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Forum: Engine 23-12-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
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Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Never heard of that, but what a good idea....

Never heard of that, but what a good idea. Thanks. I might give it a try.



Is it safe to take them apart, or does that cause bits to fall out and not go back together properly ?
I once got a...
Forum: Engine 19-12-20, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,519
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Thanks for all the replies and info on that. ...

Thanks for all the replies and info on that.

The listing said it was a MK1 Golf head, but when I asked the seller the year of car it came from, he said E reg, (as in August 1987 to July 1988) and...
Forum: Engine 18-12-20, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,519
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Can You Decipher This ?

I was just cleaning up a spare head I bought a few weeks ago. I'm told it's from a Mk1 Golf 1.8. I'd assumed it had solid tappets, but after trying to check the clearances, it seems to have hydraulic...
Forum: Electrical problems 14-12-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,267
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
No it doesn't. Sorry, I forgot to mention that. ...

No it doesn't. Sorry, I forgot to mention that.
All fuses checked and look fine.
Forum: Electrical problems 14-12-20, 01:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,267
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
B2 A80 - Dead Main Beam / Fogs

Whilst checking the main beam / indicator switch, I did a very silly thing and forgot to disconnect the battery first. As I was moving the switch unit, one of the terminals on the back shorted on the...
Forum: General Chat 13-11-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,288
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Faecebook is alright for what it is, but it's no...

Faecebook is alright for what it is, but it's no substitute for a forum like this. There's a wealth of knowledge on this kind of forum, and even if the same or similar knowledge exists on...
Forum: General Chat 13-11-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,304
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I noticed that as well. I forgot my log in...

I noticed that as well. I forgot my log in details and when I tried to register again, I got the same message.
It's only a setting in the admin control panel.
...
Forum: Cars For Sale 11-11-18, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,483
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
There's no edit button there, otherwise I would...

There's no edit button there, otherwise I would have deleted the data myself a long time ago.
Forum: Cars For Sale 07-11-18, 04:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,483
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Data protection act removal request

DATA PROTECTION ACT REQUEST

Please remove the phone number and email address from my original for sale post in this thread, pursuant to the Data Protection Act and the GDPR.

I have previously...
Forum: General Chat 29-05-17, 03:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,755
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Teenage Audi mechanic 'committed suicide after colleagues set him on fire

Finding it difficult to believe this was actually allowed to happen.....



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/24/teenage-audi-mechanic-committed-suicide-colleagues-set-fire/
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Forum: Cars For Sale 13-01-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,729
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Looks nice. I had an A reg 100 1.8 in that...

Looks nice. I had an A reg 100 1.8 in that colour, but it was killed by a drink driver.

And this car is in Coventry, so there's no danger of me being able to find it. I got lost last time I went...
Forum: General Chat 11-01-14, 05:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,942
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I bought one of these about 10 days ago, and it...

I bought one of these about 10 days ago, and it was not good at all. I had an almost identical one last year which captured really sharp, clear footage, but it died. This one looks the same, but...
Forum: Cars For Sale 11-01-14, 04:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,021
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I think they look good, but I've never been keen...

I think they look good, but I've never been keen on them otherwise. I used to service a 924 for somebody a few years ago, and I can't say I was all that impressed. 4 speed manual, VW LT engine, not...
Forum: Cars For Sale 08-01-14, 02:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,486
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Isn't there an edit button on this forum ? ...

Isn't there an edit button on this forum ?


38 grand ! If I had that much money I'd buy this...
Forum: Cars For Sale 08-01-14, 02:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,486
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I accidentally overtook one doing 80 on the A27...

I accidentally overtook one doing 80 on the A27 just east of Arundel near where Poling Salvage used to be, before they moved it so they could extend the A27 and make the dual carriageway go closer to...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes 08-01-14, 02:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,830
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I'd have the drums off and see if the shoes are...

I'd have the drums off and see if the shoes are adjusted out as far as they need to be. If they're not, the first pump of the pedal will only get the slave cylinder pistons pushing the shoes out to...
Forum: Bodywork, glass & exterior fitments 11-12-12, 03:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,354
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Audi 80 B4 Paint / Lacquer Question

I've seen a red one of these cars which I'm considering. But it's going pink, and I couldn't remember if they can be polished to restore the correct colour, or if they have a base coat with lacquer...
Forum: General Chat 24-10-12, 03:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,366
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I think this is the one...... The Grapes ...

I think this is the one......

The Grapes
Knight Street
Liverpool
L1 9DW

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjrob/7661941750/

Why isn't the picture showing ? Is it cos I sold the Audi ?
Forum: General Chat 10-10-12, 12:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,307
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
A guy in a lowered BMW 3 series pulled out of a...

A guy in a lowered BMW 3 series pulled out of a petrol station the other day, his front spoiler was scraping on the road. He really should get some suspension, it would do wonders for the ride...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-12, 02:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,707
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
You could get stoned walking past a plant that...

You could get stoned walking past a plant that big.
Forum: Cars For Sale 06-08-12, 12:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,818
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
Item location - Koblenz Doesn't that mean...

Item location - Koblenz
Doesn't that mean cobblers. If not, it should do.

Can anyone give me a lift to Germany ?
Forum: Engine 04-08-12, 03:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,082
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
6+2 BTDC at 800rpm Idle speed 750-850 I...

6+2 BTDC at 800rpm
Idle speed 750-850

I had an 80 with a 5 cylinder engine and it was difficult to do the ignition timing. The book (Haynes Manual) said the engine had to be revving at some crazy...
Forum: Engine 04-08-12, 03:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,082
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I don't know. It's been too long since I had a...

I don't know. It's been too long since I had a proper Audi. How many cylinders and what CC ?

** Edit -

Coupe 1986 - 1987 2.2 KE-Jetronic KX?
Forum: General Chat 04-08-12, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I got home from work and there was a note on the...

I got home from work and there was a note on the kitchen table from my wife.

It read: 'Gone to see a Psychiatrist, your brussel sprouts on toast is in the washing machine.'
Forum: General Chat 04-08-12, 03:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By TheTwelveQuidKid
I had the same thing with BMW zinnobar red when I...

I had the same thing with BMW zinnobar red when I bought a Halfords aerosol.

But joking aside, it's probably just this new fangled water based paint. It's harder to get a shiny finish with.
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