Saturday, October 31, 2009

IS A NEW VW BEETLE A GOOD CAR FOR A 17 YR OLD GIRL?

Question 1
IS A NEW VW BEETLE A GOOD CAR FOR A 17 YR OLD GIRL?...  

Answers
1)   Assuming you can afford the £1,000 + insurance you will be charged, then yes! - Sal*UK

2)   No "new" car is good for a teenager. It will get all banged up, scratched up. be worth crap in a year - Still Hungry

3)   if youve got the money for one :) i passed my driving test other day + i wish i could have a beetle for my first car! - Blondie ;)

4)   VW Beetle is an ok car i don't know if its good for a 17 yr old - JANE W

5)   Yeah sure, if you like being a girl that drives a bug. - CT

6)   a new one no you would have wasited your money good choice tho - Xanavi

7)   You dont need to spend so much money for a first car. You can get older cheaper cars that are far more cool. For example, an old mini, mk2 VW Golf, BMW e30, mk1 Mazda MX5 and my friend had a 1970's Triumph Spitfire that would be the most coolest car around anywhere he went. - Benjamin

8)   Not really, my ex was looking at one but when she tried it out the seating and viewing positions were really bad, so not ideal for a just passed driver... She ended up with a really nice golf GT - the 2 door 2.1ltr diesel one, seating position was elevated, strong safe car of course, a bit nippy for a first timer, but there are other drive trains.

Perhaps consider something like the suzuki swift, excellent small car, safe and cool as there arent that many about... or a polo... sit in one and see what it feels like...

oh I should add my ex was 5'8 and still had issues seeing properly.. - flubewl

9)   I would not recommend it as a car for a first time driver. Visibility is bad due to badly placed pillars, the long swooping front and rear which aren't easy to judge from inside the car, and the massive space between the steering wheel and that windscreen.

That, and a new car isn't a good idea. Will get banged up, expensive servicing, and high insurance costs. - 1992LP


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Question 2
My brake lights on my 1966 VW Beetle stopped working. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?...  I checked the fuses, they look ok. Also, when I hit the brakes, the right/left hand indicator light on the speedometer lights up. It's a 12 volt engine.

Answers
1)   check the brake light switch up by the brake pedal. it might be bad or need adjusted. - bandit_60

2)   there is no brake light switch at the pedal it is in the master cylinder. Have you checked the bulbs? If the socket are corroded that will do it. Same goes for the ground connection .Open up the tail light aseemblies and have a look see. - convexed

3)   could be the brake switch, or a short somewhere.

replace the fuses anyways and then start looking for a short - Buslady

4)   Ok.. lets assume that all of your mechanical systems are ok.. (brakes etc..)

Do the following

1) Check the light bulbs (obvious eh> but you didnt say you had)
2) Bulbs ok? Check the ground wire?
3) Check the flasher switch (my personal vote since you say BOTH lights have gone south).

You can also use a continuity checker to see if you are getting power to the rear lights...if you are then it is definately either the ground or the bulb.

Lastly.. if everything else checks,.... you have a 40 year old turn signal switch... that is the last possible option... again a continuity checker is the fastest way to isolate it \

(If you don't know what they are its just a light bulb and two wires... one you ground and one you poke into the wire you want to test for power.. If the light comes on, your wire is hot.

good luck..

. - ca_surveyor

5)   Did you actually go out and take off the rear lens and inspect the bulb.? You may have burned them out.
The dash light signal indicators would not light up until both of them died.(then power has no where to go and it goes to the next bulb(totally wrong for the system) but that is an indicator to you something is amiss with the brake electrical. Because no one can really stand on their brake pedal and look at their rear tail lights at the same time to see if they are working. Also, be sure where you screw the bulb into is clean and not corrodded or oxidized. It should look coppery or steely (I can't remember the metal) Same applies to the bulb base, it has to be shiny brass . If it is black or green, electrical current won't pass through that "rust" which is what "oxidation" means. Meaning you may need some fine steel wool and fine sandpaper and a pencil(you will figure out that the pencil can go into the light socket hole a heck of a lot better than your finger.)
If they were heavily corroded that puts more resistance into the circuitry and normally that would affect the brake light fuse. But, I have seen the bulbs go "poof". Maybe water is entering in past the rubber seal and the lens. That would short them out too. You should be able to store doobies inside the lense and they would not get wet. It should be that dry.
Or you can pay a mechanic to do this trivial job @$80/hr - the Horses Butt

6)   Four areas I would look in order of where I most think your problem is.

1. Look for a bad earth. What you are describing ("...he right/left hand indicator light on the speedometer lights up") is generally a sign of a bad earth, the current being forced to take another route hence the lighting up of indicator warning lights.

2. Bad electrical connection or you have a short to earth. I think more probably bad connection rather than short to earth.

3 . Both globes are faulty (blown). Can happen.

4. The brake light switch at front of master cylinder is faulty. (However would not explain why indicator lights are lighting up)

. - Replica


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Question 3
2003 VW beetle Engine smoking?...  My 2003 VW beetle was working great until this morning. I tried to start it and i made a clicking sound(as if the battery was dead) I tried to have some one jump me but the charge would not last. I got the car to start but it shut off seconds later. My dad tried to start the car over and over and over again and finally the last time it started to smoke. What is the Problem? Need help

Answers
1)   take it to a garage - Damian

2)   Get a new car? (: - bilem3

3)   Go see a mechanic - sounds like an electrical fault. Get the battery checked. Check your oil. - Cyberia C

4)   YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SLUDGE INTAKE, when the gas goes to your air filter it heats up and makes the intakE valve smoke fro the radiatior water take it to pepboys they replace the valves for under 250$ - robert

5)   If it wasn't for the smoke, I'd say It could be your alternator. That would be the best case scenario for you. Not too expensive to fix

We need to know where the smoke is coming from and what colour it is (black or white) - The Jamester


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Question 4
VW Manuel Transmission?...  My neighbor was complaining that when he stuck it in reverse it drove forward, i drove it and it was infact going forward when i had it in reverse, it was not grinding at all when i shifted, possibly the clutch is burnt out? any ideas? He's also a noobie at driving his daughters standard jetta maybe he screwed the tranny?
nope, for jettas reverse is all the way left then up and it still drove forward?

Answers
1)   Maybe both of you thought the transmission was placed in reverse, when it may have been in 5th gear ??? - not 2 B fooled

2)   well, a vw reverse is in the neutral position, then you push down and then to the left, past first, then up. - Taran

3)   When the motor mounts get old or go the way of the dodo. Engine torque can "pop" the linkages off the ball studs.

Look around your engine and tranny while some one cycles the shifter
It should be apparent. - Briano

4)   i doubt you were in 5th or you would have had a hard time trying to roll it without stalling, however it does sound like you both dont understand how to shift it. when driving a vw if you want to put it in reverse you have to push down on the knob, like your trying to put it through the floor, when pushing it over to reverse. pull the boot up from the bottom and watch it shift (then you will see why). if you already knew that then sorry, but on a positive side sounds like the problem is in the shifter-linkage and not the trans itself. - skittlz

5)   you are putting it in first thats why. Do what the other guys said: press down while in neutral and then left all the way and forward all the way. - Ioan Pop


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Question 5
How does VW beetle handle in snow?...  

Answers
1)   used to be that they were great/dont know about the very late models - ken k

2)   better than u think - Tyler

3)   With 4 winter tires its as good as things can get. Very good handling car in the winter. - pbleek

4)   The old air cooled ones = AwwwwwwwSommme. as all the engine weight was overtop the wheels. But, you have to "know" how to drive in the snow.
I do not see much difference with the newer front wheel drive models as the engine is still overtop the wheels.
And that is something that they would have designed it for. Lots of snow in the Alps you know.
No matter, if you got crappy tires it would matter not what car you had them on, you are going nowhere fast. I have dedicated summer tires and winter tires(on rims) and the winters are not installed until the snow is on my lawn. - the Horses Butt

5)   With the right tires in a word..... AWESOME.

Front wheel drive cars do exceptionally well in all conditions, with the proper tires - Briano


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Friday, October 30, 2009

IS A NEW VW BEETLE A GOOD CAR FOR A 17 YR OLD GIRL?

Question 1
IS A NEW VW BEETLE A GOOD CAR FOR A 17 YR OLD GIRL?...  

Answers
1)   Assuming you can afford the £1,000 + insurance you will be charged, then yes! - Sal*UK

2)   No "new" car is good for a teenager. It will get all banged up, scratched up. be worth crap in a year - Still Hungry

3)   if youve got the money for one :) i passed my driving test other day + i wish i could have a beetle for my first car! - Blondie ;)

4)   VW Beetle is an ok car i don't know if its good for a 17 yr old - JANE W

5)   Yeah sure, if you like being a girl that drives a bug. - CT

6)   a new one no you would have wasited your money good choice tho - Xanavi

7)   You dont need to spend so much money for a first car. You can get older cheaper cars that are far more cool. For example, an old mini, mk2 VW Golf, BMW e30, mk1 Mazda MX5 and my friend had a 1970's Triumph Spitfire that would be the most coolest car around anywhere he went. - Benjamin

8)   Not really, my ex was looking at one but when she tried it out the seating and viewing positions were really bad, so not ideal for a just passed driver... She ended up with a really nice golf GT - the 2 door 2.1ltr diesel one, seating position was elevated, strong safe car of course, a bit nippy for a first timer, but there are other drive trains.

