Dear VW fans, I have 1986 Jetta with 430,000km. The engine starts and idles okey. But, - when I push accelerator just a bit to around 1200 RPM and hold it there, the engine misfires and is very rough. It stalled twice in parking lot and traffic. - when I really press step on the accelerator,...

I have a 2002 NB TDI. At the driver (US car) side of the engine where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine there are three sensors in that fitting. If I am seeing them correctly the two towards the front appear the same the the one towards the firewall appears slightly different. Can...

hi, I'm not sure if I'm in the right newsgroup but after doing a search I didn't find many so if I'm in the wrong group could you please point me to the correct one? ok, I have a 2001 maxima SE right now and with gas prices being the way they are and the fact I drive a lot of mile (computer...

Hello, I have a 04' Jetta GLS TDI, I bought it a couple weeks ago with 40,000 miles on it. I drive a little over 100 miles a day, I would say 70% of my driving is hwy. I try to keep the speed under 70, don't take off fast, In other words just normal driving, My question is that I'm getting about 38...

Hi, I have a 91 Golf GL with 130K miles with manual trans. The car has been having this problem since I bought it about a year ago. -I start the engine cold and begin to accelerate -The engine suddenly stops ending the acceleration -Then the engine continues accelerating immediately afterwards...

I have heard about on-car lathes for resurfacing brake rotors on American-built cars such as GM and Ford. Does anyone know if there is a lathe that can also be used on VWs? Do you know of a shop in Madison or Milwaukee, WI that can do this job? A brief explanation of my problem; I have a 1995...

ok people, i need help i just got married, low on money, cant afford a mechanic.. i have some knowledge about my jetta, and i am learning more every day, i have a 94 jetta, 2.0 i bought a new distributor last year from the dealer cause they told me thats what i needed after...

hello all. I have purchased new oem door pins for my 2002.5 jetta glx and before I really force the old stock pins out I wanted to see if anyone knows whether the pins pull out or if they just unscrew. I have tried both with no success. I, and I'm many others out there, have found myself in a...

Hi, New to the group, looks great. Can you tell me what the best service manual is for an 03 passat? cds from Bentley or the book from Bentley or??? thanks Steve

Hello, On my '03 Golf the headlight switch is either on or off. In the European, and I think US, models there is on, 'parking lights', and off. Is there any reason why us Canadians don't get the option for parking lights? Just curious. Thanks for any info. --

New rare classic?

I love my 96 Golf GL (2.0 AT w/ only 64,000 miles on her) but it needs about $950. worth of work to get it in top shape (coolant flange, timing belt, hoses, belts, ignition wiring, plugs, engine flush, valve cover gasket, etc.). If I plan to sell or trade it in the next year is it worth the...

Hi, without going overboard, I would like to improve the stereo in a passat wagon. It has an amp in the back corner I think. Is there a replacement that would offer more power or?? thanks Steve

Hi, without going overboard, I would like to improve the stereo in a passat wagon. It has an amp in the back corner I think. Is there a replacement that would offer more power or?? thanks Steve

New rare classic?

I'm looking to get schooled in injection pump rebuilding. Any sources for rebuild literature? -- -- Tom My diesel truck runs on used veg oil!

Well, almost no lights. The car has ~145k and the instrument panel is devoid of light (except when I make a turn, then the turn indicator flashes). The only light coming from the center console is from the digital readout of my radio. Radio, wipers, external lights, light above the rearview...

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Given the fact that about 3700 units were sold in the USA for its last year, I see prices moving higher all the time, is this car becoming a rare classic? Please share your expert opininions. Thank you all.

Why would I want to pay a premium for the silicone coolant hoses made by Samco, SFS Performance, etc.? Are they really worth the extra money in terms of longevity? I'd be interested in hearing the group's opinions and experiences with these types of hoses. Thanks. Kent