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Managed to finally split the exhaust gasket from the turbo (pretty gnarly state).  Still have to get whats let of the studs out. Ive had 2 turbos and on both I've always had a little turbo whistle. Right or wrongly I wanted to get the manifolds fitted to head as individual parts without 'stuff' hang...

Latest update. I am adding the cost of things as I go along. I know costs can easily run away - but i'm using reputable suppliers and trying to balance quality with affordability  update as Oct 2024:  Costs: so far = £2000 - current state: Block & head together, ancileries being attached as I fi...

shepster wrote: ↑12 Aug 2025, 06:12 The original thread is over 10yrs old so you may be waiting a while for a reply.

1 post in 6 years, I think Bobber is used to waiting

syncroandy wrote: ↑14 Jul 2025, 13:39 I've got a set of 'NOS' 1.9tdi pistons if they're of any interest.

Thanks Andy, hope things are good with you.
Thanks for the offer, mine are looking OK thanks.

Pretty happy with the state of things considering - obviosuly the failure is not ideal - but im happy not to be scooping out chunks of metal.  Some frags in the oil strainer is all I have found so far. https://i.imgur.com/rCxKOkV.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/cnpaJha.jpeg y https://i.imgur.com/tyM2lbe.jp...

4 seized bolts so far.  2 sheared studs, 1 seized exhaust stud, 1 stripped allen head bolt.  The latter was a doddle courtesy of Winchweights bolt extrator set, exhaust stud wasn't too bad - just relived it didnt shear, and ive been very lucky on the sheared studs as they left flat faces to make the...

Here to state the obvious but rims should be correct load rating also.

Thanks Jim think I am going to go with the CVC backlit gauges option when the MPH/KMH Tacho option is back in stock. However I still will have the odometer recording Kms and I want to change to Mileage if possible Cheers Nick I dont know if they could do conversions, but in 2018, i found a company ...

Over the years I've seen several places offering overlay kits, Google is your friend, SHC I think so them, but could be wrong.

Another job still on my to do list but my odometer needs fixing before that

Is a worn key or worn wafers working in a less worn handle bore  a likely  culprit for this problem?   This is what I found, mine mostly due to worn key, I carefully filed tips of wafers to counteract wear, not ideal but otherwise it would mean everything needed renewing- that will ultimately happe...

Thank you for the guidance. The wires goes through the top lever down to the second lever which means that the top two levers are always linked together, I can't adjust the temperature independently of the direction adjustment (directed to clear window etc). Not to mention the constant bending of t...

I don't have a propane torch. I should add a list of things I've needed to buy to get this far, a torch should have been one of them. Face of the sheered bolt was pretty flat and smooth which made centre punching a bit easier. Very light tap at first to check mark is centred then bam - made a decent...

You've lost all 3 lever knobs, they are available, mick at nw vw usually has some

It's come out of its seating position. That square z bend is supposed to be in a horizontal position with the middle section of the z in the hole of the lever. It's come all the through and touching the lever below - push it back up and secure it Compare it to the other one, it'll be clearer to unde...

It's come out of its seating position.