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    Great read, I know this thread is old, I came...

    Great read, I know this thread is old, I came across it due to doing some research as I have to do a water pump and belts on one tomorrow at work



    eBay sells the (cheap) tool needed to work...
  2. Thread: up! FAQ

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    Sticky: I also have a 2012 Up! with 190k on the clock -...

    I also have a 2012 Up! with 190k on the clock - works great
    $60 takes me about 625km

    By now most Up!'s would have had one or two timing belts, a set of shocks and a water pump
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    The drive belt is making the noise - the belt may...

    The drive belt is making the noise - the belt may be in poor condition and/or the tensioner is not doing it's job
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    6 years is very good duration for a car battery ...

    6 years is very good duration for a car battery

    The only good thing about Exide is the price, I have several friends who persist buying Exide batteries despite previous experiences of poor service...
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    SOLD 2011 Skoda Octavia vRS 1147TSI DSG Auto

    Up for for sale is my 2011 Skoda Octavia vRS 147 TSI Wagon - DSG Auto
    Grey with leather trim, tinting, Nav, Bluetooth hands free
    Has 115,000km on the clock
    Asking $14,500

    Options/Upgrades:...
  6. Thread: bad smelling AC

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    Absolutely - the filter is a consumable and needs...

    Absolutely - the filter is a consumable and needs to be replaced every 6~9 months



    This is one of the dealership's gravy trains (gouging, rort, highway robbery, choose the term you prefer)
    ...
  7. Thread: Brake wear

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    DBA (Oz brake company) even mention the problem...

    DBA (Oz brake company) even mention the problem in this article:
    Rotor Damage | Basic Guide Pt 2 - Disc Brakes Australia
  8. Thread: Brake wear

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    Indeed - and what ever you do, avoid drilled...

    Indeed - and what ever you do, avoid drilled rotors
  9. Thread: Brake wear

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    Plain = DBA 2806E T2 Slotted = DBA 2806S T3...

    Plain = DBA 2806E
    T2 Slotted = DBA 2806S
    T3 Slotted = DBA 42806S
  10. My understanding is all TSI engines have the...

    My understanding is all TSI engines have the revised HPFP - it's the TFSI engine that has the weaker version
    Besides, it's only an issue if you want to tune the engine for more power and need more...
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    A medium sized wire brush (Josco from Bunnings -...

    A medium sized wire brush (Josco from Bunnings - in the tool secton) on a drill is the easy and gentle way to clean the hub face

    The wheel bearings should be fine at that mileage - and they have...
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    So, once you sort this out, don't go back to that...

    So, once you sort this out, don't go back to that tyre shop...

    Assuming the balance is now right, two things to check

    Have they lost your hub centric rings?
    Only applies if you are using after...
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    1 degree of negative camber won't wear out the...

    1 degree of negative camber won't wear out the inner edge
    I run 1.75 degrees negative (after market control arms) and can do 45k~55km on front tyres
    (I do get uneven wear - the inside does wear...
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    One of the factors in deciding which gear to use...

    One of the factors in deciding which gear to use is engine load
    When the inlet air temperatures are high the ECU will be managing fuel mixture and advance differently - likely to have less power -...
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    Repco and Autobarn sell an aircon sanitiser that...

    Repco and Autobarn sell an aircon sanitiser that works very well - use it after replacing the cabin filter

    26955
  16. That's pretty normal I replaced the dual mass...

    That's pretty normal

    I replaced the dual mass flywheel in my 350Z
    It now makes tractor noises below 1,800rpm under load
  17. I've been running stage 2 in a mk2 DSG VRS for 3...

    I've been running stage 2 in a mk2 DSG VRS for 3 years without any problems

    In rush hour traffic when crawling I don't let it modulate the clutch in 2nd, I put it in manual and select 1st

    Been...
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    It's doesn't vary voltage, it's one bulb with two...

    It's doesn't vary voltage, it's one bulb with two filaments, basically two bulbs in one
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    Na - the PSS was around for a long time I'm...

    Na - the PSS was around for a long time
    I'm running PSS now and they are not worth the extra cost
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    Repco were selling 20L drums for $130 last...

    Repco were selling 20L drums for $130 last weekend (same date as your post)
    I grabbed one, 4 oil changes for a little less than the price of 2 ($6.5 per litre)
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    They are raving about the PS4's in the UK

    They are raving about the PS4's in the UK
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    Ok - found the information The unit is...

    Ok - found the information

    The unit is actually made by TRW (or one other vendor)
    It has an input for steering angle form the rack
    It also takes engine and vehicle speed via can-bus
    It gives...
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    Polo 9N Power Steering Pump

    Hey Guys

    I'm seeking information/guidance on the Polo 9N electric power steering pump
    Does the pump simply work once it has power or is there a separate controller?
    (I want to use one for...
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    APR AWD 2.0 Stage III GTX Turbocharger System...

    APR AWD 2.0 Stage III GTX Turbocharger System
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    Good to know - thanks

    Good to know - thanks
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