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by Kdc169
Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Tailgate replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 2978

Re: Tailgate replacement

Looking at the Haynes manual, the rear lock actuator is held in place with a couple of screws. This also has the connection rod to the rear of the lock. I would hope releasing the actuator would give you access to release the pipe. I would have thought the rubber pipe would have welded itself on af...
by Kdc169
Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Tailgate replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 2978

Re: Tailgate replacement

haha joost.... because didnt know where the wiring,vac pipes, go.. or split so found joins in cables then puled through. Had tailgate swapped on mk2 golf before they cut cables and never pulled through wires for heated screen, so thought do myself and make sure wires and connection made.. only have ...
by Kdc169
Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: External Fuel Pump Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1705

Re: External Fuel Pump Replacement

as with all lower parts on a car take care with rust and pin holes..... you can change all and then next day find a pin hole leak, due to removal and install, plus improved pressure on the pipes from new pumps. Try wire brush, then wd40/plus gas /and leave to soak prior to trying to remove..... doub...
by Kdc169
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:44 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Temperature Gauge MFA Rev Counter
Replies: 4
Views: 2559

Re: Temperature Gauge MFA Rev Counter

Che ck you have earth to rocker and earth from coil is good .. try disconnect battery to reset mfa.
by Kdc169
Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: GT2 Restoration Ideas
Replies: 23
Views: 7170

Re: GT2 Restoration Ideas

Hi Mark, its me!!! lol now i have 2 roccos.. anyhow is not the rocco steering rack same as golf? if it is then mark carter has full kits with bushes and gaiter(minus universal joint) its a good morning job on mk1 golf, so if all the same then with engine in it should be same job? Anyhow he's a link ...
by Kdc169
Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: 1.8JH running problems
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: 1.8JH running problems

Are you sure its not the limiter cutting in.. my cabby is jh and only judder on start up..like misfire until warm. Then when high revs its got a limit built in small shudder..
by Kdc169
Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:20 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Show us your Mk2 - picture thread.......
Replies: 815
Views: 242185

Re: Show us your Mk2 - picture thread.......

Scirocco mk2 https://imgur.com/gallery/VJ2Y5nk

Picked this up recently... been of the road for a number of years.. but got it running and starting to repair rust.
by Kdc169
Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:23 am
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Tailgate replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 2978

Tailgate replacement

well today I've gone and collected a solid tailgate..and loosely installed.. What a nightmare trying to peel liner back.. Any how couldn't work out how to get the central locking hose off..so ended up cutting pipe,will repair it later.. Also trail fitted radio... replaced tail ght bulbs.. Drove car ...
by Kdc169
Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:13 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Smooth rear light guide
Replies: 5
Views: 2567

Re: Smooth rear light guide

Hi essextom, just check height on your pdf.. 180? I know a typo.. and like you say check all measurements again. I've gone 1mm bigger on the height to 113mm to allow for curves and I'll put a chamfer to allow bigger bead of sealant. Will add pictures when done..I'm doing reverse lights first on my d...
by Kdc169
Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:44 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Introduce yourself
Replies: 1193
Views: 296668

Re: Introduce yourself

20190329_233512.jpg Hi I'm Kenny, and owner of far too many golfs so when a new project got offered I snapped it up. Already I've sourced new seats, some p slot alloys, reinforcement bar for behind bumper, grill and bonnet release cable. Next is in to shed to find some MDF and make a new parcel she...
by Kdc169
Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:19 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Spotted
Replies: 1856
Views: 469474

Re: Spotted

Hi , i was in my mk2 golf (f413 jtm)wife and dog in tow , I did have a look around the scala pretty. I picked up a Rocco beginning of the month just collecting parts and service parts for peiburg 2e carb that's on it. Not sure whom had it before me, but rot is just starting so I'm hoping to sort bef...
by Kdc169
Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Spotted
Replies: 1856
Views: 469474

Re: Spotted

Lol sadly I didn't take many pictures. But was nice few hours out
by Kdc169
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Spotted
Replies: 1856
Views: 469474

Re: Spotted

Spotted 2 roccos at local meet clique53 on Sunday newstead abbey. https://www.race-redmedia.co.uk/springclassic.html
by Kdc169
Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Drive belt
Replies: 10
Views: 3368

Re: Drive belt

Like mark says trial and error,twist works, but I find depends on ambient temp. Give a go then make adjustments,belt will last few years so may aswell take 5mins on it