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[mercrocker]

That Imp face is similar to the ones J C Whitney used to sell for Corvairs so they didn't freak septics out who thought a weird car was hurtling towards them in reverse.   

[omegod]

If it was spinning around while undoing the pressure plate, then something is very tehfucked.

 

However.. the starter motor runs on the ring gear of the flywheel, and the engine still starts, so one assumes the flywheel is still connected to the crank for that to happen.

 

It's not a completely failed diaphragm spring in the pressure plate is it? Did the fingers move/relax as you undid the pressure plate retaining bolts?

 

Actually no it didn't as I recall and it does start and run well so definately got some crank connectivity, I've had enough encouragement to go clutch shopping tomorrow, now do I go LUK or throw the cheapest shit in that I can find ,OE was Valeo and lasted 80k so may have a mooch at them, thanks chaps!  

[bigfella2]

Stupid question:

 

If I'm changing the oil in my MKIV Golf TDi, would any modern oil with 'suitable for VW' be ok? I'm just a bit confused because I know I should use the 'right' oil but when I look for the code on the back, nothing has it - not even the 'VW' oil.

It depends on if your car is running the PD TDI lump or the older VE TDI lump. Pd engine needs specific PD oil, triple QX do a version but it's not much more expensive for proper genuine quantum oil off eBay, VE engine should be ok with semi synthetic 10/40.

[Jifflemon]

Does anyone know of places that could reproduce plastic light lenses?

 

I've given up with google, tried China (promising, until "we can reproduce lenses" actually meant "here's lots of generic lenses that you should use instead") and got bored of watching videos on how to do it myself (lack of time and skill).

[Guest Hooli]

Don't we have someone on here with a 3D printer? that'd do it if you can get the right 'ink'.

[Jifflemon]

Clear plastic though? It's an interesting idea if such a thing exists

[GrumpiusMaximus]

It depends on if your car is running the PD TDI lump or the older VE TDI lump. Pd engine needs specific PD oil, triple QX do a version but it's not much more expensive for proper stuff off eBay, VE engine should be ok with semi synthetic 10/40.

 

It's a later PD 130.  Thanks!  Will continue my reads...

[bigfella2]

Don't forget to buy a new sump plug too, available cheap off eBay because the washers on the plug can't really be changed/removed from the plug. And you may need the tool to remove plastic lid so you can change the oil filter element, unless you already have one.

[GrumpiusMaximus]

Don't forget to buy a new sump plug too, available cheap off eBay because the washers on the plug can't really be changed/removed from the plug. And you may need the tool to remove plastic lid so you can change the oil filter element, unless you already have one.

 

Going to get an extractor after reading about it on here.  Figure that will work better given that my driveway isn't very level and it's difficult to raise safely on.  Cheers on the tip about the tool, saw that in my earlier research.  Will triple check.  Total n00b.

[inconsistant]

Hello, I have an aerial connector question. I'm swapping stereos, I've got an aerial lead plug looking like this:

 

 

and the old Blaupunkt has a hole in the back that it fitted into nicely like this:

 

 

but the 'new' stereo, also Blaupunkt, has a sticky outy aerial socket like this:

 

 

I'm guessing there's a magical connector/adaptor that I need, can someone please post an idiot proof pic/link/spec of what I need pretty please. Thanks!

[cobblers]

ebay aerial adapter, £1 or so:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC5-55-CAR-CD-STEREO-RADIO-DIN-to-ISO-AERIAL-ADAPTOR-ARIEL-ANTENNA-EXTENSION/360686659487?hash=item53fa99a79f:g:FDsAAOSwtypalSdk

[inconsistant]

Great thanks! I've finally got around to fitting it. I've been waiting for the worst weather in ages to get out there and swap stereos.

[gm]

the mot on the crv is due on 3rd march, I've got it booked in for tomorrow but omgsnokaos might well put the kybosh on that plan - realistically it might be the end of next week until I can get it sorted, how much of an issue is it to be using the car with the mot overdue ? it's taxed, insured and has no obvious faults

 

cheers all

[Mally]

We have forgotten and run over a time or two.

Only a problem if you get pulled.

