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by Vic
Tue May 26, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Lovely view [emoji6]
Replies: 8
Views: 4348

Re: Lovely view [emoji6]

I thought it said GTs, so where's the cat?
by Vic
Sat May 23, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Seat adjustment cables
Replies: 4
Views: 1726

Re: Seat adjustment cables

I've got some cables on order and will see when they arrive.
by Vic
Sat May 23, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: MK2 Scirocco sills
Replies: 5
Views: 2038

Re: MK2 Scirocco sills

Heritage list them for the Mk1.
by Vic
Thu May 21, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Seat adjustment cables
Replies: 4
Views: 1726

Re: Seat adjustment cables

Thank you for the link. I'm repairing some GTX seats and the cable is missing on both seats. The mechanism had been twist tied together.
by Vic
Thu May 21, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Seat adjustment cables
Replies: 4
Views: 1726

Seat adjustment cables

Hi, can anyone help in finding the seat adjustment cables please. I can find the shorter one but need the longer one. Alternatively is there a dual bowden cable I can use?
by Vic
Tue May 19, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: My new carb
Replies: 2
Views: 1829

My new carb

So I purchased a Weber carb for a manual gearbox just before lockdown. I bought all the parts to refurbish it and convert it to an auto gearbox version. Fitted it and then lockdown kicked in. Finally managed to get out in it last night. Brilliant. The 62 plate Audi behind me did eventually catch on ...
by Vic
Sun May 10, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: 87 Scala MOT failure - translation required please!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4732

Re: 87 Scala MOT failure - translation required please!!

On taking the body kit off my car that had been off the road for 9 years I had similar problems. I'm lucky enough to have a friend who does my welding. I love making the repair panel side so it works for us and cuts down the time for him. If you're able to and if you feel confident grab some ...
by Vic
Wed May 06, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project
Replies: 26
Views: 9644

Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

I too was also tempted. We've already got a 1600 auto and a few Mk2 Golf autos so have the odd engine and carb lying around as spares. My Scirocco did "outpace" a Ford Galaxy that sat on my tail. Enjoy
by Vic
Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Rear arches
Replies: 5
Views: 2010

Re: Rear arches

by Vic
Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: What year is your scirocco?
Replies: 25
Views: 8458

Re: What year is your scirocco?

1986 and 59k just.
by Vic
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Stalling when low revs/neutral
Replies: 8
Views: 3287

Re: Stalling when low revs/neutral

Check the dipstick tube is also not broken as the dipstick will drop giving a false reading. Don't ask how I know.
by Vic
Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Resurrect The Pierburg?
Replies: 3
Views: 1742

Re: Resurrect The Pierburg?

As per the above with all this time I've sorted out all my Pierburg carbs and parts into a box as I'm now 2/3 of the way to Weber carbs.
by Vic
Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:14 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: White striped tail lights scala
Replies: 4
Views: 1973

Re: White striped tail lights scala

I used to buy a liquid mask when I made 1/24 model kits. It would prevent over painting. Otherwise measure the gap and see if there is any pinstriping or such that will fit.