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by Mark Davies
30 May 2008, 14:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacement VEGE engine?
Replies: 20
Views: 5328

replacement engines

I blew the head gasket on my 120 000 mile original 2.1 engine. Local independent VW garage put in two vege engines. 1st couldn't get any oil pressure as it was all leaking out, second couldn't get any water pressure as it was all leaking in!! eventually went for brand new VW engine (garage provided ...
by Mark Davies
30 Oct 2007, 17:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakes and starting
Replies: 5
Views: 589

starting

1989 2.1 DJ
by Mark Davies
29 Oct 2007, 21:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakes and starting
Replies: 5
Views: 589

Brakes and starting

Two quick questions: 1. Would you change the wheel bearings as a matter of course when replacing front brake disks? 2a. Can I buy the thinner red wire that goes from the spade terminal on the starter solenoid or do I have to make one up? 2b. once I have either made this up or bought one, where the h...