Archive for April, 2009
Mk2 Boot lock seal replacement – with photos
This will take longer to type up than it did to do the job.
One that on all Rocco’s will need doing at some point.
Replacing a broken steering lock assembly
[b]Tools required:[/b]
24mm socket & ratchet
deep 22mm socket for hitting things
Medium flat blade screwdriver
Small philips screwdriver
Molegrips
Allen key – 6mm (I think)
hammer/weighty object.
[b]Parts required:[/b]
Steering lock housing (VW: 155 905 851)
steering lock barrel (VW: 191 905 855)
[b]Materials required:[/b]
LM Grease or similar
100mm cable tie
So here’s the internal damage:
single headlamp grille conversion with photos
Unfortunately its pretty difficult to find original grills to suit or after market ones, hence this mod:
Tools wise you’ll need either a hacksaw or if you want to do it quicker & easier a grinder with a cutting disk on, just go steady with the grinder though as it zips through plastic very quick and the bits that fly off stick to you!
You’ll also need a tape measure, a drill and a marker pen.
16v master cylinder & servo upgrade – how to with photographs
Master Cylinder:
Not sure where mine came from, it was bought as new from a show, its got a Passat part number, but it’s unclear which model or year (Its dubious origin came back to bite me later though as it wasn’t an easy fit). You can get them from late mk2 (16v) and mk3 golfs, though these often have 2 outlets instead of 4.
This came from a scrapped mk2 16v golf, it also came with master cylinder (2 oulet only) and an epansion tank that I needed.
This is an increadibly messy job. You’ll need tons of newspaper & rags for soaking up spilt brake fluid, and also a means of storing and disposing of about 1 litre of old brake fluid. If you’re cracking the fuel system on a K-jet engine for access, be prepared for all the mess that involves too (i.e. Rags and newspaper for petrol spills).
Removing Mk1 rear side windows safely
Wrap a screwdriver in masking tape to protect your paint, open the door, and prize the rear window metal (boomerang shaped) surround from the edge nearest the door first to pop it off the first few clips. You should then be able to pop it all off easily with your fingers. As Ryan said, careful with those clips, I have searched high and low for replacements and cannot find any sources, so you will need to re-use your old clips. You will also need to remove the B-pillar trim too, same as above to remove. Push it from the edge that ‘wraps’ into the inside of the B-pillar.
Once the boomerang surround is off, the rear window is very easy to take out- just ease it out at the top edge, pulling towards you. It will be a bit stubborn at first but will again pop out, chrome trim and all.
When swapping the chrome trim over, I found it easier to slide the bottom edge trim into the window rubber channel first, then ease the longer piece into its channel.
Refiting is a faff – Wind some fairly thin rope around the circumference of the window rubber and rest the window into its aperture. Have an assistant (glamorous) push against the window from the outside as you pull on the rope from inside the car, easing the rubber back over its aperture. Start in the rearmost corner if you can, as its the most difficult bit.
The boomerang piece of trim and the B-pillar trim just clips back in.
From an original post by The Autoad
The Lilac Trailer
It’s a trailer that has been in my custody a few years now, and in that time has been involved in some right shenanigans shifting and ‘rescuing’ many cars, including a fair few Sciroccos. It has a dark side though as it’s taken a fair few ‘over the bridge’ to be fragged.
It’s often been lent and borrowed and so is looking a bit battered and generally worse for wear, and the brakes last worked in about 2004.
Slightly unusual in appearance as originally owned by a Scout troop who used to purchase a car at trade (or less) price and take it around shows and things raffling it off - the backboard was emblazened with the troops logo etc and “WIN THIS CAR FOR 50p”* in large letters. For some reason they also painted it what was probably quite a nice shade of purple, but which has faded over time to what Ant (Autoad) decided is ‘lilac’.
I kept the Scout logo etc on hoping for lenience and charity in case I was ever stopped by Police or Vosa!
It has quite a long wheelbase, and actually tows really well – Autoad currently holds the speed record when he took the trailer and my old Quattro to pick up Piglet’s Mk1.
* The only time anybody has tried to buy a ticket was when it had a slightly knackered Scala on the back, despite carrying some quite nice cars including Austin Healeys and Porches.
Changing Instrument Console Warning Lamp
Carefully ease up the lugs on each of the wiring plug holders and slide them back to release them from the console. Leave the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) attached.
Multi Function Indicator
A number of people have had problems with the MFI in that, whilst the digital clock works and it shows the TIME, OIL TEMPERATURE and AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, it does not show the
DISTANCE COVERED
AVERAGE SPEED and
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
If this is the case, then the SPEED SENDER is likely to be defective.
If only the AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION cannot be recalled with the Memory Button whilst driving, then the VACUUM SENDER is defective.
It goes without saying that you should check all vacuum hoses and connections are in good order and not leaking before you suspect a sender fault.
How to replace Steering Lock & Housing
Unfortunately, this job had to be done after the car was a victim of an attempted theft, but this applies if you are changing your locks for whatever reason. In true Scirocco Register style, the procedure is documented here..
Suitable for both Mk1 and Mk2 vehicles.
Tools required:
24mm socket & ratchet
deep 22mm socket for hitting things
Medium flat blade screwdriver
Small philips screwdriver
Molegrips
Allen key – 6mm (I think)
hammer/weighty object.
Parts required:
Steering lock housing (VW: 155 905 851)
steering lock barrel (VW: 191 905 855)
Materials required:
LM Grease or similar
100mm cable tie