what have you done to your car today ?
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The accessory belt clutch pulley can cause interment issues its recommend its changed every 40k , it can lock and take out the tensioner.. there not expensive for a genuine ini pulley mine cost £24 at Vw exact same pulley is £163 just in a different box.. mine was fine but there was an odd noise so changed it anyway and it was the original pulley as ini did an update on them
havnt seen this for a while, looks so good painted! the rear arches look pukka mate
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Anyone know off the top of their heads what the OEM brand coolant temperature sensor is, or just one that's reliable?
My Febi one has never quite been right - doesn't get to temperature, inconsistent readings, up and down. It's probably causing fueling issues too.
Been putting it off given there's no CEL and it normally means refilling the coolant, finding distilled water etc. but needs must...
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My Febi one has never quite been right - doesn't get to temperature, inconsistent readings, up and down. It's probably causing fueling issues too.
Been putting it off given there's no CEL and it normally means refilling the coolant, finding distilled water etc. but needs must...
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Bosch or Lemforder are the usual two.
But I've never had any problems with the Febi though. That's what's in at the moment.
You should only lose a small amount changing the sensor though. Just make sure you take the blue cap off first!
But I've never had any problems with the Febi though. That's what's in at the moment.
You should only lose a small amount changing the sensor though. Just make sure you take the blue cap off first!
Mines is a Febi, I replaced the original because it would never stay at 90 degrees, it would fluctuate up and down, even when I replaced it it still did it and ended up being the main thermostat, changed that and been all good since. and to replace the coolant temp sensor you wont lose much coolant, less than half a litre I'd say, its an easy job and you can literally pop the old out and new in within seconds minimizing coolant loss.
I lost probably most of my coolant when I changed the last one. You guys must have much faster hands than I do!
At least I can actually do the job now though, given that when I posted that, I'd just dropped the car in for its MoT. If it didn't pass, it was pretty much going in the bin.
Twenty years old this month and it's passed.
Rear springs probably need replacing, which could be an opportunity to lower it, but apparently it's a bit smoky, which they said could mean the turbo is on the way out, and that wouldn't surprise me. That'll cost a few pounds to sort...
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At least I can actually do the job now though, given that when I posted that, I'd just dropped the car in for its MoT. If it didn't pass, it was pretty much going in the bin.
Twenty years old this month and it's passed.
Rear springs probably need replacing, which could be an opportunity to lower it, but apparently it's a bit smoky, which they said could mean the turbo is on the way out, and that wouldn't surprise me. That'll cost a few pounds to sort...
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I lost probably most of my coolant when I changed the last one. You guys must have much faster hands than I do!
At least I can actually do the job now though, given that when I posted that, I'd just dropped the car in for its MoT. If it didn't pass, it was pretty much going in the bin.
Twenty years old this month and it's passed.
Rear springs probably need replacing, which could be an opportunity to lower it, but apparently it's a bit smoky, which they said could mean the turbo is on the way out, and that wouldn't surprise me. That'll cost a few pounds to sort...
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Sorry about the pic, best I could find
Grats on 20 years though, they really are the most awesome cars
She passed the MOT with flying colours at 23 years old, no advisories. MOT tester said she's in better condition than most 10 yr old cars he sees.
Can't believe the tax for the 1.8t is going up to £415 in April (£435 if you pay in installments) Sick of those theiving bastards in parliment.
Can't believe the tax for the 1.8t is going up to £415 in April (£435 if you pay in installments) Sick of those theiving bastards in parliment.
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Good to hear, you must look after it. My mot run out in November. Putting her through in the next month or 2, she should pass with no advisories. She's not had any on any previous mot's in her 20 years. And then hopefully I can start driving her in the middle of may. If I pass my test.
Grats Mty, I don't doubt yours is on top form, I'm sure it was a pleasure for them to work on.
As for the tax, don't get me started. The environmental guise is bullshit, hence they will be charging electric from April. It's all £'s for their pockets & fk all back for us.
Did I mention that thanks to another f ING pothole I nearly collided with a BMW?
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Mines is at the end of March, I've just wired brushed the whole underneath including subframes and suspension componants, then everything got a coat of Aquasteel rust treatment, then well coated with Dinitrol underseal so I'm hoping I dont have too many problems.
Cheers mate, i did put her through the carwash yesterday so she could have a good underbody wash. Think it always puts the MOT tester in a good mood when then don't have to poke around in mud and grime etc lol.Grats Mty, I don't doubt yours is on top form, I'm sure it was a pleasure for them to work on.
As for the tax, don't get me started. The environmental guise is bullshit, hence they will be charging electric from April. It's all £'s for their pockets & fk all back for us.
Did I mention that thanks to another f ING pothole I nearly collided with a BMW?
It crazy about the emissions crap. The 1.8t is clean enough that you can drive into the city centre without paying the clean air zone charge, yet then they put the tax up so much. Makes no sense as always!
No i didn't hear about the BMW but it doesn't surprise me, lucky you didn't hit it! I have to slalom around potholes daily, and my road is full of speed humps that mean i can't lower the car without catching the front bumper
Fingers crossed for you too. Is she gonna be your first car then? Bet the insurance will be pretty steep on that?
Yeah, first car. But I'm 44 this month. Got a quote for £130 pm. I can't wait to drive her, but before I do, I'm getting the underside ice blasted and protected. I'm going to try and keep her in mint condition, as she's not done a lot of miles. Had her since September, and have to stop myself from going for a spin
West country for you, we're more holes & bumps than actual roadCheers mate, i did put her through the carwash yesterday so she could have a good underbody wash. Think it always puts the MOT tester in a good mood when then don't have to poke around in mud and grime etc lol.
It crazy about the emissions crap. The 1.8t is clean enough that you can drive into the city centre without paying the clean air zone charge, yet then they put the tax up so much. Makes no sense as always!
No i didn't hear about the BMW but it doesn't surprise me, lucky you didn't hit it! I have to slalom around potholes daily, and my road is full of speed humps that mean i can't lower the car without catching the front bumper
& yeah lowered cars don't get on well here, you have to actually stop & do 2mph to approach them but 4x4's& SUVs tow it round above speed limit Frustrating times my friends, all we want to do is enjoy our cars & our lives
Not wrong there tax,tax yet they give billions away and bribe country’s to stop immigrants and that will just go straight into there corrupt pockets , think as mince that lammy and none have any business skills
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Evening all. Do many people here watch btcc... well in June at brands hatch there is supertouring power 3... basicly late 90 early 00s touring car meeting.
I have sent off an application to put the leon on display.
Fingers crossed they accept it. Just need to get my finger out and start putting bits back on it hahahh
I have sent off an application to put the leon on display.
Fingers crossed they accept it. Just need to get my finger out and start putting bits back on it hahahh
just got this tool as part as a bundle deal on alliexpress and how handy this is for some of them stiff plugs, ive tried it on one that is .. really handy to have, for £1.30
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