Thanks guys-much appreciated response. Cheers-John
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Thanks guys-much appreciated response. Cheers-John
Took my Mark 6 90TSI Golf to the dealership yesterday. Since my last service in September I have had a minor oil leak. They confirmed that it was from the sump plug, and fitted a new plug with some...
I have a ceramic coated T Cross that was done through the dealer three years ago; it has been very successful and made cleaning a breeze. I acknowledge that you may pay more through the dealer but,...
Hi, If it was the water pump I would expect some other symptoms such as an additional or strange noise, or perhaps some leakage with coolant levels declining.Not impossible , but the thermostat is a...
Try some powdered graphite or lock lubricant spray from Bunnings or your hardware store of choice. Locks do need regular lubrication.
Thanks Graham for your insights over time. Always knowledgeable about coding, and your views about sticking to servicing schedules and correct oils. Our T Cross may benefit from your coding skills;...
An update on my T Cross; it is now two years old with only about 26,000 kms on the clock. It is used to run around the Sunshine Coast with some trips to Brisbane and back. Plenty of tread on the...
I have both my T-Cross and my Mark 6 Golf serviced at the dealer. The T-Cross is normally used for regular trips from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane while the Golf is a used for local short running....
I'd venture to say that it is not a job for the average person because, as Hillbilly has said, you need to do the timing belt as well while the engine is partly disassembled. Try and find a...
Hi, Just a note to say that the fault seems to have cleared itself without any action on my part. Who knows what the issue was- it may come back- fingers crossed that it was just a hiccup in the...
Thanks for that. I'll take it to a local VW specialist. Perhaps a little cheaper. Cheers.
Thanks for that MIG. Cheers.
Hi, Came back to my all day parked Golf a week ago and, on starting up had the ABS/ESP alerts on my screen. I tried a crash stop on a deserted road in the rain and the ABS did not seem to have worked...
You can buy them online from Ali Express, but I eventually sourced them through my local VW dealer. I can't remember the price but I wasn't at all upset, and had them in a couple of days. Fitting...
The argument against the diesel is, if your Mum is likely to do short trips then that may not be the best sort of running for it with DPF issues. The 1.4TSI's are the newer tech that warm up quickly...
If it's a genuine VW extended warranty, any dealer can take care of it. If it is an industry protection plan from a 3rd party insurer/provider you had better read the fine print. In any case a call...
Hi Marianna, Not too much T Cross action on here at the moment; that is probably a good thing. I have a 2 year old T Cross R-Line which is going well with no problems. Like all modern VW's with...
In my experience of over 26 vehicles, wheel bearings are characterised by a constant hum or sizzle through the steering. The only way to pin it down is to jack the vehicle up, spin the wheel by hand...
When I bought my current Mk 6 Golf the steering wheel was quite sticky. I cleaned it off with a mild detergent and water and put a tiny amount of R M Williams leather conditioner-any brand would...
Mostly my T Cross starts instantly, but lately I have had a problem that I experienced when the vehicle was new. It fails to respond to the starter button, without even the starter motor tuning over;...
Stiffed no doubt, picked it up at Crick's Maroochydore. It wouldn't lock at all, so couldn't leave it on the street or in carparks with the vehicle unlocked. I'll have to look at it as theft...
Thanks Hillbilly, I eventually removed enough of the liner to access the latch and replace it with one from the dealer -$180.00- unfortunately. This car spends a fair bit of it's life in carparks...
Even with a set of pry tools I am finding it difficult to remove the hatch liner to gain access to the latch mechanism so that I can replace it. Any clues? I think that I must have to remove the...
I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that for about $450 you can have parking sensors retrofitted at a car audio shop. Cheers-John
I think that the questioner is seeking help and suggestions to prolong the life of his vehicle. A used low km engine is certainly an alternative, but in an environment where used car prices are...