I can't get to the bottom of this at all, my passenger side front wheel is screeching and grinding, especially when I turn right (away from it) also, while I'm going along it's making a horrid screech, almost like rubber on metal but a slight right bend in the road makes it ten times louder, even rolling (with the clutch depressed) it can be heard. When jacked up the wheel can be spun with no...

Can somebody clarify for me please. MH engines in the (1300cc)mrk2 polos = 40Kw, Polo coupe S engines - 55Kw? whats the engine code for polo coupe S ?? mrk2 polo coupe S cars (1989 this one )do NOT have an MH engine in them? Yes/No ?? i actually posted a cross reference for this before and have lost the damn thing. Please help me out. Moral of question is : mrk2 polo coupes from 1988 onwards....

Normal metric nut sizes, but as you say, corrosion city. You may find the steel lines give up on you, as they are probably rusted tight to the union nut. My son tried it while I was out of the country, and gave up before it became undriveable, and took it to a garage. Expect to change anything rusty anyway. Soak with plus-gas for a time. Not a lot of room for manoeuvre really - physically or...

I had exactly the same problem and ended up using the old caps again. I can't think of any reason why a few dents matter, so long as there is a good fit round the circumference. Tod

"Antony Gelberg" wrote in message ... Have just changed the rear brake discs and wheel bearings on my Mk2 Golf GTi. I'm having problems installing the new hub caps. This wasn't supposed to be the hard bit. Haynes suggests using a drift for this, but surprisingly(!) I don't have anything to fit that diameter. It...

Antony Gelberg wrote: Haynes suggests using a drift for this, but surprisingly(!) I don't have anything to fit that diameter. It looks like something that should be possible with a bit of direct hammering on alternate sides, but no dice It is to be expected :) so far. Before I ruin the new caps and / or miss my MOT appointment at 12 tomorrow, any advice?

A friend has just bought a new Passat Estate. He was unsure about the idea of an electronic handbrake, but a test drive convinced him. However on his car he is finding that it doesn't always auto release as he starts to drive away. Does anyone have any experience of the system? Robert

I'm having to go away in the near future for up to 6 months. I'm intending to keep my car on an open air site, under a car cover. However I'd like some advice on what I need to do to make sure I still have a useable car when I get back! It's a Mk2 Golf.

Just got KwikFit to fit a new exhaust pipe (all but the downpipe) on my Mk2 Golf, but it's blowing at one of the middle joints. I took it back and they said (after wiping a bit more paste over the hole) that it would improve (1) as the pipe heated up, and (2) after about 100 miles. They said it would be dangerous if it was 'too airtight', citing the example of a rear muffler that...

Does anyone know whether the under-seat drawers that are an option when purchasing a new Golf are available to retro-fit please? Just bought a TDi without them :o( Ta...

Some interesting history from a British Vets web site... BiF ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is a common misconception that it was only after the Second World War that the Jewish population of Palestine surged, with the mass immigration of refugees from war torn Europe. And that this, coupled with attempts by the

It's an early 1999 Jetta, A3 chassis. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the hood open? Thanks. Jack, NB Can

while driving today engine temperature shot through the roof. had been driving for about 1 hour, stopped for 10 mins then when i restarted up went the temp, had to stop and get towed home, any ideas on cause. checked belts, there are fine as was water level, no leaks. help -please

Recently bought a 1988 Scirocco 16v from a friend and the car had been sitting on his driveway for a couple of years although it ran quite well before he stored it. I want to prep up the car prior to getting her on the road however I'm hesitant to start the car before I do anything to it. Since I live in Canada the winters can be a little harsh and the car has only been started maybe twice a...

"Antony Gelberg" wrote in message ... Just reading through Haynes before fitting new rear calipers, discs and pads. Mk 2 Golf GTi. They suggest that the replacement caliper is topped up and bled off the car. Is this important? What's the point? Is it fairly easy to change the bearings at the same time? I...

Suddenly started today after about 4 miles into 8 mile journey. Demister slow to clear and misted up again towards the end of the journey. The fishy smell seemed to go off or we got used to it! Checked that ventilation not set to re-circulate. On the return journey misting started almost at end of journey. Suggestions welcome. Roy Ticehurst

Dear all, I'm not familiar with these cars, but the girlfriend is getting a 2002 reg, 32,000 mile Golf 4motion at the weekend. I went to see the car and noticed a whirring noise coming from the front of the engine bay after the engine was turned off. The seller said this was an oil cooler that runs for a few minutes, then shuts down. Just thought I'd check here to see if this is correct/...

Antony Gelberg wrote: Just reading through Haynes before fitting new rear calipers, discs and pads. Mk 2 Golf GTi. They suggest that the replacement caliper is topped up and bled off the car. Is this important? What's the point? Helps to get some of the air bubbles out. Is it fairly easy to change the bearings at the same time? I wouldn't

They suggest that the replacement caliper is topped up and bled off the car. Is this important? What's the point? Probably bleed easier with the car rear up in the air; never had a problem, and it can get messy fitting calipers full of fluid. I can't think why they suggest it, but haven't done rear calipers - just drum brake cylinders. -- Dave.

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