Perhaps consider something like the suzuki swift, excellent small car, safe and cool as there arent that many about... or a polo... sit in one and see what it feels like...

oh I should add my ex was 5'8 and still had issues seeing properly.. - flubewl

9)   I would not recommend it as a car for a first time driver. Visibility is bad due to badly placed pillars, the long swooping front and rear which aren't easy to judge from inside the car, and the massive space between the steering wheel and that windscreen.

That, and a new car isn't a good idea. Will get banged up, expensive servicing, and high insurance costs. - 1992LP


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Question 2
please rate my pumpkin!? (any vw lovers?)?...  what do u think of my pumkin, not scary i know. maybe a little scary that ive got so much time on my hands to create such things! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4490315&id=692130089#/photo.php?pid=4490231&id=692130089

Answers
1)   Oh but peace is scary!

Very nicely done - a good 9/10 - Cjok

2)   ITS GREAT BEST ONE IVE SEEN! Though Im at school, I cant go on Facebook. - Kelly N

3)   I'm not vDub lover but that is very good - Timbo is here

4)   10/10 for the image although 0/10 for scaryness - Phil

5)   yes i love vw yes thats awesome yes its kinda creepy that you actually did that i mean you even did shading on it wtf man. 9/10 just because you chose to do a bus otherwise you would get an 11/10. - skittlz

6)   Cant see the picture w/out a facebook account.
I wish I could. I like to carve pumpkins with a roto zip tool. You can set the depth of the blade to add accents - Rod Knocker


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Question 3
Is the VW Golf hatchback a good car for sleeping in?...  I'm considering a 2002 Golf and am planning on taking a few car camping trips... anyone with experience sleeping in one or any tips for making it comfy are greatly appreciated! :)
Thank you all for the answers : ) sooo sleeping 2 people in the back is pretty out of the question i guess!

Answers
1)   Get a tent, it will be much more comfortable. - djaca70

2)   No. It is too short and you would not be able to have any other items in the car at the same time. Perhaps a Jetta or Passat wagon, but not a Golf. - eten_23

3)   I had two Type 3 station wagons(old air cooled models) and when the back seat was folded down it made a flat surface big enough for a 6" length (diagonally)which made it okay for the sleeping bag.
I also had the early Rabbit(4 door) which is the precursor to the Golf(the only thing different was the lettering). but nothing in it seemed to flatten out that long. The best one could do for length is the passenger seat and that really is up to you whether you can sleep at that incline. Really, when you go to look at it, do not have them just mouth off the words it can do this and that. Make them do it and try it out for fit(just like you were trying out a pair of shoes). Then you know - the Horses Butt

4)   It depends on how tall are you. I'm 5'10.

When you fold down the rear seats... I sleep sort of fetal position. All, the rear floor is about 1 inch lower than the rear seats. It also contorts my back a bit. You can get those camping foam pads to use the level of the rear floor a bit.

Though sleeping in a tent in the rain....miserable. I'll live with a little pain sleeping in the car.

Find yourself a Jetta wagon.

My passat wagon is more comfy to sleep in the back - cant_think_of_1

5)   i don't know about an 02 but i sleep in my 91 and my 88 all the time. the front when i'm by myself or with my boy. or the rear with seat down when i'm with my love. in the case of the rear i would say yes if you can deal with a slight incline, the front definitely if your seat goes all the way down like an a2. just try it out before you buy it to see if you can get comfy enough to sleep. - skittlz


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Question 4
VW Manuel Transmission?...  My neighbor was complaining that when he stuck it in reverse it drove forward, i drove it and it was infact going forward when i had it in reverse, it was not grinding at all when i shifted, possibly the clutch is burnt out? any ideas? He's also a noobie at driving his daughters standard jetta maybe he screwed the tranny?
nope, for jettas reverse is all the way left then up and it still drove forward?

Answers
1)   Maybe both of you thought the transmission was placed in reverse, when it may have been in 5th gear ??? - not 2 B fooled

2)   well, a vw reverse is in the neutral position, then you push down and then to the left, past first, then up. - Taran

3)   When the motor mounts get old or go the way of the dodo. Engine torque can "pop" the linkages off the ball studs.

Look around your engine and tranny while some one cycles the shifter
It should be apparent. - Briano

4)   i doubt you were in 5th or you would have had a hard time trying to roll it without stalling, however it does sound like you both dont understand how to shift it. when driving a vw if you want to put it in reverse you have to push down on the knob, like your trying to put it through the floor, when pushing it over to reverse. pull the boot up from the bottom and watch it shift (then you will see why). if you already knew that then sorry, but on a positive side sounds like the problem is in the shifter-linkage and not the trans itself. - skittlz

5)   you are putting it in first thats why. Do what the other guys said: press down while in neutral and then left all the way and forward all the way. - Ioan Pop


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Question 5
which is a better color car?...  i have a silver vw beetle now and i hate the color.
i cant decide between a darker red,black,or a light yellow?
i need a poll of answers!

Answers
1)   What a racist thing to ask. - Dr. Ruth Westheimer Ed.D.

2)   Go with black. Red and yellow cars get pulled over by the police alot more than any other car color. Or be different and have it painted like orange or pink and make it a one of a kind. Not always a bad thing to be different. - Hawk147

3)   why would you want another beetle? Kinda cool when it came out (in like 2000?). Now just weird n round n old n unchanged. If you like VW get a golf. - Alex

4)   VW RED SPICE what a sensational colour - Barking_Dog


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Thursday, October 29, 2009

My 2004 VW Golf has yellow sludge on the oil cap. Lube shop says it is moisture in the oil from lack of idling?

Question 1
My 2004 VW Golf has yellow sludge on the oil cap. Lube shop says it is moisture in the oil from lack of idling?...  

Answers
1)   I bet they are wrong. Most likely you have other issues going on. I'll bet coolant is getting in to crank case. At best, I would guess head gasket and it get worse from there. Cracked head or block. Sorry. My recommendation is engine flush and sell. - Mark

2)   Take it to a professional, it sounds like a considerable amount of water is mixing with the oil, a telltale sign of a bad head gasket. Your car is a bit new for that though, so it may possibly be considered a manufacturing fault. Ask the dealer you bought it from, but be aware that they may not want to take the blame. - Mr B

3)   it is moisture that condenses on the highest/coldest point. It is normal (yet annoying) to see this in VW engines. - cant_think_of_1

4)   You've maybe misunderstand them. This "mayonnaise" forms under the oil cap with engines that don't warm up enough, often through short journeys or excessive idling. Engines that get thoroughly warm rarely display this trait.

It's a mixture of condensation and oil mist. You may wish to check your thermostat is working properly and letting the engine warm up.

I'm assuming your coolant isn't disappearing - that together with the mayo could be the signs of a head gasket failing. - Bardic

5)   What engine is this?
Do you drive only short journeys or long journeys.
Has the correct grade of oil been used?
A yellow sludge is normal on vws that are only driven on short journeys due to a build up in condensation.
When the vehicle is driven on long journeys the engine reaches operating temperature for a long time burning off any moisture from the oil. If you still get sludge then you have a underlying problem possibly oil cooler or head gasket failure. - turboextreme


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Question 2
which is a better color car?...  i have a silver vw beetle now and i hate the color.
i cant decide between a darker red,black,or a light yellow?
i need a poll of answers!

Answers
1)   What a racist thing to ask. - Dr. Ruth Westheimer Ed.D.

2)   Go with black. Red and yellow cars get pulled over by the police alot more than any other car color. Or be different and have it painted like orange or pink and make it a one of a kind. Not always a bad thing to be different. - Hawk147

3)   why would you want another beetle? Kinda cool when it came out (in like 2000?). Now just weird n round n old n unchanged. If you like VW get a golf. - Alex

4)   VW RED SPICE what a sensational colour - Barking_Dog


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Question 3
please rate my pumpkin!? (any vw lovers?)?...  what do u think of my pumkin, not scary i know. maybe a little scary that ive got so much time on my hands to create such things! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4490315&id=692130089#/photo.php?pid=4490231&id=692130089

Answers
1)   Oh but peace is scary!

Very nicely done - a good 9/10 - Cjok

2)   ITS GREAT BEST ONE IVE SEEN! Though Im at school, I cant go on Facebook. - Kelly N

3)   I'm not vDub lover but that is very good - Timbo is here

4)   10/10 for the image although 0/10 for scaryness - Phil


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Question 4
Is the VW Golf hatchback a good car for sleeping in?...  I'm considering a 2002 Golf and am planning on taking a few car camping trips... anyone with experience sleeping in one or any tips for making it comfy are greatly appreciated! :)

Answers
1)   Get a tent, it will be much more comfortable. - djaca70

2)   No. It is too short and you would not be able to have any other items in the car at the same time. Perhaps a Jetta or Passat wagon, but not a Golf. - eten_23

3)   I had two Type 3 station wagons(old air cooled models) and when the back seat was folded down it made a flat surface big enough for a 6" length (diagonally)which made it okay for the sleeping bag.
I also had the early Rabbit(4 door) which is the precursor to the Golf(the only thing different was the lettering). but nothing in it seemed to flatten out that long. The best one could do for length is the passenger seat and that really is up to you whether you can sleep at that incline. Really, when you go to look at it, do not have them just mouth off the words it can do this and that. Make them do it and try it out for fit(just like you were trying out a pair of shoes). Then you know - the Horses Butt


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Question 5
should i take the bumers off my 73 karmann ghia?...  i m doing body work to my car and i not sure if i should shave the bumper holes. i ve already shaved the door handles

Answers
1)   Why not , if done properly will look very SMOOTH - Barking_Dog

2)   I would, but I like to weld.
I like the look of shaved Ghias - Rod Knocker

3)   I Like the details..would never take off the bumpers...
Maybe I'm Gay..ehuheuheuheuheue

Hey would we see some pictures? =D - Sun


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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Preformance parts on a 2003 Jetta?

