The original blower (squirrel cage with motor inside) lasted 20 years. Replaced new 180 bucks - bearings screaming on startup 2 years later. Any idea if the bearings in this blower/motor assy. can be lubricated? TIA rich

Check engine light came on the other day, code P0442 -- slight evaporative control system leak. 2001 Jetta GLS with 2.0L engine. My question for you experts is -- is there a particular part or condition that typically causes this? In other words, is this one of those well-known things, like...

Folks, my reverse just stopped working. Forward 1 - 5 still there; however, can't put the shifter into reverse. Clutch was replaced about 12 months ago. Is there an adjustment? Any ideas?

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I recently bought a 2004 VW Golf (2.0L gasoline engine). When the time comes for the first (5K-mile) oil/filter change, I plan to do it myself. I may also do other light scheduled maintenance (10K / 30K / etc.) myself in the future. Any specific pitfalls or "gotchas" I should be aware of...

Hello I drove my sisters 2000 VW Passat V6 to work this morning. I drove about 20 miles in 20 minutes (aver 60mph) all freeway except for a mile at the beginning and at the end, getting on and off the Freeway.

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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clutch mystery aside, and soon to be replaced, I have turned my attention to the tranny on the bench. I have significant play in the output shafts (radial) and will replace the diff bearings (only 70k miles on them), along with syncros. But how do I remove the bearing race when shimming up the...

Already replaced pressure cap and looked for drips. Any ideas? TIA, Tom

Problem: Security light on the driver's side door flashes normally for about 30 seconds. Then it flashes more rapidly (about twice as fast). The alarm (horn) sounded at 6 AM yesterday. Does ayone know what the cause could be? How can I permanently disable the alarm system, other than opening the...

A while back, the brake light switch in my '02 Jetta wagon failed, leaving me driving w/no brake lights. When I noticed it, I took it in to find that it was covered under a recall. VW fixed it and I was on my way. I took the car in to the dealer today to have a faulty coolant temp sensor replaced...

You have certain physical capabilities. If your pro tells you to make a 90 degree shoulder turn and you can't... what does he tell you next? I can tell you it's to make some kind of "compensation" in your swing to make that shoulder turn. The result is less power, more miss-hits and an even MORE...

Hello all, Once again, I need some advice. I just picked up a 1987 GTI and it won't go into Reverse. When you shift the stick into the reverse position, it goes into 1st. When you shift into the 1st gear position, it goes into 3rd. Does this sound like a linkage issue? Otherwise, there are no...

If I go from 16" wheels to 18" wheels, will I notice a difference in fuel economy?

I recently installed a Phatnoise in my 03 GTI. I used it for a couple of weeks before I permanently mounted it in the CD changer bracket. I had it velcroed to the carpet in the trunk. Once I mounted it into the metal brackets, I now get alternator hum. Anyone know how to take care of this? The...

I have a check engine light on, and when i plug in my reader, I get a code 455, but it does not mention what it is in the book. I reset it, but came on again. I usually reset them and they don't come back, but this one came back.... Any input would be apreciated. Thanks

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I recently purchased a 1988 VW Cabriolet Convertible. Even though it is an old car, I like it. However, some things about it are peculiar (aren't we all !). For example, the gasoline will gush out all over the ground if I use one of those gas station pumps with the newly designed stubby nozzle...