Tonka972

You're welcome mate D

Mine plodded to 201000 before the turbo let go in the outside lane. Unfortunately and despite best efforts to retrieve the situation (it was extremely frightening being shrouded in white smoke with vehicles behind) I lost most if not all of my oil in the process which we discovered later had damaged the engine. My lengthy wish list then came into play and it's been re engined with a brand new hybrid tdi oil burner and running in nicely (213000 total miles - 12000 on new motor). It was too nice and rust free to simply scrap. The folks that do my servicing work on tdi taxis with up to 400000 on the clock. Testimony to the build I guess. If I can speak from experience - I'd advise you to keep an eye on turbo seals etc and if anything doesn't sound or look right, over boosts or limp mode kicks in from sticking turbo vanes or spindles - have it changed out. I run mine with molyslip as an oil additive which really looked after it - plus kept very rigidly to regular services. It was a snapped turbo spindle which ruined my day - parts of it were shaken out of the intercooler and back exhaust box (no kidding). Rebuilding it was the best thing I've done :-) David

Hilarious! :-))))

Oh dear - I have a copy of that t shirt somewhere ;-)

Cheers buddy - I'd everything crossed that all the expense on the rebuild had worked. Taught me to stay positive! ;-)

She sailed through her MOT today - was like an anxious parent stood watching! 0.26 on the emissions - result! :-)

Hi VRSMark Did you get your brakes sorted out? David

Chugged 'over the border' into Durham to see the outlaws today - 56mpg average on my hybrid ;-)

Hi Martin Will definitely have the c pillar trims from you if you can confirm the price. Am looking at re trimming my Combi so not overly bothered about the colour. Will have a think about the xenons and get back to you - thanks for getting back to me. Kind regards David

Thanks mate - appreciated. David

Thanks mate - look forward to seeing you. Let me know what time to suit you - am flexible Regards David

Wednesday of next week if that suits you mate (daytime) anywhere in your patch...

Could I have first dibs then please? :-) Can you message me re collection and where? I work during the day your way... Cash on collection? David

Are the gauges still available mate? David

Hi - I'm in the market for the xenons. Are they in good fettle with the auto adjustment working? Also I'm looking for the two rearmost boot trims i.e. those either side of the tailgate opening on the c pillar (in light grey) - do you have those? Regards David

Just buffed my Combi up with some of that Armorall Fast Wax... It's 'okay' as a top dressing and cleans off just as fast as Meguiars Number 3, Poor Boys White Diamond, Black Hole and Natty Wax but doesn't take tar speckles off as well as the latter four while detailing. It did rain on it afterwards and the claim of 'aggressive water beading' was accurate but no better than the others... Will be "donating" it for use on the missus' Street Ka - he says realising he buffs that up for her too! Doh!

You've got to start somewhere - trouble is it takes over like a disease! ;-)

Thanks for pointing it out - yes will have a chug along to this David

Ace Parts ACP 10"... OEM quality... David

R8dec - where did you get your Spiders plastidipped?? They look really good... David

No problem - hope you get sorted soon David

creationmotorsport also do a five speed... Part ref 171193476702 for £40.00. Might be worth an email... David

390473819184 is their reference number... Hope this helps