Sunday, February 28, 2010

What kind of car is the 'Slug Bug'?

Question 1
What kind of car is the 'Slug Bug'?...  I always thought the slug bug was the Volkswagen beetle Hence the BUG. but people say its the Old Volkswagen Bus. I don't know where they get this idea.. but i am pretty sure that they are wrong. what do you think?

Answers
1)   No...it was the classic Beetle. - Crying tears of geek joy.

2)   It's the Volkswagen Beetle, traditionally yellow ones. - Spencer

3)   It's the Beetle! - Julie

4)   I agree with you, it's the VW beetle. - Wilson

5)   it is the old vw bug. However, depending on the rules of the game, if you see an old bus, that's a double slug bug and they get to punch you twice. - Dude

6)   I've always associated the term Slug Bug with the Beetle. As a huge VW enthusiest I do get heavily offended by people calling my cars Slug Bugs, but I have to remember that they're not exceptionally fast. - Aircooled Chick


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Question 2
will spaying wd40 on my engine help anything?...  will spaying wd40 on parts of my engine help performance or anything

Answers
1)   It will not improve performance in any way shape or form...it will however create a huge fire hazard. - Kenny

2)   the only thing it will do is ease the work and keep dirt off and keep it clean. It will not help performance. - warlock

3)   dont do that - shuman57

4)   it helps in water proofing and preventing rust, but not any performance.. - SVOMAN

5)   No. There would be a bit of a fire hazard but in terms of lubrication all of the bearings and such are sealed to keep out road dirt and debris so you'd gain nothing really. - Travis


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Question 3
Volkswagen Passat 2009/2010?...  Are volkswagen cars good?? I recently looked at an 09 and a 10 and loved how they look. But i am not too worried about looks. The 2009 is gonna cost me an even 25,000....is that a good deal?? and the 2010 came out 1,000 dollars cheaper than the 09, and the salesman doesn't know why. But I need a new car. I live in Fl and might be traveling up north for school in 1-2 years. So, is the car reliable? How is mileage? And How is repair and cost? Or should I look into a Honda Accord?? Any other suggestions, I am looking for a car in the 21,000 range...Thank You!

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1)   excellent cars but get a good VW specialist to look after it, american mechanics can ruin a german car in an hour - Harley Drive

2)   The passat is excellent. any passat newer than 05 will be very reliable. any reliability issues you may have heard pertains to the older ones. VW raised prices in 06 on the passat and sales dropped. thats probably the reason for the price drop. 09 or 10 has free maintenance up to 30000 miles. also it has a 10000 mile service interval instead of 5000. mileage will be in the mid 20s up to 30 mpg. you will enjoy this car over any other make. compare details like the gaps in the panels and interior finish. the passat blows the accord out of the water. - MUSTANGGT351

3)   Almost Any VW murders a Honda Accord when you compare. Everything about a VW, from the way it handles, performs, and looks is just better in every way to a Honda Accord. When you throw in the fact that the Passat is one of the best cars VW makes then its not even a real choice. - Mike


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Question 4
I have a 2008 Convertible Volkswagen Beetle, will it be able to pull another car?...  I'm going from cross-country with my friend to college, instead of renting a uhaul we've decided to just use our cars. His is a saturn wagon that will be filled with our stuff. Will my car make it? Help!

~Thanks

Answers
1)   pulling another car hundreds of miles? almost impossible and probably illegal - Harley Drive

2)   Just either Drive his car, Or put the Crap in yours. - Trevor T

3)   It'll burn the tranny out of your car, drive his, or put the stuff in your car. - daniels9424cs


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Question 5
VW 2002 Beetle Warning Light?...  While I was driving today, a yellow light came on below my "trunk is not latched" light in my car. It is a circle, with 3 dashes on each side, but sort of like arcs. At first I turned off my car then back on and it went away. Later it didn't. It was the only light on. Help?

Answers
1)   Sounds like the brake light. Got a picture? Did you look in the owner's manual? - djaca70

2)   This sounds like the brake pad warning light. Your brake pads are nearing the end of their useful like and will need to be replaced soon. Have your brakes inspected at the next opportunity. - David

3)   might be your heated rear screen. - Pete


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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Where can I get a Volkswagen Beetle (old style) at cheapest?

Question 1
Where can I get a Volkswagen Beetle (old style) at cheapest?...  I am looking for a Beetle my 8-year-old son who's really into Volkswagen Beetles. Sure, he doesn't get to drive it, but he'll get to ride in it.

Answers
1)   cool pressie for an 8 yr old, but maybe if you say which country youre from ,then we can help. - Pete

2)   Try ebay motors - Louis R

3)   Move to South California, get a friend to say you deserve to be on "Overhaulin' " and that you had the car since the day your son was born and it means a lot to you.

Lol - Garrett

4)   i'm in GA>and know of several let me know if location is feasible,if so we'll get up some prices. - notso smart

5)   www.Hubcapcafe.com
www.aircooled.net
www.thesamba.com
www.chirco.com
www.jbugs.com
www.volksworld.com
www.traderonline.com
That should keep you busy for a while. - Hey You


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Question 2
At any time did Porsche 911 share a chassis with the VW Beetle, I am working with 2 people who think so?...  
Do they still continue to "borrow" or do you guys know when the last time this happened

Answers
1)   yes - ladystang

2)   yes as the designer/engineer of Porsche was the son of the designer/engineer of the beetle so he just "borrowed" his dads idea - Matthew W

3)   Yes, it was the Porsche 356 Speedster. - Derrick S

4)   THE PORSCHE CAYENNE, THE AUDI Q7 AND THE VW TOURAEG ARE BUILT ON THE SAME PLATFORM. - mchaz60

5)   No...not with the 911. The earlier Porsche 356, and the Speedster might have shared allot of parts including the chassis. But I believe the more modern 911 did not. The 914 did share all its parts with VW. A lot of its parts are stamped VW. - dewhatulike


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Question 3
how to install turbo on vw vr6?...  hi i have a vw passat vr6 and im wondering how much is to install a turbo and what else is it need to run the turbo please let me know thank you so much

Answers
1)   haha dont bother
youre probably looking 2000$ range installed - 89 z71 step side 6'' lif

2)   Installing a turbo, and making it work both properly and reliably, is not a quick nor cheap process.

I suggest you read up on turbo installations and what needs to be done to the cooling, fuel, and electronics systems on the engine as well upgrading the suspension and brakes to handle the additional power of a turbo.

A turbo installation and tuning will run you into the thousands for just the engine alone. - Bandit-05

3)   If you have to ask how much, you can't afford it.

It would also help to tell us what year your car is... - Josh

4)   A turbo runs off the exhaust so all you need to do is find a kit made for your car. Most kits run $2000 to $3000 plus the cost of installation. - uthockey32


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Question 4
hey have a 2007 vw sharan 1.9tdi with climate control heating. the problem is that the windows can just fog?...  

Answers
1)   Then it is not working as it should. Air con should demist in about 5 minutes. It probably needs re-gassing. Some garages offer it at a fixed price. - Bazza

2)   Change the pollen filter - its wet. - PHIL B

3)   You may have a leak on your heater matrix and the condensation is a mix of antifreeze. Check the coolant level, if it drops that is your problem - L G

4)   If the A/C is functioning properly and the climate control is set to defrost or defog, you should not have this problem. Make sure the climate control is not set to economy whereby the A/C is automatically turned off. You can also try cleaning all the interior windows with a glass cleaner. This may help prevent the windows from fogging up in the future. - David


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Question 5
Looking to add second oil pressure switch to air cooled 1776cc engine, how?...  I put an electronic fuel pump on my air cooled vw engine, and at the same time added a 3 way pressure switch to the area where the original oil pressure switch was installed. The 3 way switch is HIGHLY recommended when adding a electonic fuel pump. The 3 way switch provides power to the pump when it gets the starter feed (power sent from starter when starting car) and also from the ignition when the pressure switch is pressurizes. Basically it send power through the switch when the engine case has 3-4 psi or more. The reason you really need the 3 way switch is to cut off he fuel pump if the engine stalls from let's say a ruptured fuel line and the pump will stop as well. If you did not hook this up, the fuel line would rupture, the car would stall, and the fuel pump would pump fuel all over the engine and exhaust. Wammo, car-b-que. So the problem is that I had to take out the original one pin oil pressure switch from the original area to put the replacement switch. The replacement does not ground out the wire like it should when you lose PSI. Is there another area I can istall the old pressure switch? Another port, or any other suggestion? I have put a block off plate over the area where the manual fuel pump was installed, and I thought of putting it there, but I was told that there is no pressure in that part of the engine. You can apparently install an air breather there if you want. Anyway, any thoughts on what to do to get the regualr switch and dummy light back to working? Thanks Chris
It's actaully not a lot more stuff to go wrong, it's less. Now the fuel lines don't have to go through the fan shroud and back out, you can take our the ugly manual fuel pump, and put a Billet cover (really makes the engine look nice). You cut into the fuel line and add the pump and wire it in. It's all beem done and helps alot. I used to go a month or two (sometimes even longer) with out starting it. THe fuel up the carbs would be either eveporated, or not be primed. You would either pump the accelorator and try and start it to get the gas back into the carbs, but that really take a toll on the starter. I takes a lot of tries for me. The other option was pouring fule or quickstart doen the carb to get it to run and the pump to start building the line pressure. Now with the electric, if I turn on the key and the fuel is evaporated, or line pressure low, the electonic pump comes on for a second and the car starts right up. You could leave it for a year and turn the key and vroom
now that everything is beautiful and perfect, I just want to hook up my dummy light and switch. That port is taken with my new switch, so I need to find a place to mount the 1 pin oil switch into the engine. THere is nothing wrong with dual carbs and fuel pmp. jusr make sure it the right one for high performance dual carb set-up. It will notice if the carbs are starving on floored throttle and pump more fuel instantly right away. It's actually recommeneded by dual carb manufacturers. Just do it right so your car will never burn in a fire.
with the stock fuel pump you are actually at more risk for fires. There was a study done on vw's and 50% of air cooled VW engines pulled over on the freeway is fire, the other 50% was out of gas, broken peice (accelerator cable, etc) and tires. Of the 50% that were from fire is due to gas. Of that 50% over 3/4 were from manual fuel pumps and the lines running through the dog houses getting cut, and other reasons and the other 1/4 were from electroinc fuel pums WITHOUT THE # PRONG SAFETY SWITCH INSTALLED. No kept the fuel line pumping fuel from a elec pump when hooked up correctly. It will not pump unless the engine is running. You know how small the 1 prong switch is, I just need a port in the engine to run it in to.

