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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Just bought pale yellow T25 camper 1980, but can't find the paint code. Any ideas?

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Are you sure you have a horn relay? Many don't, unless there's a fancy horn fitted. I've had trouble with the sliding contact on the back of the steering wheel on similar-aged Polos. If you remove the steering wheel (24mm socket) you can try grounding the copper spring brush that makes contact with the brass ring on the back of the steering wheel with the ignition on to try to make the...

Hi, Apologies for this question in advance. I have a vw golf 1.6 2001 and dont know if its water or air cooled how do I find this out ? Cheers

Could anyone please tell me where the temp gauge sensor is. I bought a new one as the old one shows up as a fault code but can't seem to find it. Its a 1998 Passat 1.8 20v Estate. Thanks In Advance Martin

Is is really necessary to use the G11 coolant they recommend in the VW handbook and Haynes book. The VW owners handbook says it has an additive to the gycol to prevent corrosion. I suspect they are just trying to sell their product? The non-brand antifreeze I've used this winter is Glycol/Ethhel mix and says on the can it contains anti corrosion additive. Jusy hoping its ok for my engine....

Antony Gelberg wrote: If anybody has a clue about a pretty loud grinding / scraping noise, I'd like to hear it. Can't give much of a description but it's coming from the nearside (I think), it's only happens on the move, and it changes in pitch with speed. Mk2 Golf GTi. Stone caught behind brake disc? Really badly knackered wheel bearing?

Antony Gelberg wrote: If anybody has a clue about a pretty loud grinding / scraping noise, I'd like to hear it. Can't give much of a description but it's coming from the nearside (I think), it's only happens on the move, and it changes in pitch with speed. Mk2 Golf GTi. Wheel bearings come to mind?

Just had a new battery fitted to wife's 98 1.4L Polo. Speedo now reads 35mph when standing still and then + 35 mph when you move. every time you disconnect/reconnect battery it humps about another 30 mph. I had it go all around the dial. Anyone know what's going on and a cure?

"Antony Gelberg" wrote in message ... I have an Mk2 Golf GTi with an MOT tomorrow. It's going to fail unless I fix the horn. The horn unit works when wired direct to the battery. I took off the wheel push and connecting the wires does nothing I have a multimeter and will investigate but was wondering if there is...

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my ETOS ( backup purposes only ofcourse ;-) )has stopped working and now sais unregistered. They expired now or wot? Got 2006 version n it said check and install hard lock. Done that but still the same. Any ideas anybody. Bit of help from somebody who knows n not a software geek saying pay £1000 n get it registered. Ok if u can afford it. We all want something for nothing dont we. Its part of...

Hi, I have a 1999 1.9 tdi passat. SE version red eye automatic. Problem is this, the heating/climate control has an intermittent fault. One day I can get in and everything is fine, the blower works, purrs like a baby, then the next day I get a flashing display and the blower won't come on at all. Frequently hear a " ticking" noise from behind the unit which appears to be one of 2 solenoids...

Hi guys, Wonder if anybody can help me here. Been checking ebay for ages n nothing doing. Also checked local scrappies and found none. Am looking for a set of clocks for my polo coupe. Set with rev counter instead of time clock dial on the right. Its a 88 mrk2. Really appreciate if somebody has a set lieing about somewhere and are interested in flogging them. reason for wanting them is, am...

Hello All, Apologies, this is somewhat of a x-post (already on uk.rec.car.maint..) but I need an answer by the weekend: The SO has an 03 Polo, which for a while now has had a fairly nasty noise coming from the rear of the car when braking. I drove it last weekend and it had got noticeably worse :-( I'm happy pulling the drums off to take a look (only done 26k, so be very surprised...

A colleague at work has asked if there are any independant VW Service agents that can conduct the 40k service on a MK4 Golf at a fairer price than the main dealers, in or near Birmingham. thanks in advance.

Hi, I have a golf tdi 150bhp 2002 model it has covered 70k. Recently I have been having problems with the running of the car, When driving the car it will be driving perfectly normal with good power and all of a sudden the car will just lose power and drive like a normal bog standard diesel. I have no engine management lights coming on at all, If I then switch the engine off and start the car...