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Title: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on May 28, 2015, 10:21:23 am
The beater passed the MOT last week my dad came along for the quickest mot ever less than 10 minutes. He thought it was hilarious.

I was a bit surprised it passed as the brakes have been squealing for a while.

On closer inspection there is no pad left on the rears and they are eating nicely into the discs.

The fronts have a bit of pad left but the discs are very scored.

I don't usually work on the beater as i don't like parking the golf in the street. But it seems silly of me to pay someone to do a job i can do my self.

Just checking to see if any of the carrier bolts need replacing?

http://www.partscats.info/seat/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=se&number=1&set=4&ein=1998&f=177&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=6&grf=061560162&bf=61560&hgug=615&ug=15&parent_id=47911

http://www.partscats.info/seat/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=se&number=1&set=4&ein=1998&f=177&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=6&grf=061525162&bf=61525&hgug=615&ug=15&parent_id=47892
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Scottymon on May 28, 2015, 10:59:28 am
Haha, amazing they passed it in such a quick time and with little to no pads.  Cant harm getting some new carrier bolts, they are quite beefy, I'd probably use them again if the heads are in good nick.  As you know they are usually on mega tight, breaker bar for sure...

The discs will probably be stuck on too, so I'd use the leverage of the breaker bar against disc and the carrier before removing the carriers... Blah blah I'm sure you're golden with this job... Where are your cobweb photos btw, lol.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on May 28, 2015, 11:10:00 am
Haha, amazing they passed it in such a quick time and with little to no pads.  Cant harm getting some new carrier bolts, they are quite beefy, I'd probably use them again if the heads are in good nick.  As you know they are usually on mega tight, breaker bar for sure...

The discs will probably be stuck on too, so I'd use the leverage of the breaker bar against disc and the carrier before removing the carriers... Blah blah I'm sure you're golden with this job... Where are your cobweb photos btw, lol.
Thanks mate. I did the discs/pads and fluid on the Golf last year so i'm hoping things go as well on the beater. I enjoy working on the golf no seized bolts etc. I neglect the beater so i don't expect her to play nice. I keep meaning to add some pics but i'm embarrassed at how badly i maintain her compared to the golf.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on May 28, 2015, 12:28:24 pm
I pulled the wheels off to double check the discs and pads.

The inside rear pad is completely worn out the outside is nearly gone.

The front pads have plenty of meat on. This is how the front discs look. Should i leave the fronts??

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150528_130807_resized.jpg&hash=506061a95be07eecc981886c44e40df14d3bfa41)
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: rich83 on May 28, 2015, 12:46:03 pm
They look ok unless there is a massive lip on then?
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on May 28, 2015, 12:50:41 pm
The lip is ok will just do the rears. Don't think them discs will come off easy.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: th3_f15t on May 28, 2015, 05:17:15 pm
As long as the discs are still above the minimum thickness I wouldn't bother replacing them. I'd take them off though and copper slip them now though as it'll make an eventual change a lot easier should you need it in a hurry. Make sure to give it all a damn good and treat her a little bit better, she may reward you efforts. :happy2:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on May 28, 2015, 06:20:41 pm
Thanks guys all the discs are within the minimum thickness. So i just replaced the rear pads. Simple job did it out on the road caught a bit of sun also.  :smiley:

The guide pin bolts that came with the ferodo pads were sh*t. I couldn't get them up to 25nm they started to round. Hopefully they are tight enough.

The boots on the guide pins have disintegrated.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Scottymon on May 28, 2015, 08:03:48 pm
They look ok unless there is a massive lip on then?

I agree, those discs look fine, my GTI ones are worse.. next time I do the discs I'm going to slap on some Hammerite smooth to the bell and edges.  They always end up rusty.




Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on May 28, 2015, 08:15:56 pm
My GTI discs still look new been on there a year. But i don't take her out when its raining.  :stupid:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Carpy25 on May 28, 2015, 08:49:28 pm
My GTI discs still look new been on there a year. But i don't take her out when its raining.  :stupid:

Don't you wash i either ?

