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by G Beats
Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: crusty rusty rocket
Replies: 266
Views: 78404

Re: crusty rusty rocket

Coming on I see wiring something that has to be done if you are doing all your own project on any vehicle.
by G Beats
Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Blast from the past - Marmite
Replies: 245
Views: 72953

Re: Blast from the past - Marmite

Well done my friend looks so Fresh, Def and Dope.I can see you have really put your hard work in on this project.Sally has this problem of running as the rev counter drops under 1 when I put my foot down in her.Put in Esso petrol with optimax sometimes to clear out injectors.All so our mechanic look...
by G Beats
Mon Jan 16, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: make my car faster!
Replies: 14
Views: 4880

Re: make my car faster!

The mk 2 DX Engine which is 8v injection runs in at 1'000,00 miles which means the engine gets quicker sally has done nearly 2'000.00 nearly has had half engine rebuild done last summer 2016.Stainless steel exhaust, power roar pipe, pipercross box filter so the bottom of the original airbox has been...
by G Beats
Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 10/40 SYNTA SILVER
Replies: 10
Views: 3562

Re: 10/40 SYNTA SILVER

As I was told not to use this in the last century http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-Oil-Castrol-Magnatec-SAE-10W40-A3-B4-Car-Semi-Part-Synthetic-1L-Litre-/290994734096?hash=item43c0a34410 As it blocks up pipes and sticks to much. Not sure who told you that, I've been using it for the last 10 years a...
by G Beats
Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:34 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 10/40 SYNTA SILVER
Replies: 10
Views: 3562

Re: 10/40 SYNTA SILVER

This any good for topping up here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Engine-Oil-Mobil-Super-2000-X1-SAE-10W40-Part-Semi-Synthetic-1L-1-Litre-/301077712425?hash=item4619a14e29 As I was told not to use this in the last century http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-Oil-Castrol-Magnatec-SAE-10W40-A3-B4-Car-Semi-P...
by G Beats
Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Engine Getting Hot.
Replies: 9
Views: 4606

Re: Engine Getting Hot.

Anyway she has had half a Engine rebuild now using Red Coolant.
by G Beats
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Running Problem.
Replies: 0
Views: 1489

Running Problem.

Sally is not Running Right.She is a 8v Injection 1800.We have had her over fours now never had her tuned in this time.So this going to be done first of all.As when you drive her and put your foot down and drive somewhere then and start her up the rev counter goes under 1 and you can her she is not r...
by G Beats
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Sciroccos for Sale
Topic: Lovely Colour MK 2
Replies: 2
Views: 1912

Re: Lovely Colour MK 2

steve bain wrote:It is a nice colour. Had a respray at some point in its life.
Yes that's right Steve it has.
by G Beats
Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Sciroccos for Sale
Topic: Lovely Colour MK 2
Replies: 2
Views: 1912

Lovely Colour MK 2

Not mind here check this one out here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-VOLKSWAGEN-SCIROCCO-MK2-SCALA-1-8-8-Valve/122209003847?_trksid=p2054436.c100039.m2059&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107094819%26meid%3D6fc0508ccf63481b944b59388f797abe%26pid%3D100039%26rk%3D3%26...
by G Beats
Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Sciroccos for Sale
Topic: *Last chance* 1991 - Scirocco Scala Mk2 G60 (stripping for parts if not sold)
Replies: 14
Views: 6417

Re: 1991 - Scirocco Scala Mk2 - £4000 - North Yorkshire

Lovely car same model as Sally and colour.Yeah hope she sells way to good to be strip.Hope you are blessed.
by G Beats
Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Steering UJ Joint.
Replies: 3
Views: 1610

Re: Steering UJ Joint.

Thanks very much your help all.Just sorted out about this problem and spoke to our mechanic.He said it was the Ball joint and the M.O.T place were leading them up the Garden path a bit.So all passed and sorted now.
by G Beats
Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Steering UJ Joint.
Replies: 3
Views: 1610

Steering UJ Joint.

Sally has failed her M.O.T on this so we need this part.Part Number is 532419951B which is a £117.74 from here https://www.vwheritage.com/vw.cfm?act=vwclassicParts.search&classicSearchText=532419951B&country=GB&lang=EN we wondered if there is a cheaper option for this part new. Many than...
by G Beats
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Upgraded Throttle Body.
Replies: 18
Views: 6491

Re: Upgraded Throttle Body.

I have now brought this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222159633237? ... EBIDX%3AIT and it arrived in the post this time.
by G Beats
Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:49 pm
Forum: Sciroccos for Sale
Topic: STOLEN RED MK2 SCIROCCO 1.6 E115 WAM
Replies: 18
Views: 7118

Re: STOLEN RED MK2 SCIROCCO 1.6 E115 WAM

I'am very very very sorry to hear this James and I feel you.These people who did this are very sad indeed.
by G Beats
Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:17 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Upgraded Throttle Body.
Replies: 18
Views: 6491

Re: Upgraded Throttle Body.

Still trying to source this part.