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Posted: **Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:12 pm**

Alex88 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:51 pm Beetle and Civic both flew and sailed through their MOT's, which was a relief. Big service done on the Beetle at the same time. Can forget about those two for a while now. Still very fond of the Beetle; garage commented on what a good little car it is.

Thinking of taking the 650i off the road when its MOT is due at the end of October. I don't think it would pass anyway as the bushes and brakes need doing - they were advisories last year. On top of that though, I've only done 2000 miles in the last 12 months, and will do very little milage over Winter. So not sure it's worth taxing/insuring and dumping a fair bit of cash at the MOT to then do bugger all miles for the next 4/5 months. Feeling the pinch a bit since our total income has dropped.

Any tips for keeping it looked after over winter? I will keep it clean and keep its cover on. Will put the charger on as and when it needs it. Is it worth starting it up every couple of weeks and moving it around the drive, just to keep everything moving?

After storing cars for the last 16 years in garages and on driveways....

Damp is the killer and lack of use.

Pop the battery on a conditioner every week or two.
Put moisture absorbing bags in the interior.
Lube all the door rubbers, I use a shoe polish pad but I Think Mik uses something quite well regarded ?
On dry days open the roof or windows for a while.
Don’t bother starting it unless you can drive it about a bit, get some heat into the engine.
Wax, treat the hood etc and if it gets filthy wash it. I’ve had worse results with proper car covers compared to just leaving it out.

If you can, a good 30 minute drive after a coupLe of months will really help.

Mine now lives in a de-humidified garage and it’s miles better for it.

Dave!

Posted: **Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:21 pm**

integrale_evo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:41 pm Yes, piece of piss.

Get a piston push back tool if you like, although a couple of suitable levers will do the job fine.

No different to any other car really, remove the little clip, push the spring slightly and tap the pin out. Pull out the pads, undo the bleed nipple, push back the pistons using a lever against the disk, unbolt the calliper from the hub, remove the disk.

Put it all together, press the pedal to seat the pads, top up the fluid, job done.

Just make sure you’ve got the right socket for the calliper bolts usually female torx On Brembo but sometimes spline.

Thanks, that’s what I kind of thought. I think I have everything I need apart from I’ll need to check the right socket for the caliper bolts.

Posted: **Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:49 pm**

Everything Harry says. FWIW the caliper bolts on my 996 are big socket (Allen) head.

And for gawds sake MAKE SURE YOU PUMP THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES BEFORE DRIVING IT.

The number of times I’ve forgotten and had a moment of utter utter panic the first time I need the brakes and the pedal goes right to the floor. I really should have learned by now.

Posted: **Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:03 pm**

Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:49 pm Everything Harry says. FWIW the caliper bolts on my 996 are big socket (Allen) head.

And for gawds sake MAKE SURE YOU PUMP THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES BEFORE DRIVING IT.

The number of times I’ve forgotten and had a moment of utter utter panic the first time I need the brakes and the pedal goes right to the floor. I really should have learned by now.

Lol

Even buying the kit, a litre of oil, some pin punches etc the cost is about half of OPC charge so I’m going to go for that, but will book it in for the other bits and pieces.

Oh, must remember to buy a new sealant kit which I’m guessing won’t be £77...

Posted: **Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:29 pm**

This should be easy DIY, but for other stuff get it to Peter McAnna at Motortune Shotts rather than using the OPC.

Posted: **Thu Sep 17, 2020 12:02 am**

After having the dampers rebuilt, on the drive home last Saturday the front end felt a little soft. So what did I do today? I made it one click softer, cos that’s what it said on my piece of paper with regards to my ‘preferred setting’ prior to the rebuild.

Long drive planned this weekend so I’ll see how it goes.

Everything else looking pretty good. I love my car.

Posted: **Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:50 am**

mik wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:29 pm This should be easy DIY, but for other stuff get it to Peter McAnna at Motortune Shotts rather than using the OPC.

Yeah, I was going to ask which specialist to use as there's a 3 or 4 within 40 miles of here and Motortune was one of those on the list.

