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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Golf mk3 gallery => Topic started by: richandhazel on 15 December 2010, 13:57
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Ok, as posted in 'Chat - VW related' I have acquired a Golf VR6.
I haven't actually purchased it yet, however, it is in my drive awaiting further investigation. It's not taxed or MOT'd and the log book is missing but a few enquiries and HPI checks have revealed that all is in order and that the log book is simply lost.
It does have a suspect blown head gasket, however, the chap that has passed it my way has discovered that the thermostat housing assembly is in very poor condition and leaking. Also the cap was not holding pressure. There is no evidence of water in the oil or visa versa so I'm hoping that the system was unable to pressurize and therefore boiling too early.
Other known problems are that the serpentine belt has snapped, there is a dent in the tailgate to the left of the number plate and a scrape to the front bumper on the N/S. The dent and the scrape can just about be seen in these first pictures taken where the car was being stored:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/74667_470891025705_579780705_6192085_3289864_n.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/VR6.jpg)
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Yey!... Got to get the first post in..
All the issues found seem like easy enough fixes.. hope you get it and it goes well, can't wait to see progress if you do :cool:
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You better buy it now! :laugh:
Hope the fixes are all simple ones! :wink:
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Having gone this far it is very unlikely that I won't purchase it.
I've already ordered parts for it as my first update will show....
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Ok so this is the state of the thermostat housing assembly:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3215.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3216.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3218.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3219.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3221.jpg)
So I looked around and found and bought this on ebay:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/Ebay1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/Ebay2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/Ebay3.jpg)
That lot should arrive tomorrow :smiley:
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You might want to sort that out :grin: ^^^^^ :rolleyes:
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You might want to sort that out :grin: ^^^^^ :rolleyes:
Yep..........I was in Ebay mode and posted HTML instead of IMG :rolleyes:
Now corrected :wink:
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The oil cap and head look free of any coolant contamination:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3228.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3231.jpg)
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Cor that does look a bit of a bodge... glad you found the parts to sort it... I have used that seller many times, great service and seems to have many useful items that I previously found hard to find.
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However, it has obviously had a cooling problem for some time looking at this brown staining below the expansion reservoir.
Cooling system looks like it needs a bloody good flush through too!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3224.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3225.jpg)
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Cor that does look a bit of a bodge... glad you found the parts to sort it... I have used that seller many times, great service and seems to have many useful items that I previously found hard to find.
That's good to know and reassuring, thanks :smiley:
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Here are some better pics of the only bodywork problems that I can find, that tailgate dent might just pop out if I'm lucky:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3226.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3232.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3233.jpg)
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Found the airbox and some of the induction system in the boot. This is what is under the bonnet:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3227.jpg)
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Is that thing hanging off a fuel line! :shocked:
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Is that thing hanging off a fuel line! :shocked:
Looks like it......I think I might just have to improve the method of supporting that filter :shocked:
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Needs a cold air feed too! :grin:
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Needs a cold air feed too! :grin:
I might just put the old box back in.........never been a great fan of induction kits tbh.
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Looks a great buy. :afro:
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Needs a cold air feed too! :grin:
I might just put the old box back in.........never been a great fan of induction kits tbh.
Good plan, especially the one thats on it, looks like its the metal mesh type that couldn't filter out a stone!
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Serpentine belt and rad cap just ordered from Eurocarparts. Should be with me on Friday :smiley:
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looking good mate!
fingers crossed its up and running perfect soon!
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Needs a cold air feed too! :grin:
I might just put the old box back in.........never been a great fan of induction kits tbh.
Just been out and had another look around. Only the bottom section of the airbox is there, no top section :angry: Hunt on ebay coming up.
Car starts and runs fine but obviously I can't run it for long without water pump turning so looking forward to the belt arriving. In the meantime I am going to drain the cooling system right down as I doubt very much whether there will be any trace of antifreeze in it.
Just found the face to the head unit of the stereo under the seat. Nice JVC unit :smiley:
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ECP do same day surely? Oh forgot you live out in sticks! :grin:
You cant wait to drive it now can ya! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Looks like a good project this :smiley:
I also have a vr6 airbox laying around if you wanna but it.
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Looks like a good project this :smiley:
I also have a vr6 airbox laying around if you wanna but it.
Whilst searching on ebay I saw the prices of the induction kits :shocked: Seems a lot of money for what they are.
Thanks for your offer but seeing as the parts are missing I think I will firstly try and better route the induction kit. If I can't position it where I want it then I'll come back to you about buying your airbox :smiley:
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ECP do same day surely? Oh forgot you live out in sticks! :grin:
You cant wait to drive it now can ya! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I am looking forward to driving it yes. I've only driven one once before and that was Corin's where I took it for a brief test drive to see how it performed. Needless to say that it was a tad quicker than the Mk 1 :wink:
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I am looking forward to driving it yes. I've only driven one once before and that was Corin's where I took it for a brief test drive to see how it performed. Needless to say that it was a tad quicker than the Mk 1 :wink:
When mines setup i'll give you a race........ :grin:
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Thanks for your offer but seeing as the parts are missing I think I will firstly try and better route the induction kit. If I can't position it where I want it then I'll come back to you about buying your airbox :smiley:
No worries, its here if you need it :afro:
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ECP do same day surely? Oh forgot you live out in sticks! :grin:
You cant wait to drive it now can ya! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I am looking forward to driving it yes. I've only driven one once before and that was Corin's where I took it for a brief test drive to see how it performed. Needless to say that it was a tad quicker than the Mk 1 :wink:
See I wasnt that impressed. Had a good fast drive in one Billy had and didnt think it was that much faster than my 16v
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On paper the spec on it is much quicker than the Mk1. Hopefully, very soon, I will be able test it for myself :smiley:
Shaun, yours isn't standard :wink:
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Thanks for your offer but seeing as the parts are missing I think I will firstly try and better route the induction kit. If I can't position it where I want it then I'll come back to you about buying your airbox :smiley:
No worries, its here if you need it :afro:
Thank you :smiley:
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Hey steady on Rich! You have just done more posts in last couple of days than the whole of last year! :wink: :grin:
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Great car mate. Can't beat the sound if a vr.
Liam
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Hi Rich.
In answer to your last question, i do have a bentley manual for the vr6.
You are welcome to borrow it, infact it would be good to see you, i think its been nearly 4 years!!!
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Hi Rich.
In answer to your last question, i do have a bentley manual for the vr6.
You are welcome to borrow it, infact it would be good to see you, i think its been nearly 4 years!!!
Hijack Alert!... you wouldn't happen to have one for a Mk1 would you?
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Unfortunately not.
I do one for a mk4 as well :grin:
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Just a quick update....
Before this cold weather hit I drained the cooling system down after disconnecting various hoses to make sure the whole system drained either side of the thermostat.
The parts have all arrived and as soon as Christmas is out of the way and the weather improves I'll be back at it.
I've decided to purchase the car and have been to the Post Office to get the log book application form, not sure if I can do that online but will look. I just grabbed a form whilst I was there :wink:
Corin has kindly offered to lend me his Bentley manual and a coolant system test kit that I will certainly take him up on :smiley:
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Just a quick update....
Before this cold weather hit I drained the cooling system down after disconnecting various hoses to make sure the whole system drained either side of the thermostat.
The parts have all arrived and as soon as Christmas is out of the way and the weather improves I'll be back at it.
I've decided to purchase the car and have been to the Post Office to get the log book application form, not sure if I can do that online but will look. I just grabbed a form whilst I was there :wink:
Corin has kindly offered to lend me his Bentley manual and a coolant system test kit that I will certainly take him up on :smiley:
Nice one.... yeah this weather is preventing me from putting the rest of mine back together!.... am stuck to doing what I can in the shed....
You can get a copy of the form online to print off but that is it, you still have to complete and send of via snail mail with 25 squids me thinks.
Shaun
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Deal done on car purchase: £250 :smiley:
Even if worse case scenario and head is warped/head gasket gone I think all parties involved are happy and no-one should be out of pocket.
My parents are going to have the Polo :smiley:
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Deal done on car purchase: £250 :smiley:
Even if worse case scenario and head is warped/head gasket gone I think all parties involved are happy and no-one should be out of pocket.
My parents are going to have the Polo :smiley:
Great news, Looks like this summer is going to be good one! I'm excited. :smiley:
Shaun
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Great deal at that money :-)
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Weather now warmer so progressed today :smiley:
Decided I needed better access so removed the bumper, trim and front valance with radiator:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3254.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3260.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3261.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3262.jpg)
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The transfer tube from the water pump is really in a bit of a mess:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3249.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3250.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3251.jpg)
This is how the new one looks at the water pump end:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3253.jpg)
............should improve things :undecided:
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Blocks not much better:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3255.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3256.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3258.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3259.jpg)
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Looking through that aperture in the last picture I can see that the vanes on the water pump are missing/broken so a new water pump is now on order.
