I have been running the Meter Tests on the oxygen sensor on a 81 1.7L FI rabbit, and the Bentley Manual at page 74 of section 4, says that after the engine is started, and runs for a few minutes, that the dwell meter reading should fluctuate. My question is how much fluctuation is supposed to...

I have a rusty hatch door on my 1998 VW gti. The color of the car is white so the rust is a real eye sore. Does anyone have any advice... Take it to a body shop and get it fixed up? (how much would someone like this cost... will the paint match up with car if its repainted?) any help or suggestions...

My '88 Jetta GL has served me very well the last 13 years but it's getting a bit creaky. For the first time in several years, my finances finally allow me to do something about it. I'm looking at a '93 Jetta as well as similar Civics and Corollas. Frankly, though, the Jetta is the dark horse. ...

To illustrate the reason for my question below, I have learned that the A/C compressor on an 82-86 Capri, 82-93 Mustang, 84-86 LTD, 85 Marquis, 85-88 Cougar and 85-88 Thunderbird are all interchangeable. Is there a book or manual (either in print, online or on CD-ROM) that lists interchangeable...

Hi I had a question does anyone know of any catalog companies that sell parts for older and newer water-cooled vw's specifically I have a 84' Jetta. Thanks ahead of time

I posted some time back about the cold start problems we've had with our 2002 1.8T Tiptronic Passat, about 53K miles. It's been back to the dealer three times for this problem in the last 3K miles. The last time we left it for a couple days and here's what the work order said: "Checked to...

Hi all, I have problem starting when engine is warmed up starting is no problem when engine is cold... Someone in this forum mentioned changing Cooling Temp Sensor will fix the problem but I don't know if that was for diesel (TDI) engine or for gasoline engine...?... So will that fix my problem or...

can anyone explain to a newbie where the idle control valve is on a VW Golf 1.4 (2002) or can you point me to a web page that will have a picture of it?

I want to start repairing cars that don't belong to me. Many car owners are not aware that disconnecting the battery power for any reason will lock up the radio antitheft system, so they often don't have the code readily available. Since it is safe practice to disconnect the battery first, how...

I have a 99 vw gasolined powered gof that has an intermittent misfire, hesitaition, loss of power problem. It has pretty much always misfired but my main concern is the new (past 6 months) hesitiation/loss of power. It will completely die unexpectedly and then after a few seconds to a few...

Hi, I can't find this in my Bentley. I've got a 90 Carat 8v. Bentley referrs to "cylinder head cover" but I want to do the valve cover. Are they the same thing? I got a Felpro gasket and propose to put it on there with no rtv or gunk, just the raw gasket, this sound ok? Also I'm not sure how much...

Past 3 months, have noticed a declining loss of power on my 88 VW Fox GL wagon. (1.8L mechanical fuel injection w/puter separate ignition module). I live in a very hilly area with a few steep inclines that cued me in. Also, sometimes, get a hesitation when slowly or quickly opening up the...

After changing the gasket 5 times with no sucses I pulled the last trick gleud 2 old gaskets together and installed it and it worked!!!!! each time I took the cover of I cleaned the filter in cover with gasoline so on old cars dubbel the gaskets saves you a lot of trouble. Thanks again for all...

I have a broken antenna on my 96 Jetta. I have been told I have to remove the fender to replace it. Is this true? I have already tried the "Pep Boys" fix with an aftermarket and it just doesn't work worth a darn. (fading reception in and out). Any help is appreciated. Terry terry at Neighbors...

The key fob for my 2004 VW Passat no longer works. According to the dealer there is a battery inside that they recommend be changed yearly. Obviously, the dealer suggested I come in so they can service it (and probably charge me and arm and a leg). I never heard of this, nor has anyone I've...

Regarding my recently aquired 84 VW Rabbit GTI - manual trans - 8 valve. I have read posts regarding topics relating to hard, hot starts but have some additional questions. The car starts fine when it's completely cold, but takes quite a lot of cranking in order to get it to start when the engine...

I'm the proud new owner of a very used GLX V6. After getting the car home and looking at things closer I found that the 3rd brake light does not work. The light fixture is fine but I'm getting no power from the wire so was wanting to troubleshoot that. Does anyone know where I might find the...

Just had the plastic radiator tank break. There are new radiators with plastic end tanks available, but I'm more comfortable with an all metal one. Anyone know of a source for an all metal radiator? Everything I've found appears to have plastic.

Auto transmission, recently serviced but did not fix the problem i was having. The car will not go when in R or D until car reaches operating temp then it is jumpy at start and shifts roughly into second. Had serviced cause i thought it might have been trans fluid and filter but did not fix the...

The original crankcase ventilation for the Rabbits used a restrictor in the hose from the camcover to the carburetor intake. As a later "upgrade", a PCV valve was retrofitted into the ventilation line (this is all detailed in the Bentley manual). I have one of the PCV valves on my 1976 Rabbit,...