hi, I've got a golf tdi pd and in the manual it says that i have to use longlife oil to benefit from flexible service intervals, I have some of that and its expensive stuff Castrol SLX, but seeing as I change my oil more frequently than given by the manual (every 6000 miles) it says I could use another spec of oil, multi lubricity or something like that. I have phoned up duckhams, mobil and...

I drained the oil on my 02A gearbox a few weeks ago whilst fixing a problem. The oil that came out was a stinking dirty brown colour. I replaced the oil with a non VW semi synthetic but didn't like the whining that seemed to appear so changed it for VW G50 synthetic oil (liquid gold judging by the cost !). The semi synthetic was only in there for 3 weeks but was as dirty brown as the original...

Hi, I am currently replacing the cam belt on my 1997 passat diesel 1.9 TDI (110hp) (AFN engine). It's a big job but has been straightforward until I came to remove the viscous fan hub. I am using the Haynes manual and a friendly local mechanic for advice. The method shown in the manual might work if I knew whether the 8mm hex mounting bolt was right or left hand threaded. As the fan rotates anti...

Hi folks, After pondering on moving to a Passat auto owing to doing 1000 miles a week (current car is a Passat 110 TDI sport estate) my hand's been forced after a young ****ed **** smashed into the back of it early on saturday morning, and since he's ripped the offside back wheel/suspension off and compressed that side of the car by an inch or two I'm assuming it's toast :( Anyone driven the...

Anyone know how the trim comes off inside the tail gate of the Mk IV Golf? The rear washer is dumping liquid in the boot/on the parcel shelf and I need to look at the pipe feeding the rear wiper assembly. I can't budge the trim though to have a look. Many thanks, -- Jeremy Brookes

Hi, I was just wondering, what would be the estimated average mpg on a VW Polo 1.4cl around town. cheers Roger -- Please remove the 88 to reply

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hello all, I will be replacing the rear shocks/springs on my '90 golf gti 16v. I want to keep std ride height. Anyone recommend a place that will sell uprated springs that sit at std ride height - not lowered? I will be going with AVO adjustables on the back after having good results with them on my E30 325i. Is there anything else I should replace at the same time? The BMW had a...

Where is the best place to get a service manual for a VW VR6 1998? Been to the dealers but they are asking £££££ Anyone help me? Thanks Martin

Had my T1-R's on now for a few weeks and am well impressed with them. Compared with the T1-S that were on the front the newer R's outperform them in all respects (IMHO) and I was impressed with the S's! I have a safe local reverse camber left hander that I use for testing grip and the S's would give a slight controlled understeer whereas the R's are spot on. Also in the wet at T junction pullouts...

I currently own a Golf Mk3 1800 CL reg 1992. Its the AAM single point injection engine and has been a damn good car. I'm considering changing it and what i have in mind is a mk4 golf TDI. I have heard rumours and anecdotal evidence that the mk3 was the last of the well built solid golfs and that the mk4 onwards are not as well built and are unreliable in some aspects. I even spoke to a guy who...

The hand brake/emergency brake has gone (again) on my 1989 Golf GTi 8v. From looking at previous postings it looks like it is possible to fit MK3 calipers which should last longer. Can anyone confirm/deny if this is true, whether anything else is required (e.g. discs, brake pipes etc), what is the procedure etc. Thanks, Oliver

Hi i'm new to the group and I really need some quick advice please, I am thinking about buying some alloys, ok I know the standard VW PCD fitment is 100, but i've also seen it mentioned that the 4 stud vw style is compatible with audi's fitment. Now my dilemma is I have seen some alloys I really like, BUT they are advertised as PCD 4x108 : / and being compatible with audi but no mention...

Can anybody suggest a supplier in the UK for a fuel injector puller for a Golf Gti? Many thanks, Kevin

All, I would appreciate some advice. I've just bought a 1995 1.9 (90bhp) golf. It's got a full VW service history, had its cambelt changed at ~72000miles (it's now at 115000), and drove fine from London to Newcastle yesterday. Set me back £1500, had its last service in july. The girl I bought it off seemed honest, but she obviously hadn't

Hi I recently purchased a Polo 1.4 cl 5 door hatch, very pleased with the car. just noticed though that when you are in 5th gear and take your foot of the accelerator there is a very quiet (hardly noticable) sort of a whine, this goes as the engine revs drop. it does not make this sound in any of the other gears, also does not make the noise when driving along, only when you take your foot of...

I wonder if anyone can help. I have a 1984 1.6 diesel T25. Is it possible to change the 4 speed box for a 5 speed one without to much difficulty? Also if anyone has done this what increase does it have in top speed ? what are the ratios of the gears? I don't mind travelling along at 50mph but its a bit of a drag to get to Newquay from north Notts. Regards, John

The drivers side electric window on my T reg (1999) polo has stopped working suddenly. Worked fine one day, dead the next. The passenger side works fine and there was no apparent problems leading up to the failure. I'm thinking it is probably a wire come loose but I dont know what I'm doing so need to take it to a garage (mostly beacuse the wiring appears inaccessable!). Is it an easy job...

My Mk4 1.6s 16v has been back to the main stealers twice recently to have a fault diagnosed.....it basically judders, mostly noticeable at a constant 35-40 in 4th. I've had the tracking done, the wheels balanced and had it test driven by my sister, my best mate and twice by VW technicians. Everybody has noticed the judder except the two technicians. Any idea what might be causing it? The car has...

Just wonder if a car can pass MOT without an internal mirror? - it does have n/s o/s door mirrors bill