Question 1
Preformance parts on a 2003 Jetta?...  I just recently purchased a 2003 VW Jetta GLI, and i was wondering what would be the best preformace parts (i need brand names, be specific) to increase the acceleration.

Answers
1)   get a greddy turbo charger or twin turbo but boar the pitons and get better rods first or youll blow a hole in the block - Sierra

2)   Well you will want a K&N Cold are intake. A borla Exhaust.

Now if you want to go with power adders, Greddy turbos are good, Venom/NOS/Zex are always good brands. Neuspeed makes superchargers for your car. - sharkbait

3)   Get a TT or Neuspeed chip and a BBM cam, you need to look at the cam sizes on the website to see what set up you would be looking for. http://www.bahnbrenner.com/
I don't know how much your looking to spend to get more acceleration. Also K and N cold air intake,and a Magnaflow catback exhaust. - al

4)   aem cold air intake . i have one on mine . - dark choco

5)   The 03' GLI has a VR6 motor so none of the suggestions thus far are good. Bolt-ons will yield minimal gains in power and performance so don't go that route

Suggestions:

1) Build your suspension and brakes first. I would look for some coil-overs, a rear sway-bar to reduce understeer, VF endlinks and Dog-bone mount. You can get a good set of pads like Ferado's high performance street pad, slotted rotors and stainless steel brake lines.

2) Get some good tires. There are a lot depending on what your doing but some good companies are Toyo, Falken and Continental.

3. Once your car has good suspension, braking and handling you can start with the performance parts. I have a turbo VR6 and buying a kit was a mistake. They are never as advertised and the kit is now custom because of all the previous headaches with (Kit Parts) and mostly the tune. It's best to get a custom tune as the canned ones never run great. Each car is different. - DemonSpawn


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Question 2
My 2004 VW Golf has yellow sludge on the oil cap. Lube shop says it is moisture in the oil from lack of idling?...  

Answers
1)   I bet they are wrong. Most likely you have other issues going on. I'll bet coolant is getting in to crank case. At best, I would guess head gasket and it get worse from there. Cracked head or block. Sorry. My recommendation is engine flush and sell. - Mark

2)   Take it to a professional, it sounds like a considerable amount of water is mixing with the oil, a telltale sign of a bad head gasket. Your car is a bit new for that though, so it may possibly be considered a manufacturing fault. Ask the dealer you bought it from, but be aware that they may not want to take the blame. - Mr B

3)   it is moisture that condenses on the highest/coldest point. It is normal (yet annoying) to see this in VW engines. - cant_think_of_1

4)   You've maybe misunderstand them. This "mayonnaise" forms under the oil cap with engines that don't warm up enough, often through short journeys or excessive idling. Engines that get thoroughly warm rarely display this trait.

It's a mixture of condensation and oil mist. You may wish to check your thermostat is working properly and letting the engine warm up.

I'm assuming your coolant isn't disappearing - that together with the mayo could be the signs of a head gasket failing. - Bardic

5)   What engine is this?
Do you drive only short journeys or long journeys.
Has the correct grade of oil been used?
A yellow sludge is normal on vws that are only driven on short journeys due to a build up in condensation.
When the vehicle is driven on long journeys the engine reaches operating temperature for a long time burning off any moisture from the oil. If you still get sludge then you have a underlying problem possibly oil cooler or head gasket failure. - turboextreme


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Question 3
how many kilometers 068234 is in mileages?...  

Answers
1)   68234X2.2. OK? You can figure that out with a calculator. - w61earl

2)   62500 miles=100,000 KM approx - Erics Towing & Auto Sales Inc.

3)   68234 km is 42398.6 mi

68234 mi is 109811.98 km - AL M

4)   At 80K=50M
At60K=40M
so 70K is 45M there abouts?

1 mile =1.6km - the Horses Butt


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Question 4
How far will 85 cabbie go w/o alternator on new battery w/ no accessories on?...  Picking up an 85 cabbie today... yesterday it started up great and ran nicely while hooked up to jumper cables, but the engine dies as soon as the cables came off. This is definitely the alternator right?

I plan to pick this up today since I have a 93 cabbie with brand new lots of stuff and a destroyed enging. I havent gotten the alternator off the 93 yet since I just got the right size allen wrench and dont have a good pipe yet.

So, the plan is to drop a battery into the 85 and hope to make it home before the batt dies. Something like 30 miles. This is risky and stupid, yes, but my bro needs to get to work tomorrow.

what are my chances of making it home on just the battery.

Answers
1)   Slim. Get the alt fixed first. - uthockey32

2)   Take 2 (maybe 3) batteries so you can swap them out if you need to.

Don't use the radio, lights... etc.

Don't expect to make it on 1 battery.

The best solution is to get the alternator fixed first, and hope that's the problem.

Good luck - Tim

3)   You chances of doing are very slim at best; it will depend upon the quality and state of charge that the battery is in before you start off.

You will need to fully charge the battery to 100% capacity, the time that it will run the vehicle will depend upon its reserve capacity in minutes and how fast you drive with a minimum of stops.

Reserve capacity is based upon a new fully charged battery using a constant drain of 25? amps @ 80 f, with each cell maintaining a minimum voltage of 1.75 volts. Most new batteries for automotive use have a reserve capacity of at least 60 minutes and some batteries have more than 120 minutes.

If you have charged the battery fully to 100% and its fairly new, you might make the 30 miles before it rolls helplessly to a stop provided the temperature is warm, your driving a constant speed with no stops and no accessories are on. Realistically, I'd figure that your reserve capacity will 50% less than manufacturer's rating, whatever it is. The reserve capacity is based upon ideal situation of lab testing and is not realistic in the real world. Lower temperatures, higher electrical draw, stop and go traffic will drop the reserve capacity greatly and could make it as little as 10% of its original factory rating! That means that a battery rated at 120 minutes could only last 12 minutes (assuming of course that battery is charged 100% new and has an outside temp of 80 F.

If I were to do this, I'd at least have a back up a battery to take with me to carry when the other battery completely died. When the gauges start going crazy or it seems to sputter, pull over and change the battery now, otherwise you'll be stranded very quickly where ever you are. Drive the vehicle only during the daytime hours, at night the lights, defroster, heater will drain the power out of the battery very quickly.

You'd be better off to have a tow with AAA (get a Premier membership and you're allowed two tows of 100 miles each) and given that towing costs $15 mile here in the San Francisco area, the membership fee is still cheaper than a regular tow.

Your safety is paramount; trying to save money this way is foolish and fraut with potential problems and headache. Take the sure thing, avoid potential problems and have the vehicle towed.

Best of luck in whatever you decide to do. Hope this helps, a car nut. - a car nut

4)   If you are driving at night you will not make it. If you are driving during the daytime and you make sure the headlamps are not on you will likely be ok on the freeway. (less brakelights and turn signals).

But, to be sure, I would take spare battery or one of those jumper packages that contain cables AND a small battery.

good luck - ca_surveyor


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Question 5
i often dp i chnage antifreeze on a 2006 volswagen gti?...  

Answers
1)   Nice grammar and spelling, chief. Every two years, and make sure it is G12. Also, make sure there is no air in the system. - djaca70

2)   Technically speaking from a VW factory service schedule, the coolant is "life time," but as a practical matter, I would suggest replacement at 5-6 years regardless of milage for the first change/flush and every 2 to 3 years after that.

VW has not had a coolant change scheduled as part of factory maintanance requirements for nearly a decade or more. It is recommended by most dealerships and VW independent specialists that you replace the water pump when the timing belt or chain is changed and as a result of course, the coolant will be renewed.

Don't forget that if you have TPS (tire pressure sensors) that they require replacement after 6 years, by the VW factory service schedule.
And, every two years, regardless of milage, you change/flush out the brake fluid. This is extremely important on a VW with ABS as to avoid ccorrision in brake calipers and thus sticking caliper pistons.

Hope this helps, a car nut. - a car nut

3)   G12 is a lifetime fluid.

That being said... change it about 100K, when you change the timing belt & water pump. - cant_think_of_1


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Updated October 27, 2009, 3:11 pm

Monday, October 26, 2009

i need to convert a 1967 beetle to run on unleaded fuel how do i go about it?

Question 1
i need to convert a 1967 beetle to run on unleaded fuel how do i go about it?...  i know i'm going to have to convert it to be able to run on unleaded fuel i just need steps in the right direction to be able to do it

Answers
1)   NO FENCE Y WOULD U DRIVE DAT CRAP IN DA 1ST PLACE - Nissan-head

2)   Firstly you can get an addative to put in your tank of unleaded or its only the timing i think that needs adjusting not major work. - ricky

3)   as mentioned you can put an additive in the fuel tank with every fill up, Redex is a good make to use, but there are many out there to choose from, most of them are made in the same factory, they just have different labels on them.

the expensive way is to try and and get a "unleaded cylinder head" for the engine,it will include all the valves (it is the valves which need the lead to stop them from burning out) this can be quite expensive, depending on how long you plan to keep and run the car for, it might work out cheaper to do it this way than keep buying the additive i mentioned above.

for example

£250 for cylinder head
£10 for each bottle of fuel additive

that means after 25 bottles, its actually costing you more money to buy more bottles of additive, than it would have done to get the cylinder head replaced. - Yogi

4)   Step one go to gas station. step two remove gas cap. step three fill with unleaded. step four replace gas cap. all done.

