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  1. Charlie Farley

    Well .I'm still alive chaps

    Afternoon chaps, just checking in to make all is ok. My bypass went ok, with only 1 minor complication but on the scale of things atleast i'm still alive and kicking. It's going to a few weeks before i'm even close to being able to drive or do anything on the car but will helpout on the forum...
  2. Charlie Farley

    Anyone tried this scanner for basic usage.

    The need has arisen for a cheap fault code reader in our household, saw this online amongst the vast array of similar devices. Any positive or negative thoughts on it, don't need it for serious stuff like vcds , just an issue with the Viano this weekend that needs looking at. cheers rob
  3. Charlie Farley

    2.0tfsi oil filter housing part number question.

    Evening chaps, i'm about to order a new oil filter housing gasket/seal for the old bus but I'm getting conflicting fitment info. Its the seal between oil filter housing and engine block. Etka is showing it as 9 seal 1 06B 115 441 C but when I use that part number on other sites it says...
  4. Charlie Farley

    M25 closure this weekend, its going to be carnage .

    Well, it has been all over the interwebby etc, the m25 closure at Wisley this weekend, and being within very close range to my home location along with the official diversion, it's going to be carnage. No matter how the dept of transport try to put a positive face on it, it will be havoc ...
  5. Charlie Farley

    Steering rack tie rod boot question.

    As in the heading chaps, the steering rack tie boots, how are they secured at the rack end? Is it a reusable clamp or one of those annoying clamp-on ones that have to be destroyed to remove, and how easy is it to refit the clamp as space is not really at a premium with the rack in place. Any...
  6. Charlie Farley

    Does anyone live in or near to this post code. PE1 3DW

    A bit of a request really . I'm about to purchase 4 tires from a chap in this post code, PE1 3DW I can't get their in person and he won't ship them so just curious if anyone is close by to him and comes down to Guildford on their travels. Happy to pay for the service, well within reason ...
  7. Charlie Farley

    Autodoc, whats the verdict on service these days from them.

    I'm looking to purchase a fair few parts for my B7 in the next week or so and probably best to source from one supplier. Having been let down by Autodoc in the past I'm kinda put off using them again but they do have all I require, Has anyone used them recently and if so what is the service like...
  8. Charlie Farley

    Merry xmas chaps.

    Probably a bit early but what the hell, Merry Christmas all .
  9. Charlie Farley

    Sold OZ Racing Superturismo LM Silver

    OZ Racing Superturismo LM Silver 19" 8.5j 5x112 ET38 1 year old and in excellent condition, fitted with continental 235/35 tyres all with good tread levels. £1050 buyer to collect.
  10. Charlie Farley

    B7 general discussion/chat thread.

    As in the title really chaps. A more general discussion or chat thread for the B7 forum. Just feel free to ask or chat about anything B7-related or bits in between.. It is more of a general thread for chaps looking to ask or chat about stuff rather than search for info and start new threads on...
  11. Charlie Farley

    Website Forum usernames.

    Whilst doing some random tropical fish forum research early today I stumbled across a guy who was really clued up on south american catfish , he had one of those usernames that just sticks in your head "Tempura Batter" which made me chuckle , and he knew his catfish too. Its a mad world...
  12. Charlie Farley

    B7 2.0 petrol engine base spec comparison .

    Whilst doing some research into the B7 2.0 FSI petrol engines fitted across the various variants it does show the difference in performance from the factory. So many say these engines all have the same engine spec and output etc but it's clear they are not. The bul lump is a good example...
  13. Charlie Farley

    Oh dear, the rear door electrical issues have struck.

    So on a wet old day it would appear the door loom failure has struck my old bus. Rear offside won’t open from the outside but will from inside, happens on every lock:unlock operation. A quick jiggle of the loom between door pillar and rear door is enough to rectify it for now. Probably have...
  14. Charlie Farley

    Party of 7 in that, I don't think so.

    just saw this whilst browsing and had to question it. A party of seven made off in that, I doubt you'd get 5 in the back lol...
  15. Charlie Farley

    Let's talk tire pressures/stretching and front camber.

    Evening chaps. On a dark and wet evening, I wanted to talk about tire pressures/stretch and front camber adjustment (or lack of it on B7's) I have recently noticed a few oddities with my front end, it may be down to the conti's that I have fitted as I don't recall the symptoms before but maybe...
  16. Charlie Farley

    One thing you had wished you'd learned when younger.

    As in the title really, I was chatting with some friends recently and the conversation got onto things you wished you learned or done as a youngster. Lots of suggestions were exchanged but a few mentioned learning to play a musical instrument properly, which is something i really would have...
  17. Charlie Farley

    I could almost buy this Skoda.

    Love them or hate them, Skoda's do have a certain appeal. Strangely finding myself liking this one, i'll get my coat...:whistle2::yes:
  18. Charlie Farley

    Cam chain start-up rattle.

    The dreaded cam chain rattle that seems to afflict many of us at varying milages, well then, I've noticed a pattern when the rattle starts to manifest itself. Given I replaced mine some time ago due to suspected tensioner wear, well it's been coming and going ever since, but, only at certain...
  19. Charlie Farley

    Sold B7 RS4 front grille with satin silver surround.

    Hard to find these days , B7 RS4 front grille with a satin silver surround, very good used condition. £315 pm me if interested Pic when i bought it new, but its been on the car since so a few small bits of wear. rob
  20. Charlie Farley

    RS4 B7 Rear ARB on FB for anyone looking.

    As in the title really, for those looking for one ,just noticed an RS4 B7 Rear ARB for sale on FB marketplace , £75 , bargain price too, cant see it hanging around at that price though.