Over the weekend I lost power steering fluid. Opened the reservoir and was full of bubbles, but after leaving it to settle the reservoir was empty. Driving caused a sort of vibrating whine noise especially on turning. I topped it up using about 250ml oil from halfords (they only had one type)...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has created a guide to replacing the droplinks on a t5? Need to do mine I think. Its a 1.9TDi T30. Can here a clunk when going slow over bumps. Just had the drive shaft replaced so pretty sure its not that. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Morning all, I'm going to look at a van on Saturday. This'll be our very first van so I'm looking for some advice on particular areas to consider when buying! A buyers guide if you will. I'm no stranger to VWs or buying cars in fact, but is there anything additional I should be aware of when...

Hi everyone I hope its ok to post this here, I'm just trying to reach as many people as possible and I know you're such a kind bunch :) I've just registered for next years Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 mile cycle ride. I'm raising money for the Guide Dogs charity who provide a fantastic...

Couldn't find very much info on this subject so had a go at the job myself and thought I’d write a quick guide if anyone else is debating doing the job themselves. Please don’t take this guide to seriously, I have probably left things out and done things wrong as I am no mechanic. Reason for...

The latest edition of the 'All the Aires France' book will be out in time for Christmas. Here is the link to the publishers website for a discount offer. https://www.vicarious-shop.com/Pre-Order-All-the-Aires-France-4th-edition.html It's probably the best book on the subject available to us...

Right I've had a good search through the forum and couldn't find a guide to replacing the front section of the Handbrake cable so I thought I'd create one. I'm not sure if all the vans are the same but mine is a 2001 1.9td. After getting a quote of 65 pounds plus VAT from my local garage I...

I searched here and no one has put up a full list of what they did so after a long weekend with a few dramas I decided to put one together. Click here Please feel free to give me feedback. People may have a better way but I think this is how a lot of people basically do it with my own little...

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