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by rocco balboa
Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: wheel play
Replies: 6
Views: 2135

Re: wheel play

Thanks everyone gonna do elimination tests u all suggested as there isnt any whining noise normally indicating a bearing apart from a clicking noise on steering locks at slow speeds.
by rocco balboa
Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:13 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: wheel play
Replies: 6
Views: 2135

wheel play

With front wheels of the ground tnight re-checking everything tight with the wilwood calipers and 280 discs for £50 that i jus fitted on my own... ( smug ) noticed passenger side wheel moves , i had 1 hand on the top an 1 on the bottom and theres a rocking movement. checked the same on drivers side ...
by rocco balboa
Thu May 31, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: HELP HELP HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 545

HELP HELP HELP

need some 280 discs for my mk2 scirocco as i have jus got a used wilwood front setup from a mk2 golf . had new brackets made up for the calipers to fit on hubs, im guessin the discs i got with it aint gonna fit so been lookin for grooved or drilled discs for mk1 golf , all i can find are 239mm ones ...
by rocco balboa
Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Front lower strut brace fitting...
Replies: 20
Views: 4787

Re: Front lower strut brace fitting...

if fitting a lower strut brace is the anti-roll bar then not needed really as the brace takes over in effect. True or not so ? :dash:
by rocco balboa
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: HELP HELP HELP
Replies: 7
Views: 1661

Re: HELP HELP HELP

I don't run a Wur on mine at the moment. Got to be honest it starts first time every time regardless of the weather. Takes a few minutes to get running properly mind. Think your best betbisnto take Petes advise. He's an utter Jedi when it comes to this sort of thing and you don't want to be paying ...
by rocco balboa
Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:54 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: HELP HELP HELP
Replies: 7
Views: 1661

Re: HELP HELP HELP

You can check its electrical resistance, and that it is getting voltage - Haynes gives the value and procedure. Also, if you have not done it, you should check the fuel system for correct pressures and flow. had the voltage checked today an there is an issue with it dropping off after starting ...
by rocco balboa
Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: HELP HELP HELP
Replies: 7
Views: 1661

Re: HELP HELP HELP

soz for delay mr funk , dont know what to do ,my mechanic is saying he wants me to source him a new one oblivious to the cost , is there a way of knowing if it is faulty ...? tried to get her running properly myself and there seems to b so many things it could b. Ive fitted new injectors , blown ...
by rocco balboa
Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: HELP HELP HELP
Replies: 7
Views: 1661

HELP HELP HELP

i need a new warm up reg for my scala inj , currently finding them around £250 which will put her on the scrap heap any suggestions welcome
by rocco balboa
Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: fitting vr6 golf / corrado
Replies: 4
Views: 1328

Re: fitting vr6 golf / corrado

the vr is just a cheaper option really , u can get a whole mk 3 golf vr6 ,with everything u need for less than jus a decent 20vt mostly not even a turbo attached.
by rocco balboa
Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: fitting vr6 golf / corrado
Replies: 4
Views: 1328

fitting vr6 golf / corrado

has anyone fitted a vr6 into a mk2 and whats the issues with this as im currently bidding on a 2.8 although would prefer the 2.9 .
by rocco balboa
Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: bit of a stutter....???
Replies: 6
Views: 1967

Re: bit of a stutter....???

magnets in the tank!!! great idea chap.
by rocco balboa
Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Steering rack Problem, I think
Replies: 2
Views: 913

Re: Steering rack Problem, I think

sounds like the clamps , i also had this problem
by rocco balboa
Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Raceland manifold 8v any good?
Replies: 2
Views: 1104

Re: Raceland manifold 8v any good?

i had a ashley 4 into 1 fitted for 5 years, the car was thrashed from time to time and kept outside. when i took it off to sell it was still in very usable condition...and as its made of mild steel it can easily be welded up should anything go wrong...i would strongly recomend this exhaust to you i ...
by rocco balboa
Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:09 am
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Raceland manifold 8v any good?
Replies: 2
Views: 1104

Raceland manifold 8v any good?

If got a new Jetex 2" system for my 8v SCALA :thankyou: , would like to get a new manifold, pref 4-2-1 , so many mixed reports but i think ashley ones are to b avoided but the raceland ones have had some bad reports too.......... :help: