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by cranwellpoacher
Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Yes...It's me again :-)
Replies: 5
Views: 2557

Yes...It's me again :-)

After a considerable absence from this forum I have made a concerted effort to get involved again....so here i am :-). For those of you who know me ,I still have my 1987 Mk2 1.8 Scala "Scotlett" which many of you will no doubt know was purchased to replace my brilliant "Scarlett" Scala which, after ...
by cranwellpoacher
Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:13 pm
Forum: Mk3 Scirocco
Topic: Advice on buying from peoples own experience
Replies: 0
Views: 8163

Advice on buying from peoples own experience

Hi Folks.Well, after a year of running a Ford Focus ST-2 I have decided it is time to re enter the folds of the VW fraternity :-)...I have learned my lesson !

So I wonder if i can pick the brains of any Mk3 Rocco owners about the potential purchase I am considering....details as follows.

2012 (12 ...
by cranwellpoacher
Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: SR Supports- Arctic Blast 2015
Replies: 7
Views: 5516

Re: SR Supports- Arctic Blast 2015

Yay.....about time a Rocco went on an epic road trip again :-)

Good luck to the boys. Will be following this story with great interest :-)
by cranwellpoacher
Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Spotted
Replies: 1859
Views: 533231

Re: Spotted

Grey Mk2 passing over the Newark bypass at Newark upon Trent last week (Think Monday) around 8am. Didn't have time to get more details. I was in my Paprika Red Scala with the black alloys :-)
by cranwellpoacher
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Removing Front Wings on Mk2
Replies: 3
Views: 1726

Re: Removing Front Wings on Mk2

Nice one. Thanks for that guys :-D
by cranwellpoacher
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Removing Front Wings on Mk2
Replies: 3
Views: 1726

Removing Front Wings on Mk2

Hi Folks. Just a quicky.

Are front wings difficult to remove without damaging?
Can wings be removed with arch spats still fitted or will they need removing?
Any advice/tips to removing wings?

Thanks in advance :pilot:
by cranwellpoacher
Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: National Meet 2014
Topic: SR National Meet 02/08/14 - CAMPING
Replies: 18
Views: 18157

Re: SR National Meet 02/08/14 - CAMPING

Will be leaving Lincolnshire to head down to camp site after 4pm Friday :pilot:

Myself,Mini me (andy Jr), Rachel and her fella Dean also coming along for the craic!

Be good to see all of my Rocco mad mates and introduce you all to Scotlett,Scarlett's spiritual successor :-D
by cranwellpoacher
Mon May 13, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: New Sirocco owner and needing help
Replies: 17
Views: 4622

Re: New Sirocco owner and needing help

Where are you located Phil? What model year and version Scirocco is it? Does it have cetral locking?
by cranwellpoacher
Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Exhaust question (purchase)
Replies: 3
Views: 2024

Exhaust question (purchase)

Hi Chaps. Can anyone point me in the right direction for buying a new centre and rear section of exhaust for my 1987 (Carb) scala? It appears that my enquiries have so far resulted in either scratched heads and perplexed looks, or very large amounts of cash being requested! (Best quote so far is ...
by cranwellpoacher
Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Fitting Bee Sting Aerial. Advice wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 1230

Fitting Bee Sting Aerial. Advice wanted

Hi guys. I have ordered 2 bee sting aerials to fit to scarlett soon. I did fit a bee sting many years ago to my GT2 but to be honest i ruined the headlining in doing so :wakey: :swoon: . Anyone got any advice as to the best proceedure to fit a bee sting and also the best routing option for the cable ...
by cranwellpoacher
Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Replacing Rocker gasket
Replies: 11
Views: 3286

Re: Replacing Rocker gasket

Rocker cover gaskett and 2x seals kit cost me £2.79 :yup:

Engine is so much more oil free and I don't get a whiff of oil fumes when sat in traffic!
by cranwellpoacher
Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Weird starting/running
Replies: 5
Views: 2206

Weird starting/running

I had the engine tuned the other day and hoped that this would resolve a problem that I have been experiencing when starting the car. It strikes up first time but then, if you touch the accelerator the engine looses power and stalls. Also, the engine ignition feels and sounds a bit weird. Almost ...
by cranwellpoacher
Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Clutch spec advice required.....
Replies: 10
Views: 3097

Re: Clutch spec advice required.....

Thanks fella's.I got a pack of 2 dash bulbs from my local auto parts place for £2.37 (ring) and fitted them.The clock one is also out but sadly didn't notice this until after i put dah back in ! :blush: . Speedo now working OK.Problem was due to the garage tie wrapping the drive cable to the ...
by cranwellpoacher
Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Clutch spec advice required.....
Replies: 10
Views: 3097

Re: Clutch spec advice required.....

Hi Guys. Clutch now sorted, except for the little rubber parts that fit on the gearbox end of the cable (need to source some!).Car has now had new 3 part clutch,new cable,front shockers,tracking adjusted and front brake pads....£385 inc labour...not bad I thought :-)

Down side is that since repair ...
by cranwellpoacher
Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: URGENT! Suggestions as to continued cause of Clutch problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2804

Re: URGENT! Suggestions as to continued cause of Clutch problem

Hi guys.Thanks for all the advice.I picked up the car at 6pm and it is a lot better, even without the rubber items (Oeerrr!) mentioned.I will pop into my local VAG dealership next week to see if i can get some sorted.

Now just got the issue of the MOT in December to worry about :yup:

Andy