Post #1210853

2026-04-03 19:41 UTC

Next item in today's saga is it turns out the car was missing one of these: https://www.oemvwshop.com/6q0407623e-deflector-ring-p315795/ Now, do I put the whole thing back together without it (I mean, it hasn't had one for years I suspect) and get it MOT'd (this won't be an MOT issue, they won't even notice it) and then have to take the whole lot apart again just to fit a plastic disc... or do I just decide I am no longer aiming for MOT next week, in which case I don't really need to rush to EuroCarParts for overpriced track rod ends. Life... be easier! Also just remembered I have also forgotten to order replacement transmission oil lol.

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@yvan@toot.ale.gd 2026-04-04 11:56

OK, after having "slept on it" (ouch, those track rod ends are not comfy)... I am ordering the locally available track rod ends from EuroCarParts & picking up today. The rest of the track rod assembly seems sound, has no play, etc. This will allow me to get the car back together this weekend... for the most part. Albeit not sure about ready for MOT on Wednesday as the next sticking point is the transmission oil... I can find something at a reasonable price from ECP that is technically compatible in terms of all specs, but doesn't specifically have the VAG part number authorisation/certification. Or I can order something online which probably won't arrive by Wednesday. I reckon I'm going to take a punt on the Mobile/ECP option in the name of getting it done. (It's not like I have any warranty to worry about lol.)

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@geoffl@mastodon.me.uk 2026-04-03 19:44

@yvan Can't you 3d print one?

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