Congratulations you've now converted it to unleaded. - wvparanormal

5)   buy high octane
buy octane booster
make your own octane booster

nothing more easy my old car runs fine on it - kelly_f_1999

6)   Here is the link to an article about that. http://www.reluctantmechanic.com/q-a/volkswagen-unleaded-petrol.php The timing issue and knowing if you have the steel valves are the 2 critical things.

If you have a ping or knock:
Timing is a simple thing to do on a VW. Start the engine, loosen the distributor bracket and turn the distributor to adjust the timing. Retard the spark a few degrees and then tighten and test drive. Repeat until it runs smooth without knocking. http://www.aircooledtech.com/timing/static/ explains how to static time your engine and http://www.aircooledtech.com/timing/strobe/ explains how to "strobe" set it with the engine running. The second also explains how to retard the spark if pre-detonation (knocking) happens.

If you have doubts about the valves, (I haven't found any replacement valves that weren't at least as good as stock when rebuilding) you might invest in a complete valve job. I usually use the after market stainless steel ones designed for high performance bug engines. (racing, dune buggy, etc.) They aren't expensive, but the labor can be if you don't know how to do it yourself. Here is a listing for complete heads if you find the old ones need extensive work after removing them from the engine. This is what I recommend as they outlast stock by a bunch. http://www.jcwhitney.com/STREET_PRO_PERFORMANCE_HEADS?ID=12;0;1101007635;0;100006;ProductName;11;0;0;0;2005480;true;0 Note the prices are EACH and you'll need 2. J.C. Whitney (the company I linked to here, has a complete section of their on line catalog devoted to the old air cooled VW's.) A Google search will find many more suppliers, but I've had good luck here for quality and price.

I'd recommend buying a Chilton or Haynes repair manual for your VW and follow the step by step (w/pictures) instructions. Pay special attention to the removal sequence for the head bolts as taking them out in wrong order can warp and ruin the heads. Same goes for putting them back on. Read the list of tools needed before starting the job as not many home mechanics have tools like valve spring compressors. (Nice to have and not very expensive if you plan to maintain your VW. A large "C" clamp can be used in a pinch, but the actual tool makes things much easier.) Note that there are also some nice to use replacement parts carried by Whitney like spring loaded push rod tubes. They make it easier to work on the push rods and make reassembly much easier. The most common problem with replacing the heads is getting all of the push rod tubes to seat properly and NOT leak oil all over the engine!

Be advised that it is quite probable that your engine is not the original one that came with the car. It should be a 53 hp, single port 1500cc, with a serial # starting with an "H" but that isn't saying it is. I'd recommend finding the engine serial number (located on the rear engine flange under the generator mount.) http://www.lightner.net/ybdb/serno.html will tell you the year of your engine and http://www.bugsandbuggies.com/QuickRef.asp gives the size/hp rating. Note that anything before the 1971 engine was single port. Dual port heads can be used, but require a different intake manifold. - dallenmarket


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Question 2
Should I get a new deck for my Passat?...  I have a 99 V6 Passat and it still has it's stock Monsoon radio in it and it works perfect it is amazing. The bass and treble are awesome. The thing is it dosen't have a CD player in it and I did have a iPod that connected via tape and it had nice audio and worked just fine. But someone stole that iPod and I have no CD player.

The thing is I'm thinking about getting a new deck but I'm not sure if it is a good move. The CD player would be awesome but I'm not sure what I should do.

Answers
1)   yepp - Ali

2)   yea you need a deck the cassete adapter doesnt transfer all the frequencies so you will never get true sound from your device. get a new deck with the usb adapter or aux in, and cds so you dont always have to use your ipod. - Policy

3)   Having a 99 v6 passat is a top-notch idea - Evie

4)   You can get the CD changer from the dealer, or check out vwvortex.com. It is a simple plug and play. - djaca70


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Question 3
10 year old VW Polo doesnt start in the cold weather?...  especially when i havent used this for a couple of days. I always have to have it jump started and then its fine. I thought it was the battery and had this changed 3 times last year and through the summer this was fine but now the weather has got cold it has happened again.

Answers
1)   It must be the connection to the battery or something. Something is draining it. Take it to be checked out. Maybe you got a cr*p replacement battery? - ★ʂʈar☆

2)   They're renowned for it. I had one and so did my friend. They're good otherwise though. - Buddha

3)   Get the alternator checked as if it is putting out too much voltage it will fry the battery. A battery should last years on any car unless there is a problem with the charging system. But once that is fixed it will be as good as new. - who_is_jack_shit

4)   If you have checked for parasitic drains, and there are none.
Then replace your battery cables, both the Positive and the Negative.

Negative from Battery to the Frame and then from the Frame to the Engine. Also replace the positive cable from the battery to the starter.

A battery cable that is resistive on the Negative side will drain the battery as it is allowing current flow as the Negative lead on the battery is more positive than the frame on a internally corroded cable

Had a similar condition on a car a few years ago. - Briano


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Question 4
performance parts for volkswagen polo 1.3 95 where do you get them from?...  i am looking for performance parts for my polo i don't mean tacky rubbish out of halfords and motorworld i mean like
camshafts,
cams,
inlet manifolds,
exhaust systems,
suspension kits

because i typed them in many search engine and all they comes up with is webs site with cheesy chrome gear knobs which is not what im looking for

Answers
1)   Might struggle for that particular age of car, but for all VW tuning I'd recommend http://www.venommotorsport.com/, if they don't have it on the site give them a ring. - Will

2)   type
performance parts for volkswagen polo
performance camshafts volkswagen polo
performance exhaust systems volkswagen polo - kelly_f_1999

3)   Got to think is it worth it with a car that old unless engine is reconditioned or in real good shape
There is alot of shit out there, what could try is demontweeks - dylandk201

4)   It is too old for anyone to be making stuff for it now. They are paying people money to scrap cars 5 years younger than that. - Timbo is here


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Question 5
how can i make my mk4 gti faster?...  i jus got a 01 gti in good shape its pretty much stock. but i wna make it lil bit faster dan it is. wat should i put into it first?

Answers
1)   Jato engines come to mind as well as Turbine engines Hard to argue with 25,0000 pounds of thrust.

Look to purchase a header / K&N filter, and have the ECU chipped.

More costly is Turboing it or placing a bigger Cat Back Exhaust. - Briano

2)   Could get the ECU remapped professional job or superchipped.

If not going down the turbo route then coming in ie cold air inlet so upgrading standard filter for a vector cone ie k and n, better performance and economy nicer sound
Coming out exhaust system for vw maybe scorpion, manifold center and back box.
That is for quick mods nothing over 500 to 600 pound
Cant think how much all that turbo work will cost but alot and it has to be done in stages as its not just turbo its everything else intercooler oil pumps, etcetc. - dylandk201

3)   cold air does NOTHING ona 1.8t. get a chip it will make your car nothing like what your car is now. about 45 more hp and 50 pds of tq. you will NOT be disappointed - Ryan M

4)   i agree CAI don't to much on alot of cars except suck SMALL particles of dirt in...anyway it would be nice to know which motor. For you to get a better awnser! - veedub514


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Sunday, October 25, 2009

I've gotten so many opinions, both positive & negative on buying a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6?

Question 1
I've gotten so many opinions, both positive & negative on buying a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6?...  I can't make a decision! Is there any qualified trade person or owner who can give me an opinion?

Answers
1)   ALL Volkswagons are prone to nagging electrical gremlins, weird ECU problems, and cheap parts on vital things breaking, like the door glass holders break and fail alot. I would NOT suggest getting a VW to anyone. I have owned one, and know numerous people that have also. If you look online and do a google search on "volkswagon problems" you will find too much to read. - hondab16tuner

2)   i agree buy American muscle.. THE CLASSICS - John

3)   I have owned 3 vws and in my opinion they are one of the best cars you can buy. I have a friend who owned a vr6 and he said it was a blast in the straitaways but a bit nose heavy for corners. The other thing is a lot of kid racers bought these vws and beat them bad. Make sure to get yours checked by a mechanic before buying. For the most part by the 2001 model year the electrical gremlins were straightened out but I'm sure after 8 yrs age may bring about new ones. Not sure what your use will be for but I put 35-40,000 miles a year on mine an 06 tdi and have had no probs. Hope this helps. - Shawn P

4)   The VR6 motor is by far the best motor VW ever sent to the American market. It has fewer problems or customer concerns than just about any other. The car, on the other hand, has a few. High mileage A4 cars tend to have tire wear concerns that just wear them out rather quickly and are expensive to correct. Window regulators are a concern, as stated above, but they are easily fixed. Ignition switches and their wires tend to burn up, as do the fuse panels above the battery, radiator fans quit, and A/C compressors fail. But all these concerns happen with ALL older cars. Get piece of mind and take the Jetta to a qualified mechanic who knows what he looking for and let him/her look it over. Any car that hasn't had reasonable care isn't worth the headache it wil cause. Your mechanic can tell if it has had it or not. The GLX is a kick to drive and the VR6 is hungry for some WOT playtime. It's also a smooth daily driver. Just remenber to keep it on the pavement, the Yahoos around here think they can feed the cows with theirs and tear them up all the time, but hey, I work on VW's for a living, so that's a good thing! - Steven R

