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Messages - Kenneth cartwright

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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Covid MOT extension
Ha yes, we use 3 different MOT stations to pass our cars, depending on rush basically. 2 are happy to do work also but charge a fortune, so we normally collect rectify and return same day if possible.

yes the extension is ending soon, and to be honest some cars that are on the road now are totally illegal. We have had thread bare tyres, no exhausts,  broken screens all come in for servicing. some i darent even drive into unit.
 
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Your Non Mk2 Cars or Bikes / projects
Well, every now and then i get the urge to touch my other cars...first time since xmas ive moved the rocco. started with replacing wheels 1 week ago, to yesterday pulling drivers seat out, drivers door card off, jump starting, and then removing front bumper to replace bumper rot.
Its a pain, its costing money, but i'm not sure whether to keep or sell it.  was a pile of rust beneath the engine after i started the car i'm suspecting exhaust manifold, as was previously a bit poo.

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Wheels & Tyres / BBS RA AND TARANTULAS -----SOLD-----
 8)  Anyone want set of 4 BBS RA in 15" lightly refurbished and painted.  not too thick with primer, so that you can read the stamps and markings on the centres.  £300 without centre cap, £320 with caps(stickers useable,not new)

5  13" tarantula as above for mk1 and rocco  bit cheaper £250  have 3 centre caps that i can find, maybe have 1 hidden in garage

collection from dunham on trent.  kenny 07974768755


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General Chat / Re: On-line suppliers...
Quote from: AndyBa on
Re B&B... I had a query regarding a part I was after and couldn't see listed. I called them up and was able to confirm the part I required.
Not something you can do with many of these bedroom entrepreneurs  :D
that's true that's why i sit at kitchen table. ;-)  But at least i've got 8 cars that i can physically go out and look for parts and then try hunting a replacement, should i not find the part on data base. As mention before, i'm hoping to start doing service kits, seals, and general consumables.  With added benefit of having access to workshop and spray booth. Not really an electrical star, but hopefully maybe trying to offer a full drop off and leave service, paint,repair and service. Cars currently at unit, dimma, clio, dimma 205, dimma cti, rocco 1.8mk2, t25 ,and a jag xjs.

Today at unit waited over 6 hrs for parts for 2 services, really even Autosuppliers in the trade can be bad. 3.2 audi tt today for general service, oil,water, filters took 3 attempt's to get air filter... its a Vag engine,   then same for astravan, oil and filters, was quicker to get in the car and collect..
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General Chat / Re: On-line suppliers...
depends on what youre looking for.

I can supply some parts ( service and repair) just looking at finally setting up a small online shop. 6yrs late lol  Email me at kennethcartwright@msn.com with wanted. Normally bigger items a 2 week delivery time.

classic-vw.co.uk mark carter
B&B components as mentioned
Stickerpig for vinyls

matthew palmer and brendon moss for 2nd hand stuff



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I.C.E & Electrical / Re: Oil pressure warning
Hi, could be loose connection on the senders, broken wire try them first 1 on head, 1 on filter house.  Then its check filter is correct, or that the pump is working correctly. Had to consult the oricle (rubberjonny) for a mk1, i had the terrible buzzer, after changing cork gasket for rubber on rocker, i changed pump, filter, flushed 2 times, and in the end was a filter didn't have internal check valve so pressure wouldn't stay high. changed brand of filter and all was well. Also when installing pump, did you prime pump first?pour oil in it turn and then block end with vaseline. I know sounds daft, but seems many people have done this, you can also see oil pump is working if i sucks or blows when turning slowly byhand.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Golf mk2 16v gti cutting out
Hi mate, where you based? and do you pay well......  Hopefully you're getting close to narrowing it down.  I suppose could be fuel? pump, i had issue with in tank 1 before, but to be honest wouldn't even turn/or rev when that failed.  let me know if you want me to pop round with anything, before i leave home for unit in the morning.. like the pressure test kit. 
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General Chat / Re: Bluetooth cassette adapter...
Like mine mentioned above, it charges from standard usb connection so cig lighter... cant do that whilst in use (on mine) and yes does disconnect after inactivity, this is a good thing. keeps the battery life.  Try reducing the volume of the media via the phone say 80% and then turn volume up on the stereo , seems to work better that way on my car.
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General Chat / Re: Bluetooth cassette adapter...
i have the 1 above , from Asda sub £10. works ok.. connects to mobile no bother. the only issue is the microphone is on the cable and does not pick up voice very well in my mk4 golf .  but seems better in mk2/1 as radio placed higher in dash. get easily 5hrs use on a charge,