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Thanks for the detailed feedback once more Tom....always interested to know how issues can be resolved with imported vehicles

not tried them but would imagine any protection is better than nothing especially in supermarket car parts If you do get some and try it out then do let us know how you get on with it

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I would be tempted to return it to the mechanic that originally replaced the timing chain and give them a chance to review their work as it may be possible something has not gone back correctly when reassembling. The fact that the engine is running is a good sign that it is not timing chain related (we hope) but more anciliary items such as Air Conditioning pump or drivebelt that is too loose/tight, loose pipe(s)....worth checking the obvious stuff first which may be easy to resolve

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Not sure if these are the ones you are looking for, certainly cheap enough https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=volkswagen+undertray+clips&_sacat=0

How have you managed to get on with it now its been a few weeks?

Hi Tom Thanks for posting your informative write up on your experiences with an imported car, interesting read and quite a lot of information I wasn't previously aware of. In regards to the DAB radio, here is one you could consider from a UK company https://www.iceboxauto.com/vw-passat-2013-17-gps-navi-android-11-carplay-oem-style-radio-vw105 Good luck with it all and please let us know how you get on

Not sure of specific makes and models but there are bluetooth versions I believe that are wireless so less intrusive to the vehicle electronics

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yes that sounds about right then

First thought is steering wheel angle not stopping the key or foot on the brake, gear selector in park (if automatic)

thanks for the feedback

Best to sift through this information as it doesn't seem to be a simple answer and would research it https://www.google.com/search?q=does+g40+succeed+g13&rlz=1C5MACD_en&oq=does+g40+succeed+g13&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigAdIBCTE4MTE2ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8