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by traindriver69
Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Replacing front dampers struggling
Replies: 14
Views: 3971

Re: Replacing front dampers struggling

it does not look like it has been welded is there any tell tale signs it has been done also does anyone know what size spanner will fit it as i am really struggling now.
i did try it again the otherday but it was starting to bend the top of the cap.
by traindriver69
Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Replacing front dampers struggling
Replies: 14
Views: 3971

Re: Replacing front dampers struggling

I have a compressor and windy gun but everything is off the car and apart just need to unscrew the damper off.
by traindriver69
Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Replacing front dampers struggling
Replies: 14
Views: 3971

Re: Replacing front dampers struggling

Had it in a vice and used some adjustable plumbers wrench but it does not want to budge.
by traindriver69
Sun Jan 05, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Replacing front dampers struggling
Replies: 14
Views: 3971

Replacing front dampers struggling

Hi all
Trying to replace the front dampers on my mk2 scirocco but can't get them to budge.
Is there an easy way to unscrew them out and just to make sure they do unscrew anti clockwise.
Any help please.
by traindriver69
Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Front spring gone
Replies: 23
Views: 4673

Re: Front spring gone

how do I reset the camber the haynes manual says to mark the position first but as always not how.
by traindriver69
Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Front spring gone
Replies: 23
Views: 4673

Re: Front spring gone

Just ordered a pair of springs £17 each from GSF
by traindriver69
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Front spring gone
Replies: 23
Views: 4673

Re: Front spring gone

Anyone know why you can't buy the front springs from places like eurocarparts they do the rears but not the fronts.
by traindriver69
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Front spring gone
Replies: 23
Views: 4673

Re: Front spring gone

Seen a set of 3 spring compressors at machine mart for £30 there are cheaper ones on ebay but for safety sake I think they might be better.
by traindriver69
Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Front spring gone
Replies: 23
Views: 4673

Front spring gone

Hi all
I have just discovered that the drivers side front spring has snapped on my mk2 scirocco looking for a new one but it seems only vw heritage does front replacements is there anywhere else that do them and are they hard to replace.
Many thanks in advance
by traindriver69
Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear brake question
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

Re: rear brake question

scirocco now lives for another year passed its mot
by traindriver69
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear brake question
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

Re: rear brake question

Forgot to say its a mk2 1989 scala
by traindriver69
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: rear brake question
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

rear brake question

Hi all
Took my scirocco for its mot yesterday and it failed on the off side rear brake using the pedal and handbrake the guy said there was brake fluid leaking so i got a new brake cylinder and shoes.
Got up early this morning to do it and it was a nightmare got the drum off ok and the old shoes,but ...
by traindriver69
Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: front fog light wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 936

Re: front fog light wiring

thanks for that will have a look over the weekend
by traindriver69
Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: front fog light wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 936

front fog light wiring

Hi all
I have got hold of some front fog lights that i want to wire up to my 89 scala is there an easy way of doing it is there wiring already there.
many thanks in advance
by traindriver69
Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: are veedubmachine.co.uk parts any good
Replies: 11
Views: 2888

Re: are veedubmachine.co.uk parts any good

wishbones have just come on the advice of a member on here i got them from vwspares.co.uk only problem is that i ordered the set complete with bushes so i expected them to come ready fitted they are not so how hard are they to fit to the wishbones also i have noticed that there is some rust on the ...