Recent content by mr.bodgit

neo, Thanks for the reply I will try to eliminate some of your suggestions. I will also see if there is a vw Golf forum somewhere to see if anyone has had this type of problem and can pinpoint things more accurately. Thanks for taking the time to reply. regards Michael

I have a 5 year old 1.9 sdi Golf which until very recently was very reliable it had never failed to start 1st time in the 3 years that I have had it. 1st garage couldn't find anything wrong they thought it was the glow plugs but they checked out okay they thought it maybe the engine...

My thanks to you both. Mission accomplished. Manouvered the object to the back of the drum with a screwdriver, removed the bottom hose and fished it out. Guess what? you were right the wire frame of a Bra. Both wife and daughter claiming they are not responsible, surely it can't be my...

Thanks for the reply Breezer. Indeed it could be? but I still need to get it out. I am holding back the dismantling exercise to see if somebody can give me the best method. mr bodgit.

i'm not joking! The wifes last wash produced shorts and T shirts with holes. The washer is making a clicking noise and at the bottom of the drum thro the holes I can see a bright metallic object which using a small screwdriver I can move, the object does seem to be springed and appears to be...

Thanks for the replys I left the boiler switched onto constant, couldn't believe it when I later went into the kitchen and it had fired into life and was okay. This morning the boiler switched on straightaway and we had no problems. No leaking taps. Do you still think it is the Wax...

Hot Water works fine but no central heating. Occasionally the boiler will fire up but shuts off after approx 20 secs. Help required urgently please.