I have a 2001 Passat 1.8T manual transmission with about 95K miles. I do an oil change every 5K miles, did the plugs at 60K, put a new battery in at 80K, and recently replaced the air and pollen filters. I know the timing belt is recommended to be replaced at 105K. What other things should I be...

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I've vowed never to own anything newer than a '95. since I don't care for computers ..on my desk or in my car, but reality is setting in. Vacuum gauges, compression and leak down testers and the oh-so rare (anymore) oscilloscope is my domain of expertise. SO for my '95 Passat, which is OBD I, but...

This could possibly be the most obscure question pertaining to this group to-date. Does anyone know what the angle (measured in degrees) of the rear seat- backs is? A ridiculous diagram of the question might go something like this: /

Hi All, I have just taken delivery of a new 2007 Passat. I could not get the xenon option without waiting 4-6 months. So I took a chance on the regular headlights and they are very dim. has anyone replaced the standard bulbs with something better, or taken any other option. Thanks Tuan

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Hey All, I asked this question last week, and perhaps I didn't define it well enough - so I'll try again. If I wanted to build an enclosure in the trunk of my 2000 Jetta GL that would fit snug up to the rear seats, what would the optimal angle be for the forward wall of said enclosure? As an...

Hi all, I've got an '84 vanagon with what I'm assuming is a bad pilot bearing. I am planning on doing the job myself but I need directions for how to drop just the back end of the transmission to allow access to the engine. I'm sure I remember seeing this somewhere before but I can't seem to...

I have an 84 Rabbit with the 1.7 liter, carburetor engine. I changed the timing belt at about 80,000 miles and I now have about 145,000. I was just wondering... if it breaks, do I damage the valves? Or is it a non-interference engine? I suppose I should just get around to changing it, eh?

Just in case you didn't get your love letter from VW: EMISSIONS SERVICE ACTION N7 1999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update Electronic Control Module (ECM) Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System "The electronic control module (ECM) software for the catalytic converter...

Hello, the brake lights on my Golf are not working. I checked the fuse and bulbs. The reverse lights also seem to be out. Any ideas?

Hi everyone We took our 2005 Passat TDI in for 20,000 mile service and the dealer either broke or loosened a lug on the front right wheel. Didn't notice until I added air to the tires about two months later. Contacted them, and after a brief discussion with the service rep, they agreed to "Look"...

Hi there, Ive never seen this set up before, I bought a non running 91 vw golf with different cam gears. It was also missing the idle air control valve and the PCV valve was entirely missing. The vacum lines on the intake manifold have been plugged for the PCV and the idle air control, and I think...

Hi Just replaced my fuel injector holders and the orings. On the 1984 and some of the 83s gtis the fuel injector holders are long. A long tube with a round hole in the end for the fuel to come out. all other A1s from 77 on have the standard short holders, and I think some of the 83s have the...

I am looking for :"alternator pulley" for a 1981 Rabbit diesel pick up with ac, please help me find a "used" one since the dealer or volkswagon does not make them anymore. PLEASE HELP!!!!

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Hey everyone, I am new to "water-cooled" VW's so standby for some questions concerning my wife's Passat. Probably starting with the oil required, lol.

On the back of my instrument cluster is a film that contains pathways. The incandescent backlights use a module to plug into. The module clips to the film via springy metal that clamps over the pathway on the film. I cannot figure out how the left hand module is supposed to stay clipped to...

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Hi , I was ondering if any of you guys would know what causes this problem? The Car is an M reg Golf Gti Mk3 2.0 8 Valves, and when I went to start the car, it started, and just died. I have had problems earlier on this year, and the distributer cap was replaced, the spark plugs and the leads,...