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BioTriffid

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  1. I've seen it split from the bushes before the entire loop ripps out! Not sure what the inside could be coated with maybe a wax or grease can be used but it's a matter of applying it I did shoot a can of spray in the openings.
  2. I've managed to obtain a fog valance I've been trying so long to get one and now I can't wait to fit it on
  3. Here is more on the rear axle and the products used Kurust is applied after you have spent days using wire wheels, it basically turns rust into something more sturdy I'd say dunno how but it works make sure you remove as much rust as possible before using it, that small pot with a small brush will cover the entire axle or whatever you are using it on plus up can go over it as many times as you need but please do use old clothes as it stains anything it touches even the ground so use cardboard or some kind of protection. Rust primer is then applied to the piece nice thick coat it gets into all the areas again with a small brush taking time to apply it get every area, can reapply as needed. Give it a light sand and you can get a gray primer on top of that then your set for whatever color (colour?) You want. I did 2 clear coats on top of all of that locking it all in. Hopefully this helps someone else i know it's probably not the right way about doing it but I thought it turned out well and I didn't have much time to get it finished.
  4. @mk2 I have a similar situation where the captive nuts are broken off inside so from a previous repair I've just welded extra length to the nut and covered the hole again but I have a full subframe replacement and lower arms and track rod ends to fit. The old subframe is not repairable as it's had a hard life after 20+ years on the road but I'll keep you posted on this feed still have to find torque specs for everything on the front subframe. But I do have some rear axle pictures to share with you all just so you know what to expect. With the rear axle I didn't take it to a sandblaster like the last time as I think it cause more damage to the steel and top tip never use hammerite paint it's not long lasting or provide any protection from the elements. I can provide paints and advice if needed from my process I used to achieve better results. Alot of wire wheels on drills and grinders is good takes a lot of time but worth the results in the end. Also thanks for the help guys I got two bolts brand new from VW only cost 11.90 not bad to keep original and safety is keep after all.
  5. Hello everyone just needing to know what size this bolt is so I can get a replacement as I'm updating the front subframe soon as I've redone the rear axle after it split! I'm using @littlekev photo here just to show you what one I mean. Any help as always will be much appreciated Thank you Kieran
  6. Hi all just a little confused as to what these are called they fit onto plugs and the black conduit on the wiring any help please Thanks
  7. Dose anyone know how to find a pipe from the exhaust manifold heat shield to the air pipe like in the picture. Thank you
  8. I've been given a code via online but the code hasn't worked and I've tried a number of times to no luck so maybe a visit to a dealership might be a try
  9. Hi can anyone help me find a radio code without buying one VWZ1Z2C7490630 is the code it's a blaupunkt cassette radio. Thanks
  10. Can anyone tell me where or how I can find a indicator bracket or whatever it's called mines seen better days and the clips on my indicator panel won't clip into it anymore I've added a picture of the part I'm looking for also I have not scrap yard that do vw near me
  11. I'm going for a standard cassette radio and cubbie hole look so to speak, I've got plenty of wire to do a rewire if needed and I'll just run wires from the new speakers and tweeters I'll be getting and go from there ones everything has run then find the connections for audio output and like you say make sure the power and antenna is sorted out. Thanks for the help ☺️
  12. As you can see alot has been cut in the past not sure what them wires are coming from the left or right sides are, I'm just wanting to put a standard radio back in and ideally have all speakers and tweeters working any help guys thank you
  13. I just need some help with all the wires behind it seems previous owners have cut and mixed up wires I just need to know what color are the door speakers and what color are the tweeters so I can find the best way to run my own wiring and fix a silly persons bodge job, and if the power wires are correct because I've had a radio in before and it killed my battery overnight. Any help would be much appreciated thank you ☺️
  14. I'm looking for an original anti roll bar if anyone has help on finding one or part number would be much appreciated. I've never had one on my lupo since I've owned it but I'm guessing this is because one of the last owners removed it due to coilovers being fitted or having it slammed in a past life. Can I still have one fitted with coilovers? If not to low that it not sure on this topic at all.
  15. I had a spare ETD box that needs a refurbish so I took them out of that I was changing the seals all round on the box as they were all leaking like a wet nun πŸ™
  16. Has anyone had these break on both sides of the drive shaft cups? Lucky I had spares
  17. Can anyone provide me with the torque specs for this driveshaft cup as I'm removing all the seals to replace them. the gearbox is ETD code. Thanks
  18. Don't have much to go on other than it's was a nice tidy red arosa that made my day nice to see πŸ˜ƒ
  19. Thanks guys you two are the best 😊
  20. I'm looking for the small cover on the gearbox does anyone know the part number or a place to find one would be great help.
  21. Hi guys would anyone know what the standard ride hight is on a 1.4 16v? Thanks 😊
  22. Anyone know where I can find this part please
  23. Hey guys does anyone know where I can get some valve stem seals from as I'm rebuild an engine from ground up thank in advance 😊
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