Answers
1)   WOW all that for a fuel pump. please save your carbs and put the stock pump back on. that is a lot going wrong with a simple engine just put an adjustable oil pressure regulator where the pressure spring is and loose all the wires.

and add a oil pressure gauge you'll be just fine - Jarod C

2)   What was wrong with the stock fuel pump?
With it you don't have to worry about having a car-b-que. - dewhatulike

3)   Just put a brass T fitting in, so you can run both - onlyoldiron4me


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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

how do i stop my golf gt tdi smoking?

Question 1
how do i stop my golf gt tdi smoking?...  i have tryed treatments in the diesal but my car still smokes when i put my foot down please can someone help

Answers
1)   Step 1: Sell your Volkswagen
Step 2: Buy a Japanese car
Step 3: ??????
Step 4: Profit - Strae

2)   Its a Diseasall - they all do it particularly when you boot them. For all its advances blowing up some diesel vapour in air by sqeezing it hard is still a bit crude compared to a modern petrol car thus some smoke will be produced at times. - Timbo is here

3)   Explain to him the dangers of smoking and what it's going to do to him!! Premature ageing and smelly! I think this sounds like a battle of wills. If you keep putting your foot down then you know how these things rebel. Try reason and if that doesn't work stop all his pocket money!! - HK

4)   If it worries you that much - get the piston rings changed. - Bod

5)   Honda Good, V.W. Bad. Toyota Good V.W. Bad. Nissan Good V.W. Bad . Japanese Good ,V.W. Bad. - Sharp Shooter

6)   Normal, if it is excessive, then replace the rings, or adjust injection timing. - djaca70

7)   Check for collapsed /restricted turbo trunking,check EGR valve is not gummed up and sticking open allowing exhaust gas into cylinders when under load and yes buy an asian diesel if you want a gutless piece of crap the japs cant build a decent diesel engine.How many crap hino trucks do you see in comparison with Scania,Mercedes,Daf or even bloody Iveco.That's why even crap Kia fit merc diesel engines rather than fit some jap gutless wonder that has the power and finesse of a bloody steam engine.They have only just got the hang of common rail systems while the German,French and Italian manufacturers are moving on to 2nd generation piezo crystal injectors and 2000 bar system pressures - chewbaka87

8)   Good old Chewbaka! A technician, not another bar room expert leading people astray. He really knows his diesels. The only thumbs down he will get will be non trade owners in denial. But most diesels will give a brief puff of black smoke if you floor the pedal. As Clarkson said, 'dirty carcinogenic things.' Take a look on Honest John and then tell me that many diesel options are not more trouble than their petrol alternatives. And cost more to repair. But if it is a matter of driving preference rather than health and economics then good luck to you.
Old mechanic - edgarl

9)   Nicotine patches - BECKS


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Question 2
Are there photos of broken clutches that I can compare to make sure the mechanic is telling the truth?...  I have a 2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T, would like to see pictures of a damaged clutch so that I can compare when I see my car to make sure it really was damaged.

Answers
1)   why isn't the car working? - Harley Drive

2)   you cant see the clutch at all. - gone

3)   Well if you do not trust the shop why do you go there? Depending on what happened to the clutch you can see it with out a photo to compare. If the car was slipping because the clutch is worn the lining will be down to the rivets. If you where slipping because someone was ridding the clutch it will sell burnt and the pressure plate will be blue. - uthockey32

4)   Most likely the clutch is damaged. If you're driving and you try to go faster and the rpms increase but your speed doesn't, your clutch is wearing. If the friction zone where you feel your clutch bite while releasing the clutch pedal is getting closer to the top over time, your clutch is wearing. If you smell a strange smell or see any smoke, your clutch is wearing. If you can come to a stop without disengaging the clutch, it is wearing (or the slave cylinder is leaking).

When he shows you the clutch you'll notice it is worn, also, he isn't going to show you a unworn clutch and tell you it's worn. If he's trying to screw you he'll show you some other damaged clutch he has lying around, which in this case it doesn't matter if you're able to tell if it's worn or not..

How many miles do you have on this clutch? What made you bring it into the shop in the first place? Most likely its on its way out. - Tony

5)   Odd. I seem to recall a long discussion on vwvortex.com with a similar situation and I think it's the same range of VW. Their clutch was basically disintegrating and it was a warranty dispute. You might go there and do a search. There were lots of pictures of the clutch disc after removal. - Jay S


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Question 3
1973 Volkswagen Beetle- Why Won't The Fuel Pump Stop?...  I was about to pull the top off the carburetor and check the float when I noticed the fuel pump pumps continuously even if the engine is off. As long as the key is on, it's just pumping away. For some reason this made me wonder if it was really a carburetor issue or a pump issue. What do you think?
F.Y.I.- It's a 1600 engine. They were originally fuel injected, but since those early injectors sucked, it was converted to a Solex 34 pict 3 with an electric pump. It starts right up and runs beautifully, but that pump just keeps pumping until it overflows. I bought a fuel pump regulator today because a mechanic told me those pumps run too strong and I could dial it down with the regulator. Would that do the trick? I thought I'd ask why it runs even when the engine is off before I did anything else. Are they supposed to run continuously? Thank you very much for your time!

Answers
1)   check the relays. also check the wiring. the ignition kill may not be working properly - irhkmj

2)   True the pump needs regulated down and also your float needs checked because the pressure of that pump most likely has bent the top of the float where is is not shuting off the gas. the float is supposed to hit the needle valve to shut the gas down. - cblack6540

3)   Your pump is working properly, put the top of the carb back on. It's supposed to pressurize once you turn on the ignition. A regulator to dial the pressure down would help, you'll find out if it's too low if you start stalling after running a while. - Jay S

4)   Electric fuel pumps are designed to turn on with the ignition so the fuel system is pressurized at start up. Turn the key off to turn it off. - Rod Knocker


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Question 4
VW Beetle Classic Timing?...  I Installed a newer engine and cant get it to ping by lugging but at 50 60 mph it will by just accelerating

Answers
1)   Timing a classic bug is a bit of a lost art.
Try this link, it may be a good one for you to book mark the root directory on:
http://www.vw-resource.com/tune-up.html - Old Man Dirt

2)   Timing is too far advanced. Retard it a bit.
I like to time old VWs by ear. Loosen the distributor just enough to move it. Hold the throttle at 3000 rpm and twist the distributor (a tiny bit) back and forth until the engine sounds the best (power wise). Tighten the distributor and test drive.
Good Luck - Rod Knocker

3)   think there only one mark on pulley and one on engine that you have to check.
if you put a volt meter , pos to points side of coil and neg to earth of body or engine, rotate engine by hand or turning with spanner on pulley then just as the 2 marks lign up, 12 volts will show on your meter, adjust distributer if this isnt correct. - Pete

4)   You have to make sure the points are set first, a dwell meter is the way to go. Every degree of dwell the points are off, it's a degree off on the the timing. Where did you hook the vacuum for the advance, it shouldn't suck til ya give it gas! - onlyoldiron4me


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Question 5
A good place to look for upgrades for an 06 VW Jetta GLI?...  I just got a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and I am wondering where is a good place to find aftermarket performance parts for it for a decent price. Things like a cold air intake, strut tower brace, boost guage, chip tune, etc...

Answers
1)   www.vwvortex.com to get information and vendors that have various sales

Don't need a strut tower brace. You will have to cut the firewall just to see one!!!! - cant_think_of_1

2)   Previous poster is spot on, there is neuspeed as well. - djaca70

3)   Go to techtonicstuning.com, they have the best stuff, dyno tested and proven, they even have dyno runs posted to show how much hp you gain off each mod - onlyoldiron4me


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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

how do i stop my golf gt tdi smoking?

Question 1
how do i stop my golf gt tdi smoking?...  i have tryed treatments in the diesal but my car still smokes when i put my foot down please can someone help

Answers
1)   Step 1: Sell your Volkswagen
Step 2: Buy a Japanese car
Step 3: ??????
Step 4: Profit - Strae

2)   Its a Diseasall - they all do it particularly when you boot them. For all its advances blowing up some diesel vapour in air by sqeezing it hard is still a bit crude compared to a modern petrol car thus some smoke will be produced at times. - Timbo is here

3)   Explain to him the dangers of smoking and what it's going to do to him!! Premature ageing and smelly! I think this sounds like a battle of wills. If you keep putting your foot down then you know how these things rebel. Try reason and if that doesn't work stop all his pocket money!! - HK

4)   If it worries you that much - get the piston rings changed. - Bod

5)   Honda Good, V.W. Bad. Toyota Good V.W. Bad. Nissan Good V.W. Bad . Japanese Good ,V.W. Bad. - Sharp Shooter

6)   Normal, if it is excessive, then replace the rings, or adjust injection timing. - djaca70


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Question 2
Why do you punch someone when you see a vw?...  I saw a commercial, i didn't really understand the point of this game. Perhaps if i knew what vw's had to do with punching...

