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    Do you still have the eBay seller details? Are...

    Do you still have the eBay seller details?
    Are you happy with the quality?
    Was this a 'glue on' version, or did it have the carrier plate with heating element?
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    Side mirror glass fell off!

    The passenger side mirror glass fell off our Mk7 while driving...

    I would greatly appreciate advice on where to buy a good quality replacement please.
    Would I require the backing plate plus...
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    Went with the Pirelli Carrier as My Car (Kmart)...

    Went with the Pirelli Carrier as My Car (Kmart) had them for $197 each, which is pretty cheap for a 'premium' tyre.
    Having them fitted on the 26th June.
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    Needing a new set of 215/65/16 tyres. Currently...

    Needing a new set of 215/65/16 tyres.
    Currently running Continental ContivanContact 100 tyres with 75k on them.

    Considering:
    Pirelli Carrier - $210
    Hankook Vantra - $210

    They're are other...
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    Just wondering how the Hankooks are going, as I...

    Just wondering how the Hankooks are going, as I need to replace ContiVan Contacts that have done around 75,000kms.
    I can get them for $186 each.
    HANKOOK VANTRA LT RA18 215/65R16C 109/107R...
  6. Our T5 Caravelle 'family bus' woes continue...

    After some fairly major and expensive repairs this year (see details below), our Caravelle is losing coolant (again), and I don't know where it is going.
    It is occasionally blowing white exhaust...
  7. Our Golf 09/2015 110TSi 7 speed with 115,000kms...

    Our Golf 09/2015 110TSi 7 speed with 115,000kms has started making the same chirping noise as in this video posted by @nickw444 on 19-02-2022 in their 2016 92TSi.
    Golf Mk7 TSI DSG Chirp (2) -...
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    Take it to Volkshome. They wont charge you to...

    Take it to Volkshome.
    They wont charge you to identify the issue/s.

    I had exhaust smell leaking into the cabin and it was the gasket on the triangular shaped join joining the turbo to the EGR. ...
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    Give John a call from VolksHome. He'll will...

    Give John a call from VolksHome.
    He'll will provide a free and honest diagnostic and quote.
    Home | Volkshome Automotive
  10. I think I found this bolt which I was able to...

    I think I found this bolt which I was able to turn nearly twice to tighten.

    I've attached a couple of pics taken from above, looking down.
    First pic shows the allen bolt on the right I tightened....
  11. Exhaust fumes in cabin and black soot on turbo

    I started noticing exhaust fumes in the cabin of our 2009 T5 Caravelle (BNZ engine with 125,000kms).
    A check under the bonnet revealed black soot on the turbo and surrounding area, including the...
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    I had wondered if the tyres might need...

    I had wondered if the tyres might need rebalancing, but am worried it's something more serious.
    Tyres are fine in terms of wear.
    They're Continental Max Contact MC6 with only 20,000kms.
    The noise...
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    HELP: Loud drumming noise!

    Our Golf MY16 Highline (R-line option) has developed a drumming noise that has been getting louder over time.
    It is a 'wha wha wha wha' sound (sounds like 'what' without the t), that increases in...
  14. It's time for new pads (and rotors?) on our Golf...

    It's time for new pads (and rotors?) on our Golf R-line, 80,000kms.

    Approximately how many kms are left from when the wear indicator comes on (light traffic driving)?
    Is it likely the rotors will...
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    If there are no external leaks, it might be the...

    If there are no external leaks, it might be the water pump if these are internal.
    If the water pump is internal, they can leak into the engine.
    Check to see if your oil level is increasing or if...
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    Looks like it is the water pump, as there is some...

    Looks like it is the water pump, as there is some 'milkiness' under the oil cap now.

    I have been quoted $1000 at a VW specialist to have this repaired with an SKF water pump and using my own oil...
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    Thanks for the advice! I haven't had the...

    Thanks for the advice!

    I haven't had the timing chain replaced either, so is this a job I should do at the same time?
    Caravelle is 2009 build and has 108,000kms.

    If it isn't the water pump,...
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    Oh no... Our 2009 2.5TDi Caravelle (108,000kms)...

    Oh no...
    Our 2009 2.5TDi Caravelle (108,000kms) has started using water.

    What is and isn't happening:
    - Engine oil not rising and no sign of emulsification
    - No obvious water leaks
    - No oil in...
  19. Thread: Rotor Sizes

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    The DBA slotted you mentioned in an earlier post?

    The DBA slotted you mentioned in an earlier post?
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    Yes...!

    Yes...!
  21. Thread: Rotor Sizes

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    Just hoping I can get a few votes on the best...

    Just hoping I can get a few votes on the best rotor and pad option listed above, as I am being indecisive!
    I'm not too concerned about cost since it is only $320 between the cheapest and dearest...
  22. Thread: Rotor Sizes

    by blaast
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    Which of the following options would you...

    Which of the following options would you recommend for front and rear rotors and pads?

    Option 1:
    From imparts.com.au, Textar all around = $865
    Rotors

    Front: $330 pair
    Rear: $286 pair
    Pads
  23. Thread: Rotor Sizes

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    You wouldn't recommend RDA? Just wondering if...

    You wouldn't recommend RDA?

    Just wondering if I really need to replace the rotors.
    The front rotor has a 1.5mm lip on the outside and a 2mm lip on the inside.
    Is this worn enough to replace, or...
  24. Thread: Rotor Sizes

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    I need to replace the front and rear rotors and...

    I need to replace the front and rear rotors and pads on our 2009 T5 Caravelle after 75000kms.

    Has anyone had experience with the RDA brand?
    I found a set of front and rear rotors/pads for $192...
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    LED on the left. It looks bluish, but is...

    LED on the left.
    It looks bluish, but is actually 'pure' white.

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