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by DT1
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: The "Lost" Storms
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Re: The "Lost" Storms

Very nice.
by DT1
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Steering issues!
Replies: 9
Views: 3585

Re: Steering issues!

I had a similar issue, very stiff turning left, fine turning right, turned out to be water in the steering rack.

I wouldn't take the chance with a repair or trying to grease, just replace. It's your steering after all.
by DT1
Sat May 19, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: Car Show at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Sunday 3rd June
Replies: 5
Views: 3587

Re: Car Show at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Sunday 3rd June

Actually they don't mind what you bring, I took my Volvo C90 last year. Unfortunately, they send out one pass per vehicle and the applications are closed, so we are only getting 2 passes for our stand.

Still hope to see you though. :)
by DT1
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:56 pm
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: Car Show at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Sunday 3rd June
Replies: 5
Views: 3587

Re: Car Show at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Sunday 3rd June

It'll be good to see you both, but as it stands there might only be me and Tony.
by DT1
Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: MOT - New Requirements
Replies: 6
Views: 3503

Re: MOT - New Requirements

What... I think you may notice when driving your car if a brake pad or brake disc is missing!! Brake discs I'll give you but as for pads you'd be surprised how many people wouldn't notice. I knew someone who had the pads fitted the wrong way round (i.e., friction material up against the piston inst...
by DT1
Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: Car Show at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Sunday 3rd June
Replies: 5
Views: 3587

Car Show at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Sunday 3rd June

I've been sent an e-mail asking if we want to have a club stand again at the Lauder show on Sunday, June 3rd. It's a mixed show, not just VAG vehicles so plenty to see and anyone on the club stand gets in for free, so if you would like to come along please let me know by Friday 30th March so that I ...
by DT1
Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Boot lock seal
Replies: 9
Views: 3976

Re: Boot lock seal

Expanding slightly, yes, as long as you remember which way round the s-link was attached (camera time :-)).
by DT1
Sun Jan 28, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Black rear Mk2 lights
Replies: 6
Views: 3218

Re: Black rear Mk2 lights

I have a set of white striped lights that I did that on, give the lights a coat or 2 of lacquer to protect the stripes and stop them lifting when you are cleaning them.
by DT1
Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Running rough and rich on Pierburg 2E2
Replies: 18
Views: 8070

Re: Running rough and rich on Pierburg 2E2

Blue, white or black smoke?
by DT1
Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Sunroof drain problem; how to fit new pipe?
Replies: 2
Views: 1709

Re: Sunroof drain problem; how to fit new pipe?

Check that you don't have any holes around the edge of the sunroof. I had a leak like yours and it turned out that a couple of paint bubbles on the lip where the seal sat were actually rusted all the way through and that's where the leak was.
by DT1
Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: SA clutch kit- actual pictures and fitting info
Replies: 6
Views: 2546

Re: SA clutch kit- actual pictures and fitting info

The pictures in this thread have disappeared thanks to photobucket, but if you google Scirocco South Africa Clutch Kit Bulkhead and look at the images, the pictures of the gold engine bay are the ones you need.
by DT1
Sat Oct 14, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: GTX not starting
Replies: 12
Views: 5068

Re: GTX not starting

I've got the new cap and arm on, but no joy. Struggling with how to get the upper cam belt cover off at the moment. I've got both top nuts off but it's still held by something i can't find. I've got the metal version. The three holes at the bottom...there is a bolt in the far left hole http://www.c...
by DT1
Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Sweet as a nut MK2 - sudden loss of power on steep hill
Replies: 21
Views: 7903

Re: Sweet as a nut MK2 - sudden loss of power on steep hill

It's not the filler pipe it's the bracket at the top of the wheel arch that the filler pipe is bolted onto, it acts as a collector of crud.

If there is any failure of the weatherproofing around the bracket you will end up with a rusty hole.
by DT1
Tue Aug 29, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: Meeting in Scotland? (Time and venue TBC)
Replies: 11
Views: 5262

Re: Meeting in Scotland? (Time and venue TBC)

My car has been away since February, I'm hoping to get it back soon...ish. Might be in a position to organise something then.
by DT1
Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator identification
Replies: 6
Views: 3025

Re: Alternator identification

From a practical point of view I would always choose the 90A.

Driving as a daily in Scottish winters I can say from experience that the lower amp version can't always charge the battery fully.