Today I.....

nick4tl said:
Today I may have reached my limit. In the last 5 months and with hardly any driving being done, due to lockdown but before that as I waited on parts etc, the following is the list of repairs:

new battery
new rear brake lines, brake pistons and shoes
new clutch
second hand MYP gearbox (old box was crunchy everywhere but particularly in third and the tower was in bits)
new red leather interior, not essential but hey I spotted it in a scrap yard when getting the MYP gearbox.

then on the way for MOT the alternator pulley disintegrated taking the auxiliary belt with it so...
alternator rebuilt: check, twice, first time the pulley wasn't as true as it should have been.
new auxiliary belt tensioner:
new auxiliary belt.

And while we're here we decided we may as well do a cambelt change, it was due in 10000 miles and the car was standing still for a year. And while doing the belt, seeing as we are at 197k decided to do the oil chain too. So..
oil chain changed, timing belt and water pump replaced: twice. first kit (not VAG) failed within a few miles. One of the pulleys started running rough making noise. Got a kit from VW this time. On it goes. Grand.

Decide to clean intake manifold. Notice turbo is on way out. This explains the lack of low end torque I'd say I'd been experiencing for a good while. No place chancing the turbo going and ruining my newly chained and belted engine so
turbo rebuilt: along with new oil lines and assorted bolts.

Result! engine is very smooth over 1400 rpm thanks to new chain and belt and turbo and neutered EGR valve I guess but below 1400 theres quite a bit of vibration. So on to the engine mounts:

new dogbone torque bar mount thingy: improvement but still not great.

And now a little aside: then the MYP gearbox died. It had sounded a little rattly accelerating in 5th and 6th only. but alas after only another 50 miles, it seems a bearing is gone. Particularly rattly under acceleration in 5th and 6th but now noticeable on idle in neutral (rattle disappears by dipping clutch.) Out of warranty as it was a second hand part (only 10 days warranty). So, on we go:
New PTU gearbox ordered: getting fitted on Friday. 30 day warranty! Risky getting another second hand box but it was same price as fixing the MYP.

back to the engine vibration at low revs:
new gearbox side engine-mount (the one for a polo ordered: check)

but this is where Ive finally run out of patience: right side engine mount. just the rubber bit stuck to a bit of metal. only available from Audi it seems and it's £228. hmmmmmmmm.

Time for a beer!
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But this is where the club comes to the rescue, for times when you’ve almost given up. I’ve got a good engine mount her for £45
 
nick4tl said:
Today I may have reached my limit. In the last 5 months and with hardly any driving being done, due to lockdown but before that as I waited on parts etc, the following is the list of repairs:

new battery
new rear brake lines, brake pistons and shoes
new clutch
second hand MYP gearbox (old box was crunchy everywhere but particularly in third and the tower was in bits)
new red leather interior, not essential but hey I spotted it in a scrap yard when getting the MYP gearbox.

then on the way for MOT the alternator pulley disintegrated taking the auxiliary belt with it so...
alternator rebuilt: check, twice, first time the pulley wasn't as true as it should have been.
new auxiliary belt tensioner:
new auxiliary belt.

And while we're here we decided we may as well do a cambelt change, it was due in 10000 miles and the car was standing still for a year. And while doing the belt, seeing as we are at 197k decided to do the oil chain too. So..
oil chain changed, timing belt and water pump replaced: twice. first kit (not VAG) failed within a few miles. One of the pulleys started running rough making noise. Got a kit from VW this time. On it goes. Grand.

Decide to clean intake manifold. Notice turbo is on way out. This explains the lack of low end torque I'd say I'd been experiencing for a good while. No place chancing the turbo going and ruining my newly chained and belted engine so
turbo rebuilt: along with new oil lines and assorted bolts.

Result! engine is very smooth over 1400 rpm thanks to new chain and belt and turbo and neutered EGR valve I guess but below 1400 theres quite a bit of vibration. So on to the engine mounts:

new dogbone torque bar mount thingy: improvement but still not great.

And now a little aside: then the MYP gearbox died. It had sounded a little rattly accelerating in 5th and 6th only. but alas after only another 50 miles, it seems a bearing is gone. Particularly rattly under acceleration in 5th and 6th but now noticeable on idle in neutral (rattle disappears by dipping clutch.) Out of warranty as it was a second hand part (only 10 days warranty). So, on we go:
New PTU gearbox ordered: getting fitted on Friday. 30 day warranty! Risky getting another second hand box but it was same price as fixing the MYP.

back to the engine vibration at low revs:
new gearbox side engine-mount (the one for a polo ordered: check)

but this is where Ive finally run out of patience: right side engine mount. just the rubber bit stuck to a bit of metal. only available from Audi it seems and it's £228. hmmmmmmmm.

Time for a beer!
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Ouch, all that must have had some major effect on the wallet?
I feel with you, but well done indeed.
 
Cenick said:
Bosch aero wiper at GSF
30” flat aero wiper blades are on at £16.98 if anyone needs one.
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There's better value to be had on eBay:
www.ebay.co.uk

Bosch Aerotwin Plus Multi-Fit Front Wiper Blade 750mm 30" 3397006840 AP30U | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bosch Aerotwin Plus Multi-Fit Front Wiper Blade 750mm 30" 3397006840 AP30U at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
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£12.87 for one, less if you buy more.
 
steve_c said:
There's better value to be had on eBay:
www.ebay.co.uk

Bosch Aerotwin Plus Multi-Fit Front Wiper Blade 750mm 30" 3397006840 AP30U | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bosch Aerotwin Plus Multi-Fit Front Wiper Blade 750mm 30" 3397006840 AP30U at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk

£12.87 for one, less if you buy more.
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Hi,
These are for the early type hook fitting rather than the aero arm.
I’ve used these for a number of years & many thousands of miles. ?
Hth
Keith.
 
Today of all days I decided to swap the old OSS on the lads car for a replacement one I got last year. Only got it down to my house yesterday from his house.
And with Kleynies help using A2 messenger and A2Steves guide I managed to get everything off then this happend.
IMG_20200604_174714.jpg
 
No this was another one of three I have done since
Sun was shinning when we started and cloudy when we had the roof out then heavens opened
Only save on grace was rain was coming straight down no wind

Paul


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