Search found 8 matches
- Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:45 pm
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - rear brake pads renewal.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7150
Did the brakes today prior to viewing your comments about the rotating piston and the need for the alignment. Blimey, those bolts were difficult to undo! After much huffing and cursing, I eventually worked out for myself that the pistons had to be rotated but what worries me is that business with th...
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:40 am
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - courtesy lights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5446
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:43 am
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - workshop manual / oil change
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4886
218 coupe vvc - workshop manual / oil change
Is there such a thing as a workshop manual for the coupe, either in print or on the internet? All I want to do is change the engine/gearbox oil!
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:34 am
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - rear spoiler securing bolts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3548
218 coupe vvc - rear spoiler securing bolts
Two of the four securing bolts the hold the spoiler to the boot cannot be tightened. They are still attached to something within the spoiler but they just rotate. Does the spoiler contain a serviceable securing mechanism or is this an indication that a replacement spoiler needs to be fitted?
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:25 am
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - steering wheel alignment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3139
218 coupe vvc - steering wheel alignment
The time has come to sort out a few niggles with my pride and joy. Since owning the coupe, 5 years now, I've put up with the steering wheel cross-bar not being horizontal when the road wheels point straight ahead. The Virgo in me tells me that this needs to be addressed. Is there a solution, or is i...
- Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:02 am
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - courtesy lights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5446
218 coupe vvc - courtesy lights
The interior light fails to operate when the off-side door opens. The light in the boot also fails to work. Is this just coincidence, or are they linked? Any solutions gratefully received.
- Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:55 pm
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - rear brake pads renewal.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7150
- Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:21 pm
- Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
- Topic: 218 coupe vvc - rear brake pads renewal.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7150
218 coupe vvc - rear brake pads renewal.
My rear pads are in need of replacement. So many nuts and bolts ...! Can anyone walk me through the procedure?






