...........does any one know where this is. My reverse lights intermittently stay on and I reckon the switch just needs some WD40. I just need to find the darn thing. :? Cheers Mick Somerset, England.

Replaced all hoses and water pump. Getting a leak from the plastic part connected to the water pump. L -shaped two bolts. What is that part called? Also, other the O ring, How can I seal that part. This is where the leak is. Thanks

I live in Northern Minnesota. -30 temps. I have used Rotella 15W-40 in warmer months. What oil do suggest for artic climate. I have a plug in oil pan heater I use at home and work. 1986 Golf Diesel.

I'm about to order parts for my exhaust.Manifold is fine. Any parts I need other than the obvious? Or maybe someone can give me a general list. thanks

Can the interior heating, defrost and cooling vents be cleaned beyond normal reach? Lots of engine dust and very small debris coming out of vents occasionally. The car had not been run for a year when I bought it last week. Wondering if I can find the air intake and clean that out. Other than...

After driving about 100 miles, I stopped in town for dinner. When I drove home I turned on the heat and it never warmed up. Thinking it might be the coolant, the red indicator light never came on. The temperature needle was to the right. When I arrived home, it appeared steam was coming out of the...

I found two parts. One 90mm the other 100mm. Which one is correct? any ideas. John

Q: what brand oil do you recommend for this VW. The last owner stated 15/40 for summer and 10/30 or winter. ( I live in Ely, Minnesota -30 nights and days in Jan/Feb). Q: The right side axle needs to be replaced. I've looked at several on- line parts places. How do you recommed? I beleive it is...

any reason why I need to install a resonator/c.converter? will performance be affected without it? MPG? If go from the manifold, to the muffler, with out the above, what can I expect?

I need parts from manifold back. Having trouble finding c.converter for a 86 diesel golf. any ideas?

myy 99 beetle has 205-55-16. Stock. Looking at snow tires. 215-55-16. Will these be too wide? will they work?

1999 VW Beetle 2.0 154K: last week the alternator went out, then I stalled. Wondering if I did damage to the engine by running off the battery? I replaced alternator and battery. The bug is running sluggish. When I accelerate it lags for a few seconds, when I downshift or get off the pedal the...

What is the normal coolant temp gauge supposedly to be? My Golf has a gauge that looks like: (Left to right) white area, then two dots, temp symbol, then to more dots, then a slash line. My needle runs right over the temp symbol, which is almost 1/2 way to the middle. I blew a hose recently so I...

after a recent basic service (check oil etc) the mechanic said the head gasket might need replacing soon. i've not noticed water on the dipstick, no steam/white smoke from the exhaust and no bubbles in the coolant resevoir. i'm thinking he's out to make a buck. anyone got any tips on what else i...

The head on my 1989 cabriolet was replaced approx. one year ago. Recent increase in oil leaking around sensor threads on rear of engine block. I question that this (disruption of threads) was done at that time. Threads are stripped in block. Can I drill, tap, and use fix a thread or helicoil...

I have replaced the head gasket on my 1987 Mk2 GTi and I am in a bit of a mess. After putting it all back together it runs but its really not right. I think the timing belt is on one tooth out but I cannot fathom out the timing marks no matter how hard I try. The head was stripped by a garage...

I have a dealer installed hitch and a trailer with electric brakes. I have tried VW dealers, VW of America etc. and no one call tell me how to hook up a trailer brake controller. I have to pull my full trailer very soon and need a controller. Can anyone tell me where the hook up for the...

I have a 92 Golf Diesel 1.6L that likes to stumble, or miss, at high rpms. I also think that the power is lessened too but this is hard to conclusively prove. But when the cold start is pulled out the car will run fine. I have checked the timing belt, replaced the injectors and there is no air in...

The car is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27510 ( United States ). See below for my email address. This Cabriolet is in extremely nice condition, and is 100% stock except for an in-dash CD player. It's dark blue, with a white interior ( see link to photos, below ) and has a brand new...

I have a problem with my 2000 NB, the cooling fans run all the time, it doesn't matter if the ac is on or if you just started it, it doesn't even have to be running. As long as the key is in the on position. They switch from speed 1 to 2 every couple seconds and never turn off. I was thinking the...