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Hiya All Wondering what the recomendations are for cleaning/polishing the dash on a B7 - stipple type finish which a micro-duster type cloth doesnt seem to take the dust off.....? Not looking for a shiny finish but a clean matt/satin would be good. Looking through past replies in Detailing they seem...

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I have just had the tyre pressure sensor changed which affected ABS/Steering/airbags lites on dash......
Came at £50.13? incl. VAT from TPS, who said the NSR known to go frequently so always in stock!
So far so good - fingers crossed!
Easy to do if not seized in situ - mine came out sweetly.

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Hiya all UCP are doing a 'bogof' Bank Holiday deal on oil - may be of interest even for the .505 oil. Linky: https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/engineoils/5w30-engine-oil/?521776061&0&cc5_247&utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Ima...

Hiya gtijames

Thank you for the further 'comfort' from the additional clarification.
Will get the X8R plate ordered and take it from there.

Regards
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Hi gtijames Thanks for the additional comment - the bolt just seems to turn in situ, flush to the clutch-plate as in where it should be - clockwise and anticlockwise - hence why it wont come undone or tighten up. With a ratchet on it just turns hence my wondering if it is the compressor/shaft into w...

Hello mrderv

Thank you for your clarifying reply - very helpful and appreciated.

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Hi Seems similar issue to my problem - bolt turns without tightening or loosening to come out - effectively still in 'normal' place as in tight. I did read awhile (keeping tabs on a/c problems to build up a picture) back that the clutch-plate may need some pressure on it from compressor side - after...

Hiya All Accessed the compressor on a ramp - the bolt/screw wont tighten or loosen............ So before I end up with a mess - surely if the bolt/screw is loose it should undo and come out, or if snapped off still come out? Or is it possible that the centre bolt/screw thread on the compressor shaft...

Hiya 1.gtijames, 2.mrderv

1.Ahhh so there is another Radstock but further away!

2.Thank you for the additional guidance duly noted and will give it a go. The bolt isnt protruding but just wont tighten up or unscrew .

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Hi gtijames

Thank you for reply - that puts mind to ease - particularly given cost of compressor.
Curiousity - Radstock - in ValeWH or West Ox?

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Hiya All Yes I know done many times before......... Delphi compressor, no. 5N0820803A, VWAG - centre bolt wont undo or tighten up. VCDS says all else ok on Climate Control. Pretty sure the after market X8R? replacement clutch=plate wont do - as no 3 separate bolts in addition to central one. So, is ...

Hi I have been trying to 'unpair' the previous owners phone from the car without any success. Cant say I have seen how to do this either anywhere in the Manual, so any pointers would be great...... Tried the MFD thingy on the dash but no-go - when trying to 'pair' just says 'previous owners name?' T...

Hi Mr G

Thanks for confirming - I'll still pick up a couple next week in passing as covers 2x vehicle services until someone advises a good deal on better oil.
Note to self - get hearing tested when doing optics.

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Hiya Thanks for commenting. Really - I am fairly sure I was quoted inclusive.............sure my ears were ringing from the price on the T-pressure sensor. With it added it comes out at what they were punting same out at last year (perhaps a few pence more). 2 VW stable vehicles have to be looked af...

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The TPS oil at £15.75/5L is Quantum Longlife III, 5w-30, ....507 0n the specification - worth considering for the price?

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Hi Gazwould

You are correct did not elicit an adequate level of details - will do so and post again - reason: smarting at price of tyre pressure sensor thingys........

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That old chestnut again - oil!

TPS seem to be doing ....507 spec oil at £15 + VAT - I dont have full details but seemed good value for 5L - worth taking a punt for a couple of years stock?

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Mr Derv

Thank you for your reply, noted and will get an X8R ordered and give it ago.

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Hi Maclee Following your post '....but to be certain of the correct item you would need to post your engine code.....' I am trying to establish if mine is a Delphi (to use x8R replacement clutch thingy) so it would be helpful if you can advise where/how the engine code will identify the compressor t...

Hi I am in the same boat but 2 with different vehicles but same/similar engines. Reading through various of the associated threads, pretty sure I read that the bolt can/did drop out - in the X8R kit (for Delphi only compressor)there are 4 other bolts that also have to be attached, so central one cou...

Hi Mrderv Thank you for your reply - I'll have closer look myself (when it drys out some) and see if I can confirm the plate in your link and take it from there. My initial look showed a bolt rather than a screw as shown on a U-Tube video on another post on Forum so looking positive. You wouldnt kno...

Hiya All I have been advised the compressor needs replacing - bolt hanging out of clutchplate - which seems to accord with the previous postings/replies on aircon problems. However, replacing the whole compressor is unreasonable - circa 400£ quoted including couple of hours, especially knowing the X...

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Shell engine oil 0w-30 fully synthetic - it says 507 on the Guru of Google, so 60l for £275 make it worth salting away for 2 VW diesel engines and servicing every year?

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Hi All I shall (hopefully!), at weeks-end, be giving the once over on a non-VW branded vehicle but within the 'stable'. It is a (diesel) CR engine, 140bhp 4x4, with approx. 58K under its belt, 2009. FSH, but last 2 done by VW man privately. Cambelt & pump done at 42k. Informed the Haldex oil cha...

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My previous transport mode (Octavia) had similar - crackling.
Turned out to be water ingress to the ariel/some amplifier associated wih it - replacing the part (under warranty) and no problem thereafter.
Original diagnosis was a radio problem, however, swapping this out didnt clear it.

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