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Check the pipe to intake manifold join, my Bora was great then that joint came loose and it was losing air so was flat then all hell broke loose along with a big cloud of poo out the tailpipe! Fun but not sensible nor economical and really quick to fix. I did check the pipes,and though there does s...

I have just aquired a sport estate with 122,00.All is fine,but the car has had a remap,and nothing,and I mean NOTHING happens 'till 1800 revs,then,whoosh!Trouble is,I don't need this kind of tuning.Can anyone recommend a remap merchant in Manchester who can discuss my needs with me?My present estate...

Thanks for the replies lads,for the moment I'm going to cling to the hope that a few more flushes may do it but I'll post when I have a result,in the hope that it may add to someones knowledge store.Once again,many thanks.

Gentlemen,I have a problem to which I think I think I know the answer,trouble is,I want some of you to tell me it isn't so! Some weeks ago,the water in my header tank was contaminated with oil.Head gasket of course,though the engine was running normally.So I brought in a VW mobile mechanic.Because t...

Sounds familiar,thanks Jon

Hope someone can help with my irritating problem.When the engine is off,the brake pedal is solid,turn the engine on,and the pedal will sink all the way to the floor when pressed hard.The brakes work fine,and the only work I have done is changing disks,pads and brake fluid.Could I have damaged any se...

I do have sympathy for your situation none of us would like that at this time of the year especially,I can only hope something turns up for you,as it sometimes has for me in the past,good luck,Rod.

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That's a long sad story just to get a price for your wheels

That is the first time I have heard of that. How strange, but I suppose it is a couple of hundred quid, but it's a shock that people can think they can just do it. Have you reported it to the police? If so they maybe able to cross reference it with any RTA's of a similar vehicle. Worth a shot. Matt...

Thanks for all the thoughts lads,and Chris,I do remember the rear ends being jacked up.It seems that everyone who had a four wheeled rust bucket did it,plus a peco exhaust.That was in my mini moving to escort days. As I said it was just curiosity,having seen them around on the young boys cars.235's ...

I ask this question purely out of interest as a performance enthusiast.CAN STRETCHED TYRES DO THEIR JOB? Driving on curly roads at pace is a passion of mine,always has been(rally interests).I can't imagine driving as I do(traffic conditions allowing) around country roads,and putting my faith in some...

Thanks for the replies men,appreciated.I was back at the garage this morning where they had a good look around.the outcome was,that they think it was somehow a rogue tyre.The groove on the inside shoulder was as if a one pence piece had been held there,though the wear was eccentric,and the steel bel...

A strange one here gents,don't know if anyone can shed any light. Four months ago,I changed the o/s bottom arm and track rod end on my 2003 estate.Tyres are 235/45x17 and have been for 3 years and 2 changes of tyres. After having the necessary 4 wheel alignment done,off I went as normal. today,whils...

I would swap over front wheels initially,see if it makes any difference,if it does it's a wheel problem,good luck.

Just a quick hello from one who is old enough to be dad to most of you,and grandad to some.I run a 5.5 estate,chipped,178.000 miles,best car i've ever had.I am so impressed with the enthusiasm,and knowledge of all your contributors,and look forward to the possibility of carrying out some gentle mods...

Look forward to seeing the wheels fitted

I suppose I asked for that Only wish I was as funny as you guys

Alan Gunn wrote:Well i have never seen one like yours.
Anybody els got a black dipstick ??????????????.

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I've just developed the same problem.Had a mobile mech down to check with diagnostic machine,he concluded the turbo was on the way out.Located one at DM german parts at Accrington,went to collect it,had a chat,and a young lad called Mitch said it wasn't the turbo,check all the pipes,and move on to a...