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- 12 Oct 2007, 18:10
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: side loading door question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1440
- 12 Oct 2007, 18:09
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: side loading door question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1440
- 05 Oct 2007, 18:58
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Armrest screw layout dimensions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 957
- 04 Oct 2007, 20:27
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: which diesel additive
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2938
- 04 Oct 2007, 14:56
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Armrest screw layout dimensions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 957
- 03 Oct 2007, 18:13
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: BIG PUFF OF SMOKE!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1382
- 29 Sep 2007, 14:19
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Me door keeps opening!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1843
- 26 Sep 2007, 07:13
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Tech help needed for DIY rear wiper
- Replies: 2
- Views: 814
I think the washer works indepenent of the wiper motor but works from the same relay via a green/white wire from E7 on the relay panel. The two wires from the motor, green/black on term 53 goes to E2 on the relay panel and the black/grey on term 53a goes to E8. Best route is probably as you suggest ...
- 21 Sep 2007, 14:41
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ticking and Juddering?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1035
- 21 Sep 2007, 12:21
- Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
- Topic: Consequences of a seized fuel pump?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1061
- 13 Sep 2007, 11:59
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: steering rack bushes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1017
- 10 Sep 2007, 19:25
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: sliding door grab handle measurements
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1319
- 10 Sep 2007, 17:48
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: sliding door grab handle measurements
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1319
- 10 Sep 2007, 13:29
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: knocking noise on startup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1423
- 10 Sep 2007, 13:22
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: knocking noise on startup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1423
Basically, it's a design fault. Hydraulic tappets should be vertical to retain the oil in them. These engines lay horizontal so the oil is able to seep out. Having said that, certain other VW engine types, such as Golfs, have similar issues. As clartsonly says, the oil is usually forced back in afte...