mg-paul

Cheers will give it a good look over during the holidays. Will make sure nobody behind when testing ;-)

Wifes Car a 1.4 8V comfort (2003) came with 2 Keys, both traditional looking keys with no separate fob. One has two buttons with lock/unlock the car. The other key is just a normal key with no remote locking facility. Oddly both keys look old so either one was replaced early on or that was how it was originally supplied.

My Wife now has a 1.4 8v comfort (disk front/drum back), which runs very well for all it 64HP, but when I drive it I find the brakes feel a bit weak and I am not sure I would like to do an emergency stop in it. Does anyone recommend any simple upgrades (better pads maybe).

took a 4x4 TDI demonstrator out yesterday (only for a few minutes as the dealer was closing) and it had the DPF light on. Seemed to drive okay though, but it only had 3500 miles on the clock.

Hi all, Just found my heater matrix seems to be leaking, or at least I am getting water in the heating system (steaming up and smelling very sweet). Slight drop of coolant in the expansion tank. So looks like I need to get it replaced, so is this something that is DIYable or is it going to be a nighmare of a job? Looks to me I will have to get the dash out, so any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Paul Oh and it's a MK1 Octy 1998 Tdi (Estate)

LOL, that's what I currently have, but to be honest I like the bits to work :-)

Hi all, Just noticed my Boot lights are still on even with the boot closed. I think this is the switch in the lock (as it went before and I "repaired" it). but guess it's gone again. So anyone know if this can be replaced, or do I need a whole need lock mechanism? if so any ideas on prices? Paul

"Congrats on the engagement"? ..... are you trying to tell us something... BTW Jules VRS octy wins hads down

Twin Tailpipes = V8

http://www.infinitecat.com/ Lots of cats Got 2 myself, or at least have 2 owning me.

Cheers, Looks like when I get it sorted I will have 2 head units Cheers again Paul

Having got my Octy estate a couple of months back I quickly got fed up with tape only use, so have obtained a VRS Symphony system (tape head with CD changer). I know not the worlds best but enough for what I need. Only problem it refuses to detect the power from the ignition and also show any signs of illumination. I can use it and it works fine for the 1 hour override time then switches it'self off. I have tested all the wiring in the car and can confirm the right signals are on the right pins (I can even see the illumination one changing voltage with the dimmer control). Guessed it must be a faulty head unit, so have just bought a replacement (from the for sale and wanted on here)....... and it does exactly the same :( So anybody got any ideas? My only thoughts are that it needs to see the more modern k-line controlled dash. Paul