MK3 Random Thread

[feenix74]

Cool, thanks for that. Seen those on ebay, I will grab one to give it a go.

[cliftronix]

My car pings super bad if I use anything less that 95. Ill only use 98 unless I'm flat broke and then I'll put a bit of 95 in

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Do you think VW put the 95 octane or above sticker on just for fun?

[BurgundyMk3]

Do you think VW put the 95 octane or above sticker on just for fun?

Oops, quote didn't work. I was supposed to be replying to someone a few posts back.

And even then I miss read the post (facepalm)

[stefcio007]

I'm not sure what you mean? I've been putting Shell Vortex 98 for a really long time (previously used BP's 98 ), just wondering if United 98 petrol is similar in terms of quality to Shell's.

[feenix74]

I have always found I got better fuel economy using the Caltex Vortex 98 in the 1.8l CL. Even if I don't get the 4c/L off with the Shell V-Power at Coles Express, it worked out more cost effective to pay more per litre but the extra mileage meant that I saved myself a couple of dollars a tank.

I have heard that the BP 98 is the best fuel of the lot but without a BP close by I do usually fill up with it.

[VR28LT]

I'm not sure what you mean? I've been putting Shell Vortex 98 for a really long time (previously used BP's 98 ), just wondering if United 98 petrol is similar in terms of quality to Shell's.

i was never one to fill up at United..... A good friend of mine swore by it, one day out of desperation i filled up my Stag 2+ mk6 gti with their 98 octane and 2 things happened

1 i had a more responsive car within a few hundred meters of exiting the station

2 i went from getting 550 from a tank to just shy of 600

Now if i ever pass a United i check to see if i need fuel as there arent many in Sydney

also on the way back from QLD in a VR6 that had a miss fire on the leg that was done on a tank of United from Coffs, the miss fire disappeared lol
go figure

[stefcio007]

Thanks VR28LT.

Installed my new window reg yesterday. Should have done this from the get go. Works well.
(touch wood)

[dubster99]

Going to try and fit a new ignition switch to the vento to see if that fixes my power window problems! Back window wont go up at all and drivers window now wont work! Apparentky the ignition switch causes a whole lot of problems with electrics!

[stefcio007]

I have a feeling my lower control arms (both) are worn out. How much is something like that to replace? Anything else that could be done at the same time?

[Speed]

^ ball joints, wheel bearings

[doridori]

how hard is it to replace a door for a 5dr mk3 specifically the driver's door?

i saw this: How to replace a door on a MKIII

but what about stuff like the vacuum lines for the lock and speaker cables etc?

are they all part of that twist harness?

thanks

[stefcio007]

how hard is it to replace a door for a 5dr mk3 specifically the driver's door?

i saw this: How to replace a door on a MKIII

but what about stuff like the vacuum lines for the lock and speaker cables etc?

are they all part of that twist harness?

thanks

The vacuum line is visible in the photo. I assume speaker cables would go through that twist cap too, if not just disconnect them from the speakers before you take the door off and pull them through.

[dylan8]

Going to try and fit a new ignition switch to the vento to see if that fixes my power window problems! Back window wont go up at all and drivers window now wont work! Apparentky the ignition switch causes a whole lot of problems with electrics!

would ignition switch be causing it if its only some windows?
back windows are common as for the wiring splitting which can upset the front windows

I have a feeling my lower control arms (both) are worn out. How much is something like that to replace? Anything else that could be done at the same time?

rear control arm bushes
front control arm bushes if you think they are worn but usually arent
strut top bearings and bushes
tie rod ends or the whole assembly
ball joints
sway bar end links and bushes
bearings if you are super keen.

how hard is it to replace a door for a 5dr mk3 specifically the driver's door?

i saw this: How to replace a door on a MKIII

but what about stuff like the vacuum lines for the lock and speaker cables etc?

are they all part of that twist harness?

thanks

pretty simple.
make sure your vacuum lines and electric connector are the same. I had to swap wiring/vacuum lines in the door as there was some differences between cars

[stefcio007]

thanks dylan8

[Speed]

We bought a mk3 cabrio on the weekend. Speedo and tachometer work but sometimes when we start the car, they don't work. What should I be checking to ensure they work all the time?

Thankyou.