mk2 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 6 hours ago, Rich said: I find there's something therapeutic about changing a rear beam. I think its because it's big, but relatively easy to do. And there's no messing about because everything just bolts together. OK there's bleeding brakes, but the rest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 brakes are easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyEunos Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Having rust converted/cavity waxed and sealed my rear beam a couple of months back this topic's close to my heart at the moment too... I took adavantage of the fact the beam was being dropped and chucked in some low millage shocks and replaced bushes/bump stops whilst I was in there, satisfying job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobieus_uk Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 set up handbrake today, locks up in about 2-3 clicks, with old hub and brakes it went all the way, glad the beam was spotted before I wasted money on new hubs and shoes, that lot would have cost more than the beam, bit more paint while car was still jacked, battery charged and secured, washer fluid checked so ho hopefully get in for MOT next week and the next garage wont be to fussed about the springs as apparently they could fall out if i hit a bump and required assistance to re-seat when the car is jacked and lowered, total **** on both counts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 zip ties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobieus_uk Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 finally Lupo passed the MOT...eventually, took it to a just mot center, they failed it on rear seat belt and number plate light, 2 more things halfords missed, anyway easy solution new bulb for number plate and apparently if you remove the rear seats the rear belts don't need checking, bit like a spare tire, if its there its got to comply if not then no worrys  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 till next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 yeah till next year. Hmmm. When I got my second SDI a few months back (53 90k miles), I thought I'd get it as close to new condition as I could for the moment... so here's what I did just before the MOT, about £200 lighter now: check door straps- greased check cambelt- changed check water pump- changed check idler bearing -ok check tensioner- changed check front wheel bearings- changed one check front hubs carrier angle- adjusted add oil breather fume pipe check rear bump stops- changed check lights- replaced brake bulbs x 2 waxoyl underneath- 7L repair bonnet release handle replace exhaust hanger rubbers x2 front rotate tyres replace 2 front tyres replace number plates remove glass stickers and clean glass valet inside flush gearbox & fill new oil adjust tracking service starter motor replace defective battery flush power steering fluid change engine oil change air filter change oil filter check gearbox seal- ok block egr gas flow induction system drill out choke flap service gear shift linkage adjust clutch bite point change front brake discs change front brake pads check rear brakes- good check rear bearings- ok replace broken antenna replace gearshift gaiter lube locks and hinges check throttle movement- adjusted check CV joints - rhs going but ok demist headlamps replace broken driver's window winder replace airfilter access flap replace RHS front caliper air scoop replace broken spare wheel clamp knob to do: replace under engine tray fit bleed nipple caps check roof channels bleed brakes & change fluid clean up/ replace 13" wheel trims x2 change radio replace cracked flap below airfilter box fit 5x missing bumper to front valance presstud clips rebuild gearbox- too whiney sort out injection timing- very knocky fit central locking aftermarket kit change cv joint RHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 I find lists depressive when they look like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Mk2, my service feels a little less than yours. Maybe I'm missing something Major Service: change oil, ? Pre-MOT: ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 4 hours ago, Rich said: I find lists depressive when they look like that. You know it was only about 20h work over 6 weeks. looks like a lot, but there's a lot of really pathetic stuff on there. I just do it as I'm going along in case I feel like doing a 'how-to' thing. I did one for the cam belt this time. Might do one for the gearbox in Jan if the weather sucks. A start to finish how to refurb a 085 box... It's good to keep a record of the work done if you're trying to diagnose a fault later- "nah, can't be that- did that last year" scenario.... Hey Skezza, how's that undertray you don't need looking  ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I have an undertray in the SDI, all os clean under the bonnet. gti is filthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Rich, wanna sell me an undertray- assuming you have one spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I don't have a spare, if the SDI one was better I would put it on the gti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Yeah, I noticed that if you run without an under tray, the road spray gets onto the belt then sprays around the engine bay knackering all the bearings and seals. Mk2 golfs have the same problem, which knackers the water pump and alternator bearings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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