Running Rough...

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Darryl > wrote:
>>Now he's narrowed it down to the O2 Sensor. I have the 1 wire on there,
>>needs the 3 wire. More money to spend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>When I said replace the sensor, I meant for you to replace it with the
>correct sensor. ;-) Does anyone know if the cheap Bosch 13913 sensor
>fits A3s (it works mint in my '89)?

NO
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>Darryl > wrote:
>>>Now he's narrowed it down to the O2 Sensor. I have the 1 wire on there,
>>>needs the 3 wire. More money to spend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>

Sounds like your "mechanic" is guessing.
Your 97 VW should throw a DTC (engine check light on) if your 02 sensors, and
you have 2 sensors IIRC, were bad.

Did you have your car scanned for DTCs?
I have seen a bad fuel injector not throw a DTC on a 96 Jetta though. But his
engine was bad and then the car was stolen, strange since it was not fully
insured, just liability.

Yes you need to use the correct parts for your car. 8^o
Now are you saying that you bought the car and it had a one-wire 02 sensor on
it?
Oh & BTW guessing is really really expensive!!
JMHO
later,
dave
Reminder........
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way,
when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their
shoes. Frieda Norris

If your bearings need replace, sugest while your at it....check the ball
joints as if they haven't been replaced you should replaced them. If theres
any play in them replace them, else you might have a slight wheel coming off
the control arm problem.

--
Hatch
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"Sometimes you just have to say something"

"Matt B." > wrote in message
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> "ronh" > wrote in message
> .. .
>>
>> I am concerned about the amount of wheel noise coming from my 91 passat
>> wagon. What are the symptoms of wheel bearing failure?
>
> Has happened twice on my A2 and it sounded like a "rrrrrrrrrrrr" that was
> entirely speed dependent. Had nothing to do with engine speed or in gear
> vs. neutral. I even rotated my tires to see if the noise "moved" to the
> other end of the car and it didn't so that's what I decided it was the
> wheel bearing.
>

Getting the cambelt a tooth out will over time burn out the valve seats -
I've had this happen! I would get the car connected to a Bosche diagnostic
engine tester at a specialist tuners. In the long run it will save you money
and frustration. Disconnecting the coolant sensor will require the ECU to be
recalibrated.

--Steve

"Nik&Andy" > wrote in message
...
>I would agree, check the Lambda sensor, you may not have a cat anymore, but
>the lambda sensor still checks your fuel mixture is correct.
>
> You may also want to get the coils(s) checked and the cambelt checked, it
> is very common to have a cambelt badly fitted, just one notch out can
> cause backfires etc... - I have known people get rid of seemingly
> knackered cars only to find out it was nothing.
>
> the only other device I can think of that effects timing is the crankshaft
> sensor....
>
> Andy
>
> "Darryl" > wrote in message
> ...
>> >OK, I'm at my last nerve with this car!
>>>
>>>1997 VW Golf K2 1.8l 5spd.
>>>
>>>Having Gas mileage issues, like only 200 kms a tank.
>>>Back fires a lot in the morning.
>>>Misfires mostly when cold, but occurs when warm as well.
>>>Hard time starting in the mornings, sometimes 2-3 trys.
>>>Really bad smell of unburnt fuel all the time.
>>>Bad hesitation.
>>>
>>>I've changed the TB to Intake Manifold gasket.
>>>Changed the Coolant Temperature Sensor.
>>>Changed the Plugs.
>>>
>>>What's my next step without causing me a small fortune.
>>>
>>>Wires, Cap, Rotor and fuel filter are about a year and a half old.
>>>Car has gutted cat (from previous owner).
>>>Has 227,xxx kms.
>>>
>>>Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>>
>> Since you've replaced the coolant temperature sensor, disconnect the
>> O2 sensor (follow the wiring from the exhaust manifold or catalytic
>> convertor) and start the car. Does it run smoother? If so, replace
>> the sensor and have a VW shop set the ignition timing and exhaust
>> gases.
>>
>> Darryl.
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