Stewartasb

Me again lol ok just a couple of quickies firstly how do I remove the roof trims the ones where you put the roof rack into the black plastic strips and secondly im still going to do the front wheel bearings but making sure I order the correct ones and the guy is asking if my car has servotronic steering is this a posh name for power steering or something else ???

Got you found the correct kit now in case anyone does need to do one of these. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-wheel-bearing-wheel-hub-removal-tool-kit-for-VAG-VW-Polo-Audi-A1-A2-72mm/203223418386?hash=item2f510f4612:g:zMwAAOSwhrRfydka

Would this kit do the trick ??? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23Pc-Front-Wheel-Drive-Bearing-Puller-Press-Removal-Installation-Tool-Kit-Set-PA/402588143765

I know what you guys are saying but I just believe prevention is better than cure and also I have to do a 200 mile motorway journey 3 times a week for work so in my case its prudent to replace before a big issue arises and looking at videos the job in itself looks pretty straight forward the only issue I can see there being is obviously if the old bearings do not want to come off which is why I need to get the correct kit.

Also bearing in mind that ive done all the rear suspension now and the front suspension the works why not just finish off with the new bearings I dont see how you can say its a bad thing to consider replacing bearing at 80k they do wear you know.

Well thats your opinion wino but in my opinion why wait till it breaks on a major component ive done 80k and in my books its not for the sake of it its called preventative maintenance and forward thinking rather than the old let it go pop before I can be arsed to fix it.

Ive done the backs now whats a gen 2 bearing tool kit there are different sizes need one to pull it off and the other to push it back in i dont know the correct size there are a few 72mm,76mm,82mm,88mm

Just about to do my 2 rear bearings today then was thinking of doing my 2 fronts as they never been done does anyone remember the size puller kit I need to order to get these off please ???

Yep I had same issue one was stuck solid had to borrow some tooling to get it off.

Ahhhh cheers mate thats great to know i can get these thanks 👍

Is that part number correct TMB as im after a set of these as someone nicked mine lol but its not finding that part number.

Lol I know he did thus why I said cheers at the beginning was just explaining 😀

Cheers mate the nuts come with the kit I've ordered but I don't know what size spanner socket to buy to undo them lol even Hayes manual does not state the size 🙄

I can see how to do them now thanks just one quick question whats the nut size please ???

Hi all anyone ever changed one of these just had my mot and it passed but the rear bearing is getting a bit of noise and as ive changed all the rear suspension just thought I might as well, tackle this and do the other side as well any tips or advice please thankyou

thats the one cheers mate

From what I've heard of mine mate it's normal for these engines I get it sometimes but only once weather starts getting colder in summer nothing lol.

Hi all so rear change went great thanks for the advice now on the back of that I've decided to swop out the front springs and shocks any advice on this and does anyone know the correct size of the bottom mounting bolt and not as cant seem to find these online thanks again 👍

Found the bolt kits now thanks guys.

Thanks guys one last question that you brought up do you know the correct size of the bottom nut and bolt as I would like to replace these a you say they have spent their life out in all conditions and thanks again 👍

Hi again so im about to do the rear shocks and springs as have them now can anyone tell me the correct torque settings for the top and bottom bolt fixings for the shocks please thankyou :)

Tbh bud I was contemplating changing fronts as well as I swopped out all the springs 2 months ago as I wanted to stiffen ride as I've started butting roof bars to but my mountain bike on so felt a stiffer spring would help me out.

Quick question I'm going to change my rear shocks and springs and wondered if gas or oil filled are the better option to go with, thanks in advance as always 👌

Yes I'm using those atm but I know it will get worse plus I was intending to put a darker headlining in as well but those twist pins are pretty good for a temp fix 👌

Hi has anyone tried taking their headliner off is it an easy enough job to do as I'm getting a few areas now bubbling after that mega hot spell. I've tried the using a hairdryer and a roller to try and energise the glue but no go so looks like I will need to get headliner panel off and recover it.