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by fev1983
Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Bit of advice needed 1.6 gt timing belt
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

Re: Bit of advice needed 1.6 gt timing belt

It’s best to change the cambelt (timing belt) tensioner when replacing the timing belt and even better if the kit comes with a new stud. No need to touch the water pump as mentioned and the cost should not be to much if a garage is changing the belt as it’s about an hours work top if taking your ti...
by fev1983
Sat Jan 09, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Bit of advice needed 1.6 gt timing belt
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

Re: Bit of advice needed 1.6 gt timing belt

There is no need to change the water pump at the same time as the timing belt. Unlike on most modern engines, the pump is driven by the auxiliary V-belt rather than the timing belt, and can be easily replaced without touching the timing belt. It's worth checking the condition of the auxiliary belt ...
by fev1983
Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Bit of advice needed 1.6 gt timing belt
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

Bit of advice needed 1.6 gt timing belt

Happy new year not been on for a while, My mk2 gt 1.6 just past it test today but Iv decided to give it a bit of love. I hardly use it but going to start running it most days. So I want to change the timing belt,i don’t know when it was last done. Iv not much idea with engines but do you need to cha...
by fev1983
Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:09 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Steering wheel swap
Replies: 2
Views: 1523

Steering wheel swap

How easy is it to swap my 1987 E plate GT steering wheel to the older 4 button one???
Hope you can help chaps
Danny
by fev1983
Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: Vw festival harewood,,,
Replies: 2
Views: 2517

Re: Vw festival harewood,,,

Hi thanks tony,,thought it was strange with you not putting anything up,,,
Might still have a run up for a look
Danny
by fev1983
Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: Vw festival harewood,,,
Replies: 2
Views: 2517

Vw festival harewood,,,

Anyone know if there is a club stand this year,,,I have been fairly inactive of late due to another new baby so not been keeping tabs on things,,,
I know tony normally a thread on here about it,,,
Cheers
Danny
by fev1983
Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:31 am
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Running them Daily
Replies: 12
Views: 4638

Re: Running them Daily

Thanks for the replys chaps,,
Should hopefully get her running before Xmas,,
Then a proper service and change the wheels as I've had my original steels refurbed,so will put a set of winter ones on,,
Then see how I go
Danny
by fev1983
Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Running them Daily
Replies: 12
Views: 4638

Running them Daily

I have a half decent mk2 gt that I don’t use very often,,now it’s only been sat a couple of months but now fuel ain’t getting through and every time I leave it for a while there seems to be an issue.. So I’m thinking of using it daily.. I work on a farm so I would be washing it almost every day. So ...
by fev1983
Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:56 am
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: VWFestival 2017 dates
Replies: 20
Views: 9580

Re: VWFestival 2017 dates

We are on plot 38... Down past the house through the gravel car park near the toilet block..just me here at moment,,
Danny
by fev1983
Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:29 am
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: VWFestival 2017 dates
Replies: 20
Views: 9580

Re: VWFestival 2017 dates

How many cars will we have this year tony ???
Danny
by fev1983
Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: VWFestival 2017 dates
Replies: 20
Views: 9580

Re: VWFestival 2017 dates

Sent my details via pm tony,,
Thanks
Danny
by fev1983
Sat Jul 29, 2017 7:47 am
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: VWFestival 2017 dates
Replies: 20
Views: 9580

Re: VWFestival 2017 dates

Hi tony,,any space left??
I can't make the national this year,,would you be able to post pass to me please..
Many thanks,,
Danny
by fev1983
Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:56 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Window scrapers New
Replies: 28
Views: 9358

Re: Window scrapers New

I will be interested too,,

Danny
by fev1983
Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Sad news - Old Mac Rocco
Replies: 21
Views: 7661

Re: Sad news - Old Mac Rocco

Very sad news,,met him at harewood a couple of times,,his car was same colour as mine.
A very genuine fella rip sir
by fev1983
Sun Jan 01, 2017 12:05 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 2
Views: 1196

Re: Happy New Year

Happy new year,,,told the wife this year to make sure the family holiday don't clash with the national :-D :-D
Danny