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by craigwalton
Fri Jun 27, 2025 11:15 am
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Hit from behind
Replies: 6
Views: 69

Re: Hit from behind

Passed the MOT (with an advisory about rear damage).

I submitted an estimate from a crash repair garage for ~£3400 in an attempt to get a cash in lieu of repair settlement (which the insurer initially seemed open to), but unfortunately as this is deemed structural damage, the insurer now says they ...
by craigwalton
Thu Jun 19, 2025 8:49 am
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Hit from behind
Replies: 6
Views: 69

Re: Hit from behind

This is really useful info, thanks. Can see there’s a lot of useful resources and case studies on the ombudsman’s website. Will make sure I’m well versed in this and collect some examples of other Mk2 Sciroccos for sale/sold ahead of the call on Monday, plus any receipts of part replacements etc ...
by craigwalton
Wed Jun 18, 2025 12:30 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Hit from behind
Replies: 6
Views: 69

Re: Hit from behind

Thanks mate, appreciate your insight and advice.

The only quote I’ve received so far is £1500+VAT for labour alone. Another shop won’t touch older cars like this.

Unfortunately it’s with Direct Line and I don’t have an agreed upon valuation. They said it is uneconomical to repair, so I’ve got a ...
by craigwalton
Tue Jun 17, 2025 3:56 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Hit from behind
Replies: 6
Views: 69

Hit from behind

Unfortunately my beloved Mk2 Scirocco was hit from behind today whilst I was giving way at a junction.

I was doing 0-1 mph at the time and I'd estimate the driver behind was around 10 mph. So a bit of a jolt, but no injuries in either car thankfully. Don't think there will be any bother proving who ...
by craigwalton
Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:50 am
Forum: Parts for Sale
Topic: Instrument cluster for mk2 £40
Replies: 1
Views: 282

Re: Instrument cluster for mk2 £40

Update: this has now sold on eBay.
by craigwalton
Sat May 31, 2025 6:20 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale
Topic: Electric window regulators, switches and motors £20
Replies: 1
Views: 312

Electric window regulators, switches and motors £20

Electric window mechanisms/regulators, switches, and motors for spares/repair. Only one motor works when connected to 12V. Have not checked if the switches work. Have not checked if the regulators work. I’ve owned my Mk2 for about 10 years and this was included in the sale - presumably the previous ...
by craigwalton
Sat May 31, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale
Topic: Instrument cluster for mk2 £40
Replies: 1
Views: 282

Instrument cluster for mk2 £40

Instrument cluster suitable for VW Scirocco Mk2. I purchased this second hand many years ago just for the LCD display (which has been removed). I’ve never tested this cluster so don’t know what state it is in, so consider this spares or repair only. The arm for the Speedo is broken but the broken ...
by craigwalton
Sat May 17, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Accelerator pedal pivot bushing
Replies: 5
Views: 7479

Re: Accelerator pedal pivot bushing

Thanks for all the offers and links! Ended up buying the ones from eBay which did the trick. Turns out even with new ones, there’s still a fair bit of play in the pedal, albeit less than there was.
by craigwalton
Mon May 12, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 5
Views: 1725

Re: Where is everybody?

I suspect Facebook too. I tried it for a while but it was mostly filled with low effort posts without any attempt to search previous posts. I’m no longer on it.
by craigwalton
Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Heater Blower Motor/Resistor
Replies: 4
Views: 4398

Re: Heater Blower Motor/Resistor

I had an issue with rain water getting into the passenger footwell and am 90% sure the source was the blower motor despite the drainage holes being clear. I formed a generous silicone damn around the return of the cutout where the blower motor sits and haven’t had the issue since. Might be worth a ...
by craigwalton
Sun Feb 02, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Accelerator pedal pivot bushing
Replies: 5
Views: 7479

Re: Accelerator pedal pivot bushing

Thank you!! I've ordered those.

I took the old ones out to measure up to see if I could find an off the shelf flanged bush. For others' reference, it is roughly 8mm ID (well, I measured 8.2 but they're worn), 12mm OD, 18.2mm flange diameter. Couldn't find anything close.
by craigwalton
Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:35 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Accelerator pedal pivot bushing
Replies: 5
Views: 7479

Accelerator pedal pivot bushing

The bushings on my Mk2 Scirocco accelerator pedal seem to be pretty worn as there is a bit of lateral play in the pedal. These seem to be part number 823721543 according to ETKA. But I’m having a hard time sourcing any from the usual places.

Does anyone know where I might source a couple of new ...
by craigwalton
Wed Dec 11, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Blower Fan Broken
Replies: 4
Views: 9595

Re: Blower Fan Broken

I’d take a look under the scuttle tray where you’ll also see the resistor (or some electrical component) with connectors that could be broken or corroded. The way I replaced my blower was via the scuttle tray, but had to remove the wiper linkage.
by craigwalton
Sun Jun 23, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale
Topic: Door Sill Trim Clips - 3D Printed
Replies: 16
Views: 13154

Re: Door Sill Trim Clips - 3D Printed

Hello, yes they are still available!

Price a couple of pounds more now with inflation but they’re £17.70 including postage on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324470379776?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wfgpYcjgRnC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=wfgpYcjgRnC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY