Got round to a few bits & bobs this weekend, mostly fitting the box of goodies that i got from Russ ...
Not exactly exciting stuff, but i need to note it all down somewhere as proof of evidence of my 'service history' :star:
New front brakes, discs are rather large at 345mm, & stop the barge pretty darn well tbh!! Not sure if the discs really needed doing as well, probably just the pads really, but hey, whilst it was all off i thought i might as well do it all properly. Judging by the VW history, they were the originals, so they'd done 97k.
Old discs/pads
New discs/pads
Next up was the air filter, according to the service history this was changed at 80k by VW, but imho was starting to look a little grubby.
Same with the pollen filter, changed at 80k. Changed again at 97k.
Havent done the Spark plugs yet (they're currently in the boot), but as with everything else, they were done at 80k, i just thought for the little money they cost, i would rather have everything changed - tbh im a tad untrustworthy of most garages, whereas if i do it all again personally, i know for certain its been done
Next was the only change that is really noticeable to other people, removing the gold damn awful tinted windows!! Changed my process a little this time, mainly as i couldnt find all the Acetone/Tardis/Windolene, etc, so simply used a wallpaper heatgun, some fine wire wool and some Megs Quick Detailer. Worked just as well, if not better than previously!! All done in less than an hour :approve:
Looks much better without imho. Next job is two new tyres for the front, one has a slow puncture due to a nail, & well they dont match the rear Conti's, which upsets my love all things OEM. Im sure it would drive slightly better with matched tyres all round as well.