From Jap to Vag *27/11/13 car being returned to standard lots of parts for sale

[andynorfolk]

pretty sure they're pretty similar to the mk2 coilovers in which case they're a piece of p1ss and won't take you long at all, they're cheap too for budget ones

let me know if you need a hand at all

[Chris#101]

pretty sure they're pretty similar to the mk2 coilovers in which case they're a piece of p1ss and won't take you long at all, they're cheap too for budget ones

let me know if you need a hand at all

I might just take you up on that offer 

[Chris#101]

Can anyone clarify if I've plumbed in my catch can right?

Also is it normal to show up on my boost gauge on idle at -30 since fitting the catch can  as begore it used to sit at -20!?

Cheers guys

[Chris#101]

Update 01/04/12

APRIL FOOOOLS   

Took a trip to my local dealers on satdee to see what I could waste my money on haha



Also got myself a W8 light to match the bora vents


and fitted, so much nicer and clears the screen alot better than before


Whipage


3.6 liter, 40 vavle, twin turbo, 330bhp


the out come, didnt have time to get it stuck down





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Even though Ive just brought a brand new genuine OEM K series K03s turbo to try and solve my oil burning issue she has been booked in for good messure to get the following replaced;

 
Head gasket
cylinder head skim
valve stem oil seals
timing belt
water pump

I believe there is a metal propelled water pump you can get!? can anyone point me in the right direction??

all comment welcome

cheers for reading

[Wayne]

I believe there is a metal propelled water pump you can get!? can anyone point me in the right direction??

You can get them however the view seems to be stick with the plastic version it is modified now and much safer than the metal version if it seizes

[Chris#101]

I believe there is a metal propelled water pump you can get!? can anyone point me in the right direction??

You can get them however the view seems to be stick with the plastic version it is modified now and much safer than the metal version if it seizes

Cheers wayne, I take it that its the OEM VW that has been modified to be stronger!?

any idea on price?

has there been a few isssues with metal ones seizing?

thanks 

[topher]

i've heard the stories but never actually seen one seize up, i have however now seen 2 of the metal impeller type start leaking due to premature bearing wear.

[Chris#101]

Orite that is interesting Chris, plastic one it is then 

[Wazzzer]

i've heard the stories but never actually seen one seize up, i have however now seen 2 of the metal impeller type start leaking due to premature bearing wear.

my previous metal water pump leaked due to this

[bricey]

chris i may know you i lived around there for a long time
but moved to iow as im a grandad and love the quiet life lmao