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Thread: GTI-6 with 34k on the clock..ARGHHH
Post: RE: GTI-6 with 34k on the clock..ARGHHH
| If it was a mint P1 in diablo then I would have gone higher!
tbh it looked like it had been kept in a garage. I think it would have been in pretty good shape, even the back brakes weren't rusty an... |
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The Couch
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09-04-2014, 04:33 PM |
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Thread: GTI-6 with 34k on the clock..ARGHHH
Post: RE: GTI-6 with 34k on the clock..ARGHHH
| ARGHHHH I am really regretting it but have enough on my plate at the moment.
Tthe interior and alloys were pristine. Still had the ditch finders on! Just couldn't justify going over £1k really wit... |
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Andy! |
The Couch
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09-04-2014, 12:31 PM |
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Thread: Wheel hub
Post: RE: Wheel hub
| Just get an 18mm with the corresponding ball joint ;) |
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Andy! |
Misc & Wanted
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09-04-2014, 12:13 PM |
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Thread: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cyclones etc) - South of Bristol
Post: RE: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cycl...
| hi guys, sorry about not replying. Been a bit hectic with work and lambing. I'm just kitting out my workshop and then I should be in a position to get all the roof racks out of my P1 which is currentl... |
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Andy! |
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09-04-2014, 12:05 PM |
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Thread: GTI-6 with 34k on the clock..ARGHHH
Post: GTI-6 with 34k on the clock..ARGHHH
| Went for £960!!!! I chickened out in the end as it was getting too high by the time you add in buying fees (not ebay), transport (no mot or tax) and a cam belt change etc
1997 P2 with leather/alcan... |
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Andy! |
The Couch
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09-04-2014, 12:00 PM |
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Thread: Diablo bumpers hockey sticks and grill
Post: RE: Diablo bumpers hockey sticks and grill
| where abouts are you?
got an excellent condition rear bumper (P3 with cut out) and all the front bits. The front bumper is cracked at the bottom where the car was put on ramps but should be easily ... |
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Andy! |
Misc & Wanted
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09-04-2014, 11:55 AM |
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Thread: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cyclones etc) - South of Bristol
Post: RE: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cycl...
| Bought a disc yesterday to get on with it tomorrow.
SW meet people - if anyone wants any bits let me know. Might be able to get Connor to take some bits down with him. |
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Andy! |
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22-03-2014, 09:12 AM |
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Thread: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cyclones etc) - South of Bristol
Post: RE: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cycl...
| yeah. Wings are fine, all the impact was behind. Few little chips to top of passenger side but on the whole pretty good.
Going to have a go at cutting the lock off the driver side door this weeken... |
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Andy! |
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17-03-2014, 08:42 PM |
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Thread: Vehicle tax changes
Post: RE: Vehicle tax changes
| The .gov site about this is still a bit sketchy as I think they are still working it out. I wonder if anyone has realised that it may not be possible to tax immediately. I think they should make it fr... |
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Andy! |
The Couch
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17-03-2014, 06:53 PM |
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Thread: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cyclones etc) - South of Bristol
Post: RE: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cycl...
| Whats the problem with yours? I've got a spare here but the indicator bit seems to be stuck. Rest of it works okay. Is it just the headlight bit you need?
Some pics:
Exhaust (little bit rusty i... |
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Andy! |
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17-03-2014, 03:42 PM |
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Thread: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cyclones etc) - South of Bristol
Post: RE: Breaking P3 5dr diabo HDI + other spares (cycl...
| Sorry guys, been a bit busy with work and getting the panel cut out for Devils Fuel so he can get it welded in.
Have got some pics of the Clones and exhaust and will get them up shortly.
Roof b... |
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Andy! |
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17-03-2014, 02:04 PM |
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Thread: P3 White bonnet, O/S wing and estate boot lid
Post: RE: P3 White bonnet, O/S wing and estate boot lid
| I've got a red bonnet, if you get a blue tailgate you could make it look like a french flag :D |
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Andy! |
Misc & Wanted
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15-03-2014, 10:39 AM |
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Thread: Gti 6 blown up?
