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by sternal
12 Jul 2019, 22:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High battery reading when running
Replies: 7
Views: 1363

Re: High battery reading when running

To add, Iremoved the leisure battery ages ago, would this make any difference.
by sternal
12 Jul 2019, 17:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High battery reading when running
Replies: 7
Views: 1363

Re: High battery reading when running

Taken from the battery when running
by sternal
12 Jul 2019, 15:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High battery reading when running
Replies: 7
Views: 1363

High battery reading when running

Hi all

Not been on in ages I hope you’re all well.

Think the alternator is goosed getting a reading of 16.48 V with the engine running, changed the regulator and still same reading.

Any suggestions welcome ???
by sternal
29 May 2018, 18:12
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...
Replies: 7
Views: 3533

Re: Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...

Thanks for replies, looks like the mk2 Gti steering wheel I bought is the larger spline so would require an adapter.

May I’ll Ebay it and buy a Mk1 wheel at some point
by sternal
28 May 2018, 19:30
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...
Replies: 7
Views: 3533

Re: Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...

One like this ( pic taken from google)

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by sternal
28 May 2018, 17:19
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...
Replies: 7
Views: 3533

Re: Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...

Yes picked one up at a car jumble !

What would I need ???
by sternal
28 May 2018, 13:51
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...
Replies: 7
Views: 3533

Fitting Mk2 golf Gti steering wheel...

Do they fit ? Is it a straight swop ? What do I need to know ?

Thanks in advance
by sternal
11 May 2018, 18:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant loss and oil leak
Replies: 21
Views: 7472

Re: Coolant loss and oil leak

I have nothing useful to add about your problem, but £900 on what ???? How on earth have they got to this amount???
by sternal
14 Apr 2018, 19:55
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Loud hum inside camper
Replies: 8
Views: 2446

Re: Loud hum inside camper

Do I win a prize ???? :D
by sternal
09 Apr 2018, 12:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Question for the experts!Exhaust pipe from manifold diesel..
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Re: Question for the experts!Exhaust pipe from manifold diesel..

I spoke to a very helpful chap at VW heritage, the manifolds on the 1.6cs and 1.7ky are the same so as long as you have a matching down pipe and silencer either will work.
i.e 1.6 cs down pipe and silencer or 1.7ky down pipe and silencer.

good to know
by sternal
08 Apr 2018, 21:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Question for the experts!Exhaust pipe from manifold diesel..
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Question for the experts!Exhaust pipe from manifold diesel..

...I have a 1.7 Ky Diesel engine,would a 1.6 cs exhaust pipe from manifold to silencer fit a 1.7 ky engine ? The reason I ask as that is what appears to be fitted to mine ! Have looked at various pictures on brickwerks/ vw heritage and my down pipe most definitely looks more like a 1.6 ! My silencer...
by sternal
08 Apr 2018, 16:38
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Loud hum inside camper
Replies: 8
Views: 2446

Re: Loud hum inside camper

Water pump turned on by accident ? ( tap turned by accident)
by sternal
30 Mar 2018, 13:06
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Rear seat belt fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 2348

Re: Rear seat belt fitting

Where are you in the country? http://seatbeltservice.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; There are kits you can buy, depends on how happy you are to fit yourself. Brickwerks sell a kit I think. Seatbelt is only as good as the seat, is your seat made out of wood ? Does the ...
by sternal
25 Mar 2018, 19:13
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Bumper bolt size ?
Replies: 1
Views: 928

Bumper bolt size ?

Anyone??
Front and rear bolt sizes for metal bumpers ?

Thanks in advance :ok