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by jxp
Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Diary Dates
Topic: HAREWOOD HOUSE VW FESTIVAL 13th AUGUST
Replies: 44
Views: 16018

Re: HAREWOOD HOUSE VW FESTIVAL 13th AUGUST

Hi Tony, got my GTX back on the road and camping all weekend so will call over and see you. Need to be away not long after lunch Sunday so cant come on the stand unfortunately. Its been a while but good to be back with the Scirocco like. Cheers John
by jxp
Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: MOT Failure - Rear Coil Spring Mounting
Replies: 3
Views: 2627

Re: MOT Failure - Rear Coil Spring Mounting

Thanks to Mark Carter all sorted. The ones VW Heritage sell with actually fit the GTX. Parts ordered, happy days
by jxp
Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: MOT Failure - Rear Coil Spring Mounting
Replies: 3
Views: 2627

Re: MOT Failure - Rear Coil Spring Mounting

Hi, may have discovered it, the dealer send me this part no:

533 512 113 - spring disc, now to find them....
by jxp
Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:00 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: MOT Failure - Rear Coil Spring Mounting
Replies: 3
Views: 2627

MOT Failure - Rear Coil Spring Mounting

Hi all, I am back on the forum after a few years away and my GTX has been off the road some time and after some advise. Anyway, MOT today and apart from flexi break pipe issues its failed on: "Coil Spring Mounting corroded and weakened Rear Upper" both sides I am not with the car and waiti...
by jxp
Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Chat
Topic: Ian Croucher - ianaudia4
Replies: 70
Views: 26374

Re: Ian Croucher - ianaudia4

Sad news, a great fella. Helped me out quite a bit on his weekends back up in th North East.
by jxp
Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: My Storm
Replies: 16
Views: 4900

Re: My Storm

Shuld be on the road but I cant make the Sunday. Got stuff on. If anyones going saturday I might be able to do that.
by jxp
Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: My Storm
Replies: 16
Views: 4900

Re: My Storm

Hi Ian. Hopefully get the gtx taxed in May for the summer and make a few shows and meets.
by jxp
Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Throttle cable attachment to pedal - help!
Replies: 18
Views: 4768

Re: Throttle cable attachment to pedal - help!

I used a cable tie to fix mine then got a new rubber from dealers
by jxp
Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: My Storm
Replies: 16
Views: 4900

Re: My Storm

Nice and shiny ian
by jxp
Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Geordie GLS - 1979
Replies: 8
Views: 3100

Re: Geordie GLS - 1979

Cracking car mate, Im in Low Fell so hope see the car some time.
by jxp
Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: VW Hose clips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3121

Re: VW Hose clips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I use a pair of these, not an exact fit but do help as lock in place. I also used to use mole grips

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUALITY-HOSE- ... 4996wt_832
by jxp
Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:46 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: A Storm is coming (1979 Mk1 Storm)
Replies: 56
Views: 23528

Re: A Storm is coming (1979 Mk1 Storm)

Nice find, look forward to seeing the progress
by jxp
Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: Badge clips
Replies: 13
Views: 3270

Re: Badge clips

I had this issue a while ago, think you need the black ones. I gave up and used thin double sided tape till i get the right ones.
by jxp
Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
Topic: LP7Y Paint
Replies: 24
Views: 6557

Re: LP7Y Paint

Looks a great job mate, how good a match is the paint with other pannels
by jxp
Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:51 am
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: Re: Project Poppy - 1987 MkII GT
Replies: 178
Views: 47447

Re: Project Poppy - 1987 MkII GT

Gutted for you mate