5)   Since 1981 I have owned more than 26 different types of VW, I have had one bad car which I took in part exchange for a good one. That car had been neglected and bodged but what I allowed the guy reflected its condition. All cars bar none will suffer if they have not been looked after or maintained correctly, there is no such thing as a trouble free car if maintainence is lacking, it just stores the trouble for the next owner. So the answer is simple, buy the car that has a full service history by the dealer, if you are paying a good deal of money GET the car checked out by an independent expert. Look at the bills and invoices provide by the seller and see what repairs the car has had. My company recently disposed of 2 VW vehicles which had done between 251,000 and 268,000 miles each. They were serviced at the correct intervals and sustained very few problems during the 7 years we had them. VW cars are one of the better cars no matter what comments are made by the partisans of other makes.
In relation to your choice of vehicle, you do not mention mileage. That engine will be good for well over 200,000 miles. But you have to ask yourself if you really want such and old vehicle which no matter what has "had its day" Far better to get something a bit newer and perhaps not as elaborate and complicated as the VR 6. Any vehicle at that age is going to require some pretty serious expense, be it new flywheels or suspension bushing etc etc.
So in answer to your question leave that car alone unless the price is very keen and the car is very good. - L G


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Question 2
why does my 99 jetta III wolfsburg's suspension squeak so much?...  Theres always squeaking coming from I think the suspension??? or somewhere in the wheel assembly, when the car experiences dips and slow "up and down" road situations, speed bumps, driveway entrance curbs etc. My car suspension just squeaks...not continuously, only in the process of the car weight coming down and coming off the suspension at the given moment.. Will it go away with the drop springs I want to put in? or what is even causing the noise?? I have stock wheels and my cv boots/axles are all fine..whats causing the "grease like" squeaking when my car bounces up and down? You can also hear it a when im turning my steering wheel while im making a slow U turn and things like that..

Answers
1)   your shocks are going out - fabethenabe

2)   I agree with the Shocks possibly bad, but worn bushings on the Sway Bars could be could make a similar noise. - Briano

3)   sounds alot like sway bar bushings. Test--put your hands on fender above the headlight, and give it a hard push downward, If it squeaks, it's bushings - Steven R

4)   Hi Gustavo
sounds like BUSHES to me that is a common fault with suspensions they are not actually worn there is a rubber grease which will cure it for a time. See if the poly bushes are available. - twinkle

5)   Yeah, I agree with the other people. Sounds like your shocks are going bad. You can atleast look into your axels but It sounds like your shocks - MR T


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Question 3
where can i sell my 1974 Volkswagen Beetles transmission?...  it a 1974 auto stick transmission (Automatic transmission) from a 1974 super Volkswagen Beetles
missing 3 parts to it

Answers
1)   craigslist - mousse

2)   e-bay - eye 4 n eye

3)   thesamba.com - L L

4)   Craigslist or Ebay...............ask for a something reasonable and someone will probably buy it pretty quick on one of those sites - RJ

5)   craigslist may work, but for older VW stuff, you can't beat thesamba.com - El Jeffe


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Question 4
10 year old VW Polo doesnt start in the cold weather?...  especially when i havent used this for a couple of days. I always have to have it jump started and then its fine. I thought it was the battery and had this changed 3 times last year and through the summer this was fine but now the weather has got cold it has happened again.

Answers
1)   It must be the connection to the battery or something. Something is draining it. Take it to be checked out. Maybe you got a cr*p replacement battery? - ★ʂʈar☆

2)   They're renowned for it. I had one and so did my friend. They're good otherwise though. - Buddha

3)   Get the alternator checked as if it is putting out too much voltage it will fry the battery. A battery should last years on any car unless there is a problem with the charging system. But once that is fixed it will be as good as new. - who_is_jack_shit

4)   If you have checked for parasitic drains, and there are none.
Then replace your battery cables, both the Positive and the Negative.

Negative from Battery to the Frame and then from the Frame to the Engine. Also replace the positive cable from the battery to the starter.

A battery cable that is resistive on the Negative side will drain the battery as it is allowing current flow as the Negative lead on the battery is more positive than the frame on a internally corroded cable

Had a similar condition on a car a few years ago. - Briano


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Question 5
Volkswagen reliability?...  I am thinking of purchasing a VW city Golf. Will It last me 10 years without any problems (not including routine maintenance)? Will it be as reliable as a Toyota Corolla? Thanks in advance! ;)

Answers
1)   Any car that is well maintained these days Notice I Said Well Maintained,

Will go 250-300K easily.
Follow the owners book and do all the maintenance when it is scheduled and you should never be want for a ride, save for the battery / alternator/starter dieing.

My 81 Diesel went for 20 years and 280K before I sold it. - Briano

2)   hi man,....go for the toyota...VW is not reliable..their cars are overpriced....even though the golf may seem cheaper...the corolla is the way to go....a 16valve corolla versus a 16 valve golf, the corolla will be much better anyday. All Japanese cars are. VW has problems with revving, and often need timing belts to be replaced. The citigolf, when repaired has OEM parts in it, as VW outsources its production!

if you are looking for a corolla enquire about one with a 2ZZ-GE or a 4AGE engine.....

cheers - GGG

3)   I must say that I find vw to be one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned. I myself have a 06 jetta tdi My wife has a 07 jetta 2.5. I had a 96 jetta before and it had 190,000 when I traded it in. the 06 has 140.000 miles and has had no problems. I put about 35-40,000 miles a year on my vehicles and after having chevy,honda,toyota etc. I choose the vw hands down. Plus after a long life they have a real descent resale value. If thats not plain enough after my experience with them my father bought a 08 toureg and step mom got a 09 jetta tdi. Also the timing belt issue is not a problem if changed every 80,000 miles or so. Just follow the maintenance schedule( free maintenance on new vw) buckle up and enjoy. - Shawn P


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Saturday, October 24, 2009

what would be the cheapest mod on a 2004 vw gti?

Question 1
what would be the cheapest mod on a 2004 vw gti?...  my friend said cold air intake would be the cheapest investment to increase the acceleration on my car?? and if so whats the cheapest and most efficent brand?? be specific..

Answers
1)   Tires. Specifically all four. - dis_orient_ed

2)   That's easy.
just make your own. Remove the air filter and cover.
It's the same thing.
If you're worried about dirt... wrap a pair of your woman's nylons around the entry. - techy76

3)   the best bang for the buck mod for increased acceleration is a "chip", which a flash to reprogam the ECU

www.goapr.com
www.giacusa.com
www.revotechnik.com
www.unitronic.ca - cant_think_of_1

4)   The cheapest mods are:
Strut Tower Bar
K&N filter Redirecting the air flow to Ram air in from behind the grille.
Header
Tires

Do not remove the Air filter and use nylons.... That will increase the airflow, but it can cause the car to idle and run funny as the MAF sensor will detect too much air and then need to increase the fuel to compensate. - Briano

5)   you don't mention if yours is the n/a or T gti, so it's hard to give specific advice.

TOTALLY ignore the airbox modification. The MAF is a hot wire sensor, as soon as you remove the filter, you allow all the containments normally captured by the filter,to pass straight over the MAF, I can promise you it would not be long before you find issue as a result of this.

Removing the airbox will have a negative effect.

Ensure you're running good quality tyres, at the correct pressure.
ensure the vehicle is serviced up to date, a good oil change often helps the engine to run a little smoother.
dependant on the engine, a remap may help improve power delivery. - anon2010

6)   I'd say get a chip in your engine there probally about 100 but are worth it once done you'll feel a hell of a lot difference in speed. You could also try an induction kit which would be cheaper but not as effective. - Frankie


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Question 2
Pinging (Knocking) sound in VW Bug?...  Hi i have a 1969 VW Bug. recently it start to give a pinging sound (not sure that call knocking as well). I checked the timing, and point gaps they all ok and the fan belt is tight too. this sound comes when doing sudden accelerations when the engine is hot. this sound stays there for some time until i release the padel a bit. even though the point gap is ok, the part which touches the distributor cam in points seems to be worn. could this be the problem that when accelerating the engine getting too much advanced ?

i have a oil filled air filter. this could be a problem where my fuel mixture getting too rich and making the engine hot ?

