Forum: VW air cooled
December 4th 06, 02:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 541
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Forum: Dodge
October 19th 06, 06:10 PM Posted to alt.autos.dodge
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Replies: 3
Views: 226
speed sensor
when i had az scan it, and they told me it was a bad speed sensor, i had
them clear the codes, then it acted up again, but worse, it started
jerking while changing gears and still downshifting for no...
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Forum: Dodge
October 16th 06, 04:03 AM Posted to alt.autos.dodge
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Replies: 3
Views: 226
speed sensor
ive got a 99 grand caravan, and after a few miles of driving it all of a
sudden downshifts into 3rd, and wont come out untill i cut the engine off,
then back on.
the check engine light came on when...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 30th 06, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 557
defroster tubes
if you pull back the carpet on your kick panel, you will see a little hole,
and in that hole you can see the defrost tube.
you are right, feel is 90% of getting it on, but looking through the...
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Forum: Technology
September 29th 06, 03:32 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 622
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Forum: Technology
September 24th 06, 04:25 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 414
Glow Plugs
A glow-plug is just a heating element, it works just like the heating
element in your hot water heater.
they go bad the same way too, all at once.
are you having a problem with your glow plugs, or...
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Forum: Technology
September 24th 06, 04:16 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 495
right front wobble
a few things could cause the wobble.
it sounds more like a wheel bearing than anything else, but tie-rods, or
ball joints could do it too.
jack the right wheel up, and move the wheel around, and see...
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Forum: Technology
September 18th 06, 02:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 634
State inspection
im an inspector in nc, and nc has tried to prevent people from getting any
"free" months.
they don't give any grace period, so if your sticker says sept., first day
of oct. you can get a ticket. and...
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Forum: Technology
September 8th 06, 03:56 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,254
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Forum: Technology
September 6th 06, 05:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 444
Overheated & Ruined My Engine?
im not sure on that engine if it has coil packs, or a distributor, but if
it has coil packs, check the cam and crank sensors, if it has a
distributor, check it, and your timing.
also make sure your...
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Forum: Technology
September 6th 06, 04:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 444
Overheated & Ruined My Engine?
has the thermostat been changed, and if so, does the engine run at the
proper temps?
if it does, is it smoking, and if so what color?
is it keeping the proper amount of coolant, or is it leaking,...
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Forum: Technology
September 6th 06, 04:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 262
Diesel engine maintenance question
the air filter is critical to a diesel engine, so check it at every oil
change!
get a book on your car, and it will tell you everything you need to know
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Forum: Technology
September 6th 06, 04:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 895
engine stalls when hard braking
check for a bad brake booster.
it could cause a bad enough vaccum leak to cut the engine off. try pumping
the brakes while sitting still, and see if u can hear a hissing noise
coming from the front...
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Forum: Technology
September 6th 06, 04:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 908
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 18th 06, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 738
oil temp.
i got a berg ordered today, but im curious to know how far off the reading
i am getting right now could be.
i was having a bad heating problem, but i replaced my engine compartment
seals, and it...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 18th 06, 01:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 738
oil temp.
it is actually straight.
you know the ones with a round dial, and a straight steel probe coming off
the back?
i figured i was getting an inaccurate reading, but i dont know if my
reading is higher,...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 18th 06, 01:15 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 738
oil temp.
i am using a meat thermometer in the dipstick hole to check oil temp.
the probe doesn't quite touch the oil when running though.
am i getting an accurate reading like this, or could i be getting a...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 2nd 06, 01:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 685
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 27th 06, 01:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 424
timing
thanks everyone for your replies.
the mark that jim said was 5 degrees ATDC was what i had timed it up by, i
was told by someone that i had the wrong pulley on it, and the marks were 7
and 10 degrees...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 26th 06, 05:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 424
timing
hi everyone!
on a 71 beetle, i know the timing is supposed to be at 5 degrees atdc, but
i dont know what mark on my pulley is 5 degrees atdc
my pulley has 2 marks on it, 1 at the inside(case side)...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 25th 06, 05:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,668
engine temp.
i dont have a way to get pictures on here, wish i could though.
but i can tell you that everything is covered, but the space at the rear
where the seal is broken
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 25th 06, 04:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,668
engine temp.
do you think taking my engine lid off and driving it would let me know if
the seal is all of my problem?
thanks
matt
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 25th 06, 04:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,668
engine temp.
nope, not the same matt, just a guy with a hot bug, thats driving him
CRAZY!
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 25th 06, 03:16 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,668
engine temp.
could the seal between the engine and the rear apron (right above the
muffler) be causing this?
during the clutch job, most of the seal at the rear of the engine
compartment got broken off.
the sides...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 24th 06, 05:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 19
Views: 868
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