After I wash mine the faces of the discs show some surface rust it comes off first time you brake ,I was told the higher the carbon content of the disc metal the quicker they show rust after washing , I once had big reds on a car and they would be tarnished by the time I was washing the forth wheel

Rob
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on May 28, 2015, 08:55:40 pm
The faces get a little manky after washing but so far the edges still have the zinc coating so they still look pretty.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 11, 2015, 03:22:12 pm
More problems with the beater today.

When hot gear changes are very stiff reverse it near on impossible to select.

If left for 5 mins i can then select reverse.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 12, 2015, 02:49:39 pm
Just drained out the gear box oil. The oil was thinner than i expected. I don't think this will solve the problem we will see.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 12, 2015, 06:01:03 pm
Next hypothesis might be a failing clutch master/slave cylinder, right? :confused:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 12, 2015, 06:46:03 pm
Next hypothesis might be a failing clutch master/slave cylinder, right? :confused:
I have no idea  :sad1:

Total waste of time today. Times are tough at the moment and got shafted at the seat dealer €120 for 3 bottles of gear box oil and a coolant temp sensor.

Gears still stiff after a motorway blast to add to that the temp gauge still sits on a quarter.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 12, 2015, 07:25:51 pm
Maybe flushing the brakes/clutch is the next thing i should try?
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 12, 2015, 07:42:01 pm
Maybe flushing the brakes/clutch is the next thing i should try?
Yeah, you can flush the clutch, can't do any harm I guess. If the brakes are working well or if the fluid is less than 2 years old, I don't see the point on flushing them for now.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 12, 2015, 08:21:21 pm
Maybe flushing the brakes/clutch is the next thing i should try?
Yeah, you can flush the clutch, can't do any harm I guess. If the brakes are working well or if the fluid is less than 2 years old, I don't see the point on flushing them for now.
I've had the car 4 years and never changed the brake fluid so it could be worth doing.  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 12, 2015, 10:15:19 pm
You can have it checked, some mechanics have a device that tests the fluid humidity.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 12, 2015, 10:21:19 pm
I will just change it the car has been neglected. Don't think this will solve the problem though. I think its the clutch??
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 12, 2015, 11:14:30 pm
At the moment you can flush the brakes and the clutch. The clutch might improve, if not you need to check the clutch cylinders. The slave is easy to replace, for what I've seen.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 13, 2015, 12:09:18 am
Having a read of the haynes manual (ford galaxy)
Mater cylinder seems easy enough slave not so much gearbox needs to be removed.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 13, 2015, 01:11:25 am
My diesel engine has the slave cylinder above the gearbox, so I think it's just the airbox that needs to be removed. It's different. :/
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 13, 2015, 01:51:11 am
The good thing about the golf is there is so much info 99% of the problems are well documented. Feel like i'm grasping at straws with this one.

The gearbox on my car looks different from the pictures at http://partscats.info need to find out exactly what gearbox i have.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 13, 2015, 11:01:19 am
Yeah, you can find almost everything you need online about Golfs. There are great communities, just like this forum, to help out when you have a doubt.

Not sure how are forums of the Allambras/Sharans/Galaxys. If you don't find good enough info online I guess you'll need to check a VAG specialist. :sad1:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 13, 2015, 01:10:01 pm
Spoke to a friend who is a mechanic, he seems to think its the slave cylinder he advised me not to flush the clutch as it may fail completely  :confused:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 13, 2015, 01:21:07 pm
The part itself isn't expensive. The labour might not be cheap, if the gearbox needs to come off, like you've seen. :confused:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 15, 2015, 05:01:47 pm
@vRSAlex (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1981) any thoughts on this? Think i may have to take out the gearbox if thats the case may as well inspect the clutch?
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 19, 2015, 01:01:03 pm
Bled the clutch earlier the front bottle is was i siphoned from the reservoir the back bottle is what a managed to collect from the clutch the rest went on the floor as the pipe came off.

