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by scala92
Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: New caliper brake pressure mystery
Replies: 3
Views: 1263

Re: New caliper brake pressure mystery

Rear Calipers on the right way up with bleeders on the topside?
by scala92
Sat Nov 10, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Part number queries and NOW translation queries too
Topic: Ashtray Bulb.
Replies: 5
Views: 2902

Re: Ashtray Bulb.

Its N0177512, 12v 1.2watt wedge bulb.

Can get them at Halfords £1.99
Looks like this: http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/15056103 ... pla&crdt=0#
by scala92
Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: URGENT Help needed!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3340

Re: URGENT Help needed!!!

Yeah, check the timing but also look at it from the point of view No1 cylinder is TDC and the camshaft is that as well. That means taking off the cam cover and making sure the No.1 cam lobes are in the correct position.
by scala92
Thu May 17, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Sun roof leak
Replies: 15
Views: 3330

Re: Sun roof leak

A little tip which was done at the factory when built. They applied a small amount of sealant in the bottom of the sunroof seal groove. In the groove of the furry sunroof seal which grips the sunroof lid metal edge, apply some rubbery glue or brake caliper piston grease. The gripping part of the sun...
by scala92
Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: scala cutting out
Replies: 5
Views: 1639

Re: scala cutting out

Simples..........
http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/carf ... 658#p80658

Its just been serviced!
by scala92
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:45 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: scala cutting out
Replies: 5
Views: 1639

Re: scala cutting out

My scirocco scala has just started cutting out, drives fine but when revs drop to 1000 (at traffic lights etc) it cuts out! any ideas?? has had recent service and doesn't seem to misfire (has a cam in it though so is a little lumpy on idle)?? With an injector one, have a look how clean the idle con...
by scala92
Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: G12 Coolants
Replies: 20
Views: 5947

Re: G12 Coolants

G12+ is the worst of all in 8v engines with rusty deposits/sludge forming depsite flushing and lack of cooling due to a film it deposits on the internal metal surfaces. Best using G11, Comma Extreme G48 which is the same as BASF made for VW under the spec G11. Side by side there is no differnce. Com...
by scala92
Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: removing front mk2 bodykit
Replies: 7
Views: 1917

Re: removing front mk2 bodykit

Its stuck on at each end with a vertical strip of glue about 3cm inboard of the seam split.