Recent content by kevin0410

you can pressurise your cooling system using a tyre foot pump connected to the small connection on the right hand side of the header tank. no need for expensive equipment.

I enabled door lock chirp and anti hijack with an ebay cable and downloaded vag com.

I wouldn't use cable ties to secure a cv gaiter. I have this tool and it is perfect for the job.

Hi, I have a 2001 1.6 sport 5dr AVU that needs a rear silencer. there is one on ebay but it is from a 3dr AKL. does anyone know if this will fit? the parts database in the stickies suggests it will. cheers, Kevin

I have a 2001 1.6 sport and when I got the car it was blank like yours. I re coded it with vag com so it displays the outside temperature but it has no other functions except doors / boot open and warnings. if you push the left stalk it will cycle through the warning symbols. warnings that it...

Restored my headlights. I used 800 Grit wet and dry followed by 2000 Grit then Plast-RX and a soft foam pad attached to my drill. Pre restoration versus Post restoration:

The thermostat could be a problem with the wiring or in the thermostat itself. was it replaced with a genuine item? if you need to replace the thermostat i have a new, genuine one available regards, kevin

The compressor gets it drive from the belt, via an electromagnetic clutch (that's what the wire is for).To check the clutch is engaging, turn on th air con and look at the centre part of the pulley end of the compressor. It should be spinning.You can also normally 'feel' it as the clutch engages.

Sorry mate, but you're wrong. On the 1.6 engines the thermostat is map controlled and thus has an electrical connection.Costs around £50 to replace too!OP:You really need to do a scan with vcds to see if there are any error codes logged.

i need a new o/s outer cv joint for my 2001 A3 1.6 sport AVU my question is, are these outer joints the same accross all A3s and golfs etc or do they differ from model to model? My driveshaft is the 30mm 12 point nut version if it makes any difference Or would i be better to just get a brand...

just checking before i do it, which way do you turn drivers side (uk) hub nut to undo. thanks kevin

When i did mine i went in from the top and after removing all the stuff in the way managed to get a nice big long spanner on it

When i did mine on my 1.6 i took the plastic air intake off the top of the engine then had to remove the heatshield from the exhaust manifold. pig of a job from what i remember

Get a Bosch S5 027. I recently got one from carparts4less for £65 delivered, using a £5 discount code.

Will not solve your initial problem, but i believe you should only 10 - 15 psi; any more and you risk exploding your brake fluid reservoir.