Platinum FR - wolf in sheeps clothing

[bruceR]

Right I’m getting pissed off with this electrical fault - car sat for 3 weeks with a solar trickle charger connected into 12v boot socket but when I went to start her………nothing, not even a click. Plus noticed no numbers in either of the cluster LCDs
Long story short the battery was only reading 7.2v!!!!! Got it recharged overnight and car started ok, however, if I bumped the dash (above instrument cluster) then all the dash lights would come on and the needles would judder down to 0 then reset.
Bought a used set of clocks and tried the ‘bump’ test - all ok, so sent them both off to aRd Techick to get info transferred from mine to replacement.
Fitted and tried out, all working with no issues



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[bruceR]

Had the usual intermittent problem with passenger front door lock - last one was eBay special a few years ago. Decided to scan and see what else, 3 of 4 locks showing faults.
Bought OEM locks from TPS - driver & passenger.
Replaced the passenger one first, the worst bit was removing the butyl tape I’d put on last time (f**k it’s sticky stuff). Back together and tested ok . Took the opportunity to resolder door handle LED.
Next day got the drivers door lock replaced. Tested ok so I was chuffed again.
Imagine my choice of words when I nipped down to Tesco and found both front doors wouldn’t open .
Had to climb out back door when I got home. These cars just laugh in yer face !!!!


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[bruceR]

Back at the drivers door, turns out I’d forgotten to reattach the internal pull cable
As I couldn’t get door open, I had to remove handle, remove 8 Philips screws holding inner half of handle to door card, pull out handle the reattach the pull cable. All back together I was still left with door stuck!!!!!!!!
Banged on outer handle while pulling inner handle and hey-presto the door opened .
Onto the passenger door, I tried the same banging on door/flicking switch on drivers door/disconnecting battery but still stuck shut.
Ended up pulling internal handle off and by pulling cable the door opened!!!!!
Turns out it was the rubber end of the pull cable had jumped out of the door lock bracket and not allowing the lock to be operated.
All working now and I’m chuffed again.


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[bruceR]

Always hated the redundant 2 lines in the bottom of the instrument cluster

So had a play with font styles/sizes on excel (couldn’t find stickers small enough online)

Decided on the top right and fitted into place, think it just finishes the dash

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[bruceR]

Ordered a replacement scuttle panel ID cover online, custom with VIN Plate number

And no, it didn’t come with the bit of carpet attached, the mutt chewed that off the stairs so I used it to hide my VIN number

Will get this installed when the blinking rain stops


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[Yellow fr]

Always hated the redundant 2 lines in the bottom of the instrument cluster

So had a play with font styles/sizes on excel (couldn’t find stickers small enough online)

Decided on the top right and fitted into place, think it just finishes the dash

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I have been thinking off doing the same but no pc or printer grr but does look good


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[bruceR]

I have been thinking off doing the same but no pc or printer grr but does look good


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What about parents or work?


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[Yellow fr]

We do have one at work


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[bruceR]

I used Excel with the following fonts/sizes:
For SEAT Leon:
Cell width 50.00, Cell height 24.75
Font style Calibri, Font size 18
For FR:
Font style MV Boli, Font size 20
For TDI+:
Font style Calibri, Font size 20


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[bruceR]

Removed all the brittle bits from scuttle panel & trial fitted new vin cover:

Will tidy the edges a bit better and put some butyl tape around it


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[bruceR]

So managed to get a rear parcel shelf tidy tray but not in as good a condition as was advertised
Time to fill it with original parts

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[bruceR]

Spent a couple of hours cleaning the engine bay and modifying my engine cover - ever since fitting the strut brace the cover never fitted
So measured and marked before slicing a section off

Sanded & smoothed the edges, have it a good clean then painted the I with red enamel paint (3 coats)

Fits and looks just right

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[bruceR]

Borrowed (long-term!!!!) a square of Armaflex insulation from work to use as engine cover sound proofing - a wee bit of cutting and fettling

Cleaned up the underside, which will never be seen!!

Happy with the fit so just need some spray adhesive to secure it properly.

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[bruceR]

Not updated for a while, sorry folks!!
Have been collecting bits for a suspension refresh and finally got it all done.
Cleaned and coated rear beam with SuperPro bushes, new splash guards, new hubs/bearings, new Brembo discs/pads, new longer HEL braided hoses, new Bilstein shocks & Eibach springs with new rubber bump stops & guides with all new bolts.
On the front new wishbones with SuperPro bushes, new ball joints, new track rod ends, new hubs/bearings, new Brembo discs/pads, new HEL braided hoses, new Bilstein shocks & Eibach springs with new top mount LCR bushes/bearings, new outer cv joints and again all new bolts fitted.
Had to have a new brake line installed from master cylinder to rear n/s braided hose plus both front caliper balance pipes replaced.
Big shout out to Maitland Street Motors for their awesome work
Car now feels like it did when I bought it 16 odd years ago


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[BigJase88]

Right I’m getting pissed off with this electrical fault - car sat for 3 weeks with a solar trickle charger connected into 12v boot socket but when I went to start her………nothing, not even a click. Plus noticed no numbers in either of the cluster LCDs
Long story short the battery was only reading 7.2v!!!!! Got it recharged overnight and car started ok, however, if I bumped the dash (above instrument cluster) then all the dash lights would come on and the needles would judder down to 0 then reset.
Bought a used set of clocks and tried the ‘bump’ test - all ok, so sent them both off to aRd Techick to get info transferred from mine to replacement.
Fitted and tried out, all working with no issues



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Just a thought is that boot 12v socket not switched?

So you are charging nothing if so

 

[bruceR]

No it’s not switched, I used tyre pump without turning ignition on but thanks anyway.
I now have the plug-in connectors attached to battery so I can use the panel to charge the battery


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[bruceR]

F**kin raging, some twat just shunted into me while I was sitting at traffic lights

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[Sparkie]

F**kin raging, some twat just shunted into me while I was sitting at traffic lights

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Gutting
Feel your pain.
Some idiot dragged something into my wing while parked in a safe place.
Safe from cars. Not idiots on foot it seems.


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[Nam-uk]

Borrowed (long-term!!!!) a square of Armaflex insulation from work to use as engine cover sound proofing - a wee bit of cutting and fettling

Cleaned up the underside, which will never be seen!!

Happy with the fit so just need some spray adhesive to secure it properly.

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I’ve got allot of long term borrowed stuff from my old work place lol , the foam is that fire proof ? I’ve taped mine up but I think I’ll have todo something like that, I’ve got foam from vitafoam different grades but not sure it’s heat or fire proof

 

[bruceR]

Ha ha ha, yep me too. Yeah it’s fire rated as we use it on hot flowlines & vessels offshore


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