Posted: **Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:37 am**

A couple of the EDI guys have good reps too - Motortune was reasonable geographically for me.

Posted: **Thu Sep 17, 2020 1:39 pm**

The list of things needing done are:

Front brake pads & discs
High Beam Assist Links/Rods
N/S/F Coolant Pipe
O/S/F Coolant Pipe
Shock absorber piston rod and bump stop

I knew about the coolant pipes as that was on the report from the specialist who did some bits on the car before it was sold.

Posted: **Thu Sep 17, 2020 5:08 pm**

Had amazing weather on the whole in Cornwall this week. If I lived here a convertible would be a must. Unfortunately it's packed so drove Newquay to Padstow in 1st and 2nd to find nowhere to park. Did the same on the way back to base.

Needs a louder exhaust.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:33 am**

I have a heated steering wheel!

I decided to test out the heated seat this morning and my hands got hot. I'm pleasantly surprised.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:51 pm**

Amazing weather and lucky to be off staying at the coast a couple of streets back From here.

The amount of stuff you can get in these is unreal. I'll get a picture when loading it back up tomorrow

For now tho back to sunbathing

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 3:05 pm**

Broccers wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:51 pm Amazing weather and lucky to be off staying at the coast a couple of streets back From here.

The amount of stuff you can get in these is unreal. I'll get a picture when loading it back up tomorrow

For now tho back to sunbathing

living the life there Broccers

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 3:13 pm**

Cracking photo.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 4:00 pm**

V8Granite wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:12 pm
Alex88 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:51 pm
Any tips for keeping it looked after over winter? I will keep it clean and keep its cover on. Will put the charger on as and when it needs it. Is it worth starting it up every couple of weeks and moving it around the drive, just to keep everything moving?
After storing cars for the last 16 years in garages and on driveways....

Damp is the killer and lack of use.

Pop the battery on a conditioner every week or two.
Put moisture absorbing bags in the interior.
Lube all the door rubbers, I use a shoe polish pad but I Think Mik uses something quite well regarded ?
On dry days open the roof or windows for a while.
Don’t bother starting it unless you can drive it about a bit, get some heat into the engine.
Wax, treat the hood etc and if it gets filthy wash it. I’ve had worse results with proper car covers compared to just leaving it out.

If you can, a good 30 minute drive after a coupLe of months will really help.

Mine now lives in a de-humidified garage and it’s miles better for it.

Dave!

Cheers Dave.

I think I'll try and keep it on the road and keep it running. In hindsight I think it'll give me a headache down the line if I take it off the road for a bit.

It doesn't appear that the lower control arms are a very difficult job? From what I gather the bushes aren't typically sold as a standalone item, but sold as part of the whole arm. I've watched a couple of videos and it seems to be quite straightforward (well, for a mechanic. It'll be a ball ache for me). Don't imagine the Dynamic Drive complicates things..

Brakes are brakes, simple enough. I might even tackle those and get a friend to help me. The various car part sites are quite well priced for those items in fairness.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 4:19 pm**

V8Granite wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:12 pm
Alex88 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:51 pm
Thinking of taking the 650i off the road when its MOT is due at the end of October.
Lube all the door rubbers, I use a shoe polish pad but I Think Mik uses something quite well regarded ?

No I always used the clear silicone shoe shine pads.

Jobbo used to mention Gummi-Pflege so I bought some at the start of last winter. Not really assessed whether it is any better.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:39 pm**

I have a cast on my hand, the Scirroco has not moved in 4 weeks.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:51 pm**

Zonda_ wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:39 pm I have a cast on my hand, the Scirroco has not moved in 4 weeks.

Dave!

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:56 pm**

V8Granite wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:51 pm
Zonda_ wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:39 pm I have a cast on my hand, the Scirroco has not moved in 4 weeks.

Dave!

Sorry I don't understand, Co codamol is good for pain relief but not everyday functioning.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:53 pm**

Nathan wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:43 am
16vCento wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:23 pm

Needs a turbo actuator and a compressor.

What have i done
How are you sure its not a seized turbo ?

From air path test results

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