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F/S 85 Diesel Golf $3500 by [email protected][_1_]
Not mine it belongs to a very nice guy that likes to fix his cars till there is nothing more to fix then sell them to start over on the next car. The engine was rebuilt including new injection pump, new tires and a list of other things he has had fixed. He has the paperwork. cosmetically its a...
January 4th 10 09:58 PM
by Meyer Go to last post
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96 Mk3 Golf alarm not responding to fob (car immobilized) by Signal[_2_]
Hi guys, Bit stuck here.. (literally).. my VW is immobilized I can't turn off the alarm. It's not responding to the remote, and AFAIK that's the only way to activate/de-activate the alarm. Everything was working fine yesterday. Anybody got any thoughts on what to check / how to disable alarm ??
December 31st 09 12:36 PM
by Erik Dillenkofer[_2_] Go to last post
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'90 Golf exhaust ball joint, spring? Leaking by tonyw
Hi, My '90 Golf has the original downpipe and cat converter. The ball joint between the downpipe and cat converter is loose and making a lot of noise. I've replaced the insides of the ball joint and replaced the bolts and copper nuts. It held for awhile, but the joint is leaking again. Reading on...
December 21st 09 07:55 AM
by tonyw Go to last post
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Corrado lights problem by CP Miller
I have a 1990 Corrado G60, and in trying to use my high beams, they don't work. I'm assuming that it is the stalk on the steering column. Has anyone else run into this problem, or have any better ideas? Thank you
December 19th 09 05:13 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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END YOUR FRUSTRATION-HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GOLF SWING by kayode
One of the most important part of your game the mechanics of your “Swing”, can leave mortal man mystified and wondering “what the heck”. This book is a compilation of articles from some of the finest minds in the game giving you their ideas on how to fix your golf swing. Get this for $5.mail me if...
December 18th 09 05:20 AM
by CP Miller Go to last post
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86 Vanagon Coolant light? by Rastamon
My Cousin was given a 86 Vanagon by a friend who was leaving the country. He wants to use it but there are a few issues before he can get it smogged and transferred to he name. He asked to help him since he does not know anything about engines. First there is a Light in the middle of the Temp...
December 17th 09 07:43 PM
by Noplacia[_2_] Go to last post
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85 Jetta GLI Fuel Pump Relay - 4 or 5 terminals? by Wayne Faas
The fuel pump relay on my 85 Jetta GLI with CIS-E fuel injection has 4 terminals. However, the Bentley manual shows 5 terminals. The only 4 terminal fuel pump relay I could find in the schematics was for an 87 16V (CIS-E). I thought that only the the CIS system used a 5 terminal relay.
December 17th 09 03:49 AM
by Rich Go to last post
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Window regulator by Jetta704PZ
Hi All, Would anyone care to recommend a good source for a replacement power window regulator for an A3 2.0L Jetta? VW's list price is about $115, I can order a Meyle replacement online for $48 + shipping. All suggestions welcome. JPZ
December 15th 09 04:53 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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big mirror for door panel? by In2hoppn[_2_]
Hey, I caught this clip on the news last night and have been searching the net since but with no luck. A little off topic except it would be handy for a caddy with a cap/camper... It was the Los Angeles Bomb Squad truck (control center) and the clip showed the passenger side door open (very...
December 14th 09 12:52 PM
by In2hoppn[_2_] Go to last post
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Two partial Sciroccos up for grabs by Bill Leary
I've got three 1987 16V Scirocco's here. The "black one" I'm driving and restoring. It's not "up for grabs." But there's two red ones... The "red" was on the road until fall 2007 when it developed a problem running when warm. It's transmission was moved into the "newest" one in February...
December 13th 09 06:46 PM
by Bill Leary Go to last post
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2001 New Beetle 2.0L Gas Timing Belt by Steve L[_1_]
My wife has a 2001 New Beetle 2.0L gas engine and I'm wondering what the timing belt recommendation is? The owners manual says "Check Timing belt for each maintenance starting at 60K miles through 100K, but never says Replace. The car has 75K gentle miles on it, and I'm looking at buying her...
December 5th 09 06:03 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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1999 Beetle Overheating by 'whatever'
Tried replacing the heat sensor .. Didn't help. The fan just doesn't come on and the car over heats .. BUT .. With the a/c running the fan does come on every minute or so and then there is no overheating problem .. Anyone ??? I miss my air-cooled VW ... Diane
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December 5th 09 01:39 AM
by Nate Nagel[_2_] Go to last post
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VW 1300 Citi Golf unleaded petrol? by H@mst3r
Hi all I am interested to know if a 1994 VW Citi Golf with a 1300 petrol engine made in South Africa will run on unleaded petrol? I need to know as I am planning on buying this car for my son, and leaded petrol will not be sold for much longer in this country. Please let me know
November 25th 09 04:39 PM
by Nate Nagel[_2_] Go to last post
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CIS and low compression... by In2hoppn
Hi all. Any old time CIS nuts still hanging around here? It's been a long time since I gave up my bad rabbit habit... guess I was overdue for a slip : ) Question: Should a 1.8 CIS run (at least poorly) with 55 to 60 psi compression? STOP HERE if you like, or read on if your curious for more...
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November 17th 09 05:55 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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VW mechanic in New Orleans area by Aawara Chowdhury
I am looking for a good, reliable VW mechanic in the New Orleans area. Preferably, someone who knows diesels. Thanks, AC -- Email: echo 36434455860060025978157675027927670979097959886449930P | dc
November 15th 09 03:06 PM
by Aawara Chowdhury Go to last post
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Scirocco won't run with warm engine by nutso fasst[_2_]
Found/fixed the run problem. It was a loose connection in the connector to the distributor. nf
November 12th 09 11:17 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
1 1,031
Normal maintenance items? by TNSTAAFL
Hi - selling a friends VW Touareg - we recently had to replace the drivetrain and the rear intake crank case vent valve assembly and the intake gasket - on a Touareg, are these normal maintenance items (like the timing belt on a honda at 85,000 miles)? I'm trying to figure if we coud use these...
November 5th 09 10:11 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
1 1,031
Heater a/c blower replacement by Gene[_5_]
'83 VW Rabbit -- How do I get to it to replace the heater a/c blower? Manual I have not much help. THANKS Gene
November 2nd 09 03:54 PM
by In2hoppn Go to last post
2 1,061
Got the ignition coil recall notice ... by Bert Hyman
Or more formally, "Voluntary Emissions Service Action 28F3/P1." No specifics about what models or engines are covered, just "some Volkswagen vehicles." Someone asked earlier about reimbursement to people who had already suffered coil failure and paid for replacement; there's a "Customer Campaign...
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November 2nd 09 02:48 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Passat "Check Engine" light on by Batvanio
I haven't driven my 2004 Passat (4 -cylinder 1.8 turbo engine) for about a week, and today when I started it, the Check Engine (Malfunction Indicato) came on and after a few seconds the engine started shaking. The light flashes for about a minute or so, and then stays on. The car can still be...
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October 28th 09 03:51 PM
by Bert Hyman Go to last post
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