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  1. martin 54

    Weird noise then shaking

    Before you join the RAC have a look on Facebook the rac how bad are they, i have now joined GEM as last year it took them 3 hours for a patrol to get to me in Penzance and another 9 hours for a recovery truck, At 11pm they said put keys on tyre and make your way home...
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    Another TDI back on the road

    Yes i did it will come out ok, when i put it back i put some wood on block to rest it on
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    Aux belt / tensioner problem

    I have the tool but I had to cut the pulley off the alternator as it was so tight, i used a thin cutting disc on a angle grinder.
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    Head gasket

    Its not that bad i got the head inc manifold off on my own and put it back,
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    Head gasket

    Got the head gasket & bolts from Lymm engine components warrington
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    Head gasket

    The one with head gasket failure i bought on e bay from devon the owner said it was using a bit of water, I bought the kit that shows any gas in the water which it did the one with the air lock, i did that one in october 2019 at 193.931 miles...
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    Head gasket

    I have done two TDI head gaskets one A2 i bought the head gasket was leaking, The other A2 the cam belt lost teeth so i fitted another head...
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    Today I.....

    If you twist off the screws there is info in the forum how a member with broken screws fixed it i have done the same, 8mm diamond holesaw 124449670091 and 202776653954 Rawl Nuts M4 x 12mm 8mm OD on e bay, Drill out the broken screw...
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    Where to find an inner CV boots for 1.4 BBY?

    Have a look on the J & R web site looks like they have them
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    Another TDI back on the road

    With the purchase price of the car and all the other parts about £824.00. front brake hose x 2. rear spring rubbers x 2. crankshaft pulley bolts x 4. number plate x 1. exhaust flange nuts x 4...
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    Another TDI back on the road

    Put a tape in today and it works aswell,
  12. martin 54

    Another TDI back on the road

    I need to take it to the breakers its a diesel its rusty at rear suspension, yes its got bose and the cd works must fine a tape and try...
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    Another TDI back on the road

    This tdi was for sale early 2022 from a member in Tiverton Devon with a cambelt failure, i looked at its mot history and a lot of work had been done on the front suspension and rear brakes, a deal was done and we went with wife to get it home one...
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    One for the parts finders!

    I have used Storm Guard Weather strip from Toolstation. to get the height i stuck one on top the other.
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    Recomendations please.

    J & R Do drive shafts
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    Cheap car tracker

    I use the Streetwise GPS Tracker, just put a sim card in them I use a PAYG sim card, Just call the tracker it will then send a Text showing the car on google maps.
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    Rear springs

    Parts in Motion Have them Febi £12.61 for two, e bay 234635869935
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    Helicoil into aluminium

    The Thread repair kit shown does that
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    Helicoil into aluminium

    I used the same Thread repair kit on our polo last year, did the job but still had a small leak, i then put some sealant over the drain bung, I also pump the oil out now on this car.
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    A2 rear number plate lights

    I found on the forum another way that a member overcame the rusted screws a few years back, I did the same today, I bought a 8mm diamond hole saw e bay 124449670091 and drilled all the way through the plastic with the remains...
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