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What synthetic oil for 1.8T (Passat) by [email protected]
Was using Mobil 1 in my automobile and I decided to buy a brand new motorcycle living in Louisiana the engine of my motorcycle was air-cooled so thought synthetic oil would be a good up grade for my motorcycle engine, my owners manual said to put 1,000 miles for break-in, I put the 1,000 miles and...
April 9th 18 06:38 AM
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golf SE ground clearance by [email protected]
A bit of a stab here. My son just bought a 2016 Golf SE (nice little scooter) and also just moved into a new apartment. The complex's parking area is accessed off the street via a "very" steep ramp. Son is afraid engaging the ramp will damage front air dam before the wheels lift the car. I remember...
August 3rd 19 06:18 PM
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16v conversion help! by [email protected]
On Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at 4:51:22 AM UTC+5:30, Michael McL wrote: > All - Have now moved the engine from my 16v to the old 8v Golf GTi. Have > moved loom > and all seems at home and in place in its new home...... > > But....16v will not start. Initially the pumps would not prime the system >...
September 28th 19 01:43 PM
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Tire pressure by [email protected]
On Friday, February 21, 1997 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-6, Adam Page wrote: > Hey there everyone. On my last "drive" I noticed that my 17's were warm > on the outside inch but cool in the middle and inside. I take it that my > tire pressure is wrong. I'm using @40? in them at the moment. Any > suggestions...
December 19th 19 10:28 AM
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service manual passat B5 by Cesar Oliveira
Hi, does anyone have the passat b5 (1999 or 2000) digital service manual?
November 17th 19 11:27 PM
by Cesar Oliveira Go to last post
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Jetta problem with voltage regulator causing transmission problem by [email protected]
I have a 1999 VW Jetta that had a voltage regulator failure, causing a high voltage output that I think affected the transmission shift solenoids. I say that because the transmission shifted fine before the regulator failed. It's stuck in second gear and I can't get it to shift. Does anyone know...
January 2nd 08 06:52 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1 Go to last post
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Where has everyone gone? by tonyw
Hi, rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled used to be quite an active group. Where has the discussion moved to? When I search for alternative groups for watercooled VWs, I find mostly very narrow groups that, for instance discuss modifications, or discuss just one model of VW, rather than the more...
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July 6th 11 06:24 AM
by DogDiesel Go to last post
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Adding a second auxiliary battery to a Westfalia Camper by Colm
Hi I need to add a 2nd auxillary battery to my 83 Watercooled westfalia camper. I will be using it primarily to run my laptop and maybe a light. I understand that the battery will fit under the driver's seat. I ordered an aux. battery kit from gowesty but I have a few questions. If I have two...
October 24th 05 09:10 PM
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Mitchell on demand 2004 - 2003, Alldata CD SETs, BMW ETC, General Motors, Ford, BMW, Mercedes, Mercedes Truck, Mini E, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen, Volvo, AUDI, Jaguar, Land Rover, CHRYSLER DODGE, Peugeot and Renault, Acura Isuzu, Kia, Mitsubishi, Niss by vvcd
Mitchell on demand 2004 - 2003, Alldata CD SETs, BMW ETC, General Motors, Ford, BMW, Mercedes, Mercedes Truck, Mini E, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen, Volvo, AUDI, Jaguar, Land Rover, CHRYSLER DODGE, Peugeot and Renault, Acura Isuzu, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, Lexus, Volvo, Yugo, Fleet Maintenance...
September 19th 04 11:35 PM
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EGR VALVE! by the_lower_class_brat
Okay so I found that supposively the "egr" wire has a screw shoved in it, and at the dist cap where theres usually a thing there (checked my freinds mk2 out) is missing, would this cause the engine to not run properly, also there is a small hole drilled in the air box near the gas dis, someones...
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April 27th 07 03:08 PM
by the_lower_class_brat Go to last post
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92 gti bolt pattern compatible? by PBo
i'm looking to buy some winter rims/tires for my 92 gti 16v. can someone tell me if these rims will fit my car? http://tinyurl.com/7nhg6 here are some charts that i've found. so it looks like any year civic 4x100 bolt pattern is good to go, but there are some other numbers that i'm not sure...
November 26th 05 11:49 PM
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VW Golf Door locks keep freezing, best lubricant? by Greg
A friend is having a lot of trouble with her door locks freezing on her '96 VW Golf. What is the best lubricant to use on these locks? I've heard good and bad things about silicone and graphite. Somebody also recommended lithium grease. I've been warned from using regular oils and grease...
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December 17th 04 04:24 PM
by Ulf Go to last post
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window regulator adjustment on cabrio? by Bill Kearney
Anyone have tips or instructions on how to properly adjust the power window regulator in a 96 Cabrio? I'm having a tough time getting things aligned such that it's tight enough up to the roof without binding on the way up. Thanks, -Bill Kearney
May 11th 06 10:19 PM
by Gustavo Arriagada Go to last post
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Golf 1.8 Mk III SE (same as GL.. ADZ engine) not starting.. help!! by Gizzard
This has happened at a bad time.. moving house.. no money...my trusty 1.8 Golf isn't starting... :( Running great until yesterday, returned to car after using in the day, it turned over but didn't start normally, slowly spluttered to life. Went to garage topped up, car wouldn't start at all....
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September 9th 11 07:25 PM
by Gizzard Go to last post
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81 Scirocco smog check fixes update by nutso fasst
Installed new plug wires and distributor cap... tested vacuum retard/advance... cleaned crud-encrusted injectors and tested for good spray pattern... installed new injector o-rings and buckets... checked cold start valve for leakage... removed and thoroughly cleaned throttle body... installed new...
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October 10th 08 12:24 PM
by Jim Behning[_1_] 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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1998-2000 passat lower control arm recall by Frank
We got a recall letter from VWoA about 1998-2000 Passats, wear on the front suspension lower control arms, check and possibly replace them. Says they can be worn even if rubber boots are not damaged, then if rubber boots are damaged, blah, blah,.... Anyone have any experience with that?...
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December 21st 04 09:02 PM
by Genetoy Go to last post
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Why VW's get bad gas mileage? by Jon R. Patrick
First, I'm a fan of VW, so I'm not just here attacking them. I had an 87 Fox I used my last 2 years of college, and it's one of those cars I'm sorry I ever got rid of. I MAY be in the market to replace my current ride (a focus), and the new Rabbit has caught my eye... reminding me of the days...
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August 14th 06 12:47 AM
by Phred Go to last post
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Batt drain problem by ukdodger via CarKB.com
Hi everyone. A friend has a VW Polo twist 2004 which drains the battery every two days or so when the vehicle is standing idle. So she has been told by the VW garage the problem is the car radio - called an 'Alpine'. What the problem is they dont say but they do know they want £50+/hour to sort it...
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August 1st 14 02:17 AM
by Tarbuck27 Go to last post
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2000 passat turbo needs timing belt. by skidflap
hello my daughter in laws car need a timing belt and waterpump. it has 95 k on it and has been maintained well. heres the details 2000 passat gls sedan. 18t engine. was built in 4/20/2000 so hopefully it has the better tensioner setup than the earlier models. i just started checking the records...
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August 29th 11 02:22 PM
by Lexicographer Go to last post
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