The clutch feels a little better but gears are still getting stiff when things heat up.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150819_135114_resized.jpg&hash=8a2d841555aeb065d2c50fa55e4b3008fdb3e780)
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 19, 2015, 07:17:17 pm
So i have my next DIY. Don't like working on the beater but cant afford to pay someone to do it, will probably cost more than the car.

Been reading the haynes manual (Ford Galaxy) (removal of the transmission in place is an involved task. For the small amount of extra work involved it may be prudent to remove the engine and transmission as a complete assembly??)

To remove the gearbox only is says i will need engine hoist and gearbox jack. Would this be possible with a couple of jacks?? Remember car will be on axle stands.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on August 19, 2015, 07:20:56 pm
From seeing my mechanic removing my GT Sport gearbox and clutch when I upgraded to a Sachs Performance clutch, you'll need another person to help you. One controls the engine hoist and helps from above the engine bay while the other holds the box till it reaches the ground. Something like it.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on August 19, 2015, 08:54:59 pm
I'm thinking about getting one of these.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51G-PR2%252BeoL._SL1000_.jpg&hash=2b54dabb405cfe7e6f6a178e1ee86e1123764a24)
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on December 05, 2015, 06:39:42 pm
Done a bit of work on the beater recently changed the injector pump gasket as its been leaking for years.

Decided to change the thermostat as the gauge has never got above a quarter in the 5 years i've owned it.  :ashamed:

After changing the thermostat there was a leak when the needle got to 90 so i replaced the thermostat o ring again  :rolleye: (should have more faith in my diy skills.)

Then i found this.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151204_134600_resized.jpg&hash=83e1833f5783109de203f3dac6a76261554ff0b0)

I've also changed the temp sensor. The car is warming up now but the needle floats above the half way mark. VCDC shows a temp of 92.7º. Is it normal on older cars for the temp needle not to stay put?
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on January 18, 2016, 10:18:23 am
A neighbour has agreed to let me borrow their garage to park the golf while i have a look at the clutch on the beater.

Don't know if i should order a complete kit dmf, clutch and slave cylinder or take it off and have a gander first?

Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 01, 2016, 06:27:12 pm
Just received the luk dmf and clutch kit. Its preassembled  :rolleye:
I was expecting to mount the dmf then use a centring tool to put the clutch plate and pressure plate in. Im  :confused:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160201_154103_resized.jpg&hash=8ef1720b03535166d76ecf0c6d45877693959672)
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: rich83 on February 02, 2016, 10:15:27 am
How are you going to bolt the flywheel on with it all assembled like that?
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 02, 2016, 11:20:22 am
How are you going to bolt the flywheel on with it all assembled like that?
The bolts are already in there and the fingers have holes where the bolts are.

I've made a start its not easy as i have no idea what i'm doing. More info is available on the mk2.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 04, 2016, 02:52:18 pm
Gearbox mount was a pita to remove.

As its suspended from a plate beneath the battery tray.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160204_143756_resized.jpg&hash=94389900298e5af5130b3c4909935bed3959168c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160204_143648_resized.jpg&hash=e185356dc277f3871437ce4bf52746d704eefd92)
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Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 04, 2016, 08:13:03 pm
Well happy. I was pussyfooting along with this as i thought i would struggle getting the box out on my own.

That does not look good.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160204_203654_resized.jpg&hash=94ba9b0495aaa3b6f83e4e8da87f81e6948462da)

Couldnt help but take a few more pics. Beer o'clock.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160204_204245_resized.jpg&hash=acbaffe6372e5e408d1841d795b7f90c8edf9824)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160204_204346_resized.jpg&hash=d1091fffe671fbfdb9e3fa2354d4548983a766ec)
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Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: doylebros on February 04, 2016, 08:26:19 pm
Well done as always Dazza on your DIY skills and your fearless attitude  :happy2:

Refitting will be a bitch and will take two people cause on your own it would be easier wining the lottery.

