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86 golf diesel coolant issue by
86GolfDiesel
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
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what oil to use in winter? by
86GolfDiesel
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.
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January 1st 08 04:00 AM
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86 Diesel exhaust repair by
86GolfDiesel
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
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86 Golf Diesel - Heating & Cooling vents by
86GolfDiesel
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...
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August 30th 07 01:50 AM
by Ears
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Coolant issue with 1986 Golf Diesel by
86GolfDiesel
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...
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86 diesel exhaust question by
86GolfDiesel
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?
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finding 1.6L exhaust parts by
86GolfDiesel
I need parts from manifold back. Having trouble finding c.converter
for a 86 diesel golf. any ideas?
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VW Beetle tire question by
86GolfDiesel
myy 99 beetle has 205-55-16. Stock. Looking at snow tires. 215-55-16.
Will these be too wide? will they work?
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Blown head gasket? by
86GolfDiesel
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...
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86 Golf Diesel Coolant warning light- what the normal range of temp. gauge. by
86GolfDiesel
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...
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September 3rd 07 06:34 PM
by Ears
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troubleshoot 94 golf head gasket by
[email protected]
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...
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89 cabriolet stripped engine block threads for oil pressure sensor by
89Guinea
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...
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8v 1800 gti engine rebuild troubles by
8vjon
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...
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Adding a trailer brake controller to a Touareg by
911pdq
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...
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January 27th 05 12:30 PM
by 911pdq
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Diesel Stumbling by
92Golf
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...
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July 11th 06 04:03 AM
by Papa
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2000 Beetle Fans turning on and off by
94TPG
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...
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February 25th 06 02:34 AM
by 94TPG
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