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Hi guys have any of you used a non setting silicone when refitting windows?if so could you please explain where to put it and how much ,and if its necessary I know it shows it in the bentley many thanks

Give jon walklett at classic vw gearboxes Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire he can probably sort it all out brilliant engineer one of the best in the country check his website out and give him a call with your jobs im sure he can sort you out ,nice reliable guy tell him jon beardmore put you in to...

Hi I'm just putting back together an auto box for a 2.1 wbx ,want to know how much oil the torque converter should hold .?many thanks

Hi guys anyone know of anywhere near Stoke-on-Trent that can machine the centre bores bigger?many thanks

Thanks for the advice everyone, silverbullet will a normal hss drill bit work on low speed?And what material are the stub axles made from ?I am really envious of your knowledge/engine builds etc by the way!thanks again

Hi I've removed my badly corroded splash plates on the front, the screws are non existent and I can't drill them out .Do you think new ones would stay firmly fixed if they were JB welded on ? Just a thought, your reactions??? Thanks

Thanks silver bullet you the man !is the case the same as well ?tia

Sorry going to do the top end of my 2.1 dj and have been told to tap all bolts and nuts on the cylinder head studs, for peace of mind when installing new studsand og nuts ?thanks

Hi guys can anyone recommend a good I think blind hole tap and die for renewal of the head studs ?many thanks

Sorry rob I've managed to track some bolts from the states expensive though wish I'd seen your suggestion first thank-you for the info ps do you know a stu mccrae I work with him unfortunately he's a transit man ,,and the studs indeed are for the gearbox I had off you ! Thanks again cheers jon

Hi I've separated the auto transmission from the final drive but had to butcher the nuts and studs that hold them together, does anyone know where I can get the correct transmission housing studs from ,I keep drawing blanks and haven't got one to compare .many thanks jue

Thanks for that I'm getting the soldering iron out and getting rid of that connector cheers 🖒

Hi guys taken my dash out for headlight relay upgrade and found these loose ends anyone know what they are to speakers maybe?2.1 dj caravelle gl Tia

Hi John walklett signature gearboxes in stoke on Trent is amazing for vw boxes check him out he definitely could sort it good reputation and good friend tell him jon beardmore put you on to him hope it goes ok .

Hi mate did you get that link I sent on WhatsApp ? Cheers jon if you did was it of any use ??