Answers
1)   It's also possible that the engine has built up some carbon in the combustion chambers which has caused an increase in the compression. Try a tankful of hi test gas and see if the pinging goes away. A dwell meter will more closely tell you if the points are set right or if the cam wear is causing big variations. - mustanger

2)   The distributor vacuum advance may not be working correctly. The fuel may not be correct, the vehicles timing may be incorrect and as already stated by another person, you may need a decoke. These are all the joy's of motoring we used to "suffer" 30 years ago ! - L G

3)   Air filter-no. But it is not suppose to be full either. About a 3/4" deep at the bottom (when you lift off the upper part) is adequate) Just over the little metal ledge by a 1/4" is enough. That is the normal VW air filter.
The distributor "rotor" the center part that spins around inside the distributor does not touch. It is a "hair from touching" any one of the "pins" as a spark jumps the gap from the rotor to the pin to the spark plug.
If it is starting to look worn, it may be time to do a tune up which includes a new distributor cap and rotor and points and condenser and spark plugs.(once a year at least)
I do not know how much of a mechanical minded person you are but you should remove the spark plugs and have a look at them. (you can only remove the plugs when the engine is cold) like overnight cold....car not running for 4 hours cold. Sure you can take them out hot but there is more of a chance to strip out the threads in the spark plug hole...which means a new head or $$$. So avoid that. If you have the original VW toolkit, it will have a screwdriver, a 10/13mm open ended wrench, and a sparkplug wrench(which may be the same socket that is used to remove the wheel bolts when changing a tire(on the other end of the socket)-one has a rubber blockage inside it with a small hole in the centre for the spark plug to go into and stick ; and a foot long black round bar. That should be up front with the spare tire.
The tools are there to change out a spark plug. Or maybe you have an assortment of tools already. You need a good spark plug socket(with the rubber insert to hold onto the plug to extract it out of the sheet metal housing. I have lost a few plugs because I did not have an insert and fortunately I have long fingers and a flexible wrist and patience because you are feeling around try to pull that plug out which now is out of the spark plug hole but not past the sheet metal shroud. The front two (when you are facing the engine in the rear)are not bad if you lose a plug out of the socket(you can finger them out without too much problem (but the other 2 are).
So, take your plugs out and take a look at the ends that are screwed into the engine. Note the color. White=very hot tan=perfect black=burning rich or burning oil.(engine wear).
Now you know the general health of your engine.
White would indicate either too hot of a plug(you may be able to buy colder plugs than what you have) ar the timing is far advanced or the fuel mixture is lean.
Which in your case I would let the dealership mechanics or a good VW repair shop mechanic adjust that.
But you can buy the parts from a "jobber" like Wal~Mart(jobber is a shop that can get ahold of parts that are made for VW but not from the VW company)
for the distributor,rotor, points,condenser, spark plugs, spark plug wires, coil(but you don't need a coil), and put all them things in. You need a feeler gage to set the point gap and the plug gaps and you should also have a timing light to set the timing. While you are at it, you should also check the valve lash on the intake and exhaust valves(all part of the tune up).
You would find all this information at a public library/automotive/vw beetle repair. I like Clymer publications the best. If you don't find one for a 69 (a 68,7,6,5,4,3, or 70 will do) measurements have not changed. - the Horses Butt

4)   May be what the others say and then it mite be your valves in the #3 cylinder.This is a hot running cylinder do to the air flow not being as good as the others.
Also get yourself a petronix electrical ignition, these work so well that my 78 Bus never needs the timing fixed.
Also learn to do your valves every 3000 miles. - DR DEAL

5)   How about a valve adjustment. This is a maintenence item too often ignored. Do not pay some one to do this as they will start the car to move it into the garage and it MUST be done with the engine cold.Other than that just adjust the timing a little till you find that spot where it stops the pinging. Timing it statically with a test light is best for the bug. A test light not a timing light. The idiots guide is really the best book to explain this. - Gerry


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Question 3
where do i locate the clutch switch switch on a 1970 vw bug?...  

Answers
1)   what clutch switch????? - ken k

2)   I think someone is leading you on. - Replica

3)   At the dealership. Get a repair manual to know your car - the Horses Butt

4)   Gio, come on now there is no switch. We have the peddle that you push in to change gears, but no switch. - DR DEAL


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Question 4
how long should a v4 1999 volkswagon passat last if it has 170,000 miles on it?...  

Answers
1)   how long is a piece of string? these engines are easily good for 250,000 miles if maintained properly. dependant on the service history, I see no reason why yours will not see a similar mileage. - anon2010

2)   being a VW, not much longer. - 1 Finger Willy

3)   actually, volkswagen beetles were first engineered to be inexpensive to manufacture, durable, reliable, and be cheap enough that the general public and buy one. it was also developed by the germans, and throughout history, ive never found a german engineer that did something half way.

most volkswagens are very reliable! the only other vehicles that come close to their reliability would be that of my step dad's grand cherokee that saw 250,000 miles. just keep up on the maintenance and you should be fine, you could probably get 300,000 out of it if her previous owners took good care of it. - frank

4)   As long as it is well maintained, easy 250-300K. Also, it is an inline 4, not a V-4. Make sure the timing belt, H2O pump, tensioner, rollers, coolant, and thermostat has been changed twice. - djaca70


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Question 5
would putting in a chip in my 2004 VW GTI....?...  really mess it up in the long run. i heard that putting a chip does increase the horsepower, but eventually destorys the pistons and messing up your engine???

Answers
1)   It doesn't increase anything. It simply moves low end horsepower, to top end.

So, on a dyno, it looks like you have more max power. It's easy to sell it this way, because all anyone looks at is max power,they never pay any attention to how the power is distributed.

But you lose low end acceleration.

And yes, you eventually destroy your engine. - Vipassana

2)   This really depends on the chip and the level of performance being generated simply by your engine having a new chip tell it what to do.

Generally people won't just throw a chip in a stock car (cause this won't give you the numbers you think you'll get)...chips were intended to be used as a supplement to create hp when you've changed things like your cam, injectors, intake, fuel rail, headers and exhaust...They assist in making power when you've customized your engine to the point that factory tuning isn't giving the car what it needs.

Don't buy a preprogrammed chip- they are crap. Avoid chips you program yourself too...good luck understanding everything.

Bring your car to a speed shop with a Dyno and they can sell you a chip they will program based on your needs. - Big L

3)   If you just get the (Stage 1) Re-flash because Euro cars don't have Chips per say they just re-flash the ecu. It wont hurt the car if you take care of it but once u start building the motor yes things will fail sooner because of the added strain but if you get a basic re-flash you will be fine also...What motor are we talking about 2.Slow VR6 or the 1.8t it really depends on the motor also....cheers - veedub514

4)   Dont waste your ££££££££ only TD are worth chipping m8 - Tazmania4580


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Friday, October 23, 2009

2003 VW Jetta 1.8t Engine .. Worth it?

Question 1
2003 VW Jetta 1.8t Engine .. Worth it?...  I am considering buying this Jetta for $4500, and it has 109,000 miles on it. I am taking it to a mechanic who specializes in VWs (and is not the person selling the car :P) to have him look at it but I'm just looking for some preliminary advice.

I know that it has a lot of miles, but if it's been maintained (which the carfax claims it has) do you think it'll be worth the money? What costs can I expect to incur within the next 3 years? This will be my first car and I plan to commute 20 miles each way, 4 days a week.


Thanks!

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1)   There is a reason why a VW is in that dealership. Do not buy it. Those easily break down, get a Ford. - Terrence-Terry

2)   From my experience German cars are way over engineered, and can be problematic. That car has a lot of miles, and German after market parts a very expensive. I would rather buy a used Civic, or Corolla for that price. - GOW!

3)   Unless you understand the pitfalls of owning a turbocharged engine, the 1.8T in particular, stay away from it. It needs premium fuel, it needs synthetic oil, plastic water pump impeller, timing belt which need to be replaced every 60K miles. A nice Civic or Corolla will give you less grief and be much cheaper to maintain and operate. - pbleek

4)   I guess I will be the only one to chime in on the vw side. I have owned 4 VW's thus far, and really have not had any big problems. I currently own a 1.8t which is in my 2005 GTI. I had a small problem when the car was never(6000 miles) but it really wasn't a big problem. The bolts securing the downpipe to the turbo came loose and needed to be replaced. Other than that, I have a car that is just as luxurious as anything else on the road. Sure, you can get a camry, or other japanese car, but will it be as valuable in terms of quality? These cars anymore are filled with cheap plastics and seats that are pretty crappy and uncomfortable.

Not so sure what yours has, but in mine I have heated seats, 6 cd disc changer, the monsoon stereo, power sunroof, heated mirrors, and power throughout. This car has been very good to me so far and from what I have read on vwvortex, these cars will last a long time with a little bit of care.

These motors are very sought after in the vw line due to their easy and relatively cheap performance upgrades. If you would ever care to get a little more power out of 'er, computer programming will give you a lot more power while only needing 93 octane.

Oil changes are important especially when you have a turbo'd vehicle. And make sure to change that oil filter every change. The timing belt is a must every 60,000 miles, so I would check and see if that has been done recently. Other than that, if they say it looks like a solid deal, I'd go for it. - kevin

5)   If the car has been well maintained it should go 250-300k, But that is a standard 1.8. The turbo can take years off a car if the previous owner over reved it or stomped it to death.

The VW brand has a lot of Naysayers because they don't have the "Maintenance" mind set. They are for all getting in a car turning it over and going.

Timing belts do need to be changed on every car at 60-75K that is a fact
Honda's stretch it to 80k but it still has to be changed, and the fact that most things that have to be worked on a Honda if it is the radiator or a/c systems you have to remove a crap load of sheet metal
or body parts to replace it. Replacing a Alternator on a Honda is more of a PITA than a VW.

Don't believe every thing you read here go to Consumer reports and see what the track record is. - Briano

6)   All these honda boys need to get a life (a VW that is over engennered) wow so what is an Audi then a spaceship. any way i would say that they are good cars but have some extra money lying around JUST in case - veedub514


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Question 2
would putting in a chip in my 2004 VW GTI....?...  really mess it up in the long run. i heard that putting a chip does increase the horsepower, but eventually destorys the pistons and messing up your engine???

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1)   It doesn't increase anything. It simply moves low end horsepower, to top end.

So, on a dyno, it looks like you have more max power. It's easy to sell it this way, because all anyone looks at is max power,they never pay any attention to how the power is distributed.

But you lose low end acceleration.

And yes, you eventually destroy your engine. - Vipassana

2)   This really depends on the chip and the level of performance being generated simply by your engine having a new chip tell it what to do.

