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It's a force multiplier iirc although it's a bit strange how only 1 side affected as if you still have air or blockage in it. I highly doubt 3 master cylinders have gone bad. I can't recall which way around it is, but normally pedal should go hard pumping it with engine off (I believe it sinks...

Just some quickies. For anyone wanting to delve into their own repairs I just learn as I go Rear wiper motor replacement Rear wiper replacement

Thanks :) I knew there were kits about, wasn't sure if it was more of a bodge or if they had properly fixed the issue. I just noticed it quickly because my car was one of the ones with the common fault, I'll get the old drill out and do some damage

It's more down to a poor earth than metal expanding. A lot of the time it's because of the basics as opposed to something technical

Nothing showing up on VCDS? Just curious you don't have an issue with your radio cutting out do you?

I recently replaced the Turbocharger on my car, which has fixed the performance issues. Thought I'd show a couple of photos as you can see it gummed up a lot, mainly for reference photos if anyone is curious. Car had 135k miles on it, developed overboost issues around 130k Luckily there's no...

Gen1 will go straight in with no coding. If you do need to code it's about £100 at Dealership IIRC. GEN1 are most prone to failure however, GEN3 is best way to go but it needs the loom and also a couple arms for the subframe I believe. I wrote a guide on my site about identifying them before...

I self-host, as I like to have control over the pictures and my content. It makes it easier for tracking with analytics. I designed my site because of a desire to share knowledge and help others, so I'm always working on writing new content for it. Replaced the Pollen Filter in my Audi A3...

Indeed, my car is using the factory turbo. I don't know if it's been tuned, but I didn't want to go through adding a Hybrid Turbo route then messing about with everything else. My car had 135k miles on it before I replaced the Turbo. If the factory Garrett turbo can last this long , it's good...

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Not really a how to so I haven't posted there. It took me 17 hours (although I reckon now I could probably do it in 4 or 5) as I was going slowly. I just wanted to document that I managed to replace my Turbo, and I added a few pictures / comments onto my blog that others could potentially read...

Normally, they're usually held in by socket caps, I never did the injectors on my old Golf so couldn't tell you Usually it's a case of popping the head cover off, removing the socket caps, disconnecting the electrics, and then pulling out the injector possibly with a slide hammer if needed

Scan the car first. Should always check for any faults, saves you hassle. You might have a bad earth somewhere or a bad controller

Diesel purge just generally cleans the injectors / fuel systom, could be completely ****. The wiring harness itself is built into the head so you normall have to take the cover of anyway. I'd look for any obvious signs like broken connectors or dodgy wiring. Incase it's been giving a poor...

Good, less technical less of a **** on :D haha