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Topic: Track rod end? Been to garage update 05-02-13 |
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rick-gti
Replies: 25
Views: 8430
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Forum: Solved 206 Problems Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:19 am Subject: Re: Track rod end? Been to garage update 05-02-13 |
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I have a pair of track rod ends that i got for a gti if there any good to you mate. |
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Topic: Having trouble removing front bumper |
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rick-gti
Replies: 12
Views: 2578
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:30 am Subject: Re: Having trouble removing front bumper |
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I used a 20mm spanner on the square head and 10mm on the nut. Advise replace with a better nut and bolt so its easier next time. |
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Topic: Auxillary belt |
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rick-gti
Replies: 5
Views: 2334
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:42 am Subject: Re: Auxillary belt |
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Same on my gti, turned out to be the tensioner pully. Was to much sideways movement which caused the belt to move. Check the tensioner mate. |
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Topic: Back in Wales |
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rick-gti
Replies: 6
Views: 4874
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Forum: Wales Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:23 am Subject: Re: Back in Wales |
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I want to go to a meet so get someting sorted  |
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Topic: what milage are you on? |
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rick-gti
Replies: 93
Views: 17671
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:28 am Subject: Re: what milage are you on? |
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2000 Moonstone gti-89000 in bits now
2000 Firedance gti-93000 being broke for parts
2006 Clio rs-49000 |
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Topic: GTI oil consumption |
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rick-gti
Replies: 9
Views: 3233
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:49 am Subject: Re: GTI oil consumption |
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It will probably start to knock rattle if it gets to low. Oil lubricates, water cools. |
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Topic: 206 gti brake question |
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rick-gti
Replies: 10
Views: 3082
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:17 am Subject: Re: 206 gti brake question |
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I got used to it after a while, i broke the gti as i got another 1. Was certain the rear calipers needed a strip down. |
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Topic: End of year West Midlands meet @ HLM Tuning 24/11/12 |
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rick-gti
Replies: 48
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Forum: West Midlands Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:23 am Subject: Re: End of year West Midlands meet |
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Want to come and meet some members, although i drive a clio now (still got two gti 206's off the road). Hinkley is abit far from me have family there so could kill two birds with one stone haha. |
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Topic: MOT FAIL!! Help with costs please!!! |
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rick-gti
Replies: 38
Views: 8229
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:54 am Subject: Re: MOT FAIL!! Help with costs please!!! |
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Watch wheeler dealers, i learned some stuff off there. Im no mechanic and have never done any engineering in college, and i can strip an engine and rebuild it and strip brakes ect ect. I have learned ... |
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Topic: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) |
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rick-gti
Replies: 167
Views: 27410
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Forum: Project Cars Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:33 am Subject: Re: Dan- Subaru Impreza STI Project thread (Pic Heavy) |
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Looking good mate, heres a pic of my classic engine bay and underside.
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[IMG]http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu ... |
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Topic: Just a quick Question |
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rick-gti
Replies: 5
Views: 1427
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:42 am Subject: Re: Just a quick Question |
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Mite fit two motorbike race cans and see what they sound like. |
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Topic: Just a quick Question |
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rick-gti
Replies: 5
Views: 1427
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:42 am Subject: Re: Just a quick Question |
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I thought they where quieter, ive got a 2" backbox onit now and its to quiet, can only hear the airfilter which isnt that loud. Would like a janspeed or powerflow but its a second car so dont want to ... |
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Topic: Just a quick Question |
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rick-gti
Replies: 5
Views: 1427
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:10 am Subject: Just a quick Question |
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What is a resonated exhaust centre section? Im looking to get a little more noise from my exhaust and dont no if buying one of these will do the job. |
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Topic: 206 gti power steering pump |
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rick-gti
Replies: 1
Views: 967
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:28 am Subject: 206 gti power steering pump |
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Are these the same on all the gti's appart from the 180? |
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Topic: Quick question. |
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rick-gti
Replies: 9
Views: 2046
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:43 am Subject: Re: Quick question. |
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seems to be ok, im waiting for them to ring me so i can ask about condition. |
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