Answers
1)   it beats punching someone everytime you dont see a vw - Pudgy Pigeon

2)   Punchbuggy.

Only for VW Bugs (New Beetles don't count for purists).

Too bad there aren't as many on the road anymore.

There is also Ticklebuggy for VW Bus/Vanagon/Euro vans.... - calnickel

3)   I don't know but all the kids around here (Philly) have done it for years. Personally, I'd like to smack the moron that started it. - Randi K

4)   It was an old travelling game called "slug bug". Every time you saw a VW Bug you got to punch someone in the arm. - ocularnervosa


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Question 3
Whats the best cold air intake for a 05 vw passat TDI?...  I'm looking to get better mpgs and performace out of my passat diesel looking for any ideas or answers thanku

Answers
1)   The factory CAI set-up. Really, it draws air in from the wheel well, much better than some after market "Cold" air intake which just pulls air from the engine bay.

DO NOT put an aftermarket intake on that car, unless of course, you like buying Mass Air Flow sensors, getting worse mileage, and worse performance out of your car. - Richard R

2)   Cold air intakes do nothing for a Diesel, since the engine relies on compression for ignition. Work on the exhaust, get injectors that spray more fuel. Consult tdiforums.com. - djaca70

3)   an aftermarket CAI will not increase power nor fuel efficiency. "More" air will not cause the ECU to increase fuel injection quantities. The fuel injected will use whatever air it needs and the remaining air is to hide smoke. The key to getting more power (and eventually fuel efficiency once you control the right foot) is getting the ECU reprogrammed to use more of the extra air. - cant_think_of_1


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Question 4
VW Beetle Classic Timing?...  I Installed a newer engine and cant get it to ping by lugging but at 50 60 mph it will by just accelerating

Answers
1)   Timing a classic bug is a bit of a lost art.
Try this link, it may be a good one for you to book mark the root directory on:
http://www.vw-resource.com/tune-up.html - Old Man Dirt

2)   Timing is too far advanced. Retard it a bit.
I like to time old VWs by ear. Loosen the distributor just enough to move it. Hold the throttle at 3000 rpm and twist the distributor (a tiny bit) back and forth until the engine sounds the best (power wise). Tighten the distributor and test drive.
Good Luck - Rod Knocker

3)   think there only one mark on pulley and one on engine that you have to check.
if you put a volt meter , pos to points side of coil and neg to earth of body or engine, rotate engine by hand or turning with spanner on pulley then just as the 2 marks lign up, 12 volts will show on your meter, adjust distributer if this isnt correct. - Pete


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Question 5
How much horsepower gain and will it make the engine louder with k&n 69 typhoon air intake?...  how much horsepower gain and will it make the engine louder with k&n 69 typhoon air intake fitted to the Scirocco 2.0 tsi dsg ??

Answers
1)   by itself u'll probably get 1-3 hp....... as for noise yes it will b louder....quite a bit.... - Karle

2)   You may gain afew horse power but if you do the exhaust then the combo will give much better increase as then the engine can BREATHE....if it don't breathe it don;t run. - ramarro smith shadow


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Sunday, February 21, 2010

which is the best car in volkswagen?

Question 1
which is the best car in volkswagen?...  

Answers
1)   The Bugatti VEYRON is Volkswagen's best car. - .

2)   IMHO.....I think the VW Karmen Ghia 1970-73 was their sexiest and best looking car. Especially the convertable. Green with the Fawn interior. - dewhatulike

3)   the latest one i forget the name - Lovemammu

4)   The old Beetle up to 1964. Just see how many are still around. - Owen


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Question 2
I need a short distance commuter car. Something very inexpensive, decent gas mileage and easy to repair. Ideas?...  I have $800 to spend. I was thinking a VW Bug would be a good car. Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Answers
1)   vw bug..no way
for 800 you can not get a good car,,[unless mom sells it to you ]
honda civic,,toyota,,nissan sentra old mans buick [family sells it when he crokes.] - pedro7of9

2)   you could buy a bike for that ammout of money. as in a bicycle. - xCHiX oFF LimiTZz

3)   Ha...I can see why you want an inexpensive car as Zeiss 21mm and nikon 12-24 lenses certainly do cut into other budgets. Seeing were your priorities are I recommend this...

http://www.amcpacer.com/stories/electric-pacer.asp - Clancey

4)   The older Rabbits and Jettas were easy to work on, got great mileage, and a lot more depndable than a bug! - onlyoldiron4me


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Question 3
whats the cheapest volkswagon?...  i want a volkswagon very, very, bad .
but it's my first car, so my grandparents are only going to pay so much for it .
i wanted a 1979 convertable, but i fear those are very exspensive . (if you can find one.)
so, what would be a cheap volkswagon ?

Answers
1)   What is the amount the grandparents are willing to pay? Try the samba.com, you may be able to find that convertible. If not, a reasonably priced 'dub. - djaca70

2)   You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here - carquotes.sinfree.net - Antony

3)   Buy a water cooled VW, much less maintenance the the older air coolers - onlyoldiron4me


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Question 4
In the 1970s, Volkswagen became the best-selling car in America?...  True Or False

Answers
1)   ° - Kenny

2)   The answer to your question is false. Prior to 1974 people drove full size cars & muscle cars for the most part. After the arab oil embargo people were buying a variety of smaller cars such as Pinto's, Vega's, Beetles, Colts, etc. So no particular car company had total dominance of the automobile market in the U.S. - Rustynail

3)   Hardly. That was the decade they retired the much loved and dependable original beetle and replaced it with the terrible, who the hell thought this up, Rabbit. Sales plummeted. - Rick


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Question 5
Does anybody know why people hit each other when they see a VW beetle?...  I've been doing it since i was little but how did the hitting start?

Answers
1)   Its a game called slug bug - 67Bronco

2)   Slug bug started when an autistic young lad who barely spoke ever screamed "bug" over and over at his brother when he saw a VW beetle. Apparently he was a fan. The only way the normal brother could get the autistic kid to stop was to slug him in the teeth. The autistic kid associated the action with the punching, and every time he saw one he would say it and punch his brother in the teeth before his brother had a chance to hit him. It became tradition from there. - wangslanger2

3)   i've played this game since i was little too i dont know how it started but when ever my sister brother and i would c the car we would hit eachother and say " punch buggy, no punch backs". - AJ


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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Why do new volkswagen beetles get less mpg than old beetles?

Question 1
Why do new volkswagen beetles get less mpg than old beetles?...  

Answers
1)   More weight on the new VS old. - jason

2)   The engines were smaller - mauigirl

3)   No pollution controls, no catalytic perverter, Carbs, weight....

My old 67 MG Midget 1100CC engine would get 55mpg on the highway @ 65mph.

So would I rather drive a old MG or a Prius?
MG. - Briano

4)   The old ones were well designed to get good gas mileage to reduce the overall operating cost. They had smaller engines than the new ones (the biggest they put in there was a 1600). But probably the biggest reason is that the old ones weighed just over half what the new ones weigh, coming in under 2000 pounds, some under 1800 pounds. - Aircooled Chick

5)   they dont really get better mileage. my 1970 gets 25-26 mpg. a new vw beetle gets around 33mpg. my 75 bug gets 27. the owners manual for my 1970 says it gets 26.1 mpg and a new bug owners manual says 34 mpg. sooooo...... - Air-Cooled ACVW


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Question 2
Fitting a Subaru engine into a VW Beetle?...  I'm wondering how hard it is to fit a new engine into a 1978 VW Beetle. What sorts of modifications need to be done? Will I need to replace other parts of the car, like suspension or transmission?

I want to be able to push my Bug a little more without being afraid of destroying it's sewing machine engine. Would it be better to just turbocharge the VW engine? Will that rip it apart?
I have a 1.5L engine in mine right now, and I'm looking for the most simple method.

I should probably keep a boxer engine, so maybe a Subaru Legacy engine?

On GEX.com, there are a few engines for sale, would that be cheaper then a used Subaru?

Answers
1)   With a bigger engine or just a stock? If you are talking about bigger, yes it will be hard. It may not even fit. But if you are just going to do a replcaement of the stock for a stcok it will be easy you just need a engine blocker to lift the engine. - diesel

2)   A Subaru engine is water cooled. You will have to fit a radiator and run coolant lines. This is a common swap on watercooled Vanagons/Transporters. - djaca70

3)   a swap like this is way to hard. just get yourself a nice 2180cc long block throw on dual 44 webers and you can run circles around a civic tuner. a 2180 or larger 2332. they are just 1600 motors with modified blocks and heads, cylinders and pistons that are used for drag racing old bugs. a nice 2332 turnkey can be picked up and installed yourself in 2 hours for $4700. thats a lot cheaper and easier than a subaru swap. plus you will get about the same amount of power. a subaru motor is a hell of a lot heavier, youd have to do a good deal of cutting and modifying to hold that it there. the radiator is another isseu. youd have to beef up the frame to hold the weight. use a totally different rear end and tranny. stick with a larger air cooled motor. you will be much happier and have a bigger bank account balance when its all said and done

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=566309 - Air-Cooled ACVW


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Question 3
If i could get insured on a golf gti mk2 when i am 17?...  I was just wondering if i can get a golf gti mk2 when i am 17 and will be able to get insurance on it?
Also would the insurance company come out and check the car for any modifications?

