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by bobkat
09 Oct 2007, 09:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Annoying cutting out problem...
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Has had a full service and have checked all hoses, injector seals and inlet gaskets for air leaks... Checked timing and is bang on, but have noticed that the co adjustment screw is tightened all the way in, but when you back it out even just a little it faulters evn worse then cuts out... Exhaust sm...
by bobkat
07 Oct 2007, 12:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Annoying cutting out problem...
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Annoying cutting out problem...

I have an 84 2.1 fi bus that doesn't like to run from cold... Runs nice after allowing it to warm up for about 2 mins.... I suspected the temp sender so have ordererd one from the dealers (on back order tho!) but lateley it also does it from warm although will idle if you let it run for around 20 se...
by bobkat
20 Dec 2006, 22:15
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: T25 2.1 GLI Fuel Pump
Replies: 7
Views: 1092

Sorry amigo... I don't get on this forum that often, but just to mention Euro car parts ordered me one in for mine from the bosch number about 6 months ago!!!

Had to do the connector swap as well!
by bobkat
20 Dec 2006, 22:11
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Sqeeeeeeeeak
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Woo-hoo Finally sorted... Its the new avo rear shocks... They have a tough rubbery protective boot on them and it was catching on the shock body slightly... Unbeleivale loud squeak tho!

Thanks for all the help... Just got to sort out the mistery rattle coming from the N/S front now!!!

:lol:
by bobkat
12 Dec 2006, 12:13
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Sqeeeeeeeeak
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Thank you sir..I will indeed check this! :D
by bobkat
12 Dec 2006, 12:00
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Sqeeeeeeeeak
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Mmm...maybe, but its a definate squeak rather than a rumble or knocking...
by bobkat
12 Dec 2006, 11:54
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Starter motor bush replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 936

Its an M12 tap that fits... Perfect, have removed many using this teqhnique!!

Good luck
by bobkat
12 Dec 2006, 11:52
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Sqeeeeeeeeak
Replies: 8
Views: 1092

Sqeeeeeeeeak

Have just got my 88 velle auto back on the road after being out of action for about 2 years.. Just trying to iron out all the squeaks and bangs on the old girl!! Have just replaced all the front upper wishbone bushes which has stopped the front end whinging, but now i have a similar noise coming fro...