The slave seal may need protecting or the little rubber oring could go missing if it's the type I'm thinking also bleeding of the slave should be kept in mind before refitting everything as new items can come faulty.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 04, 2016, 09:14:08 pm
Well done as always Dazza on your DIY skills and your fearless attitude  :happy2:

Refitting will be a bitch and will take two people cause on your own it would be easier wining the lottery.

The slave seal may need protecting or the little rubber oring could go missing if it's the type I'm thinking also bleeding of the slave should be kept in mind before refitting everything as new items can come faulty.
Thanks mate!

The luk kit says to throw the oring and use loctite 5980??

I will have to try and get it in on my own now.  :stupid: A mate has offered to help when i fail.

I suppose i could connect and bleed it when its still on the jack??
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 06, 2016, 07:33:15 pm
Gearbox is in, managed it on my own in the end. I'm fooked now will sort the gearbox mount tomorrow.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 08, 2016, 12:57:22 am
After a massive effort today its all finished. I also replaced both inner cv boots and the ARB drop links.

Gear changes are smooth with a nice high biting point.

Don't work on a car if you are tired i went for a test spin around the block. When i got back i remembered the wheel nut bolts and main drive shaft bolts were only hand tight. I forgot about it after filling the transmission. muppet.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Andy on February 08, 2016, 01:20:38 am
Excellent job mate,si should of popped over and give you a hand and have a hol at the same time :signLOL:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 08, 2016, 08:12:22 am
Excellent job mate,si should of popped over and give you a hand and have a hol at the same time :signLOL:
That would have been nice. I'm sure i can find something else that needs fixing.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: doylebros on February 13, 2016, 08:41:43 pm
After a massive effort today its all finished. I also replaced both inner cv boots and the ARB drop links.

Gear changes are smooth with a nice high biting point.

Don't work on a car if you are tired i went for a test spin around the block. When i got back i remembered the wheel nut bolts and main drive shaft bolts were only hand tight. I forgot about it after filling the transmission. muppet.

Your ability to do these types of jobs,knowing your more an upstairs use your brain type of guy amazes me, 10 out 10 for your ability and persistance to succeed were many others would of given up.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 13, 2016, 08:50:50 pm
Your ability to do these types of jobs,knowing your more an upstairs use your brain type of guy amazes me, 10 out 10 for your ability and persistance to succeed were many others would of given up.
Thanks mate i enjoy it, and it gets me off the computer.

On to my next problem now. She struggles to start in the morning so ordered the correct size battery some muppet sold me the wrong battery a few years back (before i took on the maintenance myself).

Bought one of these http://www.bateriaprofesional.es/es/baterias-de-arranque/50-bateria-varta-h3-100ah-silver-dynamic-830a-12v.html

Went to check the glow plugs but the harness just disintegrated in my hand. So i've ordered a new one from the stealers.  :sick:

Did manage to check one plug with the multimeter and it returned 0.4 so will replace all the plugs also as i read they should have a resistance around 1.

Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: doylebros on February 13, 2016, 08:59:41 pm
I find the MKIV. Golf glow plug harnesses have to be changed if you've got a heater plug problem - they just go brittle.

When testing the glow plugs institute I just use a fused feed and a series amp meter - I find this a more simplistic way to prove which glow plugs are faulty or if I have an earth return fault for what ever reason.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 15, 2016, 04:59:58 pm
I'm getting a judder when pulling off in first. It did exactly the same prior to changing the dmf/clutch.

At first i thought it would go away when i get used to the new biting point but i'm not so sure.

