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Might not be the daftest idea to squirt WD40 up the backs of them. Not that I've tried... It's too late for most of mine already!

How's the pollen filter (under black plastic cover up near the windscreen with the bonnet open) look? If it's clogged, airflow's severely restricted. Is the engine coming up to temperature on the gauge? Thermostat? (top and bottom hoses to/from radiator heating up at the same rate from cold will ind...

I like the wheels too... The tyre choice gives it shades of 70s tuned fords (in my head!) I'd get some big old spotlights on there and keep the theme going....

red shed wrote:theyre "u" shaped spring clips with a hole in

"spire nuts?" (to allow the use of a self tap, right?)

I've had success with a spot of threadlock on there too... Don't use anything too serious, as you may need if off in the future!

My mate built a mk2 rocco one like this (but less elegant!) Even with a car that much shorter, the position of the axle meant the weight down on the back of the car was mighty.... Evil thing to tow. Equally evil to lift to get onto the tow hitch.

They're not the "VWII" calipers are they? I've got a few of those... Other way to go is DIY refurb, with new seals from Bigredd (I've heard good things about them, but they didn't respond to my email a while back) http://www.pdgough.com/ or http://www.custom-chrome.co.uk/ Martyn had his do...

matbarlo wrote:Finally buying something for my car that it actually needs and not just to make it look pretty.

Good work! Welcome to the nightmare...

If the problem's coming and going, it could be a bush getting pulled out of it's housing by a worn/ridged rod. That'll be somewhere near the bottom of the gear lever itself, as it's cables to the 'box on these... By the same token, there could be an issue at the gearbox end. New cables might fix it,...

im running my phone thru an fm transmitter at the moment but the wires are messy, is the one above a better way of doing the same thing? If that's a query about what I suggested, it's still a fair bit of cabling, but it's all behind the dash. There's also a switch, but I'm sure that if you're feeli...

I've just changed the rear bushes on the wishbones and the outer anti roll bar bushes. That's made a significant difference!

Braided hoses replace the flexi hoses - not the rigid lines. You'd use the master cylinder to suit the brakes... So if you're using G60 brakes, you'd use the cylinder that's on a G60. You'd also have to declare the modification to your insurers, who would increase your premium (as the car is modifie...

I can't be the only musician on here...? How about popping info about your forthcoming gigs up? To get things started: My band (I'm the bassist) Loscoe State Opera (LIVELY Folk/rock/with shades of dub and funk) at The Fishpond Matlock Bath this Friday night: http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak...

A few off vortex to help convince you....

Before you buy the rear bumper that's on here, remember it's for an estate, and a different shape: http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/CRIM0071.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5493874750_fe16c95ecf.jpg and changing the top trim over ceases to be an option (well, ok, an ...

This may either be stating the obvious, or incredibly useful: Once the valve's removed, check it's free AND that water doesn't leak past the "holey ball" inside. Any leakage will need a new valve. When re-fitting, the action is adjusted by altering the point where the cable "outer&quo...

Is this a 2000 X reg, or an '81 with a conversion? If it's a coversion, it could be fun to diagnose online.... If it's a 2000, you're in the wrong section, it'll be either a B5 or 5.5 depending on build date.

For the rear reg. plate - if you smooth the tailgate, you'll loose the factory lights so:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOONEYES-12V- ... 2eb769a665

I reckon it'd look good. Would you be going for the smooth tailgate too, and illuminated bolts for the rear reg plate? Only thing I'd have to query is what to do with the front indicators. (Obviously with enough metalwork, you could adapt the recesses to fit indicators off something else (6n polo, B...

its just a matter of choosing four reasonable door speaker's :-bd I'd be looking at whatever the biggest size components are that'd fit (I've put alpine 5 1/4"s in my B4 with adapter rings, but only because it was a deal I couldn't pass up....2nd hand at £5.50..... They'd have been 6 1/2"...

In practical terms, when I was looking to buy a B3 or B4, I confused.com'd loads of cars - the insurance was pretty similar in cost across the range. (never checked a VR6 though) regardless of petrol/diesel and engine size. B5s were a higher cost. (approx £50 to £80 a year more for me) All things ...

Or: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FM-Car-Stereo-Modulator-DVD-IPOD-MP3-AUX-IN-/400259033084?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item5d314c27fc#ht_660wt_1110 These don't actually transmit radio (so don't have the issues associated with those devices!) but modulate the audio so it's received through the aeri...

I know where it is.... On my drive.

I only bought it at the back end of the summer, after it had been returned to "standard", and am not keen to sell unless you make me an offer I can't refuse!

Using the "pics or it didn't happen" logic: front seats do indeed drop straight in: http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/fonzooorooo/100_1392.jpg they're from a 3 door, so the recline knobs are on the inside... as are the height levers. That leaves them tight against the centre console...

Need to know the width of the wheel too - not just the ET.

If you find yourself needing long bolts, I've got some you can have - just not sure how many! I'll have a look tomorrow in the light.