Answers
1)   Yes, unless you have an absolutely terrible driving record, you will be able to find insurance on your VW Golf, but it won't be cheap. The insurance agency probably won't 'come out' to check your car for mods, but they may ask you to bring it in to their office. - JetDoc

2)   autoinsurance.bebto.com - check this one. As I remember they have lowest car insurance rates for teens and young drivers. - William

3)   YOu are not the only person who have ever met this kind of problem,I met this type of problem before.I have good experience here

http://www.AutoInsuranceFree.info

to solve the problem. - Thompson T


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Question 4
Does anybody know why people hit each other when they see a VW beetle?...  I've been doing it since i was little but how did the hitting start?

Answers
1)   Its a game called slug bug - 67Bronco

2)   Slug bug started when an autistic young lad who barely spoke ever screamed "bug" over and over at his brother when he saw a VW beetle. Apparently he was a fan. The only way the normal brother could get the autistic kid to stop was to slug him in the teeth. The autistic kid associated the action with the punching, and every time he saw one he would say it and punch his brother in the teeth before his brother had a chance to hit him. It became tradition from there. - wangslanger2

3)   i've played this game since i was little too i dont know how it started but when ever my sister brother and i would c the car we would hit eachother and say " punch buggy, no punch backs". - AJ


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Question 5
Does the 2010 Volkswagen Eos have a power passenger seat?...  
The Canadian spec model

Answers
1)   No, it doesn't. - djaca70

2)   The Lux trim level in the EOS has a standard 12 way powered front seats (both) as standard. In the basic (Komfort) edition, the drivers seat is an 8 way powered seat, the passenger seat is a multi-adjustable manual seat. - a car nut


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Friday, February 19, 2010

how to take pulley off vw generator?

Question 1
how to take pulley off vw generator?...  

Answers
1)   Remove what is holding it on and then pull it off with a pulley puller - Timbo is here

2)   Use a high tork impact gun and a socket, don't use a vise it will damage the pulley. - Tyger

3)   undo the bolt on the front and pull it off - eat_931

4)   I assume you mean an old air cooled engine, because they have been using alternators since 1973 or so.

There is a large nut on the end of the shaft, that has to be removed.
You stop the pully from turning by using a screwdriver in a slot in the pulley.
Then the front half of the pully comes off.
There are shims between the pully halves.
The back half is supposed to then just slide off as well, but it is a close fit, and there is a woodruff key.
If it is rusty or not lubed, it could be tight.
Generally then what you do is to spray some wd40 on it, put removing pressur on it with either 2 screwdrivers, one on each side, or with a puller. Then with the nut back on, tap gently on inward on the center shaft.
The vibration should make it come loose.
Save the woodruff key. - Motorhead


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Question 2
Why do American women like Volkswagens?...  I cannot speak for other cultures. But it seems here that women sure do like VWs, especially Jettas, but sometimes Golfs and also that New Beetle.

I'm not happy about the whole situation because I'm considering a VW Golf but because women love Volkswagens so much if i did get one i would be seen as driving a Chick's car.

So..why?
An Audi is a good alternative, thank you!
For everybody's information; Chick cars are:
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda MX5 Miata
BMW z3
SmartForTwo
Volkswagen Jetta and New Beetle
Toyota Corrolla.

Answers
1)   Hmmm... never thought gender would be attached to a car. I own many VWs and Audis, and I am a male. If you are that insecure, get some cojones, and buy a VW. - djaca70

2)   Get the GTI. It's not as girlly as the regular Golf. - GMan

3)   I drive an old Beetle. They're probably the manliest cars in existance. I'm a chick though, but they're not chick cars. I very rarely see any chicks driving them. - Aircooled Chick

4)   For your information no car is a chick car I am pretty sure that both men and women drive all those cars you put down. Women like what they like it's not a group decision its a personal choice. - uthockey32


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Question 3
Why doesn't Volkswagen make the Golf a rear-wheel drive?...  

Answers
1)   For modern small cars the front wheel drive configuration is the most efficient. This configuration can have a relatively small drive train package.

With the front wheel drive configuration the engine can be mounted transversely (sideways) in the engine compartment. With this configuration the engine bay can be shorter.

Also the transmission used in this configuration uses less room. With a rear wheel drive configuration the transmission is mounted behind the engine. This requires a large tunnel extending into the passenger compartment. This takes up precious interior space in the front seat area. You would have less leg room in a small car like this.

Next there is the issue with the drive shaft and rear differential. With a front wheel drive vehicle there is no drive shaft between the transmission and differential. The differential is integrated into the transmission. Most front wheel drive cars have the fuel tank located beneath the rear passenger seat. If this car were to be made rear wheel drive the fuel tank would need to be relocated, usually beneath the trunk. This would reduce the size of the trunk. Mostly because the spare tire could no longer be located in the well beneath the trunk. You would need to carry the spare tire inside the trunk, taking up precious cargo space.

Another advantage with front wheel drive is that the weight of the engine is located directly over the drive wheels. For most driving this greatly improves traction. I say for the most part because with front wheel drive under very extreme driving the front wheels can lose traction under very hard cornering and you could very easily lose control. However these extreme driving conditions would only be experienced in racing conditions. In street conditions you would never experience this.

There is one other disadvantage of front wheel drive. It doesn't work well in high horse power applications. With a high horse power application you can experience a condition called torque steer. However most small front wheel drive cars are economy cars. They do not make enough horse power to cause torque steer. Most of the higher horse power front wheel drive cars will have traction control and stability control to control torque steer. Small front wheel drive economy cars like the Golf make relatively low horse power so torque steer is not an issue.

The front wheel drive configuration is less expensive to manufacture and assemble. The entire drive line is contained in one small neat package. The entire drive line and front suspension are pre-assembled onto the front portion of the frame, called the K member. During assembly this complete package is lifted into the body from under the car which makes assembly faster with less steps. This efficient assembly process keeps the cost down keeping the price of the vehicle down.

With a small economy car like the Golf, the front wheel drive configuration is the most efficient. - Mad Jack

2)   front is more economical and safer design. - scaramonga

3)   FWD's are cheaper to make, lighter, and have less energy lost through the transmission because its not as large so they use less fuel than a RWD car, and also offer more space in the inside because theres no transmission tunnel sticking out of the floor. FWD handling characteristics are alot easier for most non car enthusiast's to drive in emergency situations as well making them safer.

The golf is hardly a sports car and most of its potential buyers just want a nice practical A to B car so FWD is the obvious choice. - Mat


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Question 4
how much to make new keys?...  i have purchased a second hand VW GOLF MK4, I have recieved one key with it as the previous owner lost the other key, i have had the car for 6weeks now and would like t0 make a spare copy but do not know the price to make a spare copy, I have standard VW key the NON-remote key hence i heard it will be cheaper, where is the cheapest place to get key made and roughly how much for thanks

Answers
1)   you will have to take it to your nearest VW dealer only they will know how to make the correct keys for your car - English Angel

2)   If the vehicle was originally sold in the North American market, it originally came with three keys;
2 keyless entry keys & one Valet key (starts the car, opens the door but won't open the glove box or boot (trunk)).

A good quality locksmith can duplicate the key, but the least expensive way to purchase one is to go on Ebay get one. At the dealership the least expensive key is about $50 or so, without the keyless entry remote on it, but don't forget that it still needs to be programmed either by the dealership or a VW specialist with the VAG scan tool and software. Keys on Ebay without the remote feature can be bought for under $11 USD before shipping and used remote keyless entry remotes with a new uncut key can be bought for as little as $40 and up. I'm not sure about how prices are where you are, but around my area of California, independent locksmiths want about $30 to $40 per key (no keyless entry feature), plus charges to programme the keys to the car. Don't forget that if you purchase a key on Ebay, you still need to have the key cut. Some dealerships and locksmiths won't cut a key that they didn't supply, so keep that in mind. Where I used to be, we charged $25 to cut a "lazer" cut key, if you supplied the key. Before purchasing a key on Ebay, call around and see what the charges will be to cut one. Sometimes, you're better off just getting it at the dealership and avoiding all the hassle just to save a few dollars...

Expect to spend about one hour of labour at the posted rate to programme the keys at the dealership; some independent VW shops charge less than that, some more.

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

3)   If you have not got the black plastic tag that has the security information on which is supplied from factory then your only option is getting vw to supply you a new key with a programmed immobiliser chip. Replacement keys cost £70 which includes programming from vw as they have to be ordered from Germany if you haven't got the tag as they will have the relevant codes stored on there computer data base.
A Remote key supplied and programed costs £120 from Vw uk.
I have heard a mobile vehicle lock smith can cut key from a customer to which they have a chip Machine that can clone a working key for a lot cheaper. Try Key Response. They have plenty of agents across the uk search on Yell.com. - turboextreme


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Question 5
The VW lease turn in fee is waived if you buy or lease another volkswagen...?...  Well, that's what all of the brochures said. Then I went to the dealership, gave them my lease, and bought a new VW. Although waiving the fee wasn't the only thing that got me to do business with VW again, it was a contributing factor. Now a month later I'm being charged a turn-in fee. They say it's because the dealership used Chase to finance instead of VW Credit, but nothing in all the shiny full-color materials they sent me specified this. Can they DO this? They can be assured I won't be a customer a third time.

Answers
1)   Did you read your lease contract prior to signing? Yes, it is a long document, but in essence this is your fault. - djaca70

2)   I bought a SEAT. Same chasis as a VW, same engine, hey its even got the same dash and steering wheel. The main difference is it was several thousand pounds cheaper, allowing me to afford to finance the car myself (not a lease). I'll pay 230 a month for 4 years, but the car will be mind at the end.

