Buying a MK4 TDI Anniversary... any tips?

Are wishbone bushes particularly prone to going then? Would you do the ARB at same time?

Good guide here: http://www.cliff1978.toucansurf.com/car/wishbone.doc

 

Spooky.........

 

Everyone is entitled to an opinion ........... eventually you will all come over to the DARK SIDE ....

 

I wouldn't say prone to going no more than others, but if you do wishbone I would do ARB too. Cheap easy job.

If you want standard ones I'd use these guys http://www.vwspares.co.uk/

 

Good info. Cheers.

Any advice on upgrading the dogbone mount? I have read a lot of contradictory stuff about it.

 

I'm yet to do my dog bone, but when I do I'm going to replace it with a Poly one. A mate changed his to a poly bone and said its much stiffer and reduces engine movement.

 

Also if you do the ARB bushes I would also replace the clips with the new style, again cheap and worth doing.

 

poly bushed dogbone on a diesel would rattle your teeth out

 

This! Do not polybush any engine mounts on a diesel unless you like having your fillings rattled loose! Rear axle bushes are a common failure as well, the new ones are a different design and last far longer

 

i have the ths rubber mounts on mine, they seem very good but the old ones were shot to be fair

 

OK. Seems clear - stick with originals but probably renew them.

Cheers guys.

 

hi all .
just got my first Anni , and I am well chuffed with it , 02 plate 1.8t , spotless paintwork and interior , fsh , needs 2 x new front tyres , goes like a train ! and i used to own a mk4 r32 .
I have one issue with it and i'm looking for help / guidance , the bbs wheels are mint but the centre caps on a couple of them have corroded and the vw badges on them all have faded , what is the best thing to do? buy new replacements ? if so where from , and i read on hear there are different colours also o further confuse matters .
or to get them refurbed , again if so , where ? I am in Peterborough .

 

Anniversary 150

father in law broght gti anniversary pd 150 in march 1 onwer full vw service history 19785miles from new in reflex silver had 2 cambelts wheels orignal finish still got plastic cover on rear seatbelts never been sat in rear supplying dealer listers coventry

 

Centre caps

hi i sold mine or ebay for 100 new ones cost 143 so for 43 pounds to upgrade to new

 

Hello and welcome - the centre cap come in two parts from VW and can be ordered separate if required. OE all the way!

PS.. I also have an anni and been in MK4s for a while, Im here you need help... if I can help of course! lol