This cooling system has really been through the mill.....I will be lucky if the head and gasket are OK :undecided:
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Great deal at that money :-)
Thanks, I hope so.......really looking forward to driving this :smiley:
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Looking through that aperture in the last picture I can see that the vanes on the water pump are missing/broken so a new water pump is now on order.
This cooling system has really been through the mill.....I will be lucky if the head and gasket are OK :undecided:
Water pump order now cancelled. Having read on other forums about the quality of ECP water pumps have decided to order OEM from VAG, same price and might just last more than 3 months. Anyone here had the same problem with ECP water pumps? There appear to be two available, around £10 difference in price so I'm guessing the OEM one is the more expensive but cheaper from VAG?
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Hey Rich, nice to see you getting stuck into this so quickly... Must get back on to mine now Christmas has past and the freeze appears to have left us.....
Blimey that does look a bit rough... What's been used to try and seal it on the old pipework? Looks like lard!
Is there any damage to the block or is that just crud we can see in your pics.
Keep at it mate, shouldn't be long before you'll be grunting up and down the carriageways. :smiley:
Shaun
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Looking through that aperture in the last picture I can see that the vanes on the water pump are missing/broken so a new water pump is now on order.
This cooling system has really been through the mill.....I will be lucky if the head and gasket are OK :undecided:
Water pump order now cancelled. Having read on other forums about the quality of ECP water pumps have decided to order OEM from VAG, same price and might just last more than 3 months. Anyone here had the same problem with ECP water pumps? There appear to be two available, around £10 difference in price so I'm guessing the OEM one is the more expensive but cheaper from VAG?
I did get a bad water pump for the Audi 100 from ECP once.
I couldn't say if i was just unlucky though, most bits from them have been pretty good.
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Just to add, your coolant system looks well messy mate :grin:
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Water pump now removed, don't think this was doing much :shocked:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3267.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3268.jpg)
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My confidence in the head being OK is deteriorating fast :cry:
Also, where have the vanes gone :undecided:
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Woh! That's not good..... My thoughts exactly.. Where the feck have they gone!..... Don't want to worry you too much but I have experienced this once and found out the hard way... I had a very clean running sierra sapphire once, from nowhere the head started making a racket. Really bad tappet noises, took the cam cover off to find lots of tiny metal shards. Took the water pump and oil pump out and found what you see now.... My oil pump is what cooked mine I think. Fingers crossed no damage is done. Im guessing you didn't spot any metal when you drained the system but that could have gone some time ago now depending in what the previous owner had done with it.
Good luck mate.
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That water pump us fubar, I've never see one so bad :sad:
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How did you get the pump out Rich?
Did you find another way rather than lifting the engine.
I would flush the coolant system right out, it can't get into the engine like if oil pump failed.
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No, had to tilt the engine, absolutely no way that will come out without doing so. I got away without having to loosen the exhaust. Removed the front mount bolt and loosened the rear one but didn't remove it completely. That way I could allow a small amount of lift to the rear of the engine and most of it at the front thereby preventing strain on the exhaust. I did have to remove the power steering pump attachment bolts to allow it to drop slightly as it was bulking on the subframe.
I'm going to run the hose pipe through the system today and hopefully flush out any crud and bits still lodged in there. As you say, the bits can't get into the cylinders or oil system but I am concerned that a coolant channel could be blocked so hopefully a 'powerflush' will clear it all out :undecided:
Thanks for the loan of the bits and bobs yesterday :smiley:
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Woh! That's not good..... My thoughts exactly.. Where the feck have they gone!..... Don't want to worry you too much but I have experienced this once and found out the hard way... I had a very clean running sierra sapphire once, from nowhere the head started making a racket. Really bad tappet noises, took the cam cover off to find lots of tiny metal shards. Took the water pump and oil pump out and found what you see now.... My oil pump is what cooked mine I think. Fingers crossed no damage is done. Im guessing you didn't spot any metal when you drained the system but that could have gone some time ago now depending in what the previous owner had done with it.
Good luck mate.
As far as I know the oil pump is OK so that side of things should be fine.
I suspect that the major part of the damage to the water pump was done when the previous owner tried to start the car whilst the pump was frozen. That is why the serpentine belt snapped, the water pump didn't turn. He thought he had drained the whole system down but, as I soon discovered, there was still a fair amount trapped in the engine by the thermostat so only a partial drain down was accomplished. It may well be that when I drained the rest of the system down the bits popped out then but I wasn't looking for it and didn't notice.
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Replacement pump ordered. Tried VW and they want £46.69 + VAT and its not in stock :sad:
Having read around a bit I have decided to go for the KWP from ECP at £36.37 delivered. From what I have read the KWP doesn't suffer any problems whereas the same doesn't appear to ring true for the Circoli at £24.62.
In the meantime I shall carry out the 'powerflush' and have a bit of a clean up in the engine bay.
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Replacement pump ordered. Tried VW and they want £46.69 + VAT and its not in stock :sad:
Having read around a bit I have decided to go for the KWP from ECP at £36.37 delivered. From what I have read the KWP doesn't suffer any problems whereas the same doesn't appear to ring true for the Circoli at £24.62.
In the meantime I shall carry out the 'powerflush' and have a bit of a clean up in the engine bay.
Nothing like waiting for parts *sigh* ah well, will give you chance to have a poke around and make sure evertything else is clean and OK.... hopefully the pump will be with you soon and you'll be up and running in no time.
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Another little update:-
I plugged the hose pipe in here:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3274.jpg)
......and you should have seen the state of the fluid that came out here to start with :shocked: :-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3271.jpg)
......as you can see, now running clear. I also removed the thermostat housing assembly:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3276.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3278.jpg)
.......and squirted a load of water into the head where the thermostat housing was bolted to:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3275.jpg)
Its now running clear from everywhere so next job is to clean the mating surface, fit the new housings, thermostat, cap etc., and await delivery of the new pump, probably Wednesday, if I'm lucky Tuesday.
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wow check out that water pump :shocked:
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Nice one Rich.
I thought you might get away with just tilting the engine, stuff the official workshop method :grin: :grin:
The coolant system looks :sick: :sick:
I will have to come over soon and check the motor out :smiley:
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Water pump now removed, don't think this was doing much :shocked:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3267.jpg)
My confidence in the head being OK is deteriorating fast :cry:
Also, where have the vanes gone :undecided:
:shocked: I wonder where the vanes are.
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Yes, that is my concern :undecided:
That is why I went to quite an effort to flush the system through. A lot of rubbish did come out and may also have come out when I drained it from the bottom rad hose....but didn't pay attention to what came out at the time so can't say :sad:
If I don't have to take the head of this I will consider myself very lucky, will keep you updated :wink:
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Unless they have rusted away over time.
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It was the original pump and although it doesn't look it from the pictures, they are in fact plastic!
I didn't realise until, out of curiosity, tried to pry the impeller off of the shaft and it broke away. The replacement on order has a metal impeller which seems to be recommended everywhere that I have read.
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Wasn't expecting them to be made of plastic... In your case I see that as a good thing.... Less chance of damage you would hope....
Looking at the colour of the internals it looks like that motor really hasn't seen much in the way of antifreeze/coolant in it's life.... Wonder what the the condition of the rad is like?
Anyway, keep at it... :cool:
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Shame Wayne hasn't bothered reading the thread, or he'd know what had caused the vanes to shear off. :wink:
I think that motor's probably seen a fair bit of G12 in its life, the problem is that coolant has a far greater 'searching' capacity than water-alone. This means the slightest leak is emphasised until the coolant is diluted down to pretty much just water, then it just leaks a bit.
The plastic vanes problem is well documented and that the termination occurred during a freeze may well be the saving grace of the engine.... unless it's been repeatedly cooked post-freeze.
Good luck with it, I'm sure there are plenty of super-tankers needing bringing into port in Yateley. :grin:
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Shame Wayne hasn't bothered reading the thread, or he'd know what had caused the vanes to shear off. :wink:
Go on then tell me, I have read the thread twice, I know it seized and that is what caused the belt to break, if so how does a plastic water pump seize, I mean it is not like it can rust solid is it.
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Woh! That's not good..... My thoughts exactly.. Where the feck have they gone!..... Don't want to worry you too much but I have experienced this once and found out the hard way... I had a very clean running sierra sapphire once, from nowhere the head started making a racket. Really bad tappet noises, took the cam cover off to find lots of tiny metal shards. Took the water pump and oil pump out and found what you see now.... My oil pump is what cooked mine I think. Fingers crossed no damage is done. Im guessing you didn't spot any metal when you drained the system but that could have gone some time ago now depending in what the previous owner had done with it.
