Rear Brake Discs/Pads and Shocks

[mswuk]

also just noticed they do a v-ribbed belt set,belt + tensioner:

V-Ribbed Belt Set
SKF - Ref: VKMA 31219
List Price £70.21
Our Price £49.85

is this compatible?
probably best to replace these as I believe they have never been changed from new and I'm on 103,000 now

[alexperkins]

That'll be the cam belt

Presumably you've had the cam belt done?

[alexperkins]

whats the deal with it saying "without rev counter contact"? whats all that about?

Nothing to worry about. Some alternators have different connections

[mswuk]

listing states its for alternator.

was just curious about the connections! I know some manufacturers like to add quirky bits!!

not had cambelt done since I've owned it but I've only done around 2000 miles and previous owner maintained the car regardless off cost but will do when funds allow as I need the rocker cover off to repaint as its coroded (heard it holds the cams aswell so might try and refurb when still on the car).

Unfortunately the car is getting tired mechanically but looks wise its very good and at a price off £300 a bit of a bargain too!!! (came with 5 months mot and 3 months tax)

[alexperkins]

Alternator tensioner rarely needs replacing so I would just do the belt. That is the alternator kit however - didn't even know you could buy those as a copy part!

Some cars draw the rev counter feed from the alternator. Polos thankfully don't.

At 103000 I would look into a cambelt and water pump change if you cant find history of it being done

The rocker cover is a joke to remove as you are correct - it holds the cams. Refurb on the car is a much better choice

That was a bargain!

[mswuk]

well slap my ass and call me sally!! I knew something you didn't!!! lol come on alex your slipping,you're supposed to be the oracle! lol

[alexperkins]

Haha. I rarely buy copy parts hence the not knowing! I almost exclusively buy genuine parts these days as I get them at a decent price through TPS lol

[mswuk]

<hides around corner whilst alex flexes his superior muscles!!>

just reading through the thread on gti's and from what I can work out was there only ever 2258 3dr gti's made? or was that just the number sold as its also states there were 500 in each colour (only 3 apparently) and in both door versions.

confused.com

[alexperkins]

That's right. Only red silver and black, and 500 max in each colour door combo

[mswuk]

so thats 3000 built in total?

[alexperkins]

They never got to 3000. Was only 2258 (in this country)

[mswuk]

I bet there is not many left now! makes me want to keep mine even more now!