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  1. DrRich
    By the way, sorting out the connector is much easier when you have the right tool. The Laser tool I bought worked perfectly, much better than tweezers, sharpened screwdrivers, windscreen wiper inserts (yes really!) etc - ask me how I know... Think this cost me about 8 quid: Here's a link to one like mine: [link]http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=524&item=3175 Cheers
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    With the two cut-outs uppermost on the plug, and the metal spring clip lower, looking from the back of the plug (ie where the wires enter it), the colours are: from LEFT to RIGHT: brown with yellow stripe brown with blue stripe red with blue stripe red This is for an OBD1 engine Sorry for the blurry cameraphone shot! HTH!
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    A quick question about this mod which I've read about in other places. I understand the idea that the IAT gets heat-soaked in the inlet manifold and tends to read about 20C all the time after the engine's been running a while. I also understand that the 1.8T sensor has an 'open' element, but I'm not sure why this wouldn't get heat-soaked too - isn't the Mk3 one just covered with a plastic cap which surely won't get soaked too much (plastic isn't much of a heat sink is it?). I also read that the 1.8T version gives instant readings, but surely that's down to the ECU not the sensor (which is just
  4. DrRich
    Actually I hadn't but just read it now. As it happens, just been offered some OZ Ultra's at a stupid price by a guy at work so probably go that way. Thanks for the thought though! Looking forward to seeing (and hearing!!) you at Inters...
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    Brilliant Tony, just what I needed! BTW thanks for a very smooth purchase the other day - a nice bloke to deal with! Rich
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    Hi there, I'm about to fit my 'new' VGI (thanks Tony!) and have a question about the wiring. I've wired up an OBD1 twice before without any problems, but the OBD2 ECU harness doesn't have the thick red/blue wire used on the OBD1. Almost all the guides on the 'net are about OBD1 and suggest that wire, so not relevant to me. The only OBD2 guide I can find is VENOM, which suggests a connector for a wiper relay - which mine doesn't have (it's a Mk2 VR6 conversion). Anyone remember or know where their power wire is tapped into for the control box? I've got the other two sorted but this is bugging m
  7. DrRich
    I can second this about the grille. I'm running normally aspirated, with a BMC intake. Thought I'd remove the grille to increase airflow a bit but can't say I noticed any difference in performance. What I did notice was that after I'd driven in a 'spirited' fashion, there would be a MAF (Short to B+) error stored sometimes. I didn't put 2 and 2 together for a while (was a long time between removing it and VAGCom'ing it), but when I eventually put the grille back on, no further problems. I suspect the problem would be even worse on FI applications. Strangely, I never saw this on the OBD1 cars I
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    Just put some in my new VR (Mk2) which had about 137000 on the clock and the piston crowns were really black and crinkly. After running a tank through, the idle is definitely smoother, starting a tad quicker too. Haven't looked down the plug holes since but I'm sure it's done some good.
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    I've found out that this contains PEA (polyether amine) which is the stuff that seems to work. The cheaper ones (like Redex) are just kerosene and aren't great in my experience. I haven't used STP myself but I have used Comma D-Tox (which also has PEA) and I saw it change a black, carbon covered piston crown into a nearly spotless one in just one tank of fuel. The idle smoothed out considerably and mpg went up a bit. All in all, for something you just pour into the tank, I was VERY impressed. BTW D-Tox is in Halfords for £6 at the moment instead of £15 - happy days!!
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    Sorry can't help but just want to say keep going. The Schrick turned my car into the VR6 I'd hoped for - couldn't believe the improvement in driveability and mpg. Ok, it's no super/turbocharger but it still put a big smile on my face!
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    Managing to resist making jokes about handling your sloppy knob (doh!), I used the following guide to help me adjust mine (which was tight over to 1st/2nd with lots of play over to 5th). I don't know if it'll help with 'sloppiness' but it only took me about 15 minutes so it's worth a go! http://www.houseofthud.com/shifting_gti.htm Good luck
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    Hi all, 00281 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (G68) 03-00 - No Signal This code comes up on my Mk2 VR6, along with a carbon canister code (it's not connected so not a problem) and occasional "blocked by immobilizer" (chip is still in Mk3 key so have to hold near ignition barrel - sometimes miss!). I think this is the sensor on the gearbox isn't it -not the camshaftor crankshaft sensors; it's not that the engine isn't running - it's OBD2 and it happens after a run sometimes. So what does it do on a manual car? I haven't seen any problem with the speedometer, the power feels OK, it doesn't stall and idle
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