Anyway, to answer your question. You should have a 48 hour 'cooling off' period in which you can change your mind. - Jamie

3)   Financed cars is more expensive to insurance cause it requires full coverage. You can compare how much you would pay for full coverage of this car using this tool - carquotes.fateback.com - Victor


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Thursday, February 18, 2010

1973 volkswagen super beetle?

Question 1
1973 volkswagen super beetle?...  i want to buy a beetle but i don't know if they are automatic or standard... can i get any suggestions.
and are they economically good

Answers
1)   You can get an automatic, but the standard is better. Cheap to run, decent on gas, horrible heat, easy to repair, but safety is marginal- it's a 37 year old car. - djaca70

2)   If you want an old bug, be sure you have a normal car to drive when the Beetle is broken. Be sure you have all the old manuals and someone willing and qualified to service the old air-cooled bugs. Nearly all are standard transmission, but there were a handful of very troublesome automatics. Bring lots of money to repair the automatic, if you can find anyone that will touch it. - cargopilot

3)   Great Economy very easy to work on very very few are automatics If any.

4-speed manual transaxle,
3-speed clutchless manual ("we call them Autostick")

1938 – 2003
21,529,464 built should be easy enough to find parts - Wade C

4)   The Standard Beetle is a lot better than the Super, they were junk, and don't have the resale value of a real spud. Go with the stick if you get one and hope you live somewhere nice and warm! - onlyoldiron4me

5)   I'd go for it if you can find one. They're pretty simple to work on -- and if it's a 1973, it will need work. I'd suggest the manual. They get pretty good mileage, but you'll be paying for parts; after all, it's 37 years old. - Jim_of_Oz


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Question 2
I just bought this 1999 VW beetle, and I'm having ridiculous amounts of problems! Is there anything i can do?...  So i just bought this beetle today, it has about 105,000 miles on it.
and so far heres whats happened.

On the way back from the dealership the speedometer said i was going above 60, my mom told me (who was in the car in front of me) that i was barely going 50. And to get to that speed, my foot was basically to the floor.

One of the tires is bald, which isn't a huge issue, i can get a new tire.

My uncle also looked and said there was oil leaking, I'm not sure what was going on with that specifically.

On my way home from work, the engine coolant temperature light came on.
and then the malfunction indicator light came on.

Could this all be connected?

Also, my mom wants to return the car and just get a different one. Could this be solved with a few repairs? What do you think it is?

Answers
1)   Did you test drive the car before you bought it. If you got your car from a reputable dealership with a warranty I would take that car back IMMEDIATELY and have them fix it or give you another car. If you bought the car with no warranty or as is you might be out of at least a few hundred dollars in repairs. It sounds like you have some serious mechanical issues that I'm 95% positive the dealership had prior knowledge of but "forgot" to mention. I would listen to your Mother on this one Good luck. - combatready_2003

2)   My opinion would be to take it back. The 99 Beetle had more than its share of problems being the first year they came out. I have a 2001 Beetle and it has no problem at all getting to 50 and way-way beyond. Before you drive it any farther, make sure there's water in the cooling system. By the time the light comes on, it's HOT.

It could all be connected. Worst case, the oil is gone and the car overheated which turned the CEL on which means money$$. You're also around the mileage for a timing belt replacement which is another $700 if it hasn't been already done. - Jim_of_Oz

3)   Don't believe the hype. The only people who say volkswagens are reliable are volkswagen themselves! Everyone I know with a VW spends a lot of time in the garage. Its part of the VW love affair im afraid. Its fashionable, not functional but it does look cool.

Anyway, I think the garage will fix some of it, but not most of it. You need to get negotiating. - Jamie

4)   I love my VW but it sounds like yours is too old, with too many miles, to be worth keeping -- unless you got it for a really good price and can afford to spend a couple of thousand to fix it up. And even then, there could be other problems that haven't manifested yet.

VWs have notoriously bad electrics, for instance.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do. - Bryce

5)   If there was no service records with the car, I would return it quick. VWs are great cars, but routine maintenance had to done to them, or they turn to crap real quick! It sounds like the car wasn't maintained, just drove, so I would give it back , if you can. If you do get another VW, make sure it has all its service records, so you know what has been done to it, and what all needs to be done in the immediate future. At 105K, if the timing belt, tensioner and waterpump hasn't been changed, you are looking at a total disaster if it goes! - onlyoldiron4me


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Question 3
where would the reversing light switch be were can i find it to check it?...  skoda felicai 1.3 combie

Answers
1)   maybe under the footwell of drivers seat - Lee

2)   It should be right on the transmission, that`s where there usually located.a - TURTLELY ENOUGH (TURTLE TURTLE)

3)   on top of the g/box two wires going to it - J R

4)   If it is manual it is usually on the transmission.
If it is a automatic, then it is usually in the center console. - Briano


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Question 4
vw mk4 jetta strut and suspension question.?...  finally getting my car out of the shop after losing my vr6 engine :'( sad day indeed! and getting new struts on it, but since im doing some add ons, i was wondering what or where the best place was to buy springs so i could lower my car about 2''. also any real bad reasons on why i shouldnt slam my ride?

Answers
1)   well, maybe you havnt thought of how easy youre going to scrape the underside of your car if you lower it - Pete

2)   Lowering the car is not really a good idea.
You will bottom out in driveways, etc.
But the least expensive way is to just get low profile tires.
It will have the side advantage of giving you more power as well.
But low profile tires can't take things like hitting curbs as well, if you live in the snow belt. - Motorhead

3)   VWvortex.com is you source for many car mod questions. Generally the lowering is for changing the center of gravity for handling. If you wish to lower your car 2" there are a number of options, but not for just replacing the struts which are just the front suspension. You will be buying either a cupkit, a coilover kit, or a spring and shock combo. Depending on your aptitude of course. I would recommend for the cost and what you appear to know about cars, to buying a spring and shock combo.Going to either neuspeed, ecstuning, or APR (goapr.com) can get you on your way, but if you have questions make sure you ask the professionals at any of those locations.

Low profile tires do not give you more power, and are generally only put on larger wheels (17" plus). Low pro tires on your same size rims just screws up your speedometer. - d

4)   Because your car only has about 4" of ground clearance from the factory, it has an aluminum oil pan right there at the bottom, and that oil pan is protected by nothing more than a little plastic belly pan.

Plus, dropping it too much will screw with the suspension geometry and actually worsen handling. - Richard R


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Question 5
Question about a 2000 VW Passat.. ugh so frustrated.?...  Ok I have an automatic, turbo, 2000 Volkswagen Passat. So yesterday I was going through a drivethru on my way to work and noticed i couldn't roll my windows down.. ok so then i stopped at a store and shut my car off to go inside. When I went back out, the car wouldn't start and none of the lights or windows or anything electrical would work so I had to have it towed to my house. Well now I just went out there to mess with it a little and went to start it and the lights on the dash work and everything but the windows and dome light doesn't. The check engine light is on and theres another light on that says EPC. I am terrified because I know it will probably cost me a fortune. Please help me with this! Thank you in advance!

Answers
1)   battery or bat connections loose - pedro7of9

2)   You need to first buy a cheap voltmeter, ($3 at Harbor Freight).
The with it set to measure voltage below 20, put the leads across the battery.
It should read 12.5 volts, but 12 is ok.
Then when cranking, the voltage should drop to 10.
If it doesn't, you have resistance, like dirty battery terminals, broken ground strap, etc.
If it drops balow 9, the battery needs to be charged or replaced.
(A bad starte could also cause low drop, but I am assuming from the rest of the electrical problems, that the started is not likely.)

So then after putting the battery on the charger and getting it back to starting, you need to check the voltage again.
At idle it should be the same as just the batter, 12.5 volts.
But when you rev it up, it should go to 13.5.
If it doesn't, then the alternator is the suspect.
Make sure the belt is not real loose.
After market alternator is only about $75.

Only thing I did not mention is that you also need to check for a good ground strap between body and engine, because the engine is insulated by rubber mounts. But you have to find that on your own. - Motorhead

3)   EPC could be any number of things. For your information you have a B5 model passat with an ATW engine. This could range anywhere from your ECU being screwed, up to a fuse being out.
http://www.passatworld.com will probably get you a laundry list of answers in a short amount of time, all of them custom tailored to your car model, as we LOVE passats. - d

4)   Sounds to me like the battery is no good. It also may be that you alternator is not putting out enough power. Try getting some one to jump the car and see if it starts. If it does you know its a battery or alternator problem. Then drive to a shop and have them test the battery to see what you need. Total cost should be $150 OR LESS.The lights come on because there is not enough power so do not worry about them until you get a new battery. - uthockey32


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Monday, February 15, 2010

VW polo under the hood - Round container with min and max- reddish liquid?

Question 1
VW polo under the hood - Round container with min and max- reddish liquid?...  Ok, so very stupid question (apologies in advance):

My polo 2002 has a round bottle with reddish liquid in it under the hood. There is a min and max measurement and mine is below the min level. What liquid needs to go in here to refill it? The manual doesn't say - it is NOT the water bottle nor is it the oil. Is it battery fluid? Brake fluid?

Just thought I'd rather ask than make a mistake. *very embarassed*
This is the tank - looks like coolant? So I presume I need to buy radiator coolant??
http://mikewire.com/images/VW/vw_coolant_flange/coolant_level1.jpg

Answers
1)   Sounds like the hydraulic reservoir for the power steering system - AL G

2)   sounds like a radiator overflow, thats about all i can think of thats a round container under the hood in a dub. - vr5 power!

