dann2707 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 It shouldnt get heavier with age/wear? Yes they do, the pressure plate finger pivots wear, go dry and makes things harder to press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Touran. Because VAG. Nah. Zafira gsi. Because turbo nutter engine in a people carrier. Much smiles and grins from the kids at turbo noises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 If it's a Zafira it'll probably be a 1.6 or 1.8 because fuel expensive as it is hence why I sell current sharabang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Surely for family runaround diesel is the way to go? I was thinking about a zafira recently but would really rather not go that route! Ford s-max is the nicest looking of the lot but seems more expensive although the facelift zafiras are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Our C-Max currently does about 34-35mpg if I really try hard. The 1.6 Zafira is supposed to give about 42mpg which considering the cost of petrol doesn't sound too bad to me, would still rather have a Touran though and that'd have to be a diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 The 1.6 Zafira is supposed to give about 42mpg I doubt that. Is that a real-world figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Nah most people seem to be getting around 37-38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Made my warm up regulator adjustable this morning, a significant difference has been made but it's still not quite right. I took apart an auxiliary air regulator yesterday but it seems as though it's not repairable so i'll source a secondhand one. Fitted a working vacuum advance, revs raise as i suck the vac pipe so that is sorted I think I may just take the plunge and buy 4 new injectors, the spray pattern is awful and after looking at some spares I don't think any extra cleaning will do much for them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 So, having spent the whole weekend working on it, the new brakes are not yet fitted. I need new rear callipers, as the ones that are on at the moment are totally seized. A little frustrating, to say the least... If anyone has some 1.6 mk1 rear callipers that have decent bleed nipples and not seized pistons, please let me know - I'll pay tonight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Miss the VAG train yet mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 f**ked my spoiler up good and f**king proper ARGGHHGHGHGHGHHhgfhgjmhfgjmhfgjkhnrftgklfghfghfghfg df srt rtyy potatoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 How does Mike have SO MANY problems with cars, I literally cannot understand it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Upgrading brakes isn't a problem, it's an upgrade... And it's a 22 year old, £900 car - of course it'll need bits changing. Difference is, the VAG bullshit cost me close to a grand 30 miles after owning it - with this car I've done tons of upgrades and it's cost me less than £600. All new sound system, full service, new wheels, new tyres, all new brakes, CAS O-ring, cam cover gasket. I could have just kept topping the car up with oil and I could have just changed front discs and pads, but as I'm going to be taking it on track I want decent brakes on there. But yeah, my last car was a pain in the arse.And to directly answer you, Tom, no. Not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 It'll be great fun once you've got it sorted/kitted out. My car is strange. It used to leak oil, then it stopped by itself. Then it started leaking coolant, and now it's stopped. On the coolant front though, it seems the system isn't bleeding itself. I can hear the coolant rushing through the pipes for the heater when I rev the engine a bit. Anyone had experiences with that before? What's more worrying is the fact that I can't see the temperature gauge at night because none of my gauge lights work. Don't need the speedo as I just use a satnav, but I'll need to find the problem for the MOT next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1040 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 What a stress today tried to fit cage but cant seem to get the rear stay foot plates in pictures i got with the cage cant make it out. Never realised it was going to be soo much work the 2 bars go right behind everything behind the dash so still more to rip out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 looking at getting a race steering wheel for the passat as mines pretty worn, i know how to remove the airbag & steering wheel as i work in a car breakers. is there much to fit one? what will i need? i haven't done no research whatsoever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Whaaaat? Buy a boss, bolt it on, bolt the wheel to that and wire up a horn. You work at a car breakers but don't know how to fit an aftermarket steering wheel? Dafuq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Just ordered 4 new injectors, fingers crossed several problems are cured.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I put a hole in the bottom of my car this weekend, which was nice. Got impatient waiting for the missus to get back so I could move her car off the flat bit of the drive, regretted that decision fairly rapid. At least I needed welding done before January anyway! Did get my old Schnitzer (copy) wheels ready for a refurb though, which I'll be doing over the coming weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Whaaaat? Buy a boss, bolt it on, bolt the wheel to that and wire up a horn. You work at a car breakers but don't know how to fit an aftermarket steering wheel? Dafuq. cheers the clues in the name haha i've gone of the breaking side of cars now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Managed to completly shit the f**k of out my gearbox today. Advice on replacement gearbox's for mk4 golf? I know theres rod, and early+late cable gear linkage, guessing the only differences apart from gear linakge is going to be ratios? i.e the physical box's are going to be the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 02m gearbox? How the f**k did you break one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) 02m gearbox? How the f**k did you break one of those? There's only a slim possibility it is an 02M. 02J's are weaker than warmed up Mars bars. What engine, and how many gears and I'll tell you what gearbox. Edited November 16, 2014 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thought it was a golf PD130 6 speed that had the 02m gbox? Isn't 02j 5 speed? Correct me if i'm wrong mannnnnnn just thought that's what martyn ( ) had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 There's only a slim possibility it is an 02M. 02J's are weaker than warmed up Mars bars. What engine, and how many gears and I'll tell you what gearbox. 1.9tdi, agr code, 5 speed Thought it was a golf PD130 6 speed that had the 02m gbox? Isn't 02j 5 speed? Correct me if i'm wrong mannnnnnn just thought that's what martyn ( ) had i wish and MARTIN you f**ktard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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