Generally people won't just throw a chip in a stock car (cause this won't give you the numbers you think you'll get)...chips were intended to be used as a supplement to create hp when you've changed things like your cam, injectors, intake, fuel rail, headers and exhaust...They assist in making power when you've customized your engine to the point that factory tuning isn't giving the car what it needs.

Don't buy a preprogrammed chip- they are crap. Avoid chips you program yourself too...good luck understanding everything.

Bring your car to a speed shop with a Dyno and they can sell you a chip they will program based on your needs. - Big L

3)   If you just get the (Stage 1) Re-flash because Euro cars don't have Chips per say they just re-flash the ecu. It wont hurt the car if you take care of it but once u start building the motor yes things will fail sooner because of the added strain but if you get a basic re-flash you will be fine also...What motor are we talking about 2.Slow VR6 or the 1.8t it really depends on the motor also....cheers - veedub514


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Question 3
can lambroghini's come in automatic or just standard?...  I've been curious to know, I've never actually seen a girl drive one but I saw Ciara drove one in high high heels: http://www.necolebitchie.com/

so I was just wondering : )

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1)   The car she is driving is automatic - how do i know this? You can see the paddle shifters in the picture.

Hey, little know fact about Ciara...she was born with both male and female parts...yeah I know, gross isn't it...? - Big L

2)   If you got the money you can custom make any car to your liking, however I think it would be retarted to buy a lambo as an automatic. - daniel

3)   Most new lambo's come in a semi-automatic (if you set it, it's auto, if you choose to switch, it's goes to manual). The reason for this is because few people who buys one actually knows the power and gearbox, and tend to make a mess of things when they try to drive it manually for the first time. - Master_W


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Question 4
Mods For 2004 VW GTI 1.8T?...  I just recently bought a 2004 VW GTI 1.8T with 54K. I was wondering what kind of inexpensive mods I should put on it to increase the acceleration and horsepower. I was thinking a chip or something like that.

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1)   Bigger inter cooler, chip and cam. Injectors and a bigger turbo are good ways to increase the power but will cost you quite a bit more.

You can easily get that 1.8T to beat the crap out of an RS4. Go look at VW 1.8T forums there is a ton of info out there about how to make your ride a rocket. - Big L

2)   chip~$500
catback exhaust~$500
frontmount intercooler~$500
diverter valve~$150 - edizzle

3)   eddie is wrong.

chip 500
exhaust 1000
intercooler 650-750 - Ryan M


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Question 5
Is a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI known as a Golf 6?...  For example, on the Top Gear website you can view the review of different types of Golfs such as Golf 5, Golf 6. Golf GTI etc. but theres no TDI model there.

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1)   A Golf 6, is the newest version of the Golf. The TDi should be out soon. - djaca70

2)   The '6' stands for mark 6. As in the sixt generation Golf. - A V

3)   They don't really have the TDi's on Top Gear, as Clarkson doesn't like diesel (remeber, he said it's like driving a tractor). But no, the 1.6 does not equal as the mark 6. - Master_W


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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Why are volkswagens recognized as chick cars?

Question 1
Why are volkswagens recognized as chick cars?...  Why are volkswagens recognized as chick cars? I have never owned a VW but the comment I keep hearing is that it's a chick car. Maybe I have stupid friend but I have known for the longest time that VW's are fast. And they would even beat me racing (In a legal racetrack situation of course) I have heard that this chick/guy car thing only exists in the US. So, why does the VW brand have the "chick" reputation in the US?

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1)   Because people where we live, the U.S. are stupid. - My Alias

2)   Because knowledgeable fathers buy their daughters these cars. If a thousand fathers bought their daughters F150's would that make it a chick car? Seriously I don't see it being a chick car. If maybe a vw cabriolet then maybe. Put a flower on a Bugatti, would that make it a chick car. Why not just take the flower off of the car. I see a lot of girls driving mustangs. But I don't see mustangs as a chick car. - yongjiujunshi

3)   Becuase Audi's are a man car yo. Audi is the VW's boyfriend - 4968_dog

4)   It's not any and all VW's. It's mainly the older model Jetta's that get the label of a chick car. It's not because of performance, it's because of the body styling. Older Tiburons are also labeled chick cars just because it looks like the body style that a girl drives more. I love VW and I've definitely seen more guys driving them but for some reason they're still labeled that way. - tony

5)   Volkswagens aren't "Chick cars" you're friend is stupid, i own an '86 GTI and there's nothing "girly" about it. It is quite badass, actually. People who think Volkswagens are chick cars are people who know nothing and think of the New Beetles, probably because women think they're "cute" or something. - Taran

6)   A lot of dumb things only exist in the US. Trust us we look in and laugh all the time - Barking_Dog


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Question 2
My 78' vw Beelte jerks alot, What could it be?...  The problem started about a week ago but it just happened from time to time. Now it happens just about all the time. The car just jerks violently then goes smooth and just repeats this process the whole time.
Ive heard someone say that it might be the fuel filter being dirty. I know very little about cars but I don't have the cash to fix it at present, so if I could fix it myself that would be great.

Ive recently put in a new fuel tank but made sure it was clean and I cleaned it out, could this have something to do with it?

All help appreciated.
By the way, the car idols OK.

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1)   Could be a million things but the fuel system would be a good starting point , replace filter , check all fuel lines , check fuel pump is working correctly and lastly the carby may have a belly full of rubbish and you will have to pay someone to fix that properly
By the way it idles OK - Barking_Dog

2)   Sounds life you car is having misfires. Try changing the spark plugs - DemonSpawn

3)   put the handbrake down all the way! LOL - Squish

4)   i have a question 4 you is Your car a sander ? if so you may need a new clutch but i've read all what everyone has said and there right the only thing i could add would be you may need to run a full injector cleaner just in case you did pick something up out of the new or old tank that may passed the filter one more thing you may look at your distributor cap it my have a crack in it or the little Router bug may not be getting good contact or is fold out good luck hoped this helped you - redneck

5)   I would ask a friend that knows a little about cars to help you change the fuel filter.It is not only possible that it is dirty but it could also have water in it. - Hey You


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Question 3
VW owners: Please Help! Is it true that VW cars aren't as dependable and reliable as some other car brands?...  I have been thinking of parking a 2010 Golf in my driveway. I like the styling of the car and I've always been a fan of Audi/VW interiors. But there are two things stopping me from purchasing the car. 1. I hear from different sources that the newer VWs aren't as good as they used to be and that I should buy a Honda, etc. 2. (And this one isn't the main reason) is that VW is not offering the fun and frugal engines offered in Europe. I haven't heard too many kind things about the 5 cylinder engine offered in the US (bad fuel milage and noisy) and my only other choice would be the diesel, which I'd love to own, but cannot afford due to VWs higher premium pricing. Please help me get some answers. Thanks!

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1)   dependable sure as any other car its the up keep thats cost you parts are high an dhard to find just any shop that can work on it and sometimes if parts not on hand it might be months to get unles you live in Europe - kelly_f_1999

2)   In my opinion I wouldnt get a volkswagon! I have a 1998 Volkswagon Jetta and Ive had nothing but problems with it. EVerytime Ive had a family member or autoshop work on it, they make a face and DREAD it. My step dad owned a shop and when I first got the vehicle he wouldnt wanna work on it bc its such a pain. The parts are VERY expensive and the car to me IS NOT reliable. If I were you I would def. get a honda. I understand that yours would be a 2010 and mine is a 98' but EVENTUALLY something will go wrong. Its a foreign car...If I could go back I would get a Honda. They run FOREVERR literally and the parts are not that expensive. My mother has a volkswagon and its been in the shop every other week and hers is a 2002. Its just never ending. I payed 3500 for mine and ive put at least 5500 into it. Do I regret it?...ABSOLUTELY! - DC

3)   now hold on, my 1997 golf has bee vary reliable, its pushing about
310,xxx km and shes still holding up i had the catalytic converter swapped and new plugs to pass emissions but that was it., oil changes every 4000 klicks and tranny everything is good. germans build solid cars,,, now mine was made in germany and yea the newer ones are from mexico but I'm sure there are strict design specs and i herd that the tdi's run forever but rally how long do you want to keep it.

so really jap rice or german schnitzel ps i would suggest the jetta its alot more classy - Vince

4)   i have a 00 jetta and trying to sell it..im from ireland.
but id advise you not to get one!!!
iv had nothing but problems and problems with mine since i bought it, and vw parts are so much more expensive!
the same common problems seem to happen to most jettas, iv been looking at online forums etc.
everybodys getting the same problems! eg. electrical faults, flywheel, waterpump etc. etc.
iv had mine about 9 months and spent over 2000 euro on repairs alone!
cant wait to sell..

definetly, you should go for a honda or a toyota - lucky charm


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Question 4
does anyone knows of any jettas for sale?...  if anyone knows of any jettas for sale 01 or 02 please let me know!! white and black pacifically but any color would be helpful anywhere near new york, selden centereach, brooklyn, anywhere near thoughs areas thank you so much!

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1)   look on craigslist.com and click on your region. they should have a buncha jettas! - Darius

2)   autotrader.com - djaca70

3)   i have a 00 jetta and trying to sell it..im from ireland.
but id advise you not to get one!!!
iv had nothing but problems and problems with mine since i bought it, and vw parts are so much more expensive!
the same common problems seem to happen to most jettas, iv been looking at online forums etc.
everybodys getting the same problems! eg. electrical faults, flywheel, waterpump etc. etc.
iv had mine about 9 months and spent over 2000 euro on repairs alone!
cant wait to sell..

would you be interested in mine??! ;-) hahaha - lucky charm


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Question 5
Volkswagen Polo will launched in India, Can any one tell me?...  I want to buy a new car and i have found in a some one site about Volkswagen Polo but I haven't found about launch date. I would like to buy it. please any one tell me that when will launched in india,

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1)   It's very interesting that you would like to buy a new Volkswagen polo, Volkswagen also ready to launch a new car "polo" very soon in india. According to some websites report that Volkswagen will launched Polo expected November 2009 in india, If you really make a mind for purchase it, you should wait for a some time.

