Forum: VW air cooled
November 20th 08, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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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...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 28th 08, 02:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 515
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...
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Forum: Audi
October 23rd 08, 04:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 6
Views: 314
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Forum: VW water cooled
October 22nd 08, 04:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 505
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 8th 08, 03:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,368
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 19th 08, 02:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 659
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Forum: Audi
September 5th 08, 07:36 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Views: 548
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Forum: Audi
August 20th 08, 05:39 PM Posted to alt.autos.audi
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Replies: 6
Views: 454
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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
July 31st 08, 02:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 2
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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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
July 14th 08, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 671
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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
October 15th 07, 04:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 972
'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" >...
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Forum: VW water cooled
June 21st 07, 03:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 596
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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
May 24th 07, 08:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 15
Views: 467
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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
May 9th 07, 10:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 433
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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
May 8th 07, 08:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 11
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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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
May 8th 07, 07:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 333
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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
May 8th 07, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 609
A Quick Question
AND please use the CORRECT Coolant!!
> wrote in message
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> On May 8, 11:04 am, "Mister.Lull" >...
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Forum: VW water cooled
April 16th 07, 03:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 651
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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
October 19th 06, 05:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 906
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 28th 06, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 20
Views: 897
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 06, 03:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 3
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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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 11th 06, 03:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 2
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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...
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Forum: VW water cooled
August 25th 06, 11:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,632
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 25th 06, 11:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 177
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Forum: Jeep
August 25th 06, 11:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 676
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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