Post: RE: Gti 6 blown up?
| tbh the first thing I would be doing is taking the head off and seeing if a piston is floating around in there. I certainly wouldnt be trying to start it again. |
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Andy! |
XU Petrol Engines
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12-03-2014, 01:49 PM |
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Thread: anyone help with phone contracts
Post: RE: anyone help with phone contracts
| My advice would be to try money saving expert forum or your local CAB.
i had a problem with Orange several years ago when they put me onto a tarriff which by their admission did not exist. It cost ... |
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Andy! |
The Couch
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11-03-2014, 09:54 PM |
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Thread: BREAKING EKQ RED HDI MERIDIAN ESTATE
Post: RE: BREAKING EKQ RED HDI MERIDIAN ESTATE
| just checked service box and it looks like your TBs will be 20mm not the 21mm I need :( |
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Andy! |
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09-03-2014, 11:20 AM |
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Thread: Brake system change
Post: RE: Brake system change
| I say just get a decent brand Dot 4. No worth spending a fortune and decent brand stuff will be well over dot 4 minimum specs anyway.
I did spot the forum 25% discount, there is often 35-50% off i... |
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Andy! |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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08-03-2014, 11:18 PM |
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Thread: Diagnosing faulty cooling fans/relays/STOP light
Post: RE: Diagnosing faulty cooling fans/relays/STOP lig...
| there was a guys 306 that burnt out on pug306 just after he bought it from another member when driving in snow. When we looked into it this connector was suspected to be the cause of the fire. |
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Andy! |
DW10 HDi section
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08-03-2014, 08:08 PM |
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Thread: Brake system change
Post: RE: Brake system change
| Your rear set up is the same. As above your MC is probably also the same so when you switch to the larger GTI fronts then you will get a slight increase in pedal stroke.
the 266 brakes are pretty ... |
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Andy! |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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08-03-2014, 08:00 PM |
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Thread: Diagnosing faulty cooling fans/relays/STOP light
Post: RE: Diagnosing faulty cooling fans/relays/STOP lig...
| your aircon works! Christ!
in which case your fans should be coming on at low speed with the aircon (and engine on).
And yes, that is/was the connector in question. I fitted bullet connectors ... |
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Andy! |
DW10 HDi section
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08-03-2014, 03:26 PM |
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Thread: Gti6 axle on HDI?
Post: RE: Gti6 axle on HDI?
| in what way?
Does it have some wierd load compensator on there? If so then get that off, you don;t need it.
I would swap over all your brakes (calipers, cables, discs, pads) onto the new beam. ... |
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Andy! |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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08-03-2014, 03:22 PM |
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Thread: Diagnosing faulty cooling fans/relays/STOP light
Post: RE: Diagnosing faulty cooling fans/relays/STOP lig...
| not sure if there is a Bitron controller on the HDI like the petrol models but I would first suspect the wiring, a relay and then the fan.
if you fool your aircon pressure sensor (also disconnect ... |
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DW10 HDi section
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08-03-2014, 03:16 PM |
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Thread: BREAKING EKQ RED HDI MERIDIAN ESTATE
Post: RE: BREAKING EKQ RED HDI MERIDIAN ESTATE
| Would you be interested in taking the torsion bars out of the axle and posting them? |
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Andy! |
Parts
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08-03-2014, 03:09 PM |
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Thread: Gti6 axle on HDI?
Post: RE: Gti6 axle on HDI?
| Same as a HDI Dturbo hatch beam. Compared to a HDI meridian estate it will be lower, stiffer ARB, slightly softer TBs.
Compared to a lower spec HDI estate I don't know.
Ps I have a GTI beam on mine.... |
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Andy! |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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08-03-2014, 03:07 PM |
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Thread: My 2000 2.0 HDI Estate
Post: RE: My 2000 2.0 HDI Estate
| why are you fitting a GTI6 rear axle?
If you could PM me your VIN number then I might be interested in buying the torsion bars off you out of your axle. Dad lives near Colchester and I have spare cy... |
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Andy! |
Photos Of Members / Cars
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08-03-2014, 10:22 AM |
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Thread: think i may have nocked or broken something
Post: RE: think i may have nocked or broken something
| wiring is weird with the hazard and indicator set up. If you take out the hazard light switch then you lose all indicators but if something goes wrong with the indicator bit then the hazards normally ... |
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Andy! |
Electrics
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08-03-2014, 10:17 AM |
