That is my most hated job. I looked at a hydraulic cup type spring compressor and went to buy it. Can't sell it to you, sorry, was the answer at the store. It has been recalled sue to safety issues....................!

Neil.

Well Sveedy is finally back up and running after her burnt valve fiasco. Running beautifully. I do have a couple of minor issues - The ABS light is now on. It wasn't when I parked it some months ago. I'm not sure what could have happened with it sitting. And the regulator that is located on the righ...

Drove the 1998 T5 Manual 1300 miles round trip from Sacramento to St. George Utah. No problems, 25-28 MPG driving 72-78 mph and mostly at 4000 ft elevation with many passes at 6500-7700. Hit 159k miles on the way there. Thought I used 3/4 qt on way there, so added a full qt for drive back thinking i...

The rear flexi-hoses are a real challenge, in particular the one on the top of the rear axle. Well done!

Neil.

Manalov, as per your picture from the dealer, the 2 pipes. One is the feed to the fuel rail at the front from the pump via the fuel filter, and the 2nd it the return from the engine to the tank. I can't recall the specifics of the pipes other than them being routed along the channel under the floor....

I don't see that anyone suggested using a 'Left Hand' drill bit which will help to reverse the broken stud when the bit cuts. These are generally available where broken bolt extractors are sold.
volvolugnut

Very good point. If you are lucky it might shock the remains enough to turn themselves out. It is only a M6 bolt.

Neil.

I welded up a new rear exhaust https://i.imgur.com/bfsDfRTh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pGGFWdSh.jpg I filled up the groove under the window with sikaflex instead of putting in a new trim piece in. This is supposed to work better at keeping crap out and no metal inside the trim to rust. https://i.imgur....

I’ll take a picture of mine , I think you are right on a broken plastic part

... I fight with an old 850 issue, if i do remember well what Abscate told me once. What kind of tungsten carbide metal drill bit could someone recommend to me to get out of this issue ? My metals drills break the ones after the others. And as the fuel system is open near, i can't heat the hub. Scr...