Good luck mate.
As far as I know the oil pump is OK so that side of things should be fine.
I suspect that the major part of the damage to the water pump was done when the previous owner tried to start the car whilst the pump was frozen. That is why the serpentine belt snapped, the water pump didn't turn. He thought he had drained the whole system down but, as I soon discovered, there was still a fair amount trapped in the engine by the thermostat so only a partial drain down was accomplished. It may well be that when I drained the rest of the system down the bits popped out then but I wasn't looking for it and didn't notice.
:huh:
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The plastic vanes problem is well documented and that the termination occurred during a freeze may well be the saving grace of the engine.... unless it's been repeatedly cooked post-freeze.
Good luck with it, I'm sure there are plenty of super-tankers needing bringing into port in Yateley. :grin:
Agreed, the pump being frozen may have saved it, at least that is what I am hoping.
Post belt snapping and pump freeze I have been with the car and the only time we ran it, without a belt I might add, was to reverse it out of one drive and drive into mine at the other end. So the engine wasn't running long enough to get warm and the coolant and pump bits (assuming the freeze damaged it) wouldn't have circulated.
What I can't vouch for or know is the extent of the damage done prior to this. It's obvious from the brown staining below the reservoir and the state of the housings that there has been an ongoing issue with the cooling system. Lets hope I've got hold of it in time and that we'll be running soon :smiley:
As for super-tankers, yes I know what you mean! I'm under no illusions about the fuel running costs of these beasts. I would have liked to have filled it up before Tuesday. The car will cover a similar mileage to the Polo so it will only be covering 1 to 2K a year. The MkIV is the main commuter and workhorse. This will just do local mileage and have the odd long run to work every now and then.......when I fancy a play :cool:
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Have you got enough cars now then?.... One for every occasion :grin:
I'm trying but the missus doesn't like the line up i have in mind.
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Rich has got a very understanding wife.
I'm not so lucky, i'm always 'looking' for spare and repair on ebay.
I'll keep dreaming :grin:
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I actually turned the VR6 down when it was first offered to me as I thought Hazel would be against the idea of another car in the drive. I was wrong and it was Hazel that pushed me to get it :smiley:
Something has got to give though and that is why my parents will have the Polo when the VR6 is sorted. I've still got that MR2 tucked away in the far corner too :shocked:
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I actually turned the VR6 down when it was first offered to me as I thought Hazel would be against the idea of another car in the drive. I was wrong and it was Hazel that pushed me to get it :smiley:
Something has got to give though and that is why my parents will have the Polo when the VR6 is sorted. I've still got that MR2 tucked away in the far corner too :shocked:
Fooking hell, didn't know you had an MR2 too, when did that join your family!
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February 2010. Also needs work and was put into storage (cover purchased, battery removed and placed in corner of garden) due to fitting a kitchen at the time. Not sure I ever posted the photos so excuse the non VW photos in this post:-
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That will be the next project after the VR6 is up and running.
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Nice, I like that a lot in white, don't often see them, what motor is it?
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2.0L
It was basically a freebie. I share joint ownership with a mate. He purchased it and I'm responsible for getting it back on the road and maintaining it. Unfortunately there were a few hidden bodywork issues that I didn't have time for so we agreed to shelve it for a year and readdress it this year.
Should be an interesting project for this summer :wink:
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2.0L
It was basically a freebie. I share joint ownership with a mate. He purchased it and I'm responsible for getting it back on the road and maintaining it. Unfortunately there were a few hidden bodywork issues that I didn't have time for so we agreed to shelve it for a year and readdress it this year.
Should be an interesting project for this summer :wink:
Be fun to play in when you sort it... not a turbo then but a friend once had the same and that was still a blast, love the driving position in them.
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Grrrrhhhhhh................still waiting for water pump to arrive :angry:
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Grrrrhhhhhh................still waiting for water pump to arrive :angry:
Boooo and hiss... :sad: that reminds me, i'm still waiting on some new camber bolts for the front that i ordered way before christmas!?
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Water pump finally arrived! Can you tell the difference between old and new:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3280.jpg)
It's chucking it down with rain so doubt I'll get anything done today. Fingers crossed it's a better day tomorrow.
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Can you circle the new one, not quite sure which is which.....
The replacements veins are much thicker than the old one too!?
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Quick update:-
Replacement water pump, pulley and replacement serpentine belt now fitted.
Replacement thermostat, housing and transfer tube all fitted along with associated sensors etc.
I plan to temporarily fit the radiator and associated hosing tomorrow in preparation for filling the cooling system up with water and a check start. I don't want to waste my time fully reassembling the front end just to find that its got to come off again to do the head :wink:
Fingers crossed it will all be going back together permanently after tomorrow :smiley:
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Fingers crossed it goes well :smiley:
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Fingers crossed it goes well :smiley:
Thanks :smiley:
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Good work so far Rich, loved reading this thread right from the start. Inspires me to pull my finger out a bit and get on top of things! :cool:
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Nice one Rich... Best of luck. :smiley:
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Nice one Rich... Best of luck. :smiley:
Thanks Shaun.
Cooling system back together this afternoon so I decided, before start up, to use this pressure test kit that Corin lent me:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3281.jpg)
So found the correct adapter for the VR6:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3282.jpg)
........and started pumping:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3284.jpg)
Got it up to 15psi:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3285.jpg)
........and the pressure was dropping quite quickly :cry:
I had a look around and found two leaks, one from the thermostat housing and one from the drain plug in the transfer tube.
Took the radiator panel back off, thermostat housing back off and fixed the leaks.
Re-pressurised and this time, much better. Just a couple of smaller leaks from two hose connections.
Replaced the jubilee clips and its now holding 15psi for at least 5 minutes :smiley:
My optimism is rising :huh:
I'm now going to turn the engine over by hand, just in case the head gasket has gone and water has been pushed into a cylinder.......don't want the engine to hydraulic!
Then its fit the battery and give it a go.........back soon............
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By the way Corin, that's a great bit of kit, thanks for letting me borrow it :smiley:
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Thats a great looking bit of kit!
I feel a bit nervous for you now.... again... fingers crossed. :smiley:
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I feel a bit nervous for you now.... again... fingers crossed. :smiley:
Me too. Not sure if the next update is going to be great news or :cry: :cry:
Lets hope its the former :cool: Positive thinking and all that
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Well.......no problem with turning it over by hand and once I realised that it had an immobiliser that needed disarming, no problem with starting :smiley:
The electrics are all acting up a bit but I think that is probably where it has been sat around for so long and getting damp. For example the windows seem to have a mind of their own :shocked:
Car seems to run fine but was rather surprised to see the cooling fan running almost straight away. Disconnected the sensor connector and soon found out why:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3286.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3287.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3291.jpg)
Hmmmm.........at least it was running all the time, better that than the other way around. So few bits to tinker with and also where the sensors go into the thermostat housing the blank is leaking through the middle :huh: very odd. Guess I can get a replacement blank or simply another sensor :smiley:
Difficult to tell if there is a problem with the head gasket, there was lots of water vapour from the exhaust but no more than I would expect from a vehicle that has been sat around so long. The system pressurised fine and other than the leak from the blanking plug seems OK right up to normal operating temperature.
Off to work now so more tomorrow, weather permitting.................
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By the way Corin, that's a great bit of kit, thanks for letting me borrow it :smiley:
No problem mate.
Its worth its weight in gold :grin:
So no more leaks then? if anything leaks then that kit will find it.
I will come and have a look at the car, there never seems to be enough time :rolleyes:
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If the water level is holding ok, and there is nothing coming out of the expansion cap, then your luck should be in with the head :smiley:
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Things are looking up! :cool:
Have fun with the electrics, I hope there aren't too many nasty surprises to fix.
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Really not sure :undecided:
Popped over to GSF in Farnham and picked up a new fan thermotime switch and blank:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3293.jpg)
Cleaned up the plug having pulled the old terminal out:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3294.jpg)
All fitted and another start up done today.
Ran the car for half an hour and no noticeable drop in the level in the reservoir. To be honest I expected some, as you would expect some air in the system somewhere to bleed out but..........no it didn't drop, noticeably :undecided: Everything seems to work as advertised. The fans didn't come on straight away, the radiator was cold to start with. Thermostat opened, radiator got hot, temperature gauge reached normal and then fans cut in. Everything worked and no noticeable loss of 'coolant', water in this case.
However........every now then the engine burbles, for want of a better word. Its like a minor misfire and pretty much unnoticeable if you're not listening for it. Every time it does it there is a puff off white 'steam' from the exhaust........I think that a small amount of coolant is being drawn into a cylinder on the induction stroke. This was not noticeable until it reached full temperature/pressure. I'm maybe looking for a problem that isn't there, I don't know, your thoughts would be appreciated.
If my prognosis is right then if I run the car tomorrow with the cap off the reservoir then it shouldn't happen? :undecided:
Also, if my prognosis proves to be correct then I think this is a very small leak............what are the opinions on my being able to cure, if only temporarily, the problem with a product such as radweld........I'm certain there is a better and more expensive product that would be suited to the purpose :undecided: That, I would be happy to try if it saved me taking the head off................I really would value the forums experience and opinions here as personally I'm not a great believer in these 'chemical' fixes :cry:
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I used Rad-Weld in Escorts and Mini's 20 odd years ago and it just makes a mess.
Have used K-Seal on a VW T4 last year and was shocked at how good it was, I was losing 1/2 pint of water every month and it cured that :smiley:
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It won't matter if the cap is off, the coolant will still be drawn into the cylinder.
From my experience my vr6, the opposite happened, cylinder no.1 had a small leak to the water jacket, this pressurised the coolant system until the expansion tank cap let off pressure.
I would run VAG com on it to make sure there isn't any other problems.
K-seal is the product to use if you have a leak.
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It won't matter if the cap is off, the coolant will still be drawn into the cylinder.
From my experience my vr6, the opposite happened, cylinder no.1 had a small leak to the water jacket, this pressurised the coolant system until the expansion tank cap let off pressure.
I would run VAG com on it to make sure there isn't any other problems.
K-seal is the product to use if you have a leak.
Coolant system itself seems to be fine now. Maybe I am looking for a problem that isn't there.........I hope so. I'll do some more 'tinkering' tomorrow and feedback will ensue. Hopefully I'll be putting the whole lot back together following tinkering tomorrow :smiley:
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It might clear itself in time, with it being sat around etc.
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glad to see things are still looking up... I say don't worry about it for now... keep on with what you're doing and take it for a drive when you can and see how it is then maybe?
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I got it all back together today and took it for a run around the block :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Runs well, sounds good, sounds very good - lovely 6 cylinder roar, temperature gauge stayed right in the middle, but.............
When I got back I lifted the bonnet and the coolant level has come up by around 15mm looking at the side of the reservoir :sad:
I'm going to let it cool down now and see if there is a loss of coolant, I suspect there is.
When I checked the level this morning after it had cooled down overnight it had dropped a little but then that could have been air in the system anyway.
I think that tomorrow morning I will nip down to Halfords and pick up some of this K-seal that has been recommended......can't hurt to put it in and if nothing else it should keep it going for a while so that I can assess what will need doing in the future.
Got another problem with the poxy immobiliser on it. It has a mind of its own. Sometimes the windows come down when you go to unlock/disarm and also left side indicators stay permanently on whether locked or not. It was OK when I connected the battery this morning but now I can't get them to switch off :angry: Need to find a way to permanently disarm the immobiliser methinks. It looks like an aftermarket piece of junk anyway :angry:
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Cool, at least you got to take for a run with no major drama's.... Do you know what alarm system is fitted to the car?... As you know my clifford was fooked. Even before the crash it started to play silly beggers so gave up on it then... Most systems have a valet mode.... I found out how to enable mine which prevented it from auto-arming etc and allowed me to use a key like the car originally required!
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Cool, at least you got to take for a run with no major drama's.... Do you know what alarm system is fitted to the car?... As you know my clifford was fooked. Even before the crash it started to play silly beggers so gave up on it then... Most systems have a valet mode.... I found out how to enable mine which prevented it from auto-arming etc and allowed me to use a key like the car originally required!
Valet mode.....yes that would be ideal and then I can take the poxy key fob off completely and just use the key.
Looking at the fob it appears to be a Volkswagen one......writing on it is a bit of a giveaway :huh:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3296.jpg)
Which surprises me as the horn/siren etc., look very aftermarket :undecided:
Left button appears to arm/lock - disarm/unlock. Haven't got a clue what the right button does. There is also a small screw exposed there......some sort of adjustment? Plus a slider switch on the side. Anyone able to help?
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Does the siren say Scorpion on it anywhere as this is what I belive they had around that time?
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Does the siren say Scorpion on it anywhere as this is what I belive they had around that time?
I'll go and have a look........
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Does the siren say Scorpion on it anywhere as this is what I belive they had around that time?
I'll go and have a look........
Sorry or it may say something like 998 VAG 513, numbers may vary... but i believe scopian made the systems but they are no longer supported....
Have a read through THIS (http://the-corrado.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=32398) thread as the indicators staying on issue is covered and resolved and also methods on how to reset the system... nothing on valet mode though. don't think it had one.
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VAG and it's not connected although connecting it doesn't seem to make any difference :huh:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3298.jpg)
..........and I can't get these to switch off now:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/100_3299.jpg)
I've tried disconnecting the battery a few times and pressing the buttons on the fob :sad:
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Good find :smiley:
That will give me something to work on, thanks Shaun.
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read my above post... thats a Scorpian alarm I believe... unplugging the siren wont do anything, there is a brain somewhere else with everything wired to that.
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Does the fob have MPT1340 written on the back of it?
It looks the same as mine, the button the the left arms/disarms as you say, and the button on the right is a panic button. It sets the hazards/alarm off when pressed, also the slider on the side is something to do with the sensors inside the car.
I've got the instructions out in the car if you'd like me to scan/upload? :smiley:
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Does the fob have MPT1340 written on the back of it?
It looks the same as mine, the button the the left arms/disarms as you say, and the button on the right is a panic button. It sets the hazards/alarm off when pressed, also the slider on the side is something to do with the sensors inside the car.
I've got the instructions out in the car if you'd like me to scan/upload? :smiley:
Yes.....spot on MPT 1340........if you could scan the instructions in I would appreciate it, thank you :smiley:
I know that my mate does have 'some' paperwork for this car but I doubt very much he has anything on this.....still waiting for it, in fact I think I'll chase him up now.
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This K-Seal stuff seems like it might just do the job...........been looking around other forums for testimonies. This appears to be typical of the feedback:-
We had a head gasket go on a car (one of my family) rather than doing the job i put k-seal in, just to get me by untill the weather warmed up and i was gonna do the head gasket 18months later its still running fine - didnt get round to doing the h/g and no probs since can't say it'll be good for ever but the stuff does work 100% sure
I'll obviously introduce it with just the water that's in there for now. Just wondering what it will be like once I put the proper stuff in there. Talking of which, I have some G12 that I use for the MkIV. Is that OK on the MkIII or is it better to use G11?
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I'll obviously introduce it with just the water that's in there for now. Just wondering what it will be like once I put the proper stuff in there. Talking of which, I have some G12 that I use for the MkIV. Is that OK on the MkIII or is it better to use G11?
Hmmmm, maybe I won't. Looking on their website it is fully compatible with all antifreeze types so I think I will purchase some G11 or G12 and put the K-seal in with it. Now which is best to use? G11 or G12?
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Here you go: :smiley:
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMG_0001.jpg)
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMG2.jpg)
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You're a star.........thank you :smiley:
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I'll obviously introduce it with just the water that's in there for now. Just wondering what it will be like once I put the proper stuff in there. Talking of which, I have some G12 that I use for the MkIV. Is that OK on the MkIII or is it better to use G11?
Hmmmm, maybe I won't. Looking on their website it is fully compatible with all antifreeze types so I think I will purchase some G11 or G12 and put the K-seal in with it. Now which is best to use? G11 or G12?
G12 is fine or G12+ as i thinks its known now.
Only the original G12 had a problem mixing with G11, this stuff won't be around anymore.
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Cheers Corin. I'll use the G12+ which is now on order along with the K-seal and a windscreen washer pump that will be needed for the MOT.
I've now got the paperwork and I can see from the last MOT (that expired in October 2010) that there were some problems with the brakes and exhaust so I'm going to look at them now. I'll also have a look at this alarm immobiliser problem with the help of the information provided from here :smiley:
Corin, I'll get that test kit back to you soon but would like to hold onto the manual a little longer if that's OK.
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I'm not in a rush Rich for any of the gear back.
I would like my ELSA discs back though, have you installed them yet? I want to put them on my new laptop!
Keep hold of the bentley manual for now mate if you want to :smiley:
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Hi Corin, I did try the ELSA discs but the install didn't seem to get on well with Windows 7 or Vista. Should I have done it on my old laptop under Windows XP?
My delivery of G12+, K-Seal and the windscreen washer pump arrived from ECP today. I was looking forward to cracking on tomorrow but now this has happened :cry:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=178556.new#new (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=178556.new#new)
Having to rely on the Polo for everything at the moment!
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this has happened :cry:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=178556.new#new (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=178556.new#new)
Having to rely on the Polo for everything at the moment!
That sucks, I hope it's nothing serious and/or expensive.......... is the cabby a no go in the the winter?
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It's MOT'd and insured. Would just need to pop down the post office and get a tax disc but I'd rather not use it at this time of the year.
Polo is doing us proud for the moment and hopefully I'll have a better idea as to the nature of the problem tomorrow and can make a decision then.....
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Hi Rich.
I have got ELSA running on XP at the moment.
I did want to try and get it running on window 7 :huh:
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Put the G12+ in today along with the K-Seal and ran it for about half an hour in the drive. All good, everything does as advertised :smiley:
Also, thanks again to 'dom069' for the alarm/immobiliser instructions. I carried out item 3 of the 'Resynchronisation of the remote control' and all seems to be working as expected now.
Going to chuck the VR6 back on the drive tomorrow and check it over Pre-MOT. I have the replacement washer pump to fit and I discovered that one of the rear seat belts is jammed fully extended so a few bits to do prior to the MOT. Hopefully not too much more.
Looking hopeful for being used on the road by the beginning of February :smiley:
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Put the G12+ in today along with the K-Seal and ran it for about half an hour in the drive. All good, everything does as advertised :smiley:
Also, thanks again to 'dom069' for the alarm/immobiliser instructions. I carried out item 3 of the 'Resynchronisation of the remote control' and all seems to be working as expected now.
Going to chuck the VR6 back on the drive tomorrow and check it over Pre-MOT. I have the replacement washer pump to fit and I discovered that one of the rear seat belts is jammed fully extended so a few bits to do prior to the MOT. Hopefully not too much more.
Looking hopeful for being used on the road by the beginning of February :smiley:
That's great news, nice fast turn around if all goes well.
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Put the G12+ in today along with the K-Seal and ran it for about half an hour in the drive. All good, everything does as advertised :smiley:
Also, thanks again to 'dom069' for the alarm/immobiliser instructions. I carried out item 3 of the 'Resynchronisation of the remote control' and all seems to be working as expected now.
Going to chuck the VR6 back on the drive tomorrow and check it over Pre-MOT. I have the replacement washer pump to fit and I discovered that one of the rear seat belts is jammed fully extended so a few bits to do prior to the MOT. Hopefully not too much more.
Looking hopeful for being used on the road by the beginning of February :smiley:
No problem, i'm glad that I could help :smiley:
Hopefully the pre-mot won't show up anything unexpected :afro:
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Pre MOT checks carried out and all looks good apart from the exhaust. Got her up in the air today so that I could have a really good look around:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3309.jpg)
The cat to centre section exhaust coupling didn't have any bolts in and was free to move around and blow :huh:
I have some replacement bolts so that was an easy fix, however.........
The rear box is still original and the forward part of it, forward of the subframe is cracked and blowing. I've decided to bite the bullet and have ordered the two replacement exhaust parts that replace the one part that goes over the subframe. Should be ready for picking up on Monday along with associated couplings and hangers.
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Now a couple of questions:-
Both sides appear to have a cap missing along the length of the sill trim as can be seen in the photo above. Am I right and is it something that I should be able to find and replace easily :undecided:
There is a disconnected connector in the engine bay that I can't find a home for, is it meant to be disconnected?:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3307.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3308.jpg)
I might try posting that question in the Mk3 section too.
Oh and immobiliser is playing up again and log book still hasn't appeared yet :angry:
Any ideas on disabling the immobiliser completely?
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Getting there... Shame about the alarm.. There must be a way of disabling though as many make way for after market systems.. I'd be nervous driving driving it with it playing silly beggars!
how long has it been since you applied for the log book?
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The central locking and arming/disarming of the immobiliser works fine. Its just the indicators staying illuminated on the left side and the windows going down that I want stopped. Probably better to just kill the whole thing and use the key. I'd just set the bloody clock too. Battery is now disconnected and I'll go through the same reset procedure tomorrow. If that works I'll try just using the key there-on and leave the fob in the glove-box just in case the immobiliser does play silly buggers.
I'm at work at the moment but I did check my bank statement and the cheque was presented on the 13th January. I believe they have to leave it two weeks after contacting the previous owner to allow time for a reply so I guess that is what I'm waiting for.
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Still no log book and the exhaust parts ordered were the wrong ones........reordered!
I was hoping to have it booked in for its MOT this Saturday :cry:
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Exhaust system now fitted :smiley:
Immobiliser reset and with the car unlocked the system doesn't seem to rearm itself. I've been using just the key for the last couple of days and it unlocks and starts fine. I've now put the alarm fob in the ash tray.........just in case it is ever needed.
Few very minor bits to do now and it's ready :smiley: Still no logbook, according to the DVLA website that can take up to six weeks :shocked: MOT will almost certainly be next Saturday 5th Feb, with or without logbook :smiley:
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Exhaust system now fitted :smiley:
Immobiliser reset and with the car unlocked the system doesn't seem to rearm itself. I've been using just the key for the last couple of days and it unlocks and starts fine. I've now put the alarm fob in the ash tray.........just in case it is ever needed.
Few very minor bits to do now and it's ready :smiley: Still no logbook, according to the DVLA website that can take up to six weeks :shocked: MOT will almost certainly be next Saturday 5th Feb, with or without logbook :smiley:
Good progress :afro: , logbooks can take 6 weeks but my last car I had it back in 10 days.
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Good progress :afro: , logbooks can take 6 weeks but my last car I had it back in 10 days.
Thanks, can't wait to start driving it tbh.
I think the logbook is taking a while because they will have had to contact the previous owner/keeper before issuing the replacement to me.
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Good progress :afro: , logbooks can take 6 weeks but my last car I had it back in 10 days.
Thanks, can't wait to start driving it tbh.
I think the logbook is taking a while because they will have had to contact the previous owner/keeper before issuing the replacement to me.
Yep that can add some time. :smiley:
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Got the car booked in for its MOT tomorrow.............but............
I fitted the replacement washer pump yesterday and to make life easier I removed the battery. I used my jump start pack to keep 12volts on the car but somehow it must have lost its connection as the clock and everything reset.........including the bloody immobiliser. I have now tried resetting it about a dozen times as carried out successfully before and it just will not extinguish the left side indicator lights :angry:
Looks like I'm going to have to cancel the MOT. It had been working fine just using the key up until then too :angry:
Anyone know if there is a wire somewhere that I can pull to stop the indicator lights staying on? I'm running out of ideas and time!
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Got the car booked in for its MOT tomorrow.............but............
I fitted the replacement washer pump yesterday and to make life easier I removed the battery. I used my jump start pack to keep 12volts on the car but somehow it must have lost its connection as the clock and everything reset.........including the bloody immobiliser. I have now tried resetting it about a dozen times as carried out successfully before and it just will not extinguish the left side indicator lights :angry:
Looks like I'm going to have to cancel the MOT. It had been working fine just using the key up until then too :angry:
Anyone know if there is a wire somewhere that I can pull to stop the indicator lights staying on? I'm running out of ideas and time!
Taken from the first link I posted about this issue.
"I had a similar problem. The alarm was working but no matter what I did the indicators would not go out. I found a couple of fuses and relay close to the alarm unit that make the indicators flash. I just pulled the fuses so the indicators went out. They still work off the storks as normal as does the alarm."
Most alarm systems use a seperate relay for the lights (they do not use the cars indicator flasher unit) I still think that if this is the case with your setup then the relay is faulty. Try and locate it and pull it out.
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Yes, did reread that link after posting above. Panic now over :smiley:
I traced the clicking noise to a position above the glovebox, below the airbag.
I removed the glovebox and lo and behold:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3318.jpg)
The heart of the unit. I pulled the 7.5Amp fuse opposite to the one that you see fitted and they went off.
Everything now works and its ready. Just going to arrange temporary insurance cover and its ready to go for its MOT.
STILL NO LOGBOOK by the way :angry: I tried to work out when I posted the application, I reckon it was between Christmas and New Year when I decided I was going to make the purchase. Must be getting very close to the full 6 weeks now :angry:
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Shame about logbook, glad you've found the brain and the fuses... can you see a loose relay anywhere nearby?
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Put it back together now. Decided to quit whilst I'm ahead with it all working. Quite happy to rely on the key for now.
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Good result with finding the control unit. :afro:
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Good result with finding the control unit. :afro:
Cheers, yes pleased to have put that problem to bed.
Passed MOT this morning, no advisories :smiley:
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Good result with finding the control unit. :afro:
Cheers, yes pleased to have put that problem to bed.
Passed MOT this morning, no advisories :smiley:
Wow that's great!.... Me next *sigh*
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Thoroughly enjoyed the drive to and from the MOT station.
Can't wait for the log book to arrive now, I'll see if I can
chase it up on Monday if it doesn't arrive.
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Top result :cool:
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Good result with finding the control unit. :afro:
Cheers, yes pleased to have put that problem to bed.
Passed MOT this morning, no advisories :smiley:
Great to hear :afro:
Do you have any more plans for it?
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Great news on the mot front.
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Good result with finding the control unit. :afro:
Cheers, yes pleased to have put that problem to bed.
Passed MOT this morning, no advisories :smiley:
Great to hear :afro:
Do you have any more plans for it?
The chap that did the MOT gave me the number for a local guy that may be able to fix the dent in the rear tailgate. So, I'm going to look into that.
Carry out a full service
Fit the missing aux water pump.
I want to look into getting the wheels refurbished.
The caps/trim are missing off the length of both side skirts.
Basically over the course of the year I'd like to get it back up to spec :smiley:
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Phoned the DVLA yesterday. The log book was issued two weeks ago :shocked:
Don't know where its gone but they have reissued one that should be with me soon :rolleyes:
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Phoned the DVLA yesterday. The log book was issued two weeks ago :shocked:
Don't know where its gone but they have reissued one that should be with me soon :rolleyes:
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Typical!.... I had that with a driving license once.. waited and waited, eventually gace up and phoned them, told me it had been issues weeks ago.... never ever saw it... Did Mr Postman take it and sell it on????
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At last............Log book arrived this afternoon, along with insurance certificate :smiley:
VR6 now taxed and legal :cool:
Polo is going to Chesterfield to a new home.........its been a really good car to us and I'm glad it will be remaining in the family :smiley:
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Good news with the logbook, have you driven it yet.
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Not since the MOT on Saturday.
I will be using it tomorrow, if Hazel lets me :shocked:
I have a feeling she will go to work in the VR6 and leave me the TDI tomorrow :cry:
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Not since the MOT on Saturday.
I will be using it tomorrow, if Hazel lets me :shocked:
I have a feeling she will go to work in the VR6 and leave me the TDI tomorrow :cry:
At least the TDI is good on fuel :grin:
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So thats it then. bosh... job done. :cool:
To make sure you get use of it tomorrow, just let a tyre or two down later on and then in the morning say you'll sort it :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Well I got the use of the car........Hazel wanted me to drive it in case their are still any faults or problems to iron out.
52 mile round trip and checked the coolant level this morning, no loss of coolant at all :smiley:
Highest priority is to fix is the drivers door electric window. Its a bugger to get it to come down, keep having to press up/down until it finally goes. Looks like it is a common problem having searched on here. I've checked the bellows in the door hinge and that is OK.
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Well I got the use of the car........Hazel wanted me to drive it in case their are still any faults or problems to iron out.
52 mile round trip and checked the coolant level this morning, no loss of coolant at all :smiley:
Highest priority is to fix is the drivers door electric window. Its a bugger to get it to come down, keep having to press up/down until it finally goes. Looks like it is a common problem having searched on here. I've checked the bellows in the door hinge and that is OK.
Engine wise then all is good! :afro: nice one... shame about the window. fook it, rip em out and put winders in! :grin:
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About time I posted an update for the VR6........
Hazel has been using it every day for work and I've used it a couple of times for the longer run to work. All is running well and it's a pleasure to drive. The electric windows seem to have sorted themselves out on their own........I love it when problems do that!
I have now fitted an auxiliary electric coolant pump. I had to nip over to GSF a couple of weeks ago so I bit the bullet and purchased a new one.
It's Hazels Birthday so I have just treated 'her' car to these:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110665944054&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123#ht_1523wt_905 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110665944054&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123#ht_1523wt_905)
I pick it all up tomorrow.......hopefully it will all fit in the back of the MK IV :undecided:
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Glad to hear it's been behaving itself. :afro:
Wow, nice prezzie.... she will be chuffed to bits. And yeah, you should be able to squeeze that in with seats down.
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Just asked the question if it's the right pictures for the door cards as they look different to the ones on the VR6. They look more like 4 door cards........rear ones have handles whereas mine have arm rests?
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Just asked the question if it's the right pictures for the door cards as they look different to the ones on the VR6. They look more like 4 door cards........rear ones have handles whereas mine have arm rests?
Oh yeah just clocked that.. those rear cards are for a 5 door!?
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Yes, he has just confirmed that he made a mistake, they are from a four door with rear electric window switches in the cards :cry:
Shame, they looked really good condition too.
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Need to remember that the seats won't flip forwards either.. :angry:
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Need to remember that the seats won't flip forwards either.. :angry:
That's true.........purchase has been mutually cancelled, he's going to re-list.
Better keep looking.............
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Need to remember that the seats won't flip forwards either.. :angry:
Don't they have the option to switch them from unflip to flip. On mk2's you can convert it?
That's true.........purchase has been mutually cancelled, he's going to re-list.
Better keep looking.............
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Just won this:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330549429045&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
........and happen to be going up that way this weekend........very happy :smiley:
Can't believe I have just paid more for the interior than I did for the car :shocked:
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Just won this:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330549429045&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
........and happen to be going up that way this weekend........very happy :smiley:
Can't believe I have just paid more for the interior than I did for the car :shocked:
Very nice.... :cool:
Yeah but if you had to pay for the work you put in to it then it wouldn't have been so cheap. :smiley:
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Just won this:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330549429045&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
........and happen to be going up that way this weekend........very happy :smiley:
Can't believe I have just paid more for the interior than I did for the car :shocked:
Very nice.... :cool:
Yeah but if you had to pay for the work you put in to it then it wouldn't have been so cheap. :smiley:
So true......but so rewarding, as you know very well :wink:
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Yes indeed!.. feel better this time round than when I bought it to be honest. I just try to blank out how much I spent the first time round!
Shame I have to attack the motor now.
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Cabrio will be taxed for this month so looking forward to taking the VR6 and Cab to some shows this year.......happy days.......VW Action a definite :cool:
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Cabrio will be taxed for this month so looking forward to taking the VR6 and Cab to some shows this year.......happy days.......VW Action a definite :cool:
See you there! :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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you going bristol volkfest and rtech rr day ??
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you going bristol volkfest and rtech rr day ??
Me or Rich? if me all to the above I hope! :cool:
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Both of you :smiley:
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you going bristol volkfest and rtech rr day ??
Bristol Volkfest is definitely a possibility but I can't do the rr day.
Off to Chesterfield today to drop the Polo off at my Mum & Dad's and then I pick up the leather interior tomorrow.
Through ebay I've also now won an original airbox:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250796608275&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250796608275&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1156)
and what I'm hoping will solve the missing sill side trim inserts:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110669432084&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110669432084&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1156)
Right.......I must now stop spending money on the VR6 and dig the cabrio out of the garage........weather is gorgeous :cool:
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Wasn't you guys in the cabrio in fleet tother day? Waiting to turn out onto the reading road about 8 / 8.30ish?
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Wasn't you guys in the cabrio in fleet tother day? Waiting to turn out onto the reading road about 8 / 8.30ish?
No, cabrio hasn't been out to play yet this year. Won't be long though :smiley:
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A wee update on further progress :wink:
This is the old interior that I have now taken out:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3335.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3336.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3337.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3338.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3339.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3340.jpg)
Look at the angle of the drivers seat in these two pictures:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3341.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3342.jpg)
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This short video further demonstrates why the drivers seat needs replacing :shocked:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/th_100_3343.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/?action=view¤t=100_3343.mp4)
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.............And this is where I am now, ready to fit the new interior :smiley:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3345.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3346.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3347.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3348.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3349.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3350.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3351.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3352.jpg)
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Now fitted and I've got to say that I'm very pleased:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3353.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3354.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3355.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3356.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3357.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3358.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3359.jpg)
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Nice upgrade :afro:
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Very nice :cool: :cool:
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looking good mate always wanted a vr!
mabey for my next car!
love the seats!
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Thanks, I really can't believe how much it has transformed the car :cool: :cool:
This was the problem with the drivers seat:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3360.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3361.jpg)
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I hate you, i hate you, i hate you!!
I'm ever so jelous of your leather! Trying to get hold of that stuff over here is a nightmare! :grin:
Looks real good :cool:
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Looking plush now Rich. :afro:
How on earth did that seat frame brake like that!? :shocked:
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Glad to see you have got it all fitted! Looks the part don't it :smiley:
I will stick around on the forum!
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Glad to see you have got it all fitted! Looks the part don't it :smiley:
I will stick around on the forum!
Welcome to the forum, i'm guessing you know Rich?
Like your sig but you need put the url in between [i*g] [/i*g] replacing the * with an m. the reason i put * is so you could see the code.
(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/4343/gtisig.jpg)
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Seats look really good :afro:
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Glad to see you have got it all fitted! Looks the part don't it :smiley:
I will stick around on the forum!
Welcome to the forum, i'm guessing you know Rich?
Like your sig but you need put the url in between [i*g] [/i*g] replacing the * with an m. the reason i put * is so you could see the code.
(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/4343/gtisig.jpg)
Cheers mate, i was having trouble remembering lol
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Looking plush now Rich. :afro:
How on earth did that seat frame brake like that!? :shocked:
No idea mate. It passed the MOT and tbh I think it was OK then :undecided: It must have been something that was 'the last straw that broke the camels back' afterwards. It had obviously been through some stress somewhere along the line :sad:
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Glad to see you have got it all fitted! Looks the part don't it :smiley:
I will stick around on the forum!
Welcome, good to see you here. I did rather get the impression that you are into your VW's in a similar vane to us here :cool:
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Glad to see you have got it all fitted! Looks the part don't it :smiley:
I will stick around on the forum!
Welcome to the forum, i'm guessing you know Rich?
Like your sig but you need put the url in between [i*g] [/i*g] replacing the * with an m. the reason i put * is so you could see the code.
(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/4343/gtisig.jpg)
Shaun, we met at the weekend when I picked up the VR6 interior that he sold to me :cool:
Although only spoke briefly we spoke about our VR6's, his Mk2 and Polo GT's.............mine of which I had just dropped off at Chesterfield the day before :cool:
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Damn it, side skirts arrived this morning, re this post:-
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=175106.msg1765771#msg1765771 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=175106.msg1765771#msg1765771)
.........and they aren't what I wanted. I had hoped those long strips were the insert trims but they aren't, they are the strips that are glued to the car for the skirts to attach to :cry:
Guess they will have to go back onto ebay :rolleyes:
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Glad to see you have got it all fitted! Looks the part don't it :smiley:
I will stick around on the forum!
Welcome to the forum, i'm guessing you know Rich?
Like your sig but you need put the url in between [i*g] [/i*g] replacing the * with an m. the reason i put * is so you could see the code.
Shaun, we met at the weekend when I picked up the VR6 interior that he sold to me :cool:
Although only spoke briefly we spoke about our VR6's, his Mk2 and Polo GT's.............mine of which I had just dropped off at Chesterfield the day before :cool:
nice one.. good to see another member on board! :cool:
Damn it, side skirts arrived this morning, re this post:-
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=175106.msg1765771#msg1765771 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=175106.msg1765771#msg1765771)
.........and they aren't what I wanted. I had hoped those long strips were the insert trims but they aren't, they are the strips that are glued to the car for the skirts to attach to :cry:
Guess they will have to go back onto ebay :rolleyes:
That's twice now isn't it! Seats and then this........ :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Well the first set of seats were incorrectly advertised hence we mutually agreed to cancel.
The side skirts I knew I was taking a chance on getting the bit that I actually wanted.
I might ask VW how much they charge :shocked:
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I believe the side skirt trims are still available from VW and I don't think they are that expensive.
Rubber sill trim (the cover with the metal insert) £25.18 per side
Left passenger side is: 1H0853985B41
Right drivers side is: 1H0853986B41
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Nice one, just found them on vagcat too. Will pop into VW later on :smiley:
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That interior is yummy :drool:
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What, Vagcat is actually working? :shocked:
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What, Vagcat is actually working? :shocked:
Yeah! I was surprised too :laugh:
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Update time :smiley:
I haven't bought the sill trims yet but they are on my 'to do' which seems to be turning into an ever increasing list...........Shaun I now know how you feel!
Since I last posted I have been busy with getting the Mk1 and Mk4 through their MOT's, thankfully both passed without any problems which brings my attention back to the VR6.
Have now fitted the OEM airbox that I purchased on ebay so that horrible cone filter has gone. Has made the engine much quieter under acceleration which suits me tbh.
Since putting it on the road it has started running a little rough, particularly between decelerating and accelerating, a very pronounced flat spot. This got steadily worse until the point last week where I was only firing on five cylinders :shocked:
Closer inspection revealed that one of the HT leads had obviously suffered at the hands of some idiot that had used the lead to pull it off the plug instead of the tool. So, £54 lighter I replaced the full set. Whilst at it I bought a set of plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter and did a 10K, 20K and 40K service on it. Piece of mind knowing all that is done :wink:
Unfortunately although the misfire has now gone, the rough running and flat spot haven't gone away and the fault codes downloaded during the service are now pointing me to yet another problem............
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Lists are fine when they're in your head, make a note of them and they can be scary.... I need to add to mine this weekend.
sorry to hear about the flat spot, mine has lost it's top end pull again but I can't really complain about it until I get a replacement warm up reg.... what are your fault codes pointing you to then?
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The fault code I have with the engine running is:-
VAG-COM Version: Release 311.2-N
Control Module Part Number: 021 906 258 AF
Component and/or Version: MOTOR PMC 1
Software Coding: 0261203117
Work Shop Code: 1267357529
1 Fault Found:
00515 - Camshaft Position (Hall) Sensor (G40)
30-00 - Open or Short to B+
I've done some research online and the cam position sensor is looking favourite. I've checked that there is 12V to the sensor and that the ground is good.
It looks like the sensor isn't sending a signal to the ECU. Not sure if it's actually possible to read it but I have tried testing the output using an LED and an analogue multimeter. Both showed a constant output. I do have an oscilloscope that may have more luck but........in the meantime I've managed to find a second hand sensor for £14 on ebay that has come from a Galaxy so I think I'll wait and try that next.
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Well I got a sensor from ebay, unfortunately not the one I originally went for. The guy took my money but I never received it. He wouldn't answer my messages or do anything about it so I had to open a case against him and then escalate it (first time I've had to do that). Paypal have now refunded me the money :smiley:
So be warned, don't buy anything from 'dancarparts4u'.
Back on subject. Having bought a sensor from someone else on ebay I proceeded to replace it. I'd read elsewhere that it was possible that the magnetic sender itself could spin on the camshaft having stripped its key-way so whilst I had the sensor out I checked to see if you can see it through the hole. You can and this could be very useful if anyone else has the problem.
Here is a photo with the sensor removed and the magnet not in view:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3396.jpg)
These are photos of the magnet partially in view:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3398.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3392-1.jpg)
And this is a photo of the magnet fully in view:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3399.jpg)
I was able to stick my pinky into the hole and try to move the magnet. I couldn't move it so I guess that confirms that it is OK.
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Having confirmed that the sender was OK, I replaced the sensor and started the car. Straight away there was something odd going on as the idle went all over the place! I guess the ECU was getting a signal that it isn't used to. After a while it settled down and with VAGCOM running I then cleared the fault code.........it didn't come back and the car is now much smoother between decel & accel :smiley:
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I used the VR6 for work the following night and a new problem came up. I started up and it wouldn't idle properly and eventually stalled. After driving for around a mile it seemed to clear up but the following day it did exactly the same for Hazel.
Plugged VAGCOM back in and now have this:-
00537 - Lambda (Oxygen Sensor) Regulation
11-10 - Control Limit Not Reached - Intermittent
:angry: :angry:
I've now cleared the fault code and just took the car for its first spin for around a week and it appears to be OK. I'm using it again for work tonight so we'll have to see. Maybe it was just a glitch with the new cam sensor fitted :undecided:
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Wondered how this was going. Seems like you're having a few teething problems but at least the worst of it is done now.. Let's hope its just having a little moment and just needs to adjust.
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Wondered how this was going. Seems like you're having a few teething problems but at least the worst of it is done now.. Let's hope its just having a little moment and just needs to adjust.
Fingers crossed that is looking likely. I drove to work and back last night and the car was faultless, very much a pleasure to drive :smiley: :smiley:
Hopefully now I can get down to some cosmetic work. First on the list is to get the tailgate dent fixed. I'm then looking to have the alloys refurbished by Martyn at Blk alloys. The only other thing will be the sill trims so I'm getting there :smiley:
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Getting it all sorted then :afro: keep at it.
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OK running problems all seem to be sorted; for two weeks now she has run faultless.
I'm even getting around 33MPG if I drive without 'playing'. Drops to around 28MPG if I 'play'.
