Rocketfella

I've seen loads of topics here on this, I think I know what the answer is. Cheers

Hi, I changed the exterior LH CV joint and waiting to change the other (not clicking yet but cracked boot). There is a vibration on accelerating on 4th and 5th gears which goes away if I lift the gas pedal. I am wondering if I should be replacing the whole shaft. The inner CVs have good boots, but show a bit of dried grease where the bolts are. Any ideas? Cheers

Great thanks Sepulchrave, I'll look into those

I'm having problems knowing which cheap bars to fit, to carry my surfboard. Any ideas? Cheers

Cut and replaced them with 3.2 mm internal diameter fuel line and perfect, no leaks. Cheers

Great, I think they are those which you can cut to size and replace. I will get hold of some. Cheers

Hi to all, It seems there is a leak in one of those fabric covered hoses connecting the injectors, the diesel is dripping off the front of the engine. Do I replace those hoses? Cheers

Hmm, can't find the wiring loom it's the 1.9 SDI

Thanks, I will have a look at that too, Cheers

I've talked to a VW mechanic and he said it could be a sticking fuel pump, he said to put in an additive in the diesel which will lubricate the pump. I will keep you posted.

Hi this is a weird one, was traveling around in 4th gear, sudden Los of power and strong juddering from engine compartment, shifted into third engine coped but it was noisy sounding like an old fashion diesel. Stopped, checked timing belt which I recently replaced, started the engine to find out where the noise came from, it ran normally again, no weird noises. Drove off, no problem, got home. Cheers

Thanks for the help

Yes, I think the old one is a bit long as the tensioner reaches the limit, but although it might be undertensioned, it seems not to slip.

True, the pulley driving the alternator shows no rust because I replaced that but clearly shows an exposed groove. Wrong AC or AC pulley

I had to put the old belt back on because the new one ( wider ) did not fit the AC pulley, so will have to get a new belt to fit