3)   Told you once, look at your previous posting. Coolant over flow bottle. - Bardic

4)   Its the expansion tank for the engine coolant. This is where you fill up with water/antifreeze mix. - Macca

5)   As this is a sealed system you are loosing coolant somewhere. Get a coolant pressure test done to locate the leak. You need to top up with coolant & water mixed. Use the proper pink vw coolant (dont mix with a different make.) - Howthebldyhellru

6)   Could be power steering fluid (most likely). Cannot be battery fluid - there is not one for that - the fluid in a battery is acid and all of it is in the battery.
Could be brake fluid.
There should be some indication on the filler cap. A brake sign like on the dash and two wires going to it if it is the brake fluid OR a pic of a steering wheel and no wires if it is power steering. You need to know for sure as the fluid though similar is different and you need the correct one.

Answer will be the same no matter how many times you ask unless you give more information - Timbo is here

7)   Does anyone read the handbook which comes with a car these days? - inquisitor


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Question 2
Do you still have to plug in Diesel cars in the winter?...  I am looking at a car that runs on Diesel, and I live in Minnesota, am I going to have to plug the car in at night to keep the fuel from freezing or has this improved in cars over time?

Answers
1)   Diesel fuel tends to gell up like jello when temps get real cold so yes it is a good idea to plug them in in low temps to keep fuel from gelling up in the fuel lines causing a no start condition, it also helps on cold start ups since if plugged in it's not really cold. - TAG

2)   The cars have been improved greatly in recent years but you may want to plug the car in on the really cold nights to make it easier to start it in the mornings. The diesel fuel does not like to ignite in a cold engine and there is glow plugs that get hot before you start it to make the process easier. The problem is that these glow plugs draw a lot of power out of the battery and make the car battery die quick. Plugging the car in at night keeps the glow plugs from having to stay energized so long therefore not being as hard on the battery. hope I have been helpful. - king_davis13

3)   I live in Reno Nevada, where the temperatures can drop down to "Minus" 15 degrees F. during winter. I personally do not own a diesel, but know many that do. What you are referring to is a "Block Heater"...which keeps the engine warm enough to start on cold mornings. And if you don't plug it in......Good luck trying to get it started!! - Richard G

4)   I own a 2001 VW Golf TDI and mine has started at -10*F before without being plugged in, and there are people over at TDIClub.com (definitely the place to go if it's a VW you're looking at) who have had theirs start at -30*F, but it usually isn't pretty. I bought a coolant heater for mine and it starts so so so much better, plus I actually have some heat in the car when I'm ready to take off. And that's something else to consider, new diesels are EXTREMELY efficient as far as their thermal energy. My temperature guage will actually drop quite a bit sitting at a red light with the heat on in the dead of winter, and it takes forever to get warm if it isn't plugged up.

I don't know exactly what diesel you're looking at, there aren't many choices here in the US, so I'm assuming it's a VW or Mercedes, but you can get aftermarket coolant/block heaters for them relatively cheap, and they aren't all that difficult to install. - Richard R

5)   Plugging in a diesel will not do a thing for you to prevent gas line gel.
It keeps the engine up to temp and the oil fluid so that when you start it, the car can
combust the fuel easily.

Preventing Gas line Gel, is a problematic issue most diesel is winterized up in the great white north, but using the new type of additives like Monster Diesel can reduce fuel gell and aid in MPG as it causes a more cleaner burn.

http://www.monsterdiesel.com/index.html

If you have a in-tank heater that will reduce the fuel gel to 0 until you get started down one of them slushy roads at -20..... - Briano

6)   If it is a newer car usually not unless it is way under freezing. I have a diesel Mercedes GL and i don't have to. If it is a normal night you do not have to worry about it. - Golf4ever


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Question 3
Volkswagon in need of a new gas tank, Where do I find one?...  My 72 vw bus is in desperate need of a new gas tank, I have searched the internet and can not seem to find a new one. Does anyone know where I can order one from? any help would be apprechiated.

Answers
1)   dealer

or go to a speed shop and order a replacement - ladystang

2)   You can hit the message boards or local junk yard

http://www.classcampers.com/tabid/65/Default.aspx - Robby

3)   Any used auto parts place. I don't know about the internet, but definitely in the phone book. And they're all tied into each other via computer. Go to any one, tell them exactly what you want. If they don't have it, they'll find out who does and have it for you in a day or two. All vwBus gas tanks are the same size. Should not be too much of a problem. Good Luck. - Joseph

4)   wrecking yard!!... - Richard G

5)   You could try emailing
http://www.airheadparts.com
or Jbugs.com

And see if they know of a supplier as all I found were for a 80 vanagon and newer.

Also the web site
www.thesamba.com has one for a bay window.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=842422 - Briano


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Question 4
2000 jetta VR6 dead battery problem!!!!!!!!!!!!?...  i have a 2000 jetta VR6 GLX and my heated seats stoped working so i checked the fuse and it was blow. so i replaced it but the second i turned them on it blew again! i did this 3 times then i got sick of buying fuses and left it go. i just let the fuse out for about 2 weeks and just today i put i new one in to see if it would work and it did! but...... now ever Sense i put the new fuse in and they work..... when i let my car sit for a couple hours my battery dies i have to keep jumping it. this did it 3 times today!! also my button to change the heat settings for the seats.... the button gets very very hot!! alot hotter than normal!! i took out the fuse tonight and i will see if my car will start without the fuse. i think its a short somewhere but idk! does anyone else know!? please help!

Answers
1)   Sounds like something is shorting or a loose wire. Check the fusebox and relays to make sure everything is tight and not melted. - InsaneVr6

2)   buy a multimeter and a book, start checking for the shorted wire. - krap

3)   Well you pull the fuse, and you will be able to start your car... If you leave it in then you can't.

The switch getting hot is because it isn't just a switch it is controlling the amount of current that your seats are using to make them hot. The switch is a Rheostat.

It could be that the switch is shorting out, but you should buy a book, and start debugging the circuitry with a multimeter to see where the drain is.

So

Pull the fuse and you can start your car every time?
or have heated seats but can't start your car? mmmmm tough choice.

Last question, are your seats warm to the touch when the car won't start or like 30 minutes after you turn off the ignition? then you probably have a bad relay. - Briano

4)   also could be the switch itself is bad can always change it out - vr5 power!


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Question 5
I cant find a replacment gas tank for my 72 vw bus.?...  Does anyone know where to find one, or if one of those spun aluminum or plastic cylinder tanks will fit where the old one goes, or has anyone ever put a diffrent tank there?

Answers
1)   Try junkyards. If that doesn't work, ask about putting a tank in from an old VW bug. The junkyards have a computer system now, they can find parts all over the country. That is your best bet, and will give you an idea of scarcity of tanks and cost. - JcL

2)   try thesamba.com --- you can look in the classifieds for parts - Dan

3)   get it repaired. - tim g

4)   Here see if this place can help......If not maybe they can tell you a source to try........................md

http://www.mamotorworks.com/ - Uncle Jed


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Friday, February 12, 2010

I want to get an honest answer about VW's.?

Question 1
I want to get an honest answer about VW's.?...  I'm looking at Jetta's and GTI's. Either 6 or 4cyl turbo's. Used. Prob around 12grand and under.(99-06. But i keep hearing that they are unreliable cars and break down a lot. Who can tell me other wise? Or are they really unreliable cars?

Answers
1)   google it - Alison

2)   i think they are fairly reliable... but considering ive never owned one, you'd better research it a bit. - ☮ Flo ☮

3)   Well I have a cabrio and I hate it! (it's only about 10 years old)
Water leaks in when it rains. The alarm "sticks" when it's cold out - I'll be driving and suddenly the alarm goes off. ><
I also hear the tires lean somewhat inwards, and mine got so bad that I had to get the whole front wheel thingy (excuse my car language) replaced earlier this year. The tires would wear out like once a month and I'd have to buy new ones.
The only thing I like is the radio, lol

Now this may just be the quirks of my car, but you know... - Soapy

4)   I have owned 2 VWs in my life (not the same model you're looking at) and I WOULD NEVER OWN ANOTHER ONE! In 12 months, I had one in the shop 16 times, and that was all before I hit 40k! I've replaced just about everything, big and small and it's all expensive. Electrical is a NIGHTMARE. My boyfriend is a mechanic and he will tell you that VWs and Audi's are the worst cars on the road and are the most expensive to fix. Replacing a headlight in a VW for example is almost $100 because you half to take out half the motor just to get to the headlight!!!! - Stina

5)   They do have quite a bit of electrical problems

Edit: LOL
Motorhead is clearly a VW fan.
I would suggest you buy a VW, they keep me in business. - Sunny

6)   Cars are like life Good and Bad in a forum like this you will get many assorted answers however VW like any other make these days are "if serviced properly , maintained properly , and treated properly " will perform well , however treat them like junk and that's what you end up driving and complaining about
Just make sure that the inspection on any used car is comprehensive and unbiased
Happy motoring - Barking_Dog

7)   None of these answers knows anything about cars, much less VWs.
VW is probably one of the finest cars on the road.
They do not have electrical problems, and I have changed the headlight in less they 2 minutes.
What makes them so great is that unlike Japanese cars, they keep the parts the same for as long as possible, so there is much less difficulty getting after market replacements for less.
It is a more practical car than something like Mercedes, Volvo, or Lexus, so it fewer expensive options to break.
Japanese cars are much worse because they will constantly change parts suppliers, so it can be very difficult getting the proper replacements. German engineering is also much more durable. There was a period around 1993 when they tried transferring some production to Mexico, and they had quality control issues for 2 years back then. But that is all.
The only more reliable cars are far more expensive, and much less fun to drive. Just look at the resale values. A used WV sells for more than almost any other car, on a percentage basis. That means customer satisfaction. I have had dozens of VWs, and they were all great. I have also owned lot of Jaguars, Mercedes, Alphas,Hondas, Toyotas, etc., and while there are some others with good points, the WV is clearly the easiest to maintain. - Motorhead

