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great advice and you're right the basic plugs are the best, i had a few running issue a while back and it was down to the platinum plugs supplied by vw!

77k :luvlove: i'm nearly on 200k :grin:

The engines out for a few reasons, gearbox was giving me problems so had to fit a replacement, aswell as that i had a few oil leaks to invesitgate so it was easier to wheel the engine out the front and clean it all up and refit back :) I'm planning on refitting the engine and box back on sunday. Think i will leave obd2 for now as i don't think i can source the parts quickly enough, it would have been nice to do as the engine was out the way making the servo easier to remove so i could feed the loom through.

Main issues as i see it are, imoboliser defeat or workaround ie swap keys or tie the key to the transponder. then wiring :) Wiring would involve stripping down and sorting the golf loom out as it requires extending and splicing in a few places which i'm not afraid if doing.Doing it well would be easier as i have my engine out at the moment, If i had the parts or could get them soon i would attempt it, i need my engine back in and car running again in the next week or so. I never plan these things so its unlikely

Chris its all in the hope of getting the engine to run that much better and smoother with slightly better performance and economy. I decided to keep my car for another year so want to make the most of it :)

all these topics about obd2 are tempting me. I have my engine out atthe moment, if i had the bits i would convert my car over the weekend. Anyone want to sell me the obd2 bits :D

not what i wanted to hear :lol:

The part number is N90539801 from a quick search on the net seems like they are used in only in vr's and few other large capacity vag engines so doesn't look likely :(

Does anyone know if its likely vw will keep flywheel bolts for a vr6 in stock. I need a set for the weekend. If not can they be bought from anywhere else ie euro car parts?

Im talking about the 10 cheese head bolts in the picture below. From what i'm aware they cannot be reused.

good idea, added myself :)

wow they look superb, the recessed centre looks spot on.

i ordered the bearing from the ebay seller, its worked a treat. No more shrieking from the engine :)

nice, the finish looks good too!

I still have this problem and now cannot select 5th gear, i think its a problem with the cable adjustement. How can i check the adjustment?

Agree with the above if you're buying the wheels for the drive then its all about 8x17 et35 all round. This will also give minimal problems with arch and strut clearance. If you want the looks of filling the arches out then a 5mm staggered offset front to rear is best. ET35 Fr and et30 Rr is safe or et30 Fr and et25 Rr for a more aggresive look.

wow superb shot, red caps suit yours to a tee.

Majik that was me, was over to see my accountant :)

i agree davidwort's reference posts are always spot on :lol:

good advice on the brake binding, suprised it made such a difference to the mpg and that gadget is cool :lol:

tec corrado vr6 turbo with recaro a8's over 10 years ago 8)

Shame about the bill. Bodywork looks stright, perfect base to detail. Touch up stick,wet sand and polish will sort the bonnet out!

Well spotted, back to UK Legal plates for me less hassle with the authorities :)

Heres a few more pics ....

don't go for the decat, makes the exhaust sound tinny and cheap.I did it and swapped back a week later and imo you also lose a bit of midrange torque

Not sure if these are compomotives but something similar

Nice purchase, would like to see how it looks after a good detail. Must be gutted to have it off the road so quickly. As Hasan says get it back on the road and we organise a mini meet

Try a Japanese motorbike specialist sometimes they use odd fixings otherwise just order from KW they are quite good with being able to supply components from their suspension kits

stock 301's come with 6.5" barrels and 0.5" lips