I have Jetta 2001 1.8T and looks like need to replace the front brake rotors or have them machined. From what I've heard usually machining them doesn't leave much life on them since they're thing so I am looking at buying new ones. Any suggestions besides going to the dealer for rotors? As far...

Hi everybody, I have a 1984 diesel rabbit that I have recently acquired. I noticed today that I have a small oil leak. Over the course of several hours, it will leave an oil "stain" on the garage floor that is 1 to 2 inches in diameter. I have taken some pictures of where I believe the leak is...

Son's girlfriend's '95 golf has a radiator split and it has to be replaced. I've replaced several radiators on Honda's before and it is simply a matter of removing the fans, hoses, lower splash shield and lifting out the radiator, dropping in a new one. Mechanic is telling her that on her golf it...

What is the VW recommended power steering fluid ? I have a bottle of Texaco Havoline that states it fits the specifications for Vw's "TL-VW-570-26" and not to use in Hondas. I could not find it in the car's owners manual.

I'm sure this is a "known" problem. 999cc polo E ,ever since it was a couple of years old suffers intermiitently with uneven tickover and needs a few more revs when pulling away than normal, to prevent stalling. I took it to the dealer a couple of times who even charged me while under warranty to...

The rear doors on my Golf are hardly ever used but when attempting to close it the other day it failed to shut. It would close normally until about 1" remained. It would feel almost like I had trapped the seatbelt in the door. No obstruction was visible and after gentle manipulation on the...

Check the revers switch on the gearbox. Pull the wires/conn. and place a paperclip or something between the contacts SFC "1st_too_50" > schreef in bericht ... > my reversing light are out > > i have...

I read somewhere that VW recalled the Mass Airflow Sensor on their 1.8 T engines but am not sure if it wasn't the diesel. Does anyone have more info on that? Looks like mine is failing so I want to go prepared to the dealer. Thanks.

recently while driving from SF Bay Area to Las Vegas I got my Golf Gti 1.8T up to 140Mil/hour (on an empty & straight stretch of highway) -- until now I was thinking that all VW are limited to 130mil/hour. Comments anybody

I'm looking for the airbox for a 99 cabrio 2.0ltr if anyone knows a good place other then the dealership to look or has one they want to sell and or trade for a custom K&N filter set up please E-mail me thanks Mario

I love a hatchback. The A3 is really nice, but too much money for me. When will VW sell the new Golf to us Yankees?

In article >, Rez O'Nance > wrote: >hi ppl... yeah, i'm not sure on this, but the previous owner, for >unknown reason, cut a piece of plywood to fit over the spare tire and >cover the whole trunk (hatchback model) and I was first under...

So dealer says EGR Pipe and valve. $500. Does anybody know a little about what effects this part has. thanks -Andrew

Hi My Front Windscreen wipers have stopped working. The back ones work fine. Any Ideas?? -- chizara ------------------------------------------------------------------------ View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-374386.html

Just installed new calipers, pads, rotors on my 90 Jetta GL. The pads came with "anti-rattle" springs (little strips of brass with bent tabs on them). I'm fairly new to VW's, and I've never seen this things before. Seems simple enough, but where the heck to they go?!? I'd like to intall them,...

Hi, About to attempt my first CV boot replacement on the outer passenger side. Will follow directions in Bentley plus the tips in this newsgroup on the job. Question 1. Bently mentions when reinstalling the 1/2 axle to stick a new self-adhesive gasket to the end of the inner CV joint...

I have taken my car to VW for everything needed on my 03 Jetta TDI so far but do not want to pay $400 for the 20,000 mile service coming up. Any substitute would have to be good though. I don't want to take it to just anyone. Numan

Do windshield wiper springs tend to fatigue over time? Has anybody noticed improvement by replacing the springs?

I have a 2000 VW Beetle. About 8 months ago this same thing happened and I took it to a local VW shop and they replaced a switch near the brake (I believe). They said the part was about $15 bucks. It's happened again and I'm wondering if it's difficult to fix myself? Does anyone know what this...

Hi there, I'm just fishing for somewhere to start. You see I have an 86 golf and its got an issue with draining it's battery. Does anybody have any clues on how to start looking for a short? I tried checking the voltage on a my new battery before I put it in the car (12.73) and after it was...