8)   I used to own a 2003 Jetta, nice car, but it burned to much oil, and I always have an oil change every 3 months and not every 3000 miles. Every time I go to a oil change shop same place I go to all the time, they always tell me, you almost have no oil in your car, and thats crazy...I've heard from a friend that he have a similar problem with his Passat, I hope it was just a coincidence, but it wasn't. I'm not buying a VW again until they fix that problem, here is website that you could check out, http://www.myvwlemon.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro&BypassCookie=true
and I hope this will help you, good luck! - G_a

9)   OK, my turn.
I own a 2006 GTI with 53k reliable miles on it. After almost 5 yrs. of ownership, I still smile every time I get behind the leather wrapped steering wheel. Yes , its that good!
My wife drives a 2005 Jetta. Bullet-proof at 85k miles.
My son adores his 2008 Rabbit. Braggs on its durability all the time.
My sister still drives her 2000 Golf everywhere. Even with 150,000 miles on it ;it has never let her down. I really try not to be biased in favor of VWs , but my experience with them has always been great. If they were unreliable, I certainly would not buy or own them.
I have owned several other brands of car [Ford, Mazda, Toyota,etc.]. All good cars in their own right. But when I drove my 1st VW at a test drive years ago, I knew this was the marque for me. There really is a difference. Other cars can get you from A to B; boring, no driver involvement.
VWs, however are 1st of all pure driver's cars. They track better, have superior road holding, and at the same time are practical and get great MPG. For most people driving is a chore. Not so with VW; they inspire passion.
Consider this; VW sold 6.4 Million cars last year. All those people can't be wrong..... sure, they are not perfect. No car is. Even stalwarts like Toyota and Honda make mistakes; witness the millions of safety recalls both are going thru now.
You desired an honest answer; hope this helps. - fenton

10)   Vws are great cars, but they need to be well maintained. If you buy used, just make sure it has good service records, if it doesn't look for one with a good set of records. That way you know what has been done, and what needs to be done. The turbos require more maintenance than the non turbos, you might want to check out the TDIs, also. I have drove VWs since high school, nothing but praise, don't get me wrong, have cursed a few, but I tend to buy them that need a lil work.. I have friends in the local VW club that have 500K on their gassers, and over a million miles on their diesels, and wouldn't drive anything else! If you buy a car that has been abused and beat, with nothing done to it, you will have someone elses problem, and sink lots of money in it , and bash VWs like all the dipweeds around here! - onlyoldiron4me


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Question 2
How many people can fit in a 2000 VW New Beetle?...  I am 5'9" and my husband is 6'. We have 6,7, and 9 year old kids. Will we be able to fit everyone in the car?

Answers
1)   you can only fit 4 ppl in their roughly!!!
my GF had this car horrible space to carry things or ppl lol - Jfx90

2)   Trick question? Yes, but don't inhale. - elge13

3)   Keep it cozy, go ahead and have the kids bring their friends along. You
might be ok for the time being, but when your pre-teens hit teen years
you will need a minivan or crossover type vehicle. - Pat

4)   It depends.
Are the people fat, or skinny?
If they are Skinny are they really really Skinny?
Are they alive or Dead?
If they are Dead are they embalmed, or cremated? (get a ton of more cremated folks in one.)

Chances are that your family will fit in one for a while. I had 3 kids in the back of my MK1 rabbit with the wife for many a cross country jaunts. But as they grew to be about 10.8, and 6 we sought a bigger car. - Briano

5)   My wife and I had a 1999 New Beetle. Fabulous car.
Truly capacious up front. A 7-footer could sit comfortably there. No kidding.
Yes it will fit your children in the back seat. However, I would not recommend doing so.
The NB only has two sets of seat belts in the back . It is a 4 passenger car.
So legally and for safety, the NB is not for your family.
We were in the same 'tight spot ' as you years ago. So we sold the NB.
We were so impressed with the NBs quality that we bought a VW Jetta to replace it. Best decision we made, as the Jetta held all 5 of us in comfort and safety.
And we can carry Kayaks, Canoes, Bikes on the top of the car, and still have over 16 cubic feet of trunk room for assorted gear and clothes, etc. The trunk is really cavernous!
We still miss our bug; if VW ever stretches one to 4 doors and a large trunk [lol] we would be 1st in line..... - fenton

6)   NO!
IT HAS FOUR SEAT BELTS AND OF COARSE EACH CHILD NEEDS A BELT.
I'M 6' YOUR HUSBAND WILL FIT FINE. - mchaz60


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Question 3
help with oil presure light mk4 golf gti 2002?...  hi having problems with oil presure light on dash flashing stop motor its been on 6months now changed all 3 oil sensors cleaned pick up new oil filter and oil but no joy no tapping from head and oil getting up there can any shed any light please as ive run out of ideas thanks andy.

Answers
1)   Thought I had answered this but must have pressed the wrong button.
Unless it is a wiring fault then you must have low oil pressure. not low enough to give a sound or rattle but low all the same - Timbo is here

2)   You really need to get your garage to substitute a genuine gauge for the oil pressure sender unit to establish whether actual oil pressures are within tolerance. - Jon S

3)   Only use genuine sensors unfortunately aftermarket ones aren't as accurate and give false readings unless you use the OEM supplier of the product to the manufacturer.
Hopefully you've looked to changing the oil at the correct times. Have tech plug the sensor hole with a pressure tester for oil to make sure all is well. cleaning the sensor is just false economy replace replace the sensor for OEM
OEM=Original Equipment Manufacturer - tinkerman

4)   the same thing happened to me when i had a 2003 jetta 2.0. (75k miles) when you change your oil add SMT2. if the oil pressure light does not go away then you have take off the oil pan and change the oil pump (change to oem oil pump). also change or clean the pick tube and change camshaft bearings. dont forget to change your oil on time.

this is the website where you can find smt2 products: http://www.smt2.com/index.htm - VW Man

5)   i know this might seem strange! it may be your bonnet switch thats faulty.its a small micro switch that is located in the bonnet latch .try following the wiring loom from the latch to the left side of the car as you look at it there you should find a 2 wire connection just unplug and bridge out the terminals,see if this helps ,also try and disconnect the earth on the battery for a few minutes then reconnect - andy b


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Question 4
how many cylinders does a Volkswagen 2.0L have(automatic Transmission)????...  the Volkswagen is like that http://blog.niot.net/blog-images/22_Dec/new-details-emerge-about-2010-vw-beetle.jpg

Answers
1)   should be a 4 banger - nick l

2)   what he said shood be a 4cylinder or it might be a v6 very unlikely tho - devin_mustang

3)   I happily own a 2006 VW GTI with the 2.0L engine. It is a 4 cylinder . [the 2.0L designation means that the engine size is 2,000 Cubic Centimeters]
In reality its 1,987 cc's, but manufacturers always round the #s off..... - fenton

4)   For specification questions about different vehicles, go to www.carfolio.com. They have answer for a lot of questions. - Buddha0360


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Question 5
do the jetta tdi's have a start button from the keys?...  and can you do a keyless start from the inside? I'm talking about the 2010s.

Answers
1)   Last time I checked, no. - TriNStylZ

2)   Nope. - djaca70

3)   No, and for good reason. These new diesel WILL NOT heat up much at all just sitting there idling. You really need to get out and drive the cars to get them warmed up.

On top of that, idling any EGR equipped Turbo Diesel is a bad idea. Even with the new Ultra Low Sulfer Diesel fuel, there is some soot created by the combustion process, soot the EGR brings back through the manifold and eventually through the turbocharger. Usually not a problem as long you're actually running the car and get into the boost on occasion as that'll burn most of it off. - Richard R


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Thursday, February 11, 2010

I want to get an honest answer about VW's.?

Question 1
I want to get an honest answer about VW's.?...  I'm looking at Jetta's and GTI's. Either 6 or 4cyl turbo's. Used. Prob around 12grand and under.(99-06. But i keep hearing that they are unreliable cars and break down a lot. Who can tell me other wise? Or are they really unreliable cars?

Answers
1)   google it - Alison

2)   i think they are fairly reliable... but considering ive never owned one, you'd better research it a bit. - ☮ Flo ☮

3)   Well I have a cabrio and I hate it! (it's only about 10 years old)
Water leaks in when it rains. The alarm "sticks" when it's cold out - I'll be driving and suddenly the alarm goes off. ><
I also hear the tires lean somewhat inwards, and mine got so bad that I had to get the whole front wheel thingy (excuse my car language) replaced earlier this year. The tires would wear out like once a month and I'd have to buy new ones.
The only thing I like is the radio, lol

Now this may just be the quirks of my car, but you know... - Soapy

4)   I have owned 2 VWs in my life (not the same model you're looking at) and I WOULD NEVER OWN ANOTHER ONE! In 12 months, I had one in the shop 16 times, and that was all before I hit 40k! I've replaced just about everything, big and small and it's all expensive. Electrical is a NIGHTMARE. My boyfriend is a mechanic and he will tell you that VWs and Audi's are the worst cars on the road and are the most expensive to fix. Replacing a headlight in a VW for example is almost $100 because you half to take out half the motor just to get to the headlight!!!! - Stina

5)   They do have quite a bit of electrical problems

Edit: LOL
Motorhead is clearly a VW fan.
I would suggest you buy a VW, they keep me in business. - Sunny

6)   Cars are like life Good and Bad in a forum like this you will get many assorted answers however VW like any other make these days are "if serviced properly , maintained properly , and treated properly " will perform well , however treat them like junk and that's what you end up driving and complaining about
Just make sure that the inspection on any used car is comprehensive and unbiased
Happy motoring - Barking_Dog

