If you go to view it.. check for rust under bonnet also the alternator is very difficult to change if this goes.. check bootfor rust
not sure on the tiptronic gearbox as mine was a manual.. also look for white smoke when driving useing oil.
The FTO OClub is a must if u buy it. for advice and a great bunch of guys.
Mike
Had one for 6 years..2.0 GR. spent loads of money modding it.. which model she looking?
the GR is abit slower than the Mivec Models. they also suffer from tappety issues which can be fix.
check for oil leaks from the camcover seals.
Mike K_g
Guys need a heads up on the above..tried to fix this today on my back in s*it weather and didn't succeed,
Will it be ok to use as i will be needing it for japfest next week and dont have time to fix it due to
a week on night shift.
Help appreciated
Cheere guys.looking at changing my alloys...just need to make sure the new ones are the same size
as i have spacers on and wanna keep the look i have with my spacers..also going to swap tyres over on new rims...just
want to be sure i ordered the right rims dont want issues and having to send them bk.
Thanks All.
Mike K_g
Right guys.. need some pointers on removing plenum.
I'm looking to hand paint my plenum in matt black..was thinking of doing it on the car but i.m pretty sure i'll
mess up..so i want to remove it.. i quiet confident in doing the job but not quiet sure about messing with trottle body dont want any idling problems after... soo is there anything i will need to be aware of?
Help appreciated
Mike K_g