The 2cent Cabby

**EwenHayton** · 27-12-2011, 02:41 PM

So could that have been another reason why i was having issues with air leaks or is that a separate Vacuum system and is only used for the Cruise Control?

Merry Christmas to you to, Hope you had a good one!

**mikinoz** · 27-12-2011, 02:54 PM

There are sometimes one way valves in places but I am guessing it might be related.

Love that you kept researching and nailed it.

**roccodingo** · 27-12-2011, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by EwenHayton

So could that have been another reason why i was having issues with air leaks or is that a separate Vacuum system and is only used for the Cruise Control?

Merry Christmas to you to, Hope you had a good one!

Definately another source of engine vacuum leak ( the engine is the pump ) so hooking that stuff back up or plugging the vacuum line will make a diff.

Did you test the rest of the cruise control vac plumbing ?? ( connect a pipe and suck it, if it doesnt hold vac, you still got a leak.)

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**EwenHayton** · 28-12-2011, 02:40 PM

No but i will now. I'm still waiting for the dip stick and Elbow vacuum pipe that comes off the rocker cover to arrive b4 i have fixed all the visual leaks! (couldnt have ordered stuff at a worse time for the post).

Cheers tho for the advice

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**EwenHayton** · 29-12-2011, 10:34 PM

Hey just wondering what is a healthy idle Rev speed is. She currently sits about 1300-1500, Is this to high and should i lower it?

**EwenHayton** · 14-01-2012, 11:13 AM

Hey all,

Got 3 questions if anyone can help?.

1) Im planning on changing the speakers in her and finding it easy to get hold of 4x6 for the front but the 4x4 rears are becoming hard to find. Would it be easier to fit a different size and if anyone has any recommendations of make and wattage, i have a Sony xplod head unit if that makes a difference.

2) With the 1.8Gti engine is there away of getting a little more power out of her with out busting the wallet to much? was looking at putting K&N airfilter in but not sure if it would make too much of a difference?

Changed my mind only had 2 Questions after all lol!

**EwenHayton** · 16-01-2012, 05:06 PM

Decided to keep the original wheels, Had a brain wave to give them a little detail than just the boring full black rim. Sanded the outer rim and gave it a chrome wall that follows on the new chrome sill trim, Very chuffed as it cost nothing and now im happy with the wheels and can just get Coilovers and no need for rims! Brucey Bonus!

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