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Yesterday, 11:07 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread New T-Roc - No engine cover? in T-Roc

Exactly. I had 2x Nissan 200sx's when I was younger and they were a great looking engine. Those days are gone now though. Plastic fantastic as far as...

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Yesterday, 10:18 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Mechanic recommendation Brisbane in Tiguan 5N (2007 - 2016)

Go see Alba European in Moorooka: Alba European - Home

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Yesterday, 10:16 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Lowering springs in Passat (B6 & B7)

Rear springs take 10 mins per side. Front springs are more involved, probably an hour. $1,000 for install only is nuts. I did mine in my garage at...

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Yesterday, 09:24 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread New T-Roc - No engine cover? in T-Roc

I head the floppy design engine covers were melting, so VW has stopped fitting them to new cars. Certainly doesnt look right with no engine cover...

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Yesterday, 09:23 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Non Aus Hello from a newbie in Newbies Corner - (First Posts)

The AdBlue systems are notorious for being problematic. And the parts to repair them are very expensive. The injector pumps fail / leak and the...

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18-08-2022, 02:02 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Non Aus Hello from a newbie in Newbies Corner - (First Posts)

Hi and welcome. Is your Q5 the 2.0TDI or the 3.0TDI? There is only a very small community of Q5 owners on here (mainly SQ5 owners and we get the...

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18-08-2022, 09:17 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread My Mk7 GTI PP....turns out I cant resist the VAG. in A Photo Gallery of our Rides

Let me know how you go if you do go ahead with it. I don't think im going to amplify the main speakers, but I have been considering a Focal IBUS20...

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18-08-2022, 09:13 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread VW Golf MK7 Noise in Low Gear in Mk7 Golf

I know VW have revised the clutch pack assembly several times, but as I understand it, the issue still exists as its a design issue with the gearbox...

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18-08-2022, 09:06 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Focal IS speaker upgrades? in VW Car Audio and Electronics

I installed a set of the Focal IS155 component speakers recently in my MK7 GTI. I uploaded some photos and my initial thoughts in this post. I will...

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16-08-2022, 09:07 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Mkv R32 Xenon ballast in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Might be worth giving these guys a call or email. This one says it suits the MK5 Golf: HID BALLAST: LITRONIC GEN 3– iilumo

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15-08-2022, 01:06 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Mkv R32 Xenon ballast in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Try VAGParts in Sydney Volkswagen & Audi Car Parts & Auto Parts. Shop Parts Online Australia – VAGPARTS Australia They should be able to source...

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15-08-2022, 11:51 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread 2015 Amarok Yellow Engine light + coil light in Amarok

Its possible that the previous error codes were not cleared when the part was replaced last year. The coil light on the dash comes on for a variety...

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15-08-2022, 09:31 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Tuning for Tiguan 2.0 132kw 180ps CZPA JB4 Gen3B Group 8 vs RaceChip or similar in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Go and see Ben at Tarmac Engineering in Brissy. He will be able to tune your TDI. Tarmac Engineering - Home

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15-08-2022, 09:08 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread 2015 Amarok Yellow Engine light + coil light in Amarok

Its a cheap part to replace by the looks of it. Quite a common failure on the V6 Amarok too. Amarok - Auxiliary Coolant Pump "B" - Fault Code...

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12-08-2022, 04:45 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread in Mk7 Golf

Pactortech in Ingleburn PacorTech - Home AJ Motorsport in Croydon Park AJ Motorsport - Home Hengs Garage in Cabramatta Hengs Garage That...

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12-08-2022, 09:52 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Pink slip fail - Mechanic says both side inner CV boot leak grease. in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Good to hear.

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12-08-2022, 09:48 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Suggestion for 2019 Golf R MK7.5 brake rotor in Mk7 Golf

Big brake kit = big $$$. Completely unnecessary for a street car but your choice of course. I have the 340mm Bosch standard replacement disks on...

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11-08-2022, 08:06 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread in Mk7 Golf

There are so many workshops in Sydney that specialise in VW and work on GTI's and R's everyday. What part of Sydney are you in?

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11-08-2022, 04:22 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Tuning for Tiguan 2.0 132kw 180ps CZPA JB4 Gen3B Group 8 vs RaceChip or similar in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

I didnt realise Racingline had a tune for this engine. And its on sale at the moment. Certainly worth considering.

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11-08-2022, 04:13 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Golf rmk7.5 headlights into 7.5 rline problem in Mk7 Golf

Its a big task to fit the xenon headlights to a car that was not optioned with them from the factory. As you have discovered, you cant just buy...

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11-08-2022, 04:11 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread NSW My intro in Newbies Corner - (First Posts)

Agreed. Would love to see some pics and progress on the Mk1. Welcome.

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11-08-2022, 02:19 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Pink slip fail - Mechanic says both side inner CV boot leak grease. in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

Assuming that price includes labour? Sounds pretty reasonable to me.

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11-08-2022, 02:13 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Tuning for Tiguan 2.0 132kw 180ps CZPA JB4 Gen3B Group 8 vs RaceChip or similar in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

I just had a look on the Quantum tuning website and I see they have Exceltune as one of their dealers in the Melbourne area. Now while im sure the...

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11-08-2022, 12:58 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Tuning for Tiguan 2.0 132kw 180ps CZPA JB4 Gen3B Group 8 vs RaceChip or similar in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

If you are in Melbourne then the only option in my opinion is UGP (Underground Performance) for VW/Audi tuning. This is the first time ive ever...

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11-08-2022, 12:15 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Pink slip fail - Mechanic says both side inner CV boot leak grease. in Mk5 Golf & Jetta

The CV boot is the ribbed black rubber part on the inner and outer end of the CV shaft. They perish and crack as they get old. The labour to replace...

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11-08-2022, 12:12 PM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Mechanic Labour Rates in Passat (B6 & B7)

You have a 2009 Passat TDI correct? Easy to do your own oil changes etc on that car. Buy your filters etc online from somewhere like RunAutoParts or...

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11-08-2022, 10:36 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread EA211 Engine knock and pulling too much timing. in Mk7 Golf

Good to hear things are better after the timing belt was replaced - its must have been stretched causing the timing to be off a bit. Re intake...

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11-08-2022, 09:50 AM

Lucas_R replied to a thread Mechanic Labour Rates in Passat (B6 & B7)

Those rates are about what I would expect. I do as much maintenance as I can myself but I know my limits when it comes to knowledge or tools...

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