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  1. VR6 Supercharged
    Thanks for the input guys. Was just wondering as I know they run a tad hot, but with the extra warmth from the Charger I'm a little unsure as to whether to keep (ie; get a new replacement) or do away with? Thinking of getting the bonnet wrapped and don't want it to bubble up with the heat? Was sort of thinking without it, it might get rid of the heat a bit better as I think the soundproofing is a bit of a heat soak and so keeps in unwanted heat in the engine bay area? That's just my take on it, whether that's true or not, I have no idea. Thanks again though..
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    Hi all, quick question and peoples thoughts on the matter. Basically is the under bonnet soundproofing actually needed or not.? ie: is it just to deaden the noise from the engine or does it act as a heat soak to stop the outside of the bonnet from getting to hot and damaging the paint work? I see quite a few VR's (Golf & Corrado) without it and just wondered. Basic reason for asking is mine has seen better days and is looking rather tatty to say the least, so do I do away with it completely or do I buy a new one? That's obviously if its still a current item from V
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    No worries. Good luck with the sale..
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    Looks well in the pictures without a doubt. On what its worth? Hard to say really, its as we all know, its worth what someone's willing to pay...? There are a couple of Mulberry Highlines on Fleabay at the moment for around £5000, whether they get that for them or not? Remains to be seen. It would appear 3 doors are more sort after, although I have a 5 door Highline (Black) and the wife owns a 3 door Mulberry, its all down to personal preference? Price wise, unless anyone else wants to correct me and say differently? I say seeing as how its standard ete, etc, I say its got to b
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    All I can say is I feel your pain/anger/frustration. My VR has not long since been back from having paint work/rust treated removed etc done, Merc vent in front wing (I supplied) rear boot badge delete and smooth and front wings, bonnet and boot painted.. Now before car went in the bloke said he would remove rear screen to treat rust problem at the time of badge delete, front wing off to cut hole and weld in vent. The list goes on but this is to name just a few. Now whilst all this was being done I called over on a whim to see that the boot had been painted without the rear screen having
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    Gutted. Sadly it would appear i'm in a slightly similar postion to yourself. Went to collect mine today after paint was done, could have cried. I could see sanding marks through the paint in various places, scratches on the fresh paintwork an even parts which had been cut straight through back to the undercoat through serious excessive buffing/compounding of paintwork. So I feel your pain..
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    Yes it is. Why you ask?
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    Called in at the paint shop today to check on progress. Vent in wing done, back panel to back wings de-seamed and welded up and rear boot badge plated.
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    Looking well, thats definatley dedication that is. Mines in bodyshop at the mo having bits done, but nothing like yours, just tidying it up a bit so it looks good. Yours is gonna look like new when you've finished.
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    Now hopefully I've got it right. Treated the wifes VR to an inner wheel arch wash an Waxoil..
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    Didn't mean to post that, dunno what happened there..? Silly me. And the picture above isn't my car so apologies..
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    ABS, whats that... Mine got no abs. Hahaha.
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    Vw Genuine part £45 ish as I've not long since bought one. Or your local Motor Factors for around £25. Hope it helps?
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    ABS, whats that... Mine got no abs. Hahaha.
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    Glad to hear you found the root cause of said problem.. At the end of the day they're old cars (nice ones I may add) but sadly need looking after due to the fact, once on top of all the little niggles though she'll be mint. To many people neglect their cars these days (not saying you have as you've not long since bought) but most people just get in and drive, hence why the RAC, AA etc make a fortune. Not only that most people look down on our more vintage rides as being sh*t thinking we can't afford a new car.....? Little do they realise just how much time, money and effort we put into them b
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    Did you get to the bottom of the overheating issue?
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    Sweet...
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    No worries. Hopefully they've got what you need...
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    Never bought anything from them if truth beknown. They sell loads of stuff for all Classic/older VW's, some original (When still available) or aftermarket parts that are of oem quality.. They're in West Sussex, but do mail order. Give them a ring and see what they've got.
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    VW Heritage?
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    When your cars parked up for the night put some cardboard underneath to check for any drips in the morning? With bonnet up run the car and check (with a torch if need be) for leaks up top and below. The water pump maybe on its way out? Are there any funny noises coming from under bonnet area, squealing/squeaking noises on the water pump side? With engine running check that your heater blows hot air? Check weep hole near water pump? And lastly (only because I had this problem) Check you radiator? Long story short last year I'd been using mine for many tip runs one day a
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    Whats wrong with your seats? If those r yours above? Then i'd be keeping for sure...
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    VW Heritage do the Autotech cams, but their website says Non in stock? It might be worth giving them a ring to find out when the next batch are in though..?
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    Like it. Hopefully no puddles appear.. It'll all be good, like you say just keep your eye on it/things over the next few days...
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    Good stuff, hopefully that was just the cause of it then..? My finger's are crossed for you..
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