Forum: VW water cooled
October 5th 08, 01:51 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Message no longer avail???????
I seem to be getting the Error "Message no longer avail on the server" a lot
lately. Is there something going on with the server?????? About 30-40% of
the messages are showing this now.
Craig
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Forum: VW water cooled
October 4th 08, 04:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 9
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buying advice
RUN AWAY
SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Craig
"Neil" <neil1(the > wrote in message...
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Forum: VW water cooled
October 4th 08, 04:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Forum: VW water cooled
October 3rd 08, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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96 Jetta fuse blowing
Check all the door wiring harnesses. MK3 volkswagen are TERRIBLE for the
wires becoming brittle & then breaking at the hinge. Just pull the rubber
boot back at the door hinge & it should be pretty...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 28th 08, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Views: 508
2005 Jetta Headliner
Is it out of warranty???????
Craig
"Jim Behning" > wrote in message
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>I would visit the car...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 25th 08, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 7
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Re-program key after battery change?
Are you talking about the key or the remote???? AS far as starting the car
goes that has nothing to do with a battery. That is transponder based
technology that gets its power from the magnetic...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 24th 08, 11:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 23rd 08, 12:59 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 23rd 08, 12:58 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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96 2.8L Jetta DOHC won't start when its damp out
Those coils are notorious for going bad. I would bet money that its the coil
rather than the wires. I always replace both though.
The coils actually crack & allow water to enter which gives a path...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 21st 08, 09:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 1
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05 Jetta speaker buzz
Take off the outter door skin & make sure the insulation between the door
frame & skin hasn't melted. I have seen this a few times. Mostly on black
cars in the summer.
Craig
"cowboy96b"...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 21st 08, 09:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 19th 08, 12:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 18th 08, 02:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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torque specs
There are no torque speces for those bearings. Its tighten by feel.
usually is hand tighten them & then just a slight bit more.
Craig
"old" > wrote in message...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 16th 08, 03:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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High NOx explained? '81 Scirocco
LOL. Switch the VIN with a Canadian MK1 Scirocco. They never came with CATS.
You should be able to find those intake boots at a wreckers somewhere.
Craig
"nutso fasst" > wrote...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 13th 08, 03:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,283
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 12th 08, 02:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,283
Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
I agree 100%. They are lacking in power which is easily corrected. They are
however a great platform to start building a nice car & parts are cheap when
compared to most...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 08, 08:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,283
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 08, 06:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,283
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 08, 04:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
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Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
Ok heres are the curb weights of a 2002 jetta with VR6 & 1.8T. Obviously
there are differences with options etc. Basically you are looking at a
100lbs difference give or take.
2002 Volkswagen...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 08, 01:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
Another gimmick that looks cool but creates more problems than it solves.
This type of setup is a pain in the ass because you can never perefctly
balance the engines. So what ends up happening is...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 08, 05:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
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Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
So you want to add more weight to compensate for the poor choice in
engines??? So in other words make your horsepower to weight ratio even
worse????
"Jim Behning"...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 08, 02:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
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Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
Actually due to the design of the axle & the fact that the weight is
shifting it does lift. Just not off the ground completely. If your tires are
sliding your handling is suffering & you are...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 08, 01:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
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Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
Wider tires don't help that issue. You are still taking weight off the big
tires during tight cornering. you need stiff sway bars to help this issue.
Craig
"nutso fasst" >...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 10th 08, 09:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
SFC nobody said it would be difficult. Its just pointless to do. You would
be far better off sticking in a 1.8T. Same power with far less weight in the
nose of the vehicle = less...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 10th 08, 12:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 38
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Golf/Rabbit MK1 difference Euro/US engine
A VR6 in a MK1 chassis is like a german version of an old muscle car. Looks
& sounds cool. Goes fast in a straight line just don't try & turn a corner
at any decent speed. WAY TOO NOSE...
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