MK3 Random Thread

[dubster99]

Front wheel bearing? Ivr been quoted $250 for one side on my vento! Thinking of buying a bearing kit and doing it myself

[timiteo]

For a rear wheel bearing you need to remove the caliper, pads and disc. Then you need to press the old bearings out if you keep the old disc but I'd highly recommend replacing it while you're there so you'd press the bearings into the new disc.

Installation is just the reverse of removal putting the disc onto the rear spindle then a new split pin and caliper/pads on. It's not that difficult I'd give yourself half a day and $250 for new discs and bearings. And yes you would need to do both sides together.

A mechanic would charge between $500 to $900 as a rough estimate assuming you put new discs and pads on too.

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[Alfred]

I saw a beautiful Flamenco dancing girl driving a Mk3 tdi today in Cordoba.

Spain is literally packed with mk3s, haven't seen more of any other series.

[doridori]

does anyone know if the 3dr hatch and 5dr hatch share the same bonnet and tailgate?

[timiteo]

does anyone know if the 3dr hatch and 5dr hatch share the same bonnet and tailgate?

Yes they share every panel except the doors.

[doridori]

Another question about tailgates, was wondering if i swap to a newer tailgate with brake light on the inside (mine is on the wing outside), what do i need to get it up and running?

Is the light connector (not even sure if this exists) the same?

What about the central locking, windscreen washer and keylock?

Tips on changing tailgates?

Thanks

[Juzzpc]

Another question about tailgates, was wondering if i swap to a newer tailgate with brake light on the inside (mine is on the wing outside), what do i need to get it up and running?

Is the light connector (not even sure if this exists) the same?

What about the central locking, windscreen washer and keylock?

Tips on changing tailgates?

Thanks

Id say just take your spoiler off and plug up the holes with blanking grommets and then just goto the wreckers and find a series 2 mk3 try and try get one off , I'm pretty sure it will be the same connection. Would have to try and glue it there maybe


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[doridori]

thanks juzzpc, reason i'm asking is because i just got hold of a series 2 tailgate to replace my series 1 because mine has a bunch of rust.

may give it a go tonight to see if i can adapt the brake light because i know that i can't bring my old spoiler across as the new hatch is missing an extra hole in the middle for the brake light cable.

[doridori]

well tried to swap the hatches tonight but the rains came so i decided to call it quits.

was stuck anyway with the 4x male torx bolts holding the hatch to the hinge.



anybody know what size they are?

i'll probably head to bunnings tomorrow to see what i can get to take them out...

[HaydEn]

Theres two 13mm on the otherside. Take it off there

[doridori]

you mean the 2 bolts that you can see pointing upwards which attaches the hinge to the tailgate in the above photo?

so they're 13mm? i had a look at the bentley manual but it doesn't state what they were but if that's the case i'll drop by bunnings for a 13mm torx bolt socket (is that the right name?)

[HaydEn]

No. There's 2 13mm bolts. 1 each hinge that mount it to the body

[stefcio007]

For a rear wheel bearing you need to remove the caliper, pads and disc. Then you need to press the old bearings out if you keep the old disc but I'd highly recommend replacing it while you're there so you'd press the bearings into the new disc.

Installation is just the reverse of removal putting the disc onto the rear spindle then a new split pin and caliper/pads on. It's not that difficult I'd give yourself half a day and $250 for new discs and bearings. And yes you would need to do both sides together.

A mechanic would charge between $500 to $900 as a rough estimate assuming you put new discs and pads on too.

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Thanks, I've already got discs from an order ages ago. Might try and do it with a friend who has already taken them off before. ABS is a bit of a pain because of the ring, but once that's sorted everything should go smoothly.

[doridori]

No. There's 2 13mm bolts. 1 each hinge that mount it to the body

Ah ok, so i got to drop the headliner, reach in there and take them off?

Replacement tailgate comes with a hinge as well and that had some old car panel sealant (black stuff) on it.

I haven't got any of that so what should i get to apply it on the new hinge before i install it?

thanks for all the help, just trying to learn a bit and have some fun at the same time!

[doridori]

Swapped the tailgates today!

Few issues:
- 99 model tailgate used different diameter vacuum hoses with my 94 car. Luckily I was above to scavenge some rubber connectors from the old tailgate to make it work.

- 99 model interior brake light uses same connector as the exterior wing mounted one on my original 94. Both connect to the driver side tail light.

- tail gate latch on car needed to be adjusted for the tail gate to latch properly

Hope some of that info helps someone