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So we got caught in the tail backs on M5 over the weekend. We had been cruising up the Mway around 55mph for an hour or so then hit very slow moving traffic, we drove in a stop start fashion for around 2 hrs and then the engine got more spluttry then died and would restart. We got to the hard...

Hi guys, Which thread locker do you apply when torquing the gland nut? There seems to be a bewildering array of numbers. Loctite 272 seems to be the strongest I can find. Any ideas?

I am doing a top end rebuild and was wondering about the tolerances for piston weights. I have a set of Mahle cast pistons including pins & rings with 3 that weigh 504 grams and one that weighs 498 grams. Is the difference between them acceptable or should I machine the other 3 down to the...

Any one heard of this one. Stumbled across it on one of the many VW calendars on the interweb. It's June 22nd (this Thursday). Any one doing it? I might, but then I've only got a 5 mile journey from home to the office :lol:

Has anyone used the ezibleed brake bleeding kits? The type that you connect to a spare tyre and use the air pressure to bleed the system? How well do they work? I don't have a willing accomplice so I'm on my 'jack jones' with this one.

Ok, I appreciate this is a bit of a can of worms/ how long is a piece of string/what engine oil type question, but I'm gonna ask anyway :oops: Which is the better upgrade, carbs or engine capacity? I'm currently running a twin port 1600 engine with an oil bath filter and a pict 34 solex...

Hi, you probably think I'm a bit mad, but I am considering returning my (slightly) lowered bus to stock height. It's lowered using front beam adjusters (professionally fitted) and I do like its stance but every time I go over even a small pothole in the road it bottoms out and I get a bang as...

I've had an oil temp gauge sitting in the garage for a while and fitting it has come to the top of the list of 'jobs to do' I was wondering what type of sender units you have fitted, pro's, cons, accuracy, etc. Should I go for a sump plate sender or a dipstick sender? I would value your...

Hi just wondered if anyone is using this kit? its on offer again at £50 which seems reasonable for what you get. http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/trolley-jacks-axle-stands/halfords-5-piece-lifting-kit Just wondering if the 2 tonne capacity is up to the job? My handbook says...

Please have a look at my pulley marks I am assuming I have marked the pic correctly? AS you can see I have 4 marks (5 if you count the dent for TDC). Firstly have i identified the markings correctly? Secondly does this mean that my engine was originally equipped with a DVDA dizzy? I have...

Bit of a long shot as I know they're popular but I'm looking to replace my 009 with a compatible SVDA Bosch distributor. Preferably an original (i dont ask for much do i? :oops: ) Bosch code 0231 167 055, 0231 180 001 VW code 211 905 205Q, 211-905-205S Not sure the code mattes massively as...

There are a lot of 'kits' available from various reputable VW parts suppliers. I have a couple of spare 30amp relays and was considering fitting one as a hot start. Any advice? Am I right in thinking that the kits are just standard 4 pin (normally open) relays of a given ampage, e.g. 30 amps...

Ok so here is my lump...fairly stock 1600 twin port (just the way i like it) :D I have googled a fair bit about engine codes & i knew i had a replacement engine when i bought the bus. So not a matching numbers bus :( Anyway here is the engine code but as you can see its stamped on a...

Ok so here are my rear heater pipes. I am thinking of removing the tube connectors and welding a solid cover plate instead. Reason for this is that we just had our first outing this year (fantastic weekend at three cliffs campsite in the Gower) and the pipes were open on the way back and the...