Search found 17 matches

by thehat
Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Close to binning the 'rocco
Replies: 13
Views: 3501

Re: Close to binning the 'rocco

hi there try a compression test,my mk 2 golf did that,used to hunt like it was breathing.then would cut out,had a burnt out inlet valve,ta
by thehat
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: clutch problems
Replies: 4
Views: 1681

Re: clutch problems

had this prob on mine,it was a black plastic spacer underside of the arm,it had come off completely,put back no probs again :hi:
by thehat
Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: sunroof mech
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

Re: sunroof mech

think i may just go for a webasto and get rid of the old steel one,thanks all. :hi:
by thehat
Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Wax injecting / rustproofing the sills on a Mk2
Replies: 8
Views: 2634

Re: Wax injecting / rustproofing the sills on a Mk2

i used to have an mgb roadster,the sills are renowned for rotting away,they are built in 3 section box design,when i cut them out and replaced them i wax oiled them but i noticed that they had inbuilt drainage holes,so i thought if you design something that lets water out it must stand that you know ...
by thehat
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: sunroof mech
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

sunroof mech

ny sunroof mechanism is shot,can i get a completely new one inc the two wire runners and all the catches? at the moment it does nothing as the wires are not connected and alot of the mechanism seems to be snapped.many thanks.
by thehat
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: water leaks.
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Re: water leaks.

many thanks,a great help.
by thehat
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: which way?
Replies: 5
Views: 1507

Re: which way?

many thanks,think i will do the 16 valve,and ya dead right about the vr6 upsetting balance.hang on,vr in the back?
by thehat
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?
Replies: 35
Views: 9995

Re: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?

whos motor is that? and what is the engine its sporting? lovely car.
by thehat
Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?
Replies: 35
Views: 9995

Re: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?

and out of interest,are they a set of lensos? had em on my m11 gti golf,nice motor.the rocco that is.
by thehat
Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?
Replies: 35
Views: 9995

Re: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?

very nice,exactly like that
by thehat
Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?
Replies: 35
Views: 9995

Re: Fog lights or no fog lights verdict?

yea i would keep them but have them flush fitted in the front valance,love those yellows,got a set signed by a certain female audi quattro driver.
by thehat
Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: which way?
Replies: 5
Views: 1507

which way?

i got my gt2 cheap as it has no history and ten owners!!so bearing that in mind,should i make it as original as is possible and just restore it,even though it would never be all that desirable,or stick in a vr6,and just go for the street sleeper look.i dont really like the kitted up look,so maybe 30 ...
by thehat
Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: water leaks.
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

water leaks.

hi all,i have got 3 water leaks on my gt2.first i found in boot seems to be rear light seals,second is in the tray under steering wheel and the last one which is the worse by a mile is in the rear foot well behind drivers seat.its a bloody puddle!!!many thanks.thehat
by thehat
Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: the project
Replies: 1
Views: 1885

the project

my new rocco!!!!! needs abit of work.lol
by thehat
Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: gti golf brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 1977

Re: gti golf brakes

great stuff!!!! many thanks.