what have you done to your car today ?

[iammooks]

Don’t pull them out too fast once they’re all the way in


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I've never used one before - I still have to work out which way round they go in.

Are you supposed to lube it up first, or does it go in dry?


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[Rich.T]

Dry, then it wont fall out.

 

[Sl1ced]

I've never used one before - I still have to work out which way round they go in.

Are you supposed to lube it up first, or does it go in dry?


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Your choice mate try it on the mrs first


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[jt20vt]

These are a bit bigger than I was expecting - wondering if they're going to fit...


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Are they fitting to LCR? If so they are the wrong size.

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

Are they fitting to LCR? If so they are the wrong size.

Beat me to it, they look like standard length none sports suspension bump stops.


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[iammooks]

Are they fitting to LCR? If so they are the wrong size.

FR TDI. I haven't got the old ones out yet to compare, but these come up as the right ones so we'll soon find out. If it comes to it, I can put the old ones back in. Thankfully the rears are much easier to do than the fronts.


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[Thai-wronghorse]

FR TDI. I haven't got the old ones out yet to compare, but these come up as the right ones so we'll soon find out. If it comes to it, I can put the old ones back in. Thankfully the rears are much easier to do than the fronts.


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Should be OK then mate.

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[jt20vt]

Yeah should be fine on the FR TDi. Only know as made the mistake when ordering parts through tps who assured me they fitted to the LCR.

 

[iammooks]

Meh. It would be nice if the FR was just a diesel version of the Cupra R, but there are so many little differences - like with the pressed control arms and lack of ESP.

One of these days I might just end up doing an engine swap if one comes up...


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[Thai-wronghorse]

Meh. It would be nice if the FR was just a diesel version of the Cupra R, but there are so many little differences - like with the pressed control arms and lack of ESP.

One of these days I might just end up doing an engine swap if one comes up...


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PD150 into an R shell?

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[iammooks]

PD150 into an R shell?

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In the end it would probably cost less just to buy all those parts and fit them than it would to get a Cupra R and then have to fix all those *other* problems I’ve already fixed on my FR - especially if the Cupra R has been ragged. One day an LS7Y Cupra R bumper has to come up on eBay. At the same time, if I had a car with a BAM, I’d probably just keep that!

And of course, if I put *my* PD150 into another car, I’ve still got the problems I’ve got now with my dirty engine. I’d love to find out if you can fit a more modern diesel in a mk1 body though.


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[MoToJoJo]

I’d love to find out if you can fit a more modern diesel in a mk1 body though.

Can't see why not, although it comes down to if the cost is worth it over just having a more modern car.

As for the Cupra R bit, spec on mine (at least chassis wise) is Cupra R. All it's missing are the Brembos up front and I'm not that fussed about those...yet. Worth upgrading? Depends how hard you want to drive or how long you want components to last.

As for ESP, I won't be bothering as it's a) hassle and b) a bit pointless unless you're planning to run out of talent regularly (just my opinion)

 

[MoToJoJo]

Did a little work

This is probably the least important thing on a big list to get done before a road trip but hey, at least it's something ticked off.

Just... reroute some switch wiring, replace wash/wipe stalk, tidy up wiring, finish installing the seatbelt buckles, maybe do the solid top mounts and tweak the tracking to do in... about 24hrs.

No pressure

 

[Rich.T]

Just do the bits needed to keep it mobile

Still havnt fitted my number plates that i got a few days ago.
No time.
If i cant find 10 minutes on Monday, it'll probably be next weekend.

I thought things were supposed to get easier when you got older?!?!?

 

[Sl1ced]

So I can still feel my gearstick move forward/backward when I accelerate in 1/3/5. I fitted the replacement dogbone and that has helped but only by 30% or so, I have an AUQ and I’m guessing my mounts are gone? Am I right in thinking there is one engine and one gearbox plus the dogbone? I’ve been putting this off but I think it has to be done,


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[MoToJoJo]

Few more things ticked off the list

As the pipe from the washer bottle to the rear is still there, this was an important mod

Still a work in progress but a bit more usable now (double fuel flap cuz I screwed up the install so I have to buy another mount, boot switch is actually TCS now)

 

[MoToJoJo]

So I can still feel my gearstick move forward/backward when I accelerate in 1/3/5. I fitted the replacement dogbone and that has helped but only by 30% or so, I have an AUQ and I’m guessing my mounts are gone? Am I right in thinking there is one engine and one gearbox plus the dogbone? I’ve been putting this off but I think it has to be done,

Yup, just the two and the dogbone. Sure someone with better knowledge will say if this is what needs doing but then always a good time to upgrade engine mounts

 

[Sl1ced]

I will replace them with stock, my car is nothing special and I can’t afford it at the moment


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[iammooks]

I will replace them with stock, my car is nothing special and I can’t afford it at the moment


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Stolen from an old thread, as I was thinking about doing mine at some point... I don't think they're too expensive either...

"Passenger side.

Remove trim on back of headlight.
Remove battery cover, undo battery terminals and remove battery.
Remove battery tray.
Remove air box/induction filter
Pull top off the wire trunking.
place jack under gearbox to support it
Undo the 5 engine mount bolts 2 18mm 2x 16mm and I think 1 13mm remove mount and replace with new one.

Drivers side.

Remove 2 screws from header tank and unplug multiblock.
Undo the allen head bolt holding PS pot on
Remove 2 10mm bolts holding in carbon canister and unplug it
Remove 2 13mm bolts holding bracket from inner wing to top of engine mount
I didn't actually remove any of these things just unbolted them so I could get to the bolts
Support engine with jack
Remove 2 18mm and 2 16mm bolts and remove mount, replace with new one"


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Stolen from an old thread, as I was thinking about doing mine at some point... I don't think they're too expensive either...

"Passenger side.

Remove trim on back of headlight.
Remove battery cover, undo battery terminals and remove battery.
Remove battery tray.
Remove air box/induction filter
Pull top off the wire trunking.
place jack under gearbox to support it
Undo the 5 engine mount bolts 2 18mm 2x 16mm and I think 1 13mm remove mount and replace with new one.

Drivers side.

Remove 2 screws from header tank and unplug multiblock.
Undo the allen head bolt holding PS pot on
Remove 2 10mm bolts holding in carbon canister and unplug it
Remove 2 13mm bolts holding bracket from inner wing to top of engine mount
I didn't actually remove any of these things just unbolted them so I could get to the bolts
Support engine with jack
Remove 2 18mm and 2 16mm bolts and remove mount, replace with new one"


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Almost sounds too easy…….


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