut and dry. The ECU will store fault codes though so if you get the codes read on VCDS it should be much more definitive.
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I've had quite a few policies through AF. I've had an (non fault) accident on one policy, and currently have it with an agreed value. All of which have been very good. When you have a claim you deal directly with the insurer. AF take some details then pass you on which is a little long winded admittedly, but for the sake of much cheaper premiums (more than half in some cases) I don't mind spending an extra 5 minutes of my time doing it. I'd recommend them based on my experiences, but thats just me.......................
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Aaron's VR6 - is now R32'd - that sweet, sweet noise! (Page 20)
seanl82 replied to southerner88's topic in Members Gallery
Forgot to add, once it's up to temp (90) shut the engine off and let it cool. Top up if required when cool, and put expansion cap back on. Job done!