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Mon Jun 23, 2008
18:24
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So, nothing terribly exciting lately. The high compression ABA Mk2 has about 600 miles on it since the
engine rebuild/swap, so I'm planning on an oil change tomorrow night. The original radiator was cracking
around one of the upper mounts and seeping coolant, so I replaced that this past weekend. The oil pressure
sensor mounted on the oil filter housing is leaking oil at the electrical connector. I'm also in the process
of finding the best temperature range to use for spark plugs - I have mostly been running a set that are 1
heat range colder than stock. The stock heat range does appear to be a little too warm.
New summer tires came in a while back - a set of Nexen N3000, in 195/45-15. They were crazy cheap, and seem
to grip just fine. I read some reviews which mentioned poor hydroplaning resistance, but it was pouring with
rain today and they seemed to do well. They aren't super quiet, but they're one heck of a lot quieter than
Yokohama A-520s (haha).
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A1 parts for sale:
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Item: Intake air pre-heat hose (from exhaust manifold shroud to air box), for Scirocco 2 (1982+)
Condition: New
$12
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A2 parts for sale:
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Item: GTI dual-round grille with inner lights, bulbs, and lower trim strip
Condition: Used, lower trim strip is weathered.
$35
Item: Parcel shelf strap, 3 available
Condition: New
$3.50 ea.
Item: 8 (eight) valve guides, German, standard size, for 8 valve head
Condition: New
$24
Item: Wheel cylinder (for rear drums, obviously), 2 available.
Condition: New
$12 ea.
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A3 parts for sale:
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Item: Parcel shelf strap, 3 available
Condition: New
$3.50 ea.
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A4 parts for sale:
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Item: OEM Water pump, ALH engines
Condition: Used, 130,000 miles
$20
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