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Forum: VW water cooled May 31st 09, 01:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By bruce
98 Golf Electrical issue

For the past couple of weeks, my '98 Golf has had some issues as
follows, and it seems to be getting worse.

The headlights go off as well as a number of other dash electrics,
including wipers,...
Forum: VW water cooled January 5th 09, 01:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By bruce
'98 Golf PCV valve

On Jan 3, 9:32*pm, Ears > wrote:
> P- positive
>
> C- crankcase
>
> V- ventilation
>
> It also increases the life of your oil.

Thank you. I already knew what the acronym...
Forum: VW water cooled January 4th 09, 01:40 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By bruce
'98 Golf PCV valve

The short rubber hose that connects between the PCV valve and the tube
leading down to the crank case had collapsed and split, leaving the
car stinking of oil, so I replaced it today. I was mostly...
Forum: Chrysler November 7th 08, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By bruce
88 Dakota 3.9 issue

I know from my Haynes manual that there are marks inside on the crank
and cam gears, but that is not something I want to disassemble to get
to. Lets see... PS pump, alternator, smog pump, water...
Forum: Technology November 7th 08, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By bruce
88 Dakota 3.9 issue

I know from my Haynes manual that there are marks inside on the crank
and cam gears, but that is not something I want to disassemble to get
to. Lets see... PS pump, alternator, smog pump, water...
Forum: Chrysler November 4th 08, 09:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By bruce
88 Dakota 3.9 issue

On Oct 23, 2:37*pm, Steve > wrote:
> bruce wrote:
> > My88Dakota3.9 quit yesterday, and I had to drag it home. *It had
> > begun running rough and would only go if I kept the...
Forum: Technology November 4th 08, 09:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By bruce
88 Dakota 3.9 issue

On Oct 23, 2:37*pm, Steve > wrote:
> bruce wrote:
> > My88Dakota3.9 quit yesterday, and I had to drag it home. *It had
> > begun running rough and would only go if I kept the...
Forum: Technology October 22nd 08, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By bruce
88 Dakota 3.9 issue

My 88 Dakota 3.9 quit yesterday, and I had to drag it home. It had
begun running rough and would only go if I kept the throttle mostly
open, then it quit. Based on what I saw when I was...
Forum: Chrysler October 22nd 08, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By bruce
88 Dakota 3.9 issue

My 88 Dakota 3.9 quit yesterday, and I had to drag it home. It had
begun running rough and would only go if I kept the throttle mostly
open, then it quit. Based on what I saw when I was...
Forum: Chrysler June 10th 08, 02:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By bruce
2008 Caravan Cruise Control

Gee, Ted.

Thanks for that wonderfully unheplful, negative screed. You've
managed to abuse the auto industry, their dealer and service networks,
my new vehicle and myself in the brief space of your...
Forum: Technology June 10th 08, 02:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By bruce
2008 Caravan Cruise Control

Gee, Ted.

Thanks for that wonderfully unheplful, negative screed. You've
managed to abuse the auto industry, their dealer and service networks,
my new vehicle and myself in the brief space of your...
Forum: Technology June 7th 08, 04:52 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By bruce
2008 Caravan Cruise Control

On Jun 6, 2:46 pm, wrote:
> On Jun 5, 7:35 pm, bruce > wrote:
>
>
>
> > I just bought a 2008 Grand Caravan SE Value. I didn't necessarily
> > want to pay the...
Forum: Chrysler June 7th 08, 04:52 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By bruce
2008 Caravan Cruise Control

On Jun 6, 2:46 pm, wrote:
> On Jun 5, 7:35 pm, bruce > wrote:
>
>
>
> > I just bought a 2008 Grand Caravan SE Value. I didn't necessarily
> > want to pay the...
Forum: Chrysler June 6th 08, 02:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By bruce
2008 Caravan Cruise Control

I just bought a 2008 Grand Caravan SE Value. I didn't necessarily
want to pay the dealer the $500 they said it costs to install Cruise
Control, because I'm pretty sure it's a rather simple install...
Forum: Technology June 6th 08, 02:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By bruce
2008 Caravan Cruise Control

I just bought a 2008 Grand Caravan SE Value. I didn't necessarily
want to pay the dealer the $500 they said it costs to install Cruise
Control, because I'm pretty sure it's a rather simple install...
Forum: VW water cooled April 14th 08, 06:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By bruce
A3 Stall Problem

I find that after fully charging the battery over the weekend the car
is now running fine, and eventually, the check engine light did turn
off, so I won't know what tripped that even if my code...
Forum: VW water cooled April 13th 08, 03:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By bruce
A3 Stall Problem

Recently had some body work done on my '98 A3 Golf 2.0 following an
unexpected off-road excursion on my way skiing. The car now has an
issue that I haven't resolved that is draining the battery. It...
Forum: VW water cooled February 24th 08, 01:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By bruce
A3 Motor Swap options

What body lines will an A3 motor and transmission swap into?

I've driven A1 and A2 cars for years, but now I have my first A3 body
car that I just crashed and have a strong, healthy motor...
Forum: Chrysler January 11th 08, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech, rec.autos.makers.chrysler
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By bruce
Chrysler 2.4 ping?

Recently the 2.4 in my '00 Voyager van has begun to detonate or ping
on mid to full throttle acceleration under load. If you back off it
stops. The motor has 155K miles on it, and has always run...
Forum: Technology January 11th 08, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech, rec.autos.makers.chrysler
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By bruce
Chrysler 2.4 ping?

Recently the 2.4 in my '00 Voyager van has begun to detonate or ping
on mid to full throttle acceleration under load. If you back off it
stops. The motor has 155K miles on it, and has always run...
Forum: VW water cooled July 4th 07, 01:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By bruce
Help me take the Jetta seats out

On Jul 3, 10:48 am, wrote:
> Hello, I was wondering if anyone could direct me in how to take the
> seats of my 00' Jetta GLS out. We were moving houses and while
> traveling...
Forum: VW water cooled July 2nd 07, 03:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 0
Views: 415
Posted By bruce
98 Golf Seat Cusion

After nearly 20 years of continuous VW ownership I took a 3 year
hiatus because my '88 Golf was worn and the AC had failed at a time
when my neighbor had a car with working AC on his lawn for...
Forum: Chrysler June 12th 07, 08:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 287
Posted By bruce
2000 Voyager Evap Core replacement

I'm wondering how different evap core replacement is on a 2000 Voyager
Van compared to a '94. I replaced one on a '94, and while it took
some time, it saved me a lot of labor. Has anyone done one? ...
Forum: Technology June 12th 07, 08:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 242
Posted By bruce
2000 Voyager Evap Core replacement

I'm wondering how different evap core replacement is on a 2000 Voyager
Van compared to a '94. I replaced one on a '94, and while it took
some time, it saved me a lot of labor. Has anyone done one? ...
Forum: Chrysler March 1st 07, 01:13 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
Replies: 15
Views: 595
Posted By bruce
'95 Eagle Vision wiper linkage

On Feb 28, 12:52 pm, Steve > wrote:
> oldcarnut wrote:
> > I have a similar vehicle but haven't had any wiper issues, HOWEVER, if
> > they are using the same wiper linkage system...
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