Any thoughts on this? Only does it when cold (14º here today).
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2016, 05:05:08 pm
Did you do a good good of degreasing the pressure plate and flywheel surfaces on the rebuild Dazza?
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 15, 2016, 05:16:05 pm
Did you do a good good of degreasing the pressure plate and flywheel surfaces on the rebuild Dazza?
No i replaced everything. Gave the bell housing a good clean though.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160201_154103_resized.jpg&hash=8ef1720b03535166d76ecf0c6d45877693959672)
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2016, 05:23:52 pm
Did you do a good good of degreasing the pressure plate and flywheel surfaces on the rebuild Dazza?
No i replaced everything. Gave the bell housing a good clean though.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160201_154103_resized.jpg&hash=8ef1720b03535166d76ecf0c6d45877693959672)

Even if everything is new it still needs the degreaser removed from those faces - there protected to prevent rusting in storage.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 15, 2016, 05:53:05 pm
Even if everything is new it still needs the degreaser removed from those faces - there protected to prevent rusting in storage.

:ashamed: The clutch/dmf was also preassembled so don't know how luk expect you to clean it  :confused:

Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2016, 05:55:39 pm
Even if everything is new it still needs the degreaser removed from those faces - there protected to prevent rusting in storage.

:ashamed: The clutch/dmf was also preassembled so don't know how luk expect you to clean it  :confused:
What can I say - did the fitting instructions ask for them to be cleaned?
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 15, 2016, 06:04:13 pm
What can I say - did the fitting instructions ask for them to be cleaned?
Instructions  :scared: I just bolted it down. There were no instructions.

Do you think it will settle down over time? Only done 20/30 km so far.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2016, 06:13:17 pm
What can I say - did the fitting instructions ask for them to be cleaned?
Instructions  :scared: I just bolted it down. There were no instructions.

Do you think it will settle down over time? Only done 20/30 km so far.
I hope so cause I can't see whatelse you could of done - my next move would be rebleed and at least 500k driving and monitoring - my last choice would be removal.

Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 15, 2016, 06:38:43 pm

I hope so cause I can't see whatelse you could of done - my next move would be rebleed and at least 500k driving and monitoring - my last choice would be removal.



Id be a bit more bothered if it didnt do this before i changed the clutch/dmf. TBH the clutch and dmf looked ok it was only the slave which was fooked.

I think i did a good job. Will keep an eye on it.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 16, 2016, 08:19:56 am
Car started perfectly this morning after changing the battery, glow plugs and glow plug harness. Didn't get the Judder either.  :jumping:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on February 16, 2016, 09:30:19 am
 :pomppomp:

Nice work buddy!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on February 16, 2016, 09:52:21 am
:pomppomp:

Nice work buddy!  :congrats:
Thanks mate looking for my next project now.
Maybe valve cleaning on the golf  :party:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on March 07, 2016, 05:55:27 pm
Only had 1st and 2nd gear this morning. There is a hook on the back of the battery tray which should hold a coolant pipe in place, must have missed that the hook jammed against one of the selectors :doh:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: RBS on March 07, 2016, 06:02:02 pm
Hey mate don't Feel Sad!! That's called learning school!
I Feel you! :sad1:
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on April 07, 2016, 11:06:22 am
The judder is really getting me down, done about 180km now since changing the clutch.  :sad1:

Jacked it up earlier and checked the mounts the lower mount is rock solid struggle to get any movement.

But there is a tiny bit if movement on the gearbox mount with not much pressure. I've marked where the movement is in the pic below could this be causing the judder?? It only moves a tiny bit.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20160204_143648_resized-1.jpg&hash=73423641cd722203debe9bb5e7ada3d531c71efa)
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on April 11, 2016, 10:13:15 pm
Ordered a new engine mount if that does not fix the judder will move on to the dog bone mount. If that fails i think i will scrap her.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: dazza on April 13, 2016, 07:48:14 pm
The judder is gone. Changing the mount was a pita not helped by buying the cheapest mount i could find.

It didn't fit so i took the grinder to it.
Title: Re: Brakes on the Beater. Seat Alhambra 98
Post by: Shoduchi on April 13, 2016, 07:50:43 pm
Nice! :happy2: