Not gettin far on the job list for the weekend

[hardmonkeys]

Jobs for today/this weekend on the GTi :-
1: change coolant temp sensor
2: change thermostat
3: replace rear brake pads and discs
4: clear any fault codes using VAGCOM
5: clean said vehicle, and also the GT TDI as that is f**kin minging!!
6: enjoy both cars at some point over the weekend!All was going well...plans for the weekend were going swiftly...shopping done, tools bought...parts in hand...

Job number 1&2:- replace coolant temp sensor and thermostat...I've only forgot to buy coolant haha...and no-one down here has a coolant sensor in stock...halfords want £27 but won't be in til Wednesday latest...can try the local stealers tomoz!! Prob mega bucks tho

Job number 3:- replace rear disc and pads....ohhhh noooo I don't!! The previous owner in all his cleverness, has only put one locker on the whole car...and i dont have me the key, tried halfords locker removel tool...nope...tried to break it off...nope...looks like a trip to the local grease monkeys to remove...if they can...

Job number 4:- cant be done until coolant sensor is in..

Job number 5:- no point cleaning GTi until work is done, GT TDI can be done...I suppose lol

Job number 6:- is on going lol

[dom]

You could just drain your coolant into a bucket and reuse it, not ideal but at least you'll be able to change the stat. Coolant can be replaced at a later date

As for temp sensor, I'm sure dealers are around the same price as that halfrauds one.

[hardmonkeys]

Not to bad for a OEM part 

[hardmonkeys]

Coolant temperature sensor and replacement o-ring £39 from local dealers!

[Dalo Harkin]

Yeah sensors from VW go up more than petrol prices

[hardmonkeys]

Beautiful day to get things done today! Until my little daughter Isobel fell ill, not been keeping 'owt down for 3 days, down the hospital now, she's starting to get better and keep things down. There's always tomorrow :-)

[northeast_gti-t]

Beautiful day to get things done today! Until my little daughter Isobel fell ill, not been keeping 'owt down for 3 days, down the hospital now, she's starting to get better and keep things down. There's always tomorrow :-)

famous last words 

[hardmonkeys]

Hahahah, I managed to change the coolant temp sensor and thermostat, along with the coolant..so im happy now

[hardmonkeys]

Jobs for today/this weekend on the GTi :-
1: change coolant temp sensor
2: change thermostat
3: replace rear brake pads and discs
4: clear any fault codes using VAGCOM
5: clean said vehicle, and also the GT TDI as that is f**kin minging!!
6: enjoy both cars at some point over the weekend!

[hardmonkeys]

Job number 1&2:- replace coolant temp sensor and thermostat...✅

Job number 3:- replace rear disc and pads....ohhhh noooo I don't!! The previous owner in all his cleverness, has only put one locker on the whole car...and i dont have me the key, tried halfords locker removel tool...nope...tried to break it off...nope...looks like a trip to the local grease monkeys to remove...if they can... ❌❌❌❌❌❌

Job number 4:- clear fault codes ✅

Job number 5:- cleaned GTi! ✅ GT TDI can be done to,pmoz ❌

Job number 6:- enjo both cars ✅✅✅✅