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by Jules69
Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1624088

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

sciroccorocket wrote:
Jules69 wrote:
sciroccorocket wrote:had a new engine fitted the old one died
Hi Rocket - Can you give me an idea of the cost of new engine?? Jules
the whole job was 9 thousand

Ouch hope I never have thst fatality to deal with, was anything cover ounder warrenty?
by Jules69
Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1624088

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

My Rocco went in for repairs today - Engine Management light coming on and off, theyve had to order a new cat (Catalitic convertor ) for my Dog today. Mr Mennis The Scricco Greyhound 2 lt 210 GT. Cant wait to get it back tomoro as no bill to pay as still under warrenty thank heavens.....I just hope ...
by Jules69
Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1624088

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

sciroccorocket wrote:had a new engine fitted the old one died
Hi Rocket - Can you give me an idea of the cost of new engine?? Jules
by Jules69
Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1624088

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

I drove my Roc Today whilst the farmers were out cutting the hedges guess what, I had a blow out..... Tyre completly wrecked....... Good job its on a full lease as I couldnt afford the £200 for a new pirelli anyway mobile kwik fit are coming to the rescue tomoro. For Info - Took only 7 - 8 Mins to c...
by Jules69
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Engine management light came on.....
Replies: 4
Views: 3691

Re: Engine management light came on.....

Hi C. Many thanks for that info.I will check the dip stick first thing in the morning, but like you say must book it in so they can see what the cause was. Once again thanks for your help. Happy Drivin :)
by Jules69
Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1624088

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

chrisyboyc wrote:drove 320 miles to Haltwhistle in Northumberland
Hi Chris can competely realate with the amount of work hours spent in it for workk etc if i pass will give you a flash from LB10
by Jules69
Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Engine management light came on.....
Replies: 4
Views: 3691

Re: Engine management light came on.....

When you checked the oil, was the dipstick fully home in its locator before you checked it. If it was partly raised, it can bring on the dash warning. C. Thanks RW1 I'm pretty sure the dipstick was fully inserted as checked the reading twice before topping it up with approx 50ml of synthetic oil ho...
by Jules69
Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Engine management light came on.....
Replies: 4
Views: 3691

Engine management light came on.....

Hi i have owned my Scricco 2ltr GT 210BHP since new in July 2010. iot has now done pprox 47000 miles, driving back from work on Friday my EMG light cme on, I pulled over and read the manual it it suggested it was linked to the catalitic convertor. I drive slower home without any isues and to be hone...
by Jules69
Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Cam Belt Change and other engine issues
Replies: 6
Views: 789

Re: Cam Belt Change and other engine issues

Many thanks I couldnt have asked for a much better answer, your knowledge is very much appreciatted and I will be looking further into the extended warranty side of things. Once again thankyou. :) Jules
by Jules69
Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Cam Belt Change and other engine issues
Replies: 6
Views: 789

Re: Cam Belt Change and other engine issues

Many Thank RW1 I will Certainly look into an annual warranty, any idea of costs although i will Google it. Thanks again
by Jules69
Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Cam Belt Change and other engine issues
Replies: 6
Views: 789

Re: Cam Belt Change and other engine issues

Many thanks for that info Carlpea, I was totally unaware i was a chain cam... Can anyone ele think of anything that may need doing enginewise before the warranty i up? Thanks
by Jules69
Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Cam Belt Change and other engine issues
Replies: 6
Views: 789

Cam Belt Change and other engine issues

Hi Fellow Scricco owners, I have owned my 2ltr tsi GT 210BHP since new on a lease agreement, purchased in July 2010. Due to my job I do high mileage, the current mileage is approx 47000. Could anyone advise me if i should insist on the Cam belt being changed before the 3year warranty is up and if yo...