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by Alcatraz2016
Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Help!! How do I remove THERMOSTAT assembly from my 2.0l tdi
Replies: 0
Views: 2890

Help!! How do I remove THERMOSTAT assembly from my 2.0l tdi

Hello people I’m having trouble removing my thermostat. The car is in bits, EGR & Throttle Body removed All the 3 hoses are removed and 2 bolts holding it on the block however there is a 4th push fit inlet to the thermostat that’s giving me problems! The issue is trying to pull thermostat from t...
by Alcatraz2016
Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:41 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Scirocco R Space saver?
Replies: 5
Views: 5288

Scirocco R Space saver?

Hi Guys,

Does the Scirocco R come with A Space Saver?

Thanks
by Alcatraz2016
Fri May 25, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Larger Front Calipers and 345mm Discs?
Replies: 1
Views: 3227

Larger Front Calipers and 345mm Discs?

Hello there people, Quick question Do the larger Front Calipers and 345mm Diameter Discs which originally come from mk5 Golf R32 / Audi S3 platform (of the same era) fit into the Scirocco? :? Are the mounting points the same? I’m looking to possibly upgrade my original front calipers and 312mm discs...
by Alcatraz2016
Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rust on door sill opening
Replies: 6
Views: 3987

Re: Rust on door sill opening

So I've decided to sort the rust issue myself before it got any worse, Ive managed to catch it in time... Had a local paint shop make a exact colour match rattle can and spent time over the weekend cleaning up the affected areas using different stages of emery cloth. filler primer, and top coat (I'm...
by Alcatraz2016
Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rust on door sill opening
Replies: 6
Views: 3987

Re: Rust on door sill opening

Thanks guys Vw customer service said they knew nothing of this issue...and washed there hands to the issue. Which is exactly the reason why I joined this forum to see if there was anybody else with this issue. Yes I agree helicopter tap is the way to go. Please keep me posted as Vw uk and the main D...
by Alcatraz2016
Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rust on door sill opening
Replies: 6
Views: 3987

Rust on door sill opening

Hi guys I'm a new Scirroco owner It's a 2009 tdi 170 I've owned the car for almost a month. It's a fvwsh car, from one supplying Dealer from new. I have noticed it's suffering from paint wearing on the tonneau end of the door sill opening. It's being caused by the door seal striking the sill and ove...