Of course you forgot like me, it was snowing and you had things on your mind.

There are penalties, but unlikely to get pulled and not the end of the world if it happens.

Of course I never said this.

[sierraman]

Are you still looking for a 2.0 Mondeo engine? There's a 2.0 Mondeo mk2 on eBay at moment BIN £275. It looks like a pile of steaming shite but the engine might be OK.

[gm]

I'll get it sorted as soon as possible but hopefully a few days over won't do any harm. it'd better not fail on anything major though

[Mally]

Are you still looking for a 2.0 Mondeo engine? There's a 2.0 Mondeo mk2 on eBay at moment BIN £275. It looks like a pile of steaming shite but the engine might be OK.

 

We have 3 spare at the moment so no urgency, they tend to last half a season at least, but some last half a race.

I haven't got room for more than engines and pay between £100 and £150 for engine only  dependent on distance.

Thanks for letting me know though.

[Eddie Honda]

how much of an issue is it to be using the car with the mot overdue ?

Very little. If they're being an arse £100 fixed penalty. Non endorsable.

[gm]

I just drove past the garage I've got it booked into for tomorrow and, judging by the pristine deep snow on their parking area, they've been closed all day. I'll give them a ring in the morning and see what the crack is.

 

Ive had the whole week off work and only one job to do - I'm hopeless, me.

[gm]

that'll be a no then !

 

 

lucky I didn't just spend half an hour digging the sodding car out then

[omegod]

Need to tape a patch of felt over a hole in my loft roof, whats the motherfucking strongest and stickiest tape known to man ?

[Mally]

I'd cut a straight line horizontally across the bottom of the hole, feed a square piece of felt halfway in the full width of the cut, and fasten a batten across the top of the square bit. If that makes any sense. Doesn't when I read it

[Talbot]

Need to tape a patch of felt over a hole in my loft roof, whats the motherfucking strongest and stickiest tape known to man ?

Depends what the felt is. Modernz felt can be joined with tape of the gaffa. Older-stylee bitumen-loaded fibre cannot be joined for love nor money. Well, certainly not for more than a few minutes anyway. Just long enough for you to *think* it has worked, when it hasn't.

[bramz7]

I've potentially got an early MK2 Ibiza diesel to view this weekend, weather dependant.

Non turbo.

Are they alright? I'm betting grim 90s diesel, but I love them.

[sierraman]

Mastic some felt over the top. Even the poundland stuff will do.

[DodgeRover]

Unless you have a felt roof then you need to fix the tiles where the water is getting in

[The Moog]

Bought a jack from SGS back in November Had issues with it getting to a certain height then wouldn't raise any more.

 

With no load it is fine, but under the car it only gets to 20cm rather than the proper 35cm.

 

I have topped up oil and also bled the jack but no massive difference.

 

They want me to return it which would cost £20. Plus if they decide it isn't a manufacturing fault then they will charge me.

 

Jack was only £30 in first place

 

Is there anything else I can do to fix it?

[DSdriver]

Bought a jack from SGS back in November Had issues with it getting to a certain height then wouldn't raise any more.

 

With no load it is fine, but under the car it only gets to 20cm rather than the proper 35cm.

 

I have topped up oil and also bled the jack but no massive difference.

 

They want me to return it which would cost £20. Plus if they decide it isn't a manufacturing fault then they will charge me.

 

Jack was only £30 in first place

 

Is there anything else I can do to fix it?

Strip it down and replace all the seals. If they are just nitrile Orings they cost pennies. Same goes for ceramic disc taps.

[SamR380]

Need to tape a patch of felt over a hole in my loft roof, whats the motherfucking strongest and stickiest tape known to man ?

 

[catsinthewelder]

Does anyone know of places that could reproduce plastic light lenses?

 

I've given up with google, tried China (promising, until "we can reproduce lenses" actually meant "here's lots of generic lenses that you should use instead") and got bored of watching videos on how to do it myself (lack of time and skill).

 

If 3D printing can't do it could you get it milled out of a solid block of perspex?  Again it would involve either 3d scanning an original (expensive) or making a 3D model on a CAD program (tedious) unless there is someone out there with serious skill to do it by hand.