Been contemplating the purchase of a friends car that I really would like but at £4300 I've decided to put sensible head on and stick with what I have and keep the savings intact. Its an Audi S3 Quattro 225BHP........so tempted :undecided:
Anyway, having made my decision I have, today, got in touch with a chap that will hopefully fix my tailgate dent. He's been recommended by my friend from Wheeler Dealers and has actually done a job for them on the program so fingers crossed my dent isn't so bad that he can't pull it out :undecided:
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OK running problems all seem to be sorted; for two weeks now she has run faultless.
I'm even getting around 33MPG if I drive without 'playing'. Drops to around 28MPG if I 'play'.
Been contemplating the purchase of a friends car that I really would like but at £4300 I've decided to put sensible head on and stick with what I have and keep the savings intact. Its an Audi S3 Quattro 225BHP........so tempted :undecided:
Anyway, having made my decision I have, today, got in touch with a chap that will hopefully fix my tailgate dent. He's been recommended by my friend from Wheeler Dealers and has actually done a job for them on the program so fingers crossed my dent isn't so bad that he can't pull it out :undecided:
Cor if i had the cash I would be tempted.. good on you resisting!
Glad it's running well now.
I've got some annoying dents in t he body of mine I have no idea how i'm going to sort out. :sad:
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Sent photographs of the dent and the chap reckons it's too bad to make it look like new but has he agreed to try and do the best he can for me. It won't be perfect but better than it is now so that has got to be an improvement. He's coming round on Wednesday.
In the meantime I'll let my search continue to run for a good tailgate in the right colour on ebay.
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Sent photographs of the dent and the chap reckons it's too bad to make it look like new but has he agreed to try and do the best he can for me. It won't be perfect but better than it is now so that has got to be an improvement. He's coming round on Wednesday.
In the meantime I'll let my search continue to run for a good tailgate in the right colour on ebay.
That's a bummer where and how bad is it then, can it not be filled and painted?
what's the colour, will keep my eyes peeled. :smiley:
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I'll post the pics that I sent him so that we can have some before and after pics.
The colour is dusty mauve (LC5P)
Cheers Shaun.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3460.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3458.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3459.jpg)
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Oh... I see what he means, I have on on my rear quarter like that just on a natural curve and on the drivers door on an OEM crease, very difficult. :sad:
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Very difficult on a crease like that, hence my being on the lookout for a replacement tailgate.
We'll see how he gets on, it'll set me back around £50 to try and straighten that as much as possible.
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Very difficult on a crease like that, hence my being on the lookout for a replacement tailgate.
We'll see how he gets on, it'll set me back around £50 to try and straighten that as much as possible.
Bet you could get another tailgate for near that amount, my rear dent is right next to a 90 degree bend that it's shifted by the rear light. Not sure what to do with it. Joe managed to catch it perfectly in this shot. :sad:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/5825712620_01bd1eb1e0_z.jpg)
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Very difficult on a crease like that, hence my being on the lookout for a replacement tailgate.
We'll see how he gets on, it'll set me back around £50 to try and straighten that as much as possible.
Bet you could get another tailgate for near that amount, my rear dent is right next to a 90 degree bend that it's shifted by the rear light. Not sure what to do with it. Joe managed to catch it perfectly in this shot. :sad:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/5825712620_01bd1eb1e0_z.jpg)
Agreed but I have been searching since January and not one has come up in the correct colour nationwide! That's why, for now, I have resigned myself to trying to repair this one until one comes up.
Your dent looks like it can be filled and painted although very time consuming to get that perfectly right in that location :sad:
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Fair enough.. As said, will keep looking to, might be worth you posting a wanted in our classifieds if you haven't already.
No sadly that dent has pushed the edge out so its slightly bent on the corner right behind the rear light. You can see in the pic that the edge is closer to the rear light at the top than at the bottom, if that makes sense. :sad:
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I suppose the only way to do it properly would be to find another section, probably from a donor car, cut out the damaged section and weld in the replacement. Then fill and make good.
I haven't put an ad in the wanted section..........suppose I should have done :rolleyes:
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If you can't get one in the right colour and decide you want one spraying we have a booth down the workshop over Basingstoke way. Sure me chap will be more than happy to quote it up to do.
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If you can't get one in the right colour and decide you want one spraying we have a booth down the workshop over Basingstoke way. Sure me chap will be more than happy to quote it up to do.
Good option; I've seen plenty in different colours. Any idea how much I'd be looking at?
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Just called him up. He reckoned 85 all in with paint.
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Just called him up. He reckoned 85 all in with paint.
Bargain. mission for a cheap tailgate in good nic then eh Rich?
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That is a bargain! My guy wants £150 to do my tailgate!
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Thanks for getting the quote...........I now have options as someone has also responded to my wanted ad, with one in the right colour :shocked:
Just waiting for location of this one in the right colour then I'll decide what to do. Think I may be cancelling the dent buster, although I have to say that I am tempted to see what he can do with it :undecided:
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Just called him up. He reckoned 85 all in with paint.
That is a good price.......re the above post, I'll get back to you very soon; thanks again.
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He is in Bedhampton near Portsmouth Rich, only a short trip for you! :wink:
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Cheers Len.........and everyone else for their help, much appreciated :smiley:
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OK well it hasn't worked out well with a replacement tailgate so far. The one from Bedhampton was the wrong colour and the other one that may be in the right colour is in Manchester and I suspect may need more than just a T cut to remove scratches although I'm still waiting for confirmation on that.
The dent buster guys are coming to have a go tonight at 6pm, whilst I'm at work. I'm leaving it in Hazels capable hands to liaise with them. Gave it a good clean and touched up a few stone chips today so hopefully it will look worth their efforts and my money :smiley:
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Offer still stands if you need it! If you want an example of work, you're welcome to swing by ours (church crookham) and see our camper.
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Offer still stands if you need it! If you want an example of work, you're welcome to swing by ours (church crookham) and see our camper.
I haven't forgotten this option and it is appreciated, thanks.
It's my next course of action if I'm not happy with the 'dent busters' tonight.
Hazel rang me to say that they have done their 'thing' and in her opinion it's a massive improvement. I'll find out after nightshift tomorrow morning when I get home.
As it was I wasn't happy living with it but if they have managed to improve it then hopefully I'll be happy and can move on to getting the alloys done.......Martyn :wink:
Update and no doubt photos to follow tomorrow.............
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Got to say, I'm impressed with what they have done. As he said, he wouldn't be able to get it all out but he had a damned good go :smiley:
Some before and after photos:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3458.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3469.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3459.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3473.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3460.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3471.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/richandhazel/Golf%20VR6/100_3472.jpg)
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That set me back £40 and for me well worth it. A massive improvement that I can live with until a suitable donor tailgate comes along that I can get resprayed by archie837's mate..........I'll let you know when I get hold of a good one to spray up :wink:
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That set me back £40 and for me well worth it. A massive improvement that I can live with until a suitable donor tailgate comes along that I can get resprayed by archie837's mate..........I'll let you know when I get hold of a good one to spray up :wink:
That looks really good, loads better than I thought it would be. I thought there would be no chance with the bit at the top corner where the crease line is.
Gives me hope for my rear one which is similar. shame you're not closer, I'd use the same service!
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Nice job he's done there :smiley:
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really good job on difficult dent!
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I've just dropped the chap an email to thank him for his efforts as I wasn't here when he carried out the work.
If any one is local, his name is Stuart and this is his website:-
http://www.axydent.com/ (http://www.axydent.com/)
He can cover Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey :wink:
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I've just dropped the chap an email to thank him for his efforts as I wasn't here when he carried out the work.
If any one is local, his name is Stuart and this is his website:-
http://www.axydent.com/ (http://www.axydent.com/)
He can cover Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey :wink:
hmmm, maybe if i'm ever passing!
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Fantastic result! If I wasn't looking to shift the 3 I'd be giving him a shout.
When your passing hey Shaun? How about when you come down to get the 1 sprayed? :tongue:
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Fantastic result! If I wasn't looking to shift the 3 I'd be giving him a shout.
When your passing hey Shaun? How about when you come down to get the 1 sprayed? :tongue:
Why, who's going to spray it, you offering? :grin:
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Done some very productive work on the VR6 today:-
I purchased a couple of donor doors from Jez on here and have now replaced both window regulators and door locks. Everything now works as advertised :smiley: No more sticky windows and door locks playing up.
Whilst at it I have put a washer under each lower door hinge to raise the sagging doors and they now shut 'just like a Golf'. Really pleased :smiley:
Tomorrow I'm going to spray some Waxoyl type stuff (it's actually some old time expired Dinatrol that we use on the aircraft) around before refitting the membranes and door cards.
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Blimey!.. forgot you were still around. :grin:
Sounds good. "Like a Golf! :grin:
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Just read through your thread, good save on the VR6 mate!