Took the b7 on a little trip to drive something a bit quicker
Gt3 Rs for the day ,the thing defies logic and physics
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The bus is looking great Rob, hard to believe the B7 platform is getting on for 20 years old now, still looks so fresh and hasn't aged one bitSun was out today so an ideal opportunity to give the old bus a bit of a clean, I've been a bit busy of late so it has been a bit neglected on the washing front for a fair few weeks.
Before that, another check under the bonnet revealed my nearside inner cv boot has torn and the outer has lost its clip, will need to order new parts tomorrow,no obvious signs of what is causing the shaking either, everything feels tight joint-wise, I'll have to dig further into it.
Ran a vcds scan and all clear so that's always a bonus, will need a pair of new tires shortly but I'm holding back to see what SCC comes back to me regarding my claim for pothole damage.
A few pics of a clean old bus .
It does clean up well for an old bus, almost worth keeping.
For me the B7 shape is just right, it has nicely proportioned curves and contours that just seamlessly blend in, none of this new age angular stuff.The bus is looking great Rob, hard to believe the B7 platform is getting on for 20 years old now, still looks so fresh and hasn't aged one bit
Yes, the B7, particularly the Avant S-Lines, still looks very elegant IMV. I think more so than the later models. It's surprising how many much newer cars want to blow you away at lights, in a way that they wouldn't do if it was an old Mazda or something I always take that as a compliment and never rise to it - just a stately set off ha ha.The bus is looking great Rob, hard to believe the B7 platform is getting on for 20 years old now, still looks so fresh and hasn't aged one bit
Sure its not a new Walls confection - an Ice Cream Audi.......Covered it in shaving foam View attachment 264834
A thought occurs, nothing to do with cars, errrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... I hope you're not calling the wife Piggy Malone............... Sorry. Normal Service can now be resumed.......Having thought about it more I've realized this is the same outer cv joint that caused me grief back in May 2020 when the shaft decided it wanted to part company from the joint and left me stranded without any forward or backward motion, i wasn't amused at all.
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Mine is the same, small leak by oil filter housing, oil is on the block, there's a ledge and found it there,Whilst I was under the old bus this morning with the undertray removed it looks like a small oil leak from the oil filter housing area, probably the oil cooler, it's only small so i won't mess around with it now.
I've an oil filter change etc coming up in May so will probably address it then.
Allways something.
That's not an easy job, couldn't attempt that job with just trolly Jack's and axel stands?I think it's the same problem Richard and does appear to be a common occurrence with age as seals dry out and leaks occur.
I'd do mine when I do the next oil service in May, get it done and out of the way otherwise, it will only get worse and cost more in the long run with another unnecessary oil change etc.
It's just part and parcel of ownership of an older car really.
I looking into doing the oil pump upgrade too whilst i'm messing around in the engine bay.
Wow, really doing all that work and not successful, then what is the best solution then??Lot to be said for being able to take your time, in dry conditions, at no cost.
If you've another car it's a no brainer imo
re: 1.8T oil pump. Read a few accounts of people trying it and not getting the desired oil pressure and having to go back to the standard pump.
Yes, using free wheel to eliminate the gear sprocket that fails.Maybe worth going this route
Rip out the oem assembly and inspect for wear and tear then fit this VIS kit.
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So today I tackled the first job, changing the Cam follower tappet in the HPFP.Yes, using free wheel to eliminate the gear sprocket that fails.
I was also looking at Wasa motor, I think these people invented this first.
I have really never had a problem on the cars I owned with the front calipers, it's always been the rears sizeing up.Found some uneven pad wear on my front nearside, on the inner pad more than outer.
I suspect a sticking piston is a most likely suspect, a job for the weekend now.
I see, Sorry I forgot you have expensive calipers.I suspect the smallest of the 3 inner pistons is sticking a bit, not a massive amount but enough to cause uneven pressure on the pad leading to uneven wear.
just another job on that never end list.