.. (or actually yesterday) replaced the old corroded number plate lights for new genuine ones. Quite some job being very careful not to stress panel fasteners etc.
Good questions . I only just bought it this summer so have no real clue. It does not produce a lot of excessive heat for sure, and I am unsure whether it has some kind of additional heater or not.; no webasto or eberspächer for sure, possibly an 12V cabin air heater?From the videos I have seen that's a pig of a job to do. I have avoided this as I luckily got my screws out. I now have a diary entry to replace the screws every year. A 2 min job.
I see you have one of those rarer 1.2 eco A2s - nice How does it drive in the Swedish winters? (My brother-in-law lives near you. He has a very old merc and I appreciated the pre-cabin heating when it's -20C) Does the A2 1.2 have pre-heating?
.. (or actually yesterday) replaced the old corroded number plate lights for new genuine ones. Quite some job being very careful not to stress panel fasteners etc. View attachment 71480
Very good idea, thanks.I'd recommend replacing the screws in the lights with stainless steel ones, then next time they will come undone.
early 1.2 will have an Eberspächer...Good questions . I only just bought it this summer so have no real clue. It does not produce a lot of excessive heat for sure, and I am unsure whether it has some kind of additional heater or not.; no webasto or eberspächer for sure, possibly an 12V cabin air heater?
Today I collected my items from @A2Steve that came from Wales via @Kleynie and delivered @Andy his seats on the way back!
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Thanks for more bits to fill my garage up ?Thanks for that Rob ?
Today I checked for mice!
There were some recent posting about a group order for the engine sound proofing and some posters saying that their sound proofing had been eaten by mice and others that they had no sound proofing under the engine cover. In 15 years I've never taken the cover off and always presumed (incorrectly) that the sound proofing was integral to the cover (when it is a separate item).
Just 2 nuts and 1 bolt (10mm) and I found this:
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No mice but did find a feather! It's a bit flabby but probably good enough, especially as a new one costs (I recall) c£70. Must say I'm disappointed the sound proofing does not go across the top of the engine. Maybe room to add a sheet of felt?
In putting it back it's a bit tricky to get the back of the cover over the sound proofing rather than pushing it back. Looks like the garage had previously crunched it up at the back. Just 15 mins start to finish.
This is indeed an early 1.2, 2001. Interesting, you say all of those had eberspächer from factory?early 1.2 will have an Eberspächer...
- Bret
Yes, all had to start with. Incl. 1.4 TDIs.
Daughter managed to buy and get new Hakka 8s onto the A2 today now to run them in so we can go sliding when the next set of snow comes....
Today I collected my items from @A2Steve that came from Wales via @Kleynie and delivered @AndyP his seats on the way back!
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