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by Sam
Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:28 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Front suspension top mounts.
Replies: 1
Views: 1008

Front suspension top mounts.

Hi,

I'm replacing the suspension on my 1.6 gt (hit a pot hole at 70mph on the A1).
All standard parts.
Just wondering how you get the top of the spring to seat in the top mount?
Cheers.
by Sam
Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Changing CV boot
Replies: 26
Views: 5402

Re: Changing CV boot

Cheers,
It was annoying me as it should only have taken half hour if it wasn't for the clip.
It was the c clip, not a normal circlip. I only got one with the kit, must have been dodgy as I got another and it went together fine.
by Sam
Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Throttle cable attachment to pedal - help!
Replies: 18
Views: 4781

Re: Throttle cable attachment to pedal - help!

Mines done the same,
I'd be interested where you get a new one.
I've used a tie rap which has been fine so far
by Sam
Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Changing CV boot
Replies: 26
Views: 5402

Re: Changing CV boot

I'm just changing the cv joint on my car and found this old post useful, However I'm having issues fitting the new one. The joint goes on the shaft okay without the circlip but can't get it on with the the clip. Can't see any other way of getting the circlip on after either. It's the kit from gsf. A...
by Sam
Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Spotted
Replies: 1856
Views: 470403

Re: Spotted

Oldrocco wrote:Silver rocco,think the reg was E53 VTH Colsterworth just turning onto Ermine Street.
About 15.20 hours today.
E53 is me, Must have seen me just after I left my house.
by Sam
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Relays
Replies: 1
Views: 787

Relays

I'm trying to sort out a Mk2 storm (so the 1.8 injection) that hasn't started for about 12 years, Everythings turning over fine except the fuel pump isn't working. I've traced this to the relays, but not sure which relay numbers want to fit into which slots. (It appears the fuel pump relay isn't the...
by Sam
Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: dashbord?
Replies: 8
Views: 3095

Re: dashbord?

Whats the name of this company?
Any idea of the nearest branch to Lincoln?