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by swrocco
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Can't get gears right
Replies: 4
Views: 1608

Can't get gears right

I need help from someone who has has a gear box out and a linkage off please am I struggling to get my linkage right! And when I can get it to get some gears I'm usually missing first and second or reverse. I'm at my wits end now is there any hints or tips to doing this please, the gearbox that's in ...
by swrocco
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine timing issues :/
Replies: 10
Views: 2870

Re: engine timing issues :/

They wer initially wrong but are the right way around now :)
by swrocco
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine timing issues :/
Replies: 10
Views: 2870

Re: engine timing issues :/

Got it running . But rough very rough can't smooth it out at all missing very badly now :/
by swrocco
Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine timing issues :/
Replies: 10
Views: 2870

Re: engine timing issues :/

Haha I dunno if I knew that it would be resolved lol....


Last night it was back pressuring through the inlet not the exhaust. I'm borrowing a bottom pulley later with the timing mark so will re asses the situation
by swrocco
Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine timing issues :/
Replies: 10
Views: 2870

Re: engine timing issues :/

Yeah I've got tdc and luckily it is with the flywheel. So using the dizzy to line the aux shaft and the little dimple to do the camshaft I should be there but somethings not right
by swrocco
Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine timing issues :/
Replies: 10
Views: 2870

engine timing issues :/

Took it all apart and in my haste didn't check the marks I could see from someone befor... Unfortunately they don't seem to do anything what so ever. . Now I know what I need to do Flywheel dimple at the top and tdc cylinder 1 then camshaft pulley outside dimple to line up with top of head then the ...
by swrocco
Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Window scraper seals
Replies: 89
Views: 33486

Re: Window scraper seals

I definitely 100% want a set!!
by swrocco
Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: mk2 scirocco speedo cable help
Replies: 6
Views: 2027

Re: mk2 scirocco speedo cable help

I couldn't find one I ended up using mk1 golf convertible last one on the shelf in my local euro car parts
by swrocco
Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: National Meet 2014
Topic: Put your National Meet pics here
Replies: 12
Views: 8322

Re: Put your National Meet pics here

I had very very few as I forgot my digital camera and had to save my phone battery http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx268/merthyrdarren/DSC_0256_zpsvbpj2sjz.jpg http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx268/merthyrdarren/DSC_0259_zps86ofhuvs.jpg http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx268/merthyrdarren ...
by swrocco
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: brake change/ upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 952

brake change/ upgrade

My disks are worn so need replacing,, looking at adaptors on ebay to go.for a slightly bigger brake setup, not really for the braking power mainly for looks, however the adaptors are saying I need g60 calipers and.disks anything else I can use as they all seem expensive to me, thank you
by swrocco
Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: National Meet 2014
Topic: National Meet Roll Call
Replies: 19
Views: 11347

Re: National Meet Roll Call

Im darren, bronze mk2 gt,

Facebook name darren groves
Coming up from south wales with wife and daughter

CANT WAIT!!!
by swrocco
Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: National Meet 2014
Topic: SR national meet covoy south wales area?
Replies: 0
Views: 2967

SR national meet covoy south wales area?

Me in my rocco my mate in his corrado and my brother in his mk1 golf cabriolet all coming up from south wales can we meet anyone and convoy or set up a convoy? Who else local to Cardiff Ish area is going?
by swrocco
Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: cant get rid of my over heating please help!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3075

Re: cant get rid of my over heating please help!!!!

The thermostat has been removed, the temp goes from flat to top in about a minute maximum all the water pipes get hot everything, I was thinking water pump but dont know.how id test
by swrocco
Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: cant get rid of my over heating please help!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3075

Re: cant get rid of my over heating please help!!!!

No the wiring is all good all tested with a.continuity tester,, and its a aftermarket sensor
by swrocco
Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: cant get rid of my over heating please help!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3075

Re: cant get rid of my over heating please help!!!!

Its black cap, its a brand new after market sensor not genuine,, and.just water atm. As it keeps dropping fluid