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Forum: VW air cooled November 20th 08, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By One out of many daves
Type 1 pushrod tube seals - getting it right

Did you measure the length of the pushrod tubes?
And stretch them as needed?
I think normally it should be 7.5". I forgot if that is total length or
seal seat to seal seat on the tube.

I like the...
Forum: VW air cooled October 28th 08, 02:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 10
Views: 515
Posted By One out of many daves
can anyone recommend a cross country car mover?

check out the different auto movers that you might see on ebay.
I have found that some will do price matching to get your business. ;-)

I am guessing that $700 might be an average price and they...
Forum: Audi October 23rd 08, 04:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By One out of many daves
Seen this?: 2000 A4 Speedometer stopped, check engine light on

I do see a reference to a Vehicle Speed Sensor in the Audi A4 1996-2001
Bentley, located inside of the transmission but not as easy to access like
the VW Jettas. :-)
Transmission Vehicle Speed...
Forum: VW water cooled October 22nd 08, 04:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By One out of many daves
How to change outside temp reading from Celcius to Fahrenheit 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6???

REPORTING BACK:
Finally got this car in today, and it was simple........
>> 2006 GTI: to toggle between reading F and C, "hold down the auto and econ
>> buttons at the same time."

thanks again nutso...
Forum: VW air cooled October 8th 08, 03:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 31
Views: 1,367
Posted By One out of many daves
Does ANYBOY have carb floats for the Brosol carbs?

OK
Usually when news people are videotaping you while asking specific questions
and you seemingly don't want to answer their questions and quickly walk
away...................that looks like you...
Forum: VW water cooled September 19th 08, 02:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By One out of many daves
VW Golf 1.9TDi (1996) cutting out - suspect electrical fault

Is it just like you turn the ign off?
It could be the ign switch or possibly a relay.
BUT since you say the engine shuts off and it takes some time for the
ignition coil light to light up (are you...
Forum: Audi September 5th 08, 07:36 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
Replies: 8
Views: 548
Posted By One out of many daves
Ignition coils fail right after 80K service - can this be acoincidence?

Did you purchase it from that dealer?
Do you have a warranty?

Which engine?
How many miles on it?

"'04_A4" > wrote in message...
Forum: Audi August 20th 08, 05:39 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By One out of many daves
86 4KQ diagnosis made!

Well congrats on finding out WHAT is wrong. Now you know the sound it makes
when the belt breaks! lol

You might want to take it to a shop that deals with either VWs or Audis.

OR of course can be...
Forum: VW water cooled July 31st 08, 02:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By One out of many daves
A3 Golf clutch cable reconnect

Tricky to loosen that adjustment mechanism to "reset" the clutch cable.
You have to push in the cable a little, then pull out the cable while tring
to push the housing in at the same time. It can...
Forum: VW water cooled July 14th 08, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 18
Views: 671
Posted By One out of many daves
Ballpark ign timing '88 Fox

Here is a picture of the marks that you should see!
http://vwdoc1.tripod.com/personal/index/Audi/audi4000_timing_mark01.JPG
Excuse the dirt.......the engine has not had a shower lately! lol

BTW my...
Forum: VW water cooled October 15th 07, 04:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By One out of many daves
'87 Scirocco 16V Oil pan

Well good luck with the repair. Hope the oil pump is fine too!
Yeah lots of bolts and it drips oil onto the person under it, but it is not
a "hard" job. lol


"Bill Leary" >...
Forum: VW water cooled June 21st 07, 03:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By One out of many daves
WTB or Trade for a good 86 CIS-E unit

Did you consider removing that pin/plunger and polishing it up?
You might have to note it's depth or position before you disassemble it.
I think I have successfully done this a couple of times...
Forum: VW water cooled May 24th 07, 08:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By One out of many daves
84 Rabbit fuel pump question

Are you sure that is the fuel pump ticking?

BTW I have not seen any fuel pumps at the carb. throat! <g>

Usually the fuel pumps, if electrical, are placed close to the fuel tank.
Some mechanical...
Forum: VW water cooled May 9th 07, 10:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By One out of many daves
1984 Rabbit GTI Starts then dies

If it is that easy just swap that pressure regulator!

I was going to mention maybe one of the fuel distributor boots or another
massive air leak. <g>

"Tube Audio" > wrote in...
Forum: VW water cooled May 8th 07, 08:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 11
Views: 652
Posted By One out of many daves
Rebuild engine '88 Fox

Yep "driving short distances" is considered abnormal/abusive driving! Your
1 hour drive is probably considered "normal". I just see more engines
"messed up" if very soft footed people drive...
Forum: VW water cooled May 8th 07, 07:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By One out of many daves
Rotor won't come off

I think the correct/official method of distributor rotor removal is to crush
the base of the rotor with some vise-grip pliers and then remove the pieces.
Please try not to drop any pieces down into...
Forum: VW water cooled May 8th 07, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By One out of many daves
A Quick Question

AND please use the CORRECT Coolant!!

> wrote in message
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> On May 8, 11:04 am, "Mister.Lull" >...
Forum: VW water cooled April 16th 07, 03:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By One out of many daves
caliper bushing

OK I see that diagram.
#5 is not even named in my Bentley, but neither is the caliper nor the seal.
:-)

If it doesn't come out I think you should be ok, but like Al said, you could
order new...
Forum: VW water cooled October 19th 06, 05:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 12
Views: 905
Posted By One out of many daves
Hesitation/Stumble -- Vacuum Leak @ Brake Booster/Master Cylinder '81 Rabbit

It looks like you need Sealing Washer 171-611-089A which is the rubber
gasket (vacuum seal) between the Brake Master Cylinder and the Brake
Booster. double check with the dealer on this part...
Forum: VW water cooled September 28th 06, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 20
Views: 897
Posted By One out of many daves
92 Jetta. Might purchase. What to look out for???

"Jonny" > wrote in message
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> "Dr. Chicago" > wrote in message
>...
Forum: VW water cooled September 11th 06, 03:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By One out of many daves
81 rabbit--Oxygen sensor Test

at idle introduce a vacuum leak, or inject some carb cleaner into a vacuum
hose, and watch your dwell meter. ;-)
sounds like it is online and functioning.


> wrote in message...
Forum: VW water cooled September 11th 06, 03:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By One out of many daves
97 vw jetta

I have been told that using the PROPER VW approved trans fluid will make the
shifts nice.
Maybe your transmission needs to have it pressures checked. :-(
If the fluid is low that might cause your...
Forum: VW water cooled August 25th 06, 11:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
Replies: 31
Views: 1,629
Posted By One out of many daves
99 vw GOLF 2.0 loss of power...tried everything...please help

well if you get the EXACT CODES, post them here.
If the battery is marginal that could cause some problems.
It would be strange if you had a clogged exhaust causing your problems. Yes
I know that...
Forum: VW air cooled August 25th 06, 11:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By One out of many daves
What are the correct exterior bulb sizes for a beetle/

those tiny bulbs might be 57

"One out of many Daves" > wrote in message
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> AFAIK these are what you can use
> 6014...
Forum: Jeep August 25th 06, 11:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By One out of many daves
1990 Cherokee won't run over approx. 1500rpm

clogged exhaust maybe?
did you hook a vacuum gauge to the intake manifold to see what it reads?

Bad distributor rotor/cap, weak ign coil?
clogged vacuum tube/hose to MAF sensor?

did you check the...
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