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by duforus
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Scirocco Register Member Services
Topic: New project.
Replies: 24
Views: 14270

Re: New project.

Hi everyone. Anybody know how this project by Boost is coming along. Still in desperate need of replacement filler.Fingers crossed.!!
by duforus
Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Scirocco Register Member Services
Topic: New project.
Replies: 24
Views: 14270

Re: New project.

Hi,if all goes well,I could do with one of these.duforus
by duforus
Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Where to place Axle Stands?
Replies: 11
Views: 5192

Re: Where to place Axle Stands?

Hi, only just read your post.When i replaced my front end, brakes etc. i ran a piece of timber from one side to the other, placed under the jacking points.,and put the stands each side,
by duforus
Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: rocco gtll leaking in water HELP!!!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1928

Re: rocco gtll leaking in water HELP!!!!!!

hi, also check the seals around your rear tailgate push button.these perish with time and allow water to enter the boot, and as water always tries to get to the lowest point it finds its way under the rear seats along the floor, into the floor pan in the front.Sounds incredible, but it does happen ...
by duforus
Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Water leak!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2170

Re: Water leak!!

hi guys, try checking your rear tailgate lock seal .they have a tendency to break up and perish,the water then finds its way via the boot to the interior.Good luck Doforus
by duforus
Thu May 19, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: return of a rocco
Replies: 2
Views: 1155

return of a rocco

hi guys, Well at last my 83 1.8 inj is back on the road, mot yesterday,passed with no addvisories.Lucky me no welding needed.Only 76k on the clock, and full history when i bought her.Now to get her shiny bright,and get out and actually meet some of you fellow owners, till then take it steady ...
by duforus
Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: clutch cable renforcing plate.
Replies: 3
Views: 1267

clutch cable renforcing plate.

Bake again guys, whats the best way to go about fitting a bulkhead plate for the clutch cable? Seems to be very tight on accessability, especialy for my donnies!!!! :read:
by duforus
Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: wheel spacers
Replies: 4
Views: 1973

wheel spacers

Back again guys,Background to story,I have just recently finished refurbing the front suspention on my mk 2 gti,including new discs (drilled),calipers, susp inserts, and springs and bottom joint. When i put the wheels back i find they are very close to the suspention cup the spring sits in.Could ...
by duforus
Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: scrap or sell?
Replies: 11
Views: 3030

Re: scrap or sell?

Got to agree with the other guys,you only scrap when you can sweep the remains into a bin.!!!!!
by duforus
Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear beam removal
Replies: 13
Views: 4050

Re: rear beam removal

thanks for that rocco, got to wait for some decent weather now. pete. :hi:
by duforus
Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear beam removal
Replies: 13
Views: 4050

Re: rear beam removal

thnks for the advice guys, been up to sainsburys, stocked up on ale, got myself a six sided socket,cant get any plus gas. bloke in halfordsnever even erd of it. has it under gone a name change?. Pete, down in brummie land.
by duforus
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear beam removal
Replies: 13
Views: 4050

Re: rear beam removal

Thanks for that,Bolts dont look to bad. have to do it on drive, not got the benifit of a garage,so will await an improvement in weather. regards exhaust,want to go down complete replacement route.Seems most members are jetex fans.Do they do manifolds as well? regards Pete.
by duforus
Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Bargain mk2 GTI on Pistonheads
Replies: 12
Views: 3607

Re: Bargain mk2 GTI on Pistonheads

Of use to someone, its sold.
by duforus
Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear beam removal
Replies: 13
Views: 4050

rear beam removal

hi .iguys, said it wouldnt be long befor i needed advice. Ive got a 84 1.8 inj,have done the usual renewal of the front end susp. etc. am now moving to the back.i'd like to know the best way to take off the rear beam etc. is it best to get pieces off first or leave it till i can get it onto a bench ...
by duforus
Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Introduce yourself
Replies: 1193
Views: 303395

Re: Introduce yourself

Hi everybody,A newbie called pete here,owner of my first rocco. its a 85 mk 2 gti instead of that mg thing.Needs a bit of work on her, but not to much. Mileage is 76k,never welded, and dosent seem to need it . No dout i will be on here asking what may seem like silly questions, but please bear with ...