Please say you've already done a compression test on the engine! Did your specialist do the ignition check under load? As that's where your problem seems to be occurring. If not, and your spark timing is definitely correct I would then be looking for faulty ignition components, like centrifugal adva...

That problem is more likely to be due to bad grounds

There is no magic to the stuff VW used or would sell you, any decent quality self-adhesive closed-cell foam tape of the right width and thickness will be ideal. I did the same myself recently, will have to dig out pics. If I remember the stuff on top was wider or thicker in places and I replicated t...

That looks great mate

Mk2 Sciroccos only ever came with single gauge next to the ashtray - and even then that was limited to the GTX - which had a VDO Voltmeter. There were also Mk2 GTI's which had a single vdo oil temperature gauge (150°c) I always think voltmeter: just confirms what you already knew- flat battery oil ...

On some models there is a small bracket which connects the 2 manifolds together behind there too

Red, probably

Blue, probably not, but a flush through is always a good idea anyway if refreshing

hth

Some people do it, although some reds aren't compatible.

I use Comma XStream G48 green, tried & tested favorite, zero risk

I recommend searching the forum as it's a common thing. There is a known weakness at the bulkhead where the outer cable mounts to, at the pedal end.

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like a nice GTL. I would recommend a Gates cambelt kit

Agreed, I had that exact problem and was able to recreate the original gaskets from a sheet of closed cell foam, 2mm I think it was

GT_II wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:12 am The. gov MOT history checker shows the exact registration date of every car if you enter the reg no, but I have a feeling Mr Brown might be referring to two of his own cars.

I see that now, Im easily confused :lol:

Bizarrely mine says 1 August 1981 on DVLA :S

I am just interested to know how you personally know the exact dates without seeing both of our V5s :D

Hi Mr Brown how do you know that