Can 99 jetta vr6 rims fit a 98 jetta?

Question 1
Can 99 jetta vr6 rims fit a 98 jetta?...  I need to buy rims, and have found some, but I'm not sure if they will fit...

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1)   yes. - Shaft

2)   Yes.. - First NameHedley

3)   That depends in 1999 volkswagen made the mk3 and the mk4 model if you are going from the mk3 model to the mk4 they will not fit because the mk4 has 5 bolts and the mk3 has 4 bolts so you have to check that out. - Travis

4)   As long as the offset is right. - djaca70

5)   If both are 5 bolt they fit, period.
If that 98 jetta 2.0L has 4 bolt wheels then they do not.
Possible but unlikely that 98 has 4x100 bolt pattern

All VR6 VW have 5x100 bolt pattern, so do G-Ladder 1.8L Corrado's


SCI VW Since 1959, 2003 GLI - sci


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Question 2
do all VW's have engine noise?...  we purchased a 2000 Jetta yesterday. It has a kind of loud clanking noise when idling, but it gets much quieter the faster you go. The dealership said this is normal for a VW, but we are concerned. We have a warranty on the car and plan on having it put up on diagnostics this weekend, but I was wondering if anyone has heard of this before?
turns out it only makes the noise with the hood closed. open the hood-the noise goes away, lol

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1)   Hello,

If it's a diesel then yes, there will be some chatter while idling. If it's a gasoline powered engine, then then you could have a problem. Perhaps somewhere along the line of a spun crankshaft bearing which is serious engine work.

Andrew - andrew the great

2)   You did not indicate whether it was gas or diesel. Diesels sound like they are falling apart. That is normal noise of a healthy diesel engine. For a gas engine, not so. Sounds like something is amiss. Possibly a stuck hydraulic lifter.
Good thing you are taking it in. Mention the noise to them. It is hard to tell from your description (one has to hear it personally) Something may just be loose, but I have no idea what that would be.
Of course the dealership said it was normal. They are not mechanics and they would not tell you of problems on a vehicle they were trying to sell. That would defeat their purpose(selling cars). They try to stay ignorant of how a car should sound or work. (heck, maybe on the side the same salesman sells shoes on the weekend) Selling is selling.
Do not treat VW differently than any other car. An engine is an engine. They all work(the gas models and brands) the same way. So, for him to say different is "total BS" - Xavwieztsky

3)   Loud clanking noise does not sound right to me. Certainly, our 2003 Golf 2L (gasoline) does not make any clanking noises when idling, nor has it done since new, and nor did any of the previous VW cars I have owned or driven. So in answer to your question:

NO, all VW's do not have the "clanking" engine noise you describe.

Some older diesel engines did used to sound louder when idling and cold when compared to gasoline engines. With the new technologies in use today (common rail direct injection etc.) this is no longer true, but if you are in the U.S. those technologies only made it over here quite recently.

In any case, since you say the noise goes away when the hood is open, it sounds like it might be related to something else, such as the hood release mechanism, so you may have to get that dealer to check it out. Just to be safe, perhaps you should check that there is no sign of anything actually banging off the hood itself when it is closed, like a twig or something caught up in the fan behind the radiator. - kik2c


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Question 3
How Much Did My 1999 Passat Cost New?...  I have had my passat for a couple years and i bought it used but i was wondering how much it would have cost new? When i look at it it does not have any emblems that say GL, GLS, ect. Its a 1999 VW passat Wagon. It has a 1.8 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine, heated seats, sunroof, 6 disc changer, 17 inch Stock alloy rims. It does not have: 4 Motion, Leather, Tinted Windows, or Wood Trim. Its a Stupid question but I was wondering if anyone who knows anything about these cars or, for example, sold them at that time. It would be interesting to know.
Thanks

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1)   follow the link for everything you need to know about your passat.

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/pricing.aspx?year=1999&make=Volkswagen&model=Passat

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/pricing.aspx?year=1999&make=Volkswagen&model=Passat%20Wagon - Shaft

2)   Depends where you live. Every dealer can put their own price on the vehicle. Depends if it was sold with certain accessories such as undercoating, rustproofing and the other accessories. So you need to find someone in your area of the world(where-ever you hail from) who bought the same car and can remember what they paid.. - Xavwieztsky

3)   This is a GL, with optional heated seats, roof, CD changer, and optional rims. About $22K. Does it have an automatic? If so, add about $1500. You can check the NADA guide too. - djaca70


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Question 4
what are those other lights in the dash of my car what do they do like the abs i haved never seen it on?...  the car is a 2000 plymouth neon if someone owns or knows about this car please advise me

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1)   abs system is auto braking system - chauhan.ravi@rocketmail.com

2)   well its generally a good thing that you havent seen them on..when a light such as abs comes on that means your anti lock brake systems messed up, same thing for your check engine light etc - RAWRRAWRIMADINOSAUR

3)   Go get your brakes checked it's your Anti Lock Brake System . - What


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Question 5
Does anyone know where i can get some lowback seats for a 1965 beetle?...  Im looking for some lowback seats for my beetle i live in petaluma does anyone know of a pick and pull or even a vw graveyard anywhere in the bay area

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1)   Try E bay - What

2)   i know about this website i dont know if you want the seats new or used but check out this website.

i hope this helps. - Ruben

3)   You can get them on www.thesamba.com or go to www.centralcoastvwclub.com and look in the classifieds there - vwbuggin64


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