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by 0055
Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Sciroccos for Sale
Topic: 1989 scala restoration project for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 9188

Re: 1989 scala restoration project for sale

Hi. I’ve decided to put my (light) restoration scala up for sale. To be honest, I’m not 100% certain it’s the right thing to do, so I have set the reserve at the absolute minimum I will take. Here is a link to the eBay add: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Scirocco-Scala-/323466712806 A bit of ...
by 0055
Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Sciroccos for Sale
Topic: 1989 scala restoration project for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 9188

1989 scala restoration project for sale

Hi. I’ve decided to put my (light) restoration scala up for sale. To be honest, I’m not 100% certain it’s the right thing to do, so I have set the reserve at the absolute minimum I will take. Here is a link to the eBay add: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Scirocco-Scala-/323466712806 A bit of h ...
by 0055
Wed May 23, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

First update for a while! I got all the servicing done. Including a new radiator as the old one started leaking when it had some coolant in it for a week or so. But, the MOT tester I use came round on his way home one day to have a look (friend of a friend scenario) and he said there will be a fair ...
by 0055
Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:29 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Cheers for all the info and the reassurance. I’ll order up all the service bits this week and try to get it done next week. I’ll get a few pics and puts them up to go with all the words!


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by 0055
Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

I have just done the compression test. It was a dry test, fuel relay pulled with a closed throttle and my reading were 200psi on cylinders 1,2 and 3. But, 175 ish psi on cylinder 4. What does everyone think? Most people say allow 10% differential, so mine is just outside that. Sent from my iPhone ...
by 0055
Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:10 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Injection. So I was a little worried about any crap getting into the injection system. I priced up all the service items I would need, including things like timing belt kit,plugs, Leads, distributor, oil and filters and after discount only came in at about £120. So this isn’t too bad. I think I will ...
by 0055
Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Yeah, good advice I suppose. I would like to try and get some use out of it if I can and if I did do a resto, realistically it’s well over a year away! When I did my Corrado I always used gsf, they send out 50/60% off codes every week! I might have a compression gauge somewhere. Didn’t even think abo ...
by 0055
Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Cheers for the info. I might send him a pm. Spend half an hour on the car tonight. When the temp switch plug is looped out, the fan kicks in, so that’s good. I heated up the switch with the pins connected to a multi meter and it goes from open circuit when cold, to varying amounts on resistance when ...
by 0055
Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Cheers for the heads up. I’m gonna give it a go one night this week. I had never even thought about an air lock. You never know, I might get lucky!


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by 0055
Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:04 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Little update. Realistically I’m going to struggle time wise to do full resto, so I thought I’d spend some time giving it a ‘recommissioning’ to get it back on the road if it’s possible and if not, then go down the resto route when time allows. Tapped in the core plug, it was pretty easy to do from u ...
by 0055
Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Thanks. I messaged you the other week actually about the filler necks, I’m not quite ready for one yet. But will definitely be getting one as soon as I am. Gonna get stuck into the car over the next couple of weeks.


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by 0055
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

Cheers for the reply. I’ve seen there not to much to buy.


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by 0055
Sat Dec 30, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: G562LWU
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: G562LWU

When I got the car I noticed it had no coolant in. It didn’t bother me when I fired it up as I was only running it for a few minutes. I’m starting the resto pretty soon, so wanted to run the engine with coolant to give it a test. As soon as I filled it up, it started pouring out the back of the blo ...
by 0055
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Second Coming...
Replies: 24
Views: 7127

Re: Second Coming...

Sounds like you got lucky! I filled mine with coolant today and it poured straight out the back of the engine somewhere! Going to have a better look tomorrow where it’s coming from, but don’t think I’ll get away with a good service and mot. Full resto for me I reckon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapat ...
by 0055
Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Second Coming...
Replies: 24
Views: 7127

Re: Second Coming...

Hi. Car looks good. I picked up an 89 Scala in April this year, same colour as yours which has been sat unused for 8 years! I toyed with the idea of giving it a light refurb then taking it for an MOT, but nearly all the rubber bushes underneath look to dry and cracked. I think a full resto is the ...