7)   None of these answers knows anything about cars, much less VWs.
VW is probably one of the finest cars on the road.
They do not have electrical problems, and I have changed the headlight in less they 2 minutes.
What makes them so great is that unlike Japanese cars, they keep the parts the same for as long as possible, so there is much less difficulty getting after market replacements for less.
It is a more practical car than something like Mercedes, Volvo, or Lexus, so it fewer expensive options to break.
Japanese cars are much worse because they will constantly change parts suppliers, so it can be very difficult getting the proper replacements. German engineering is also much more durable. There was a period around 1993 when they tried transferring some production to Mexico, and they had quality control issues for 2 years back then. But that is all.
The only more reliable cars are far more expensive, and much less fun to drive. Just look at the resale values. A used WV sells for more than almost any other car, on a percentage basis. That means customer satisfaction. I have had dozens of VWs, and they were all great. I have also owned lot of Jaguars, Mercedes, Alphas,Hondas, Toyotas, etc., and while there are some others with good points, the WV is clearly the easiest to maintain. - Motorhead

8)   I used to own a 2003 Jetta, nice car, but it burned to much oil, and I always have an oil change every 3 months and not every 3000 miles. Every time I go to a oil change shop same place I go to all the time, they always tell me, you almost have no oil in your car, and thats crazy...I've heard from a friend that he have a similar problem with his Passat, I hope it was just a coincidence, but it wasn't. I'm not buying a VW again until they fix that problem, here is website that you could check out, http://www.myvwlemon.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro&BypassCookie=true
and I hope this will help you, good luck! - G_a

9)   OK, my turn.
I own a 2006 GTI with 53k reliable miles on it. After almost 5 yrs. of ownership, I still smile every time I get behind the leather wrapped steering wheel. Yes , its that good!
My wife drives a 2005 Jetta. Bullet-proof at 85k miles.
My son adores his 2008 Rabbit. Braggs on its durability all the time.
My sister still drives her 2000 Golf everywhere. Even with 150,000 miles on it ;it has never let her down. I really try not to be biased in favor of VWs , but my experience with them has always been great. If they were unreliable, I certainly would not buy or own them.
I have owned several other brands of car [Ford, Mazda, Toyota,etc.]. All good cars in their own right. But when I drove my 1st VW at a test drive years ago, I knew this was the marque for me. There really is a difference. Other cars can get you from A to B; boring, no driver involvement.
VWs, however are 1st of all pure driver's cars. They track better, have superior road holding, and at the same time are practical and get great MPG. For most people driving is a chore. Not so with VW; they inspire passion.
Consider this; VW sold 6.4 Million cars last year. All those people can't be wrong..... sure, they are not perfect. No car is. Even stalwarts like Toyota and Honda make mistakes; witness the millions of safety recalls both are going thru now.
You desired an honest answer; hope this helps. - fenton

10)   Vws are great cars, but they need to be well maintained. If you buy used, just make sure it has good service records, if it doesn't look for one with a good set of records. That way you know what has been done, and what needs to be done. The turbos require more maintenance than the non turbos, you might want to check out the TDIs, also. I have drove VWs since high school, nothing but praise, don't get me wrong, have cursed a few, but I tend to buy them that need a lil work.. I have friends in the local VW club that have 500K on their gassers, and over a million miles on their diesels, and wouldn't drive anything else! If you buy a car that has been abused and beat, with nothing done to it, you will have someone elses problem, and sink lots of money in it , and bash VWs like all the dipweeds around here! - onlyoldiron4me


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Question 2
Is my VW considered "air cooled"?...  I have a 1987 VW Golf of America. I believe that its considered air cooled. I know it uses the radiator fan to cool it because I always here it turn on when the car gets hot. Anyone know?

Answers
1)   It has a radiator, but it has a radiator fan to cool down the radiator. It's not air-cooled. - TheMechanic

2)   It is water cooled and the radiator is proof of that. Early VW's were air cooled like the Beetle and Micro-Bus - DynaFlowHum

3)   No. If it has a radiator it is water cooled not air cooled. - T.J.

4)   no, if an engine uses a radiator it is an watercooled engine - MR pointy head

5)   VW stopped manufacturing 'air cooled' engines many years ago in most countries/markets.
All Golfs, Jettas, Boras, GTIs, New Beetles, Passats, Touregs, Tiguans, etc. are water-cooled.
The fact that you have a radiator [it is filled with water and a chemical coolant , usually a 50/50 ratio] means that your Golf is water-cooled.
Hearing the fan [its electrically operated] come on is usually normal. The air flow when the fan is on helps keep the water in the radiator cool.
Be sure you keep an eye on the water level in the radiator. If it gets too low, you can damage the engine.
My suggestion would be to get a Manual for your Golf. Either the owner's manual or a similar Repair Manual. Many costly repairs can be avoided by reading/knowing how to maintain a vehicle.
I had an 86 Golf which I kept for 14 years. It never let me down.
Hope this helps..... Thanks for the question, it lets me help others, and isnt that what its all abt? - fenton

6)   Your MKII is Watercooled. No argument with a VW fanatic, it's water cooled. - TriNStylZ


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Question 3
VW bug. Has anyone heard of coolant leaking into the oil and if its a safety issue wouldnt it be recalled?...  

Answers
1)   old bugs were air-cooled, no coolant, new beetles , you have a bad head gasket or head! - onlyoldiron4me

2)   Coolant leaking into the oil is caused by Cylinder Head Gasket failure. The failure in turn is usually because you allowed the engine to overheat. It is not a safety issue, just ridiculously expensive to fix and no, there will never be a recall for something like that. It can happen on any car. - Mark F

3)   It's not a safety issue, it's not anything that should be 'recalled' it's something that can happen to all vehicles and should just be fixed. Go to a shop and get it diagnosed and fixed or do it yourself. - TriNStylZ

4)   A certain amount of water will condense in the oil from the products of combustion, so if you see foamy scum on the oil cap, that is not enough to worry about. But if you see milky oil on the dip stick, then you probably have a serious head gasket problem. The way to be certain is to rent an cooling system pressurization pump. It is basically just an air pump that replaces the radiator cap. You pump it up to whatever the cap is rated to, probably 17 pounds, and then see if it holds pressure. If the water is leaking, it won't. If the head gasket needs to be done, it will be about $1000, and more if the head has to be milled from being warped due to over heating. And make sure they change the thermostat as well, since an over heated engine ruins the thermostat too. It is not a likely recall item, because it is usually driver error, unless they have a rash of them because of a defective part or something. - Motorhead

5)   I have never seen a bad head gasket on a water cooled VW leak in to the oil. But I have seen the add on oil cooler (oil Stabilizer) that is water cooled intermix the oil in to the water and vice versa.

There isn't a recall because crap happens on older water cooled vw's and this is just another part that can wear out.

If you look at your oil filter flange and you have a square box that sits under the flange and above the filter, with two radiator hoses off of it, then you have the VW oil cooler which is more of a oil stabilizer as it ties the oil temp to the radiator fluid temp, and they are know to intermix with older. - Briano


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Question 4
How many people can fit in a 2000 VW New Beetle?...  I am 5'9" and my husband is 6'. We have 6,7, and 9 year old kids. Will we be able to fit everyone in the car?

Answers
1)   you can only fit 4 ppl in their roughly!!!
my GF had this car horrible space to carry things or ppl lol - Jfx90

2)   Trick question? Yes, but don't inhale. - elge13

3)   Keep it cozy, go ahead and have the kids bring their friends along. You
might be ok for the time being, but when your pre-teens hit teen years
you will need a minivan or crossover type vehicle. - Pat

4)   It depends.
Are the people fat, or skinny?
If they are Skinny are they really really Skinny?
Are they alive or Dead?
If they are Dead are they embalmed, or cremated? (get a ton of more cremated folks in one.)

Chances are that your family will fit in one for a while. I had 3 kids in the back of my MK1 rabbit with the wife for many a cross country jaunts. But as they grew to be about 10.8, and 6 we sought a bigger car. - Briano

5)   My wife and I had a 1999 New Beetle. Fabulous car.
Truly capacious up front. A 7-footer could sit comfortably there. No kidding.
Yes it will fit your children in the back seat. However, I would not recommend doing so.
The NB only has two sets of seat belts in the back . It is a 4 passenger car.
So legally and for safety, the NB is not for your family.
We were in the same 'tight spot ' as you years ago. So we sold the NB.
We were so impressed with the NBs quality that we bought a VW Jetta to replace it. Best decision we made, as the Jetta held all 5 of us in comfort and safety.
And we can carry Kayaks, Canoes, Bikes on the top of the car, and still have over 16 cubic feet of trunk room for assorted gear and clothes, etc. The trunk is really cavernous!
We still miss our bug; if VW ever stretches one to 4 doors and a large trunk [lol] we would be 1st in line..... - fenton


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Question 5
What is the best way to drain the diesel tank on a vw bora, there was about 25 L petrol put into it?...  

Answers
1)   Use a siphon pump. - Smokies Hiker

2)   Go down your local market or motor factor and buy a syphon pump (about £5), get all the petrol out then put a few liters of diesel in it and re-syphon it out to flush it out.

Do not start the engine with the wrong fuel in it! - T

3)   drill a hole in the tank and light a match - Glen C

4)   Hey David if you did not put the petrol in I would be getting the tank removed, drained , cleaned and reinstalled professionally at the person who made the mistakes expense OR take the tank out myself and clean it , a siphon will not remove all the contaminants you can try but check with a professional face to face first - Barking_Dog

5)   Jiggle Pipe from Halfords £15 approx done in no time Use wisely xD - tinkerman


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