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by essextom
Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:22 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Window scraper seals
Replies: 88
Views: 32638

Re: Window scraper seals

theres got to be a car out there with similar design scrapers. maybe an old audi gt set might fit, they have longish doors.
by essextom
Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: polybush bushes.
Replies: 9
Views: 2742

polybush bushes.

has anyone fitted there car with poly bushes? if so is it worth the money? and how harsh is the ride?
by essextom
Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Window scraper seals
Replies: 88
Views: 32638

Re: Window scraper seals

im after a pair too so let us know if they are good quality/ customer service etc..
by essextom
Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: re-bought my old rocco. brakes, coilovers, kr conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 1943

Re: re-bought my old rocco. brakes, coilovers, kr conversion

would have the engine off you but work have posted me down cornwall so its a bit of a trek.
by essextom
Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: interior
Replies: 9
Views: 2052

Re: interior

it only takes ten mins to remove the seats, id pull them out and either jet wash them and wet vac them or use upholstery cleaner. if you take them out you can leave them somewhere to dry quickly in your house.
by essextom
Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: re-bought my old rocco. brakes, coilovers, kr conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 1943

re-bought my old rocco. brakes, coilovers, kr conversion

hi, ive not been on here for about a year now as I sold my rocco. bumped into the chap I sold it to the other month and bought the car back off him. need some advice on a couple of bits and ideas- brakes are pants, im going to do a fluid change and get some hel braided lines, apart from that what wo...
by essextom
Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine conversions
Replies: 7
Views: 2632

Re: engine conversions

polov8 that is a great build mate, hats off to ya. the sight of all those wires though would prob make me cry. think im edging towards kr on carbs, petrol may be expensive but it will be cheaper overall than blowing 5 grand on a new motor. i shall start purchasing parts immediatey. anyone know anyon...
by essextom
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine conversions
Replies: 7
Views: 2632

engine conversions

im thinking of getting a bit more power in the old girl want about 150bhp ish and reliability as i do bout 1000-1200 miles a month. but as usual i keep changing my mind. having a repaint soon so would be a good time to switch engines. my base car is 1.8 carb scala. could go with the following: 1. g6...
by essextom
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: cam cover
Replies: 10
Views: 2243

Re: cam cover

i have found a decent one on black forest industries web site, now just need to get it shipped.
if anyone else is interested check out blackforest industries and search for 8v valve cover.
by essextom
Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: cam cover
Replies: 10
Views: 2243

Re: cam cover

cheers, i shall go hunting for one and report back on my findings
by essextom
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: cam cover
Replies: 10
Views: 2243

Re: cam cover

yeah its carb, yes that is similar to the one i would like but im looking for a more square one without the cooling fins.
do you know if a g60 one would fit?
by essextom
Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: cam cover
Replies: 10
Views: 2243

cam cover

does anyone know where i can get a decent looking cam cover for my 8v? seen one on ebay but its £150 and i dont really want to spend that much. i have an 8v carb in my scala think its dx engine or ex (its got an x in it) anyway do any other engine covers fit mine? seen some nice ones on google image...
by essextom
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Scala. Carb or injection?
Replies: 45
Views: 8852

Re: Scala. Carb or injection?

ive got a scala with weber carb, i love the thing i do about 1000miles+ (motorway) every month and get about 35 to the gallon, which aint too bad seeing as ive got a big exhaust and k and n filter. touch wood she aint let me down yet! if i was you i would just go for the best example you can find.
by essextom
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear disc conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 2968

Re: rear disc conversion

hi spec? excuse the ignorance but could you post a link? i want to put some discs on the rear of my rocco too see not sure how to post links but if you go on http://www.hispec.co.uk you should find them, i contacted them and they said that the kits for the mk2 golf fit rocco's think they were aroun...
by essextom
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear disc conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 2968

Re: rear disc conversion

hi spec? excuse the ignorance but could you post a link? i want to put some discs on the rear of my rocco too see not sure how to post links but if you go on www.hispec.co.uk you should find them, i contacted them and they said that the kits for the mk2 golf fit rocco's think they were around £650 ...