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I was warned off beech buggy but only by one person and a fair few have mentioned them so might give em a go, I'll give the its place a ring too thanks

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Anyone?

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Oil seal has gone on my K04 so naturally I'm gonna get it rebuilt, I'm after a few suggestions on a company to do it for me, the shaft has a tiny bit of play so that may need doin too but I'm not sure. Obviously I dont wanna get it done only for it to last 6months and I would like a decent guarantee...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/30/8e8equ2a.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/30/ydy8aqy2.jpg Small update.... the passat is gonna be laid up for a while as the turbo seal has gone so it needs reconditioning :( on a lighter note, when me an my mate removed it we realised it isn't the standard k03...

How did you get on bud?

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No probs mate hope it helps u get it done

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http://www.passatworld.com/forums/61-b5-information-base/213051-how-power-steering-rack-removal-installation.html Thats the link I used, pay close attention to the centering hole screw (you will need a longer one to lock it in place) nothin worse than fittin it and realising your steering wheel is o...

I'm struggling to find the bolt from underneath. Found the others but can't even see where the illegitimate child is! I'm using my phone so it's a nightmare to find anything could you please post the link for the how to as I couldn't find it. Please!!! Yea I remember now, I couldn't see it so I had...

And correct me if I'm wrong but I'm guessing you're having an issue with the center bolt that you have to go at from underneath? If so (mine was a tdi so I'm not sure if it's gonna be the same) it was an absolute pain to get at but I used a long and short extension bar and a universal fitting (for g...

I've done it mate which bolt u havin trouble with? Check through my old threads there was one about me changing the rack and there is a link to a how to guide on there

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Just saw you as I passed you were parked outside the premier shop, black rims and roof (I think). You local?

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Mindriot wrote:lol, not trying to scare anyone, just saying what everyone realises once they own a ragtop.

Yea was jokin mate, I get what you're sayin but luckily not all softtops fall foul to the scrotes

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Everyone has to own one convertible its obligatory to call yourself a true motor head ;) Theyre great on warm days and when they dont leak and dont have drafts etc. Though take note all ragtops eventally leak, water and wind :) Prepare yourself for the seperation anxiety you suffer the first time y...

I only ever use shell vpower in my 1.8t, I have a few power mods too and it runs like dog turd on standard unleaded....

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Awww man how jealous am I! I offered him a swap for my old tdi and surprise surprise he said no haha! Absolutely fell in love with the colour and the wheels, let me know when you're bored of it lol

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Lol I was jokin anyway I've had a little bit of this on mine but fortunately only a couple of bits

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Whoever you bought the car from just needs to get better at twist and tape......

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Same as any wire.... twist and tape

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I just ordered some spare keys for them so I'm gonna tidy em up a bit (they're a bit scratched on the plastic end caps/lock surrounds) and get em up for sale so if anyone is interested let me know, when the keys turn up and I work out a price I'll start a proper for sale thread Sent from my GT-I9300...

I have a pair of Thule roof bars to fit cars with roof rails, they have a bit of scraping on the end caps and don't have any keys, the locks have the key number engraved into them so can be ordered from caravan/camping shops or directly from thule or you can just buy a full new set of locks with key...

Yea I popped into the place that does the helicoiling today and they said they drill it out wider and insert a threaded cap so it's the same size thread as before which is better than helicoil so I assume that is what they meant, they said if I book it they can do it while I wait so I may do it next...

passartist wrote:Drilling out to next size, helicoiling, or time inserts are your only sensible options

Time inserts?

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Sorry didn't realise I left the link out lol here it is, can't see why this wouldn't work.......?

Toolstation
http://www.toolstation.com/m/part.html?p=26663

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What about something like this? Just had a quick look so probably not the right size but would this work and withstand the heat/stay in place? I can't see it slipping out as they are steel anchors and when a bolt is screwed in it spreads out at the bottom can anyone think of a reason it wouldn't wor...

Sharpshooter wrote:Could you not thread lock a stud in there and use a nut? You can get metal thread lock.

That's actually a really good idea........ nice one I think I'll give that a go

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