If you want to know more about Volkswagen Polo you may follow given below link.....

http://www.cardekho.com/upcomingcars

http://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Volkswagen/Volkswagen_Polo

http://latestautonews.blogspot.com/2008/12/volkswagen-polo-launching-in-india.html

http://blog.cardekho.com/2009/09/volkswagen-polo-ready-to-launch-in.html - Anoop

2)   January 2010... For sure, before March!!!! - Sonia

3)   You can expect it in the first quarter of 2010.
Expect 7+ lakh price tag and remember it is a VW definitely spares will be pricey and limited dealer network. - nabeelps


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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

How much is it to buy a volkswagon beetle in Mexico and Import it into America?

Question 1
How much is it to buy a volkswagon beetle in Mexico and Import it into America?...  Im 17 and i wanna buy my first car. I want an old vw beetle pre 73 model. I need to know all the info i'll need so when i go down there next year on my graduation trip, i can bring me a VW Beetle :) i dont wanna hear anything about them being bad cars or what so ever. just tell me what i need to do and how much it will cost, thanks

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1)   You would need to have the vehicle brought up to the US specifications for Safety and possibly Emissions; also, don't know if you have heard, but you need a Passport to enter/leave MX nowadays + the crime with the drug smugglers (and just the crime in general) has risen lately. Look online in the States and you should be able to find what you are looking for ;] - not 2 B fooled

2)   Well, you'd better do it fast, because they are going to stop making them. - Nissan Skyline GT-R R35 Spec-V

3)   wait.. you want a vw bug made before 73 from Mexico??? why not just buy one here in the us? You'll find the bugs in America are in much better shape and there are many more here in the US. and for an answer about the cost... its more than its worth. the only bugs even remotely worth importing from Mexico is a newer models of the classic bug that were made up till 2004. I believe the plant that still made them burned down in 2004. There are very few people that own bugs from Mexico, mostly the only hardcore vw enthusiast will go to the expense. - Jack D

4)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carquotes.fateback.com - Tom

5)   If you go to Mexico and buy a bug, drive it home. Make sure you have the title and a bill of sale so you can drive it across the border. Next, go to the DMV with your paperwork and register it in your name. I don't understand why you would want to buy a bug from Mexico when you can buy one that is already here without the hassle. I travel to Baja CA 3 or so times a year and I do see a lot of 70's style bugs and 9 out of 10 of them are beat up.
Bugs start at $50 and go up to $20,000. What you buy depends on what you are looking for. I like pre 1966 bugs for street cars once the engine is swapped out for a larger one, and they are converted to 12V. - Rod Knocker

6)   I am going to assume that, because you ask the question, you have already looked around and been unable to find a bug i your price range.

Ok.. they will be cheaper in Mexico, but their maint. level will also be less (trust me.. I have driven mexican vw bugs..they get the bare minimum and show it).

next.. if you buy one there you can simply drive it across the border if you can show that you have the legal papers AND the insurance (set that up before you cross the border back into the US)

next.. once you have the car here, you will need to deal with the emissions issues and the US mandated safety items that were not required of Mexican bugs. California had emissions standards even then and the US had mandated some things like bumpers and collapsible steering posts that you may have to show to the dmv to get it registered.

Lastly.. do some basic research on the bug you want

In general, the last years of the bug production (72 on) were not the best choice for a beetle.. They had drainage problems and, therefore, rust issues on the body (especially near the rear windows) which were virtually impossible to fix on a long-term basis for daily drivers.

Prior to 66 the bugs had 6v systems.. Nothing wrong with that except that 6v parts and supplies are harder to find, and you can not plug in todays 12v stuff with out a converter.

Like I said.. do some research before you toss your money into a car.

good luck on your hunt.

. - ca_surveyor


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Question 2
2003 golf r32 any good?...  Anyone know much about this car? Is it fast? A lot to maintain?

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1)   These are really nice cars - very fast, a little hard on gas but not too bad. The thing with VW and 2003 is the quality ratings VW received in those years. It was probably the worst year for the "car of the people" manufacturer.

The problem vehicles are hit and miss and often very difficult to identify - if you can get past service records and it seems like a lot of stuff has been changed on the vehicle - walk away, it's a lemon.

VW's can get very expensive to repair, some parts are only available through the dealer and therefore you may sometimes be forced to get your parts from the over priced dealer. If you are looking for something that is cheaper to maintain or parts are easier to get then look for a more generic car. - Big L

2)   Ya what he said.

if the r32 was hit but still clean title, make sure you bring it to a professional to check it out before you buy it.

I shoulda done that on my 2005 gli 1.8t, the turbo was super loud, it sounded like a huge freightliner truck which was sick! I just thought that the turbo was boosted, turns out my intercooler was cracked but i fixed before any problems occured.



i'd say uprage to a 2004 r32. clean, fast, decent gas mileage and all wheel drive. throw some snow tires on it in the winter and your good. - Darius

3)   they only made the R32 in 2004 in the MK4 body style anyway yes they are great cars if you want an even rarer car get the Tornado Red R32 only 10% of about 2500 made were red.. - veedub514

4)   I take it you are referring to the 2004 as they only made 5000 of them at a time. So far, they have produced 5,000 of them in 2004, and another batch of new and improved 32's in 2008. Anywho, the R32 is an amazing auto. Not sure if you are aware of the stats, but when you add it all up, it really is a powerful vehicle. It is propelled by a 240 horsepower V6. All wheel drive. The only downside for some is that it only came in manual version. This is great for me, but for those who can't drive a stick, you can't get it in an automatic.

The 2008 model comes with DSG or as they call it Dual Sequential Gearbox meaning it is an automatic but uses two different clutch packs to make lightning fast shifts between gears, but I digress.

I myself own a 2005 GTI. It really depends on what U want out of a vehicle. In the snow, with a good set of winter low profiles, I can go anywhere I NEED to go. The R32 is the same way. If you are looking at things from a performance standpoint, the GTI is cheaper. You can take the extra money you would have left over and can easily make a gti out perform an R32, but you will be doing so without the off the line traction as the R has.

It is really up to you. If you are made of money, an R32 has tremendous potential. Check out a video of HPA's video on you tube showcasing their 550 hp R32.

Secondly when it comes to maintenance costs, they hold up pretty well. No big problems to worry about other than a faulty brake pedal switch that may get stuck from time to time. Other than that, hopefully you make a great decision. Good luck! - kevin


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Question 3
Need to find answers on rear suspension problem on a manx bug?...  Having problems need some advise

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1)   Well a good place to star would be with a description of your problem. The manx is just a dune buggy built on a VW chassis so the year would help as there is 2 different types of axles you could have. - uthockey32

2)   Swing axle or IRS rear end? Kind of need to know to help.
Post more info and I am sure I can help you out. I have owned 3 manx style cars, numerous dune buggies, 2 Things, 3 squarebacks, VW Trike, 61 split window bus, and many many bugs. - Rod Knocker

3)   what's the problem ???? - KAM


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Question 4
How Much Did A VW Beetle Cost In 1950?...  

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1)   Not too much.
Check the forums on thesamba.com - Rod Knocker

2)   Can't help with 1950, but I do have the 1961 motor show edition of Motor, and at that time the basic saloon was £656, with deluxe models going up to £809. 17/8d.

The convertibles were £1024. 19/9d. - Jon S

3)   As I recall about $600 which was a lot of money then for a 'foreign' car. - ca_surveyor


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Question 5
Vollkwagen Cabrio 2001 coolant?...  I took my Volkwagen Cabrio 2001 several times to the dealership for repair and they have done a terrible job with the repairs. It usualy comes back worse than it came in. The new thing is that part of my motor broke and coolant dripped out. I have been reading on the internet about it I think it is because the coolant is wrong, I am supose to have a pink colant I think???? Anyways they added blue coolant to a already green universal coolant and I think they ruined my car. They claimed to have flushed out the green stuff but you can see it is clearly green and blue mixed. They have lied on several occassion and they said that the blue is the right coolant? What should I do? I am thinking about contacting the BBB or the federal trades comision, I have already spent $3000

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1)   I'm sorry to hear about your bad dealer expierience. I would take it to another dealer or import repair shop. Ask them to flush the coolant system and only use the correct coolant. VW's use G12,(that should be printed on your coolant resevoir) which is VW and Audi specific. The VW part # is G-012-A8F-A4. It comes in a gallon only and costs about $20.00. I would contact VW customer care with any problems or comments about this particular dealership. - VWpartsman

2)   The usual pink coolant is G12, which came with the car.

The new coolant, which is blue-purple is G12+, which is compatible with G12 (pink). - cant_think_of_1

3)   YOU CAN NOT MIX GREEN UNIVERSAL COOLANT WITH ANYYYYYY OTHER COOLANT. PERIOD!. green plus green ok thats fine. g12 with g12. thats fine. pink with blue g12. thats great. green plus g12 = disaster! it corrodes and creates a VERY corrosive liquid that eats away at parts. - Ryan M


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