The subtle modder Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) Was the gearbox whirring? like a distant noise you'd hear like a train in a tunnel?Yes, then it sounded as though it de-railed! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflmao:" border="0" alt="roflmao.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflmao:" border="0" alt="roflmao.gif" />As you know tigz my mum had to have the whole bottom end of the engine changed in her 54 plate arosa at just under 1 year old and then they have just had to do the clutch release bearing and something else and now theres a slight knocking on the bottom end whcih is most likely the 'piston slap' same as last time, not a fan of this german quality at all style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" /> and seems especially bad in your case, i know Al is saying you thrash all your cars and this is why they break but to be fair for how much these things cost new you should be able to thrash them, the bike i can understand but to be fair the aprillias are friggin quick for what ithey are and have a known reputation for going wrong and generally blowing up but the VW's still seem to have the good rep of "theyll last forver etc" when in reality they dont style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> wayne Edited April 15, 2007 by The subtle modder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 £350 42k mile Polo GTI engine, box and loom.Box in the Polo, engine attaching to the 1.4 box and put in the Lupo. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Is this the longest gearbox repair in history?Temp wheels fitted while I finish the refurb on the BBS rims.Still need to connect the starter motor an put a new battery on and give it a huge clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Finally!Now get to work on the loop! (how long's that been again?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I need to get the car back on the road and sold (although Im trying to find the £5k I need elsewhere as I want to keep it!) then I can carry on with the Loop.Need cash for the next stages now, getting a panel beater in to flaire the arches and quarter panels propperly, the wheels are under, but the tyres are not, and I dont see the point of wide wheels without wide arches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niche Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 3 Pedal boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Finally got that gearbox in then andy...Wide arches always compliment wide wheels. Unless of course its some kind of 4x4 jeep wrangler or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Finally got that gearbox in then andy...Finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 The Saxo leaks water through the interior light.Its coming in through your ariel, get some vaseline and smother it under the ariel base, it will make a seal and it wont leak anymore.Thats what I did on the gfs 106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 LOL just shows how long a repair this has been. We sold the Saxo and bought a C3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Insured on Monday.Taxed On Tuesday.Failed again on Wednesday.I give up, I'm done with VW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niche Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Insured on Monday.Taxed On Tuesday.Failed again on Wednesday.I give up, I'm done with VW.Polo mk2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I give up, I'm done with VW.As above.Im going to buy something reliable, something French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niche Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) As above.Im going to buy something reliable, something French.Pug 205. Lol.I'd buy a Rallye or a GTI. Edited September 11, 2008 by Niche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'm joking.I think I may just get another bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 lol whats happened this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Got in the car, drove to the chip shop.Sounds like lay shaft, or possibly first gear bearing as I can only hear it in first gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 maybe time to let sum1 else fix then u can blame them when it all goes wrong againHAchrist u really dont have any luck with that thing time to get shot of it mate, more hassle than its worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I am blaiming someone else.I paid someone to rebuild it, its not fitting thats the cock up but the rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I am blaiming someone else.I paid someone to rebuild it, its not fitting thats the cock up but the rebuild.cool i thot u had done all the work yourselfwell go kneecap the bastid qadn tell him to get it done right ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 just sell the bloody thing as its more trouble than its worth! After its fixed of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Cancelled the insurance Andy, its going after this.Spoke to the gearbox guy, he'll cover the price of the repair so Ive offered him the £85 he charges to remove and refit the box which I though was reasonable.Fingers crossed.Its going in next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Fair play to do that mate, you was never meant to have this polo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I don't want to sell it. I got home from work, run my fingers accross the bonnet and.. You know what I mean, love is a funny thing LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish_Sport_16V Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 LOL Know the feeling mate after my big chat about im selling it after taking it for spirited drive at the weekend i know i couldnt part with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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