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by ChrisPears
Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: PLEASE DELETE THIS.
Replies: 10
Views: 3179

Re: I need a miracle electrician

Bit of a late response..but if you haven't already found someone to do the conversion, it's not actually that hard if your car was originally a fuel injection model.
I can look out the notes I made when I did mine if it would be of use.
by ChrisPears
Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: pushrod length
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: pushrod length

I found my Haynes manual finally...unfortunately, the pull rod (the long one across the bulkhead) is the only one I don't have measurements for.
Sorry
by ChrisPears
Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: pushrod length
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: pushrod length

More than one way to skin a cat....it's in ETKA
Main pull rod that goes along the bulkead, 476mm. If it's the rod between the pedal and the linkage, or the length of the rod on the back of the servo, you'll have to give me some more time.

*edit
On second thoughts...that's the length of the rod. NOT ...
by ChrisPears
Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: pushrod length
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: pushrod length

I still haven't found my haynes. I've been trying to think where I got the measurements from. It was either a Bentley manual, or an older Haynes book of lies.
I'll keep looking.
by ChrisPears
Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Bonnets
Replies: 2
Views: 1082

Re: Bonnets

Ooops, really should have hit he search button first. Sorry.

Thanks for the link.
by ChrisPears
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: pushrod length
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: pushrod length

I found the lengths for most of the linkages, and scribbled them in my haynes manual....I'll have a look see if I can find it.

It is important to keep it factory length though, one of my linkages was 2mm out and the brakes ended up locking on due to constant dragging.
by ChrisPears
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Bonnets
Replies: 2
Views: 1082

Bonnets

Hi,
Does anyone know of anywhere that does Fiberglass/carbon/kevlar/anything a bit different bonnets for Mk2's?

Mine has seen far better days, and I'm fed up of the rust shower each time I open the bonnet. So given the time and money I've spent on the rest of the car I thought I'd see if I could ...
by ChrisPears
Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Rear Disk Conversion - What do I need?
Replies: 10
Views: 3266

Re: Rear Disk Conversion - What do I need?

Spindles, caliper carriers, calipers, discs, pads, disc retaining screws, flexi hoses (mk2 golf gti ones will do), 16v scirocco handbrake cables, backing plates (optional). I changed the brake proportioning valves on the master cylinder for the 16v ones too, but not sure if its strictly necessary.
by ChrisPears
Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Red light flashing on and off in dash instruments.
Replies: 24
Views: 8972

Re: Red light flashing on and off in dash instruments.

I used to have this, it would go off if I stopped and restarted the engine straight away. New sensor didn't fix it, never did find out what was wrong, it stopped doing it when I changed the engine, so it kind of points to a wiring issue. A loose connection or something that got fixed when I was ...
by ChrisPears
Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: engine running issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2656

Re: engine running issues

There's an idle control valve, lives on the back of the inlet manifold if I remember right. circular thing with a pipe coming out of each end. They get gunked up and stop opening/closing. Check its getting voltage, and give it a good blast of carb cleaner, or even better soak it in petrol overnight.
by ChrisPears
Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: G60 engine query
Replies: 1
Views: 1153

Re: G60 engine query

I've got a custom one from Pitstop Developments (who aren't around anymore I believe) in mine. It's the same length and height as the Golf Rallye cooler, but its a bit thicker.
Front View
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6173/6179441514_6d799c2709_z.jpg

During making the boost pipes....
http ...
by ChrisPears
Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Brake Bias Adjuster
Replies: 2
Views: 1193

Re: Brake Bias Adjuster

Generally cars with bias valves like that don't have split front/back circuits. the back brakes are fed (often by a balance bar pedal box) by a single pipe that goes to a t-piece at the back axle. Hence only one outlet. This set up is normally found on track/race cars, they tend to be maintaned more ...
by ChrisPears
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: wheel play
Replies: 6
Views: 2267

Re: wheel play

Watch the strut top while waggling wheel top & bottom. If it moves, its something suspension related. If it doesn't the wheel bearings shot.

I'd go for wheel bearing being shot though, have had a front go in the past without it making any noise (or the car was too loud to hear it lol).
by ChrisPears
Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Fading on Corners
Replies: 5
Views: 2202

Re: Fading on Corners

Sounds like you need a swirl pot in the fuel system to even out the fuel supply.
by ChrisPears
Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: Jetex exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 2155

Re: Jetex exhaust

GTXTRA wrote:Personally I find it's fine - I've got one on three cars, I do know that Ant/Autoad found it too boomy on a mk1 though and reverted to the 2'' system.
Cheers, I guess I'll just have to man up and deal with it :hehe: