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VW Water Cooled / Re: Front Shocks

« on: September 09, 2012, 09:50:06 PM »

blimey,this forum is well hidden now , good to see some can still find it .
Peyles, is this still the infamous g2? if so dont forget that from 90> they only came as a complete strut - but they can be fitted to earlier vehicles no problem & for the minimal price diff these would be my choice & you get a shiney outside to keep the mot magpies happy.
as for tools and parts as neo says- strut top mount tool, ring spanner,allen key set, spring compressor, strut top mount kit(inc the bearing).
TBH if you are looking to working on your car(s)in the future all the above tools should be in the garage,cause you will use them again 
it's one of those jobs that if you do it,you will feel confidant to do it again(spcially if you keep the golf )

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General Chat / message

« on: December 23, 2011, 08:41:10 PM »

Hope all that read this have a great Christmas & a cracking New Year .

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VW Water Cooled / Re: Golf MK2 Resurrection

« on: October 26, 2011, 10:37:56 PM »

blimey, blast from the past .
i would just charge it & see what happens,worst case is you will need a new one, but if after you charge it any probs when trying to start the beast, change the battery - don't forget cheapest option first
J.

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Introduction / Re: Hi

« on: September 28, 2011, 03:20:38 PM »

I'm sure i replied to this at some stage, then it comes up as a "new" post
But Welcome bach anyway, lets see how long this one stays on......

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General Chat / Re: French Meet in Nantes.

« on: August 20, 2011, 10:15:27 AM »

I have a liking for the red Renault 5 as this is the same as the very first car i drove,gearstick in the dash.I drove it into a garage, unfortunatly the garage wasn't ours & the doors were shut !!
Ahhh for the good old days....

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Audi Car Parts Forum / Re: Audi A3 T-Sport (1998) boot struts

« on: February 02, 2011, 01:52:02 PM »

Matt,
 Number you are looking for is 877VG0150
Semm to fit A4 Est models too.
Priced at £13.65 ea + the dreaded goverment top up scheme  .

Hope this helps
J.

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Volvo Car Parts Forum / 850 t5 rough running please please help!!!!

« on: March 15, 2010, 12:18:16 PM »

VV,
Black smoke is normally down to the fuel not being burnt correctly, sounds strange but have you checked the igntion system is working as it should. From the sounds of it it only seems to be "failing" under load which can be put down the majority of the the time to failing  ignition leads.
Could be worth just giving the dizzy cap/rotor a once over as well.
J.

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Seat Forum / Seat Leon Rear Discs

« on: March 13, 2010, 05:40:09 PM »

srank,
As neo says, that is one way to do it, alternativley another thing to do with this would be to put the enquiry through to sales@gsfcarparts.com : if you can supply them with your chassis/reg number because these operate off build (PR) codes just like the VAG range.
We will see what we can do for you  

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VW Water Cooled / Passat brake pedal sinking

« on: February 12, 2010, 05:57:34 PM »

G,
Did it have any of these pedal problems before the pads were swapped out?
Fom what you say, it does sound like the classis BMC problem, although i know some of these later Passats / A4 can suffer from brake servo issues as well, although from what info i can get, that problem tends to make the pedal solid, rather then spongey.
Also on any vehicle which runs the handbrake off of the caliper (as opposed to seperate shoes) it always good to double check the handbrake is correctly adjusted.
Dont forget that as with any new disc/pad set up it may take a bit of time to settle down (bed in ) properly.
J.

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Skoda Car Parts / Fabia amplified aerial

« on: February 02, 2010, 02:15:21 PM »

Hi Fab,
 The rear roof mounted units we list for the "VAG" range which is a complete unit (base,antenna,lead), so dhould be ok for the skoda/seat where fitted.
Cost of the units are £18.75 +VAT

Hope this helps

J.

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Mercedes-Benz Car Parts Forum / A140 Rear Door Lock

« on: January 12, 2010, 10:39:19 AM »

Alman
I couldn't get the picture here like i hoped, so i sent it to your e-mail address - hope you recieve it ok  :?:
J.

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VW Water Cooled / Gearbox/clutch trouble...

« on: January 11, 2010, 02:42:27 PM »

Richy,
Looks like we can help you with this .
Green cap # 193VG0110 £3.25 + vat
Bearing # 193VG0040  £3.95 + vat
As for the release arm, we only keep what we call the "operating lever"
which is the little arm held on by a circlip which sits on the end of the operating shaft.
Price on the lever £12.50 + vat.

All are in stock at Heathrow at the moment.
Hope this helps
J

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Mercedes-Benz Car Parts Forum / A140 Rear Door Lock

« on: January 08, 2010, 05:43:09 PM »

Alman,
Looks like you are right, the "pull rods" have to be disconected from the handles, as they are an integral part of the lock/latch mech.
Looks like a couple of clips at the handle(s) end which have to be popped off.
Does the latch lock itself up when its not trying to catch the latch (when the doors open for eg) :?:
I'll see if i can get a parts diagram of the offending parts posted on here for you
J.

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Mercedes-Benz Car Parts Forum / Loss of Power

« on: December 18, 2009, 01:40:19 PM »

GG,
Normally spluttering under load (accelerating), or rough idle could normally be put down to the ign leads breaking down, could also be worth looking at the air mass meter as these also seem to be giving problems on mercs at the  moment  :cry: .
BTW what engine was in the vechicle  :?:
J.

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General Chat / Doggy Progress!

« on: December 11, 2009, 01:10:27 PM »

Its always surprised me how well these dogs can train thier owners to run around after them, they must love it  :twisted:

J.