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Timing on VW fox by
kevins7
Hi
I have a 1989 VW Fox. I got someone to replace the head gasket, and
now the car doesnt have the
power it once had. I tried to turn the timing up, but the distributor
is already turned one way
as far as it can go, so I cant turn the timing up. What do Ii have to
do to fix it?
Can I just remove...
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Thinking about a new(er) VW by
MasterChifa
At the moment I drive a 91 vw golf 1.8 GL. I'll be graduating soon,
and I've been keeping my eyes open for a new car. I keep on looking,
but the more I look, the more I'm realizing I really just want a nicer
version of my car, but with a better engine & suspension. Now that
I've realized this, I...
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95 cabrio start power problem by
SpiceCD
I have a 1995 vw cabrio, 5 speed manual transmission and I am having a
problem with the dash, car starting, bucking and stalling. I replaced
the negative battery cable about 2 weeks ago because the old one was
was badly corroded and my tach and speedometer would work
intermittently (when it doesn't...
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95 golf - A/C & cruise control & other flaky electronics by
Tobin Fricke[_2_]
95 Golf, manual transmission
My cruise control, air conditioning, and coolant temperature indicator
all stopped working more-or-less simultaneously (within a few weeks of
each other). Also, the coolant level warning light and oil pressure
indicator lights flash sporadically. (Oil pressure is...
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85 golf - sunroof sticking by
Tobin Fricke[_2_]
The electric/power sunroof on my '85 golf only opens a fraction of an
inch at a time. Each time I press the button it opens something like
half an inch. There's a distinctly audible click, like an electrical
relay opening. I have to release the button and then depress it again
dozens of times to...
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81 Scirocco suddenly overheats by
nutso fasst
Temp gauge goes to top, red light flashes, but radiator doesn't steam and
fan doesn't come on. Oil temp rises slowly. Takes about 5 miles of urban
driving from cold start.
Started cold and allowed to idle. Took about 15 minutes for gauge to hit top
and red light to flash. Oil temp between 80 and...
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Passat 60,000 mile service by
D&LBusch[_2_]
Hi Everyone,
My 2004 Passat 1.8 is due for its 60,000 mile service. Is this a necessary
service and can I do it myself? The dealer charges a fortune.
Thanks in advance.
David
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Auto Glass Replacement by
[email protected]
I have a '91 golf and it was broken into yesterday. They broke the
hatch window and the passenger window. I was just scouting out a few
replacement places and it looks like it'll cost ~300 for the rear
window and ~250 for the passenger installed. That's a bit more than
I'd like to pay.
Any ideas...
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Clutch by
[email protected]
Have a 1997 Jetta, 2.0L gas, manual. 185K kms (I live in Canada).
Noticed clutch slipping lately. Mechanic says it needs to be replaced
soon. Said it's a 5-6 hour job. This seems long to me. I would
think it would take a couple hours. $1000 P\L after it's all said and
done (with taxes).
I...
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Current Leak in 93 Corrado SLC by
[email protected]
My battery runs down after a few days idle. The battery has been
replaced. The alternator and regulator checked okay. The mechanic
measures a current leak that does not go away as each fuse and relay is
pulled but does go away when the entire fuse panel is disconnected.
Any thoughts?
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seeking input on 2000 VW TDi automatic with 212k miles by
Aawara Chowdhury
I have a 2000 New Beetle TDi manual, and generally it has behaved
rather well. I purchased this vehicle with about 110k miles, and
have added 10000 miles in just about a year.
I am considering the purchase of a second TDi - this one is a 2000
Jetta GL TDi. It has 212000 miles, with a single...
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How do you remove front headrests from a 1996 Jetta? by
JM_newsgroups
I'm tearing down the front seats to swap the foam rubber/cloth, as the
driver's seat is shot. I don't feel like shopping for replacement
seats at this time. I've removed the cloth partially, and I see
various springs, rods, clips, etc., keeping the assembly together. I
love that...
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2000 Passat V6 Cooling System Diagnostic by
Tube Audio[_2_]
Hello
Does anyone know what the criteria needs to be to get a diagnostic code of
P1296 Malfunction in Cooling System?
Does the system give the car x amount of time to reach x temp and if not a
P1296?
The dealer claims I have a bad thermostat however the car gets up to temp.
I opened the...
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2000 Passat Cooling System Diagnostic by
Tube Audio[_2_]
Hello
Does anyone know what the criteria needs to be to get a diagnostic code of
P1296 Malfunction in Cooling System?
Does the system give the car x amount of time to reach x temp and if not a
P1296?
The dealer claims I have a bad thermostat however the car gets up to temp.
I opened the...
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98 Golf Electrical issue by
bruce
For the past couple of weeks, my '98 Golf has had some issues as
follows, and it seems to be getting worse.
The headlights go off as well as a number of other dash electrics,
including wipers, blower fan, A/C. Thus far I haven't correlated this
with anything else going on, but I did wonder...
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Harbor Freight Front Wheel Bearing Remover by
Tube Audio[_2_]
Hi
Anyone use the Harbor Freight Front Wheel bearing remover on a A1, I have a
1984 GTi Rabbit
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45210
If so is the kit complete as is? Am thinking I will need bolts to screw
into the hub to pry it off.
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Want to sell: 1987 Golf GL by
Jason[_5_]
Hi everybody,
It looks like it may be time to move on from my trusty 1987 Golf GL, and
thought just maybe I'd find a buyer out here.
The car has nearly 296,000 miles on it. It got me through a few lean years
(read: doctorate program) and thus didn't always get the care it deserved
(such as car...
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2004 Jetta GLS 2.0 Automatic? by
Steve[_42_]
Looking to trade up from a 02 Golf GL 2.0 5spd to an 04 Jetta GLS
automatic wagon. Anything special that I should know about the 04
Jetta? TIA
Steve
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Expected Hose Life - VR6 Engine by
[email protected]
We are about to embark on a long trip with our 1999 VW Winnie Camper.
62,000 miles excellent condition, brakes and cooling system flushed
(with correct replacement antifreeze) when we got it 30 months ago.
Per information we got from the seller, it had 'all services' done to
it for the warranty...
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