Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Help with my Mk2 VW Golf please (bit smokey, etc)?

Question 1
Help with my Mk2 VW Golf please (bit smokey, etc)?...  I have an old Mk2 VW Golf (J Reg) which has done about 150k.
I don’t really drive it a lot and when I do it’s not very long distances (maybe 20 miles round trips)

It starts first time, even after it’s been sitting for a while (up to a month without being started) and the oil and water levels are always fine, but it’s quite smokey when it is started and is a bit smokey when I first drive it, even if it’s been running for a while before.
I was thinking maybe it just needs a good run so I could drive the “long way” home today down the dual carriageway but I wasn’t sure if this might damage it more?

Should I do or not do anything, or does it just need starting and driving a bit more often?

Thanks

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1)   It might be leaky valve seals that allow a bit of oil to accumulate in the cylinders when the car is turned off. That accumulation is quickly burned off when the car is started. Some oil is getting into the cylinders all the time but is such a small amount and is burned off continuously so you don't notice any smoke. If so it's nothing to be concerned about as long as you regularly check the oil. You could drive it that way forever. - Howard L

2)   how smoky? like does it look like your creating a smoke screen behind you... or is it lightly smoking?? could be the fliter on the back of the exhaust needs changing..... (they have a name but i forgot it :/) could be that the oil needs topping up.... or...and most probably.... is that a gasket has gone on the cylinder housing or oil reservoir.... and is slowly leaking in to the chambers and combusting with the petrol... which is fine for the engine, until you run out of oil - obviously!!.... so i would look at the cork gasket seals, and replace them with new ones for £15...... and yes driving it more often would also help quite a lot..... but if the problem persists then obviously take it to a garage... because they know what theyre doing.. and im sure they've seen it all before..... so yer...... - 8HRR52J

3)   www.halfords.com - provisional ng haigh

4)   These old VW engines do go that way after a big mileage, it'll be the valve stem seals. Whether you think it's worth the several hundred quid to fix it depends on you.
It'll probably go on for a while longer yet, and a car that old doesn't have such strict emissions testing at MOT time so it may even pass an MOT.

Personally I'd just keep an eye on it until it gets too bad and then sell it for parts. These old Golfs are quite sought after if the body is in decent condition so could be worth a few hundred quid. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

5)   you should have told us the colour of the smoke ...but im guessing its blue ...oil ..i own a garage ...best test of any engine ...drive up a steep hill ..at top of hill put in third gear ..do not touch throttle or clutch let it go down hill ..what we call a trailing throttle ..when at bottom of hill ..boot it ..look in rear view mirror ...if you can see blue smoke ..you have worn bores ..simple as that - boy boy

6)   Valve stem seals as others state. I understand there is a way of replacing them without actually removing the head. In essence, your cylinder is filled with compressed air via the spark plug hole. This keeps the valves closed and you can then remove the collets and springs which then enables you to replace the stem seals.However, I do not know any garage where this has been done but try speaking to a long established non franchise VW specialist in your local area. Oner of the VW magazines or the Internet should give you details. - L G

7)   Sounds like worn valve stem seals. If the smoke disappears after a while and the oil level is fine, I wouldn't worry about taking it for a drive on the dual carriageway. Older VWs tend to have valve stem seal problems at that mileage.

If the car smokes a bit when you snap the throttle open after driving down a steep hill on engine compression, it's the valve stem seals. They also tend to make more white than blue smoke. If it's pitch black smoke, it's excess fuel or loosened carbon deposits. - Chris


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Question 2
VW GTI only a guys car?...  So I'm about to get my first car.. and I'm pretty sure it's going to be a black 2003 vw gti 1.8t.
I know it's not the best car but I really want a gti and that's the only one for sale around where I live.
Anyways, everyone that drives a gti in my area are guys. I don't think I've ever seen a girl driving one..
So I'm just wondering what your opinion is on if a gti is more of a guys car.. a girls, or both?

It's not to change my mind or anything.. just curious what others think! I actually think it'd be kind of cool to be different.. one of the only girls by me having one..
:)

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1)   my sister in law had one...there is not gender association with the gti. - snowglobe380

2)   I dont know your agr but i would suggest the insurance costs would be horrendous having read all the horror stories in the daily papers and the stories on TV - BARRY

3)   it's definitely not just a guys car, especially not the Mk4. I think it's a cool girls (or guys) car, not like say a Ford Ka, (a girly girls car) and maybe something like an old RS 2000 Escort might be a Guys car for example.

But...I'm not quite sure why you would want a 1.8 anything, or a GTI, assuming you're under 25 and as this is your first car anyway the insurance will be sky high, you might not even get insured very easily.

Also the tax is high on a 1.8 GTI - Stuck In The Dark Sky

4)   yes its owned by yorkie.... and girls are not allowed to drive it... if you are a girl and your caught driving it... police can arrest you and take your drivers license from you..... what do you think??!!!!!! of course you can drive one!!!!!!! so go buy one!!!!! theyre good cars, and there is no gender assigned to driving golf gtis... girls look good in sporty german hatchbacks.... so go and get it.... and then race the guys who have one... and beat them... and then they'll commit suicide....
:)

and @ the other commenters ^^^ .... the insurance is not high if you are put down as an additional driver on the car with someone over 25 and with lots of driving history, and an excellent no claims bonus..... it costs around the same amount to insure a nissan micra on an 18 yr old license, as it does to insure an 18 yr old in a 7 year old Audi A6 3.0l turbo as an additional driver on an experienced driver's license. (theyre both £2000/yr) i should know as my sister had a saab 2002 9-5 2.3l Aero.. as an additional driver... and i am eventually getting insured on a 2000 4.0l Jeep grand cherokee.. as an additional driver.. so a 1.8L Golf GTI is rather small in comparison... - 8HRR52J

5)   nah its just image associations/stereotypes...

I know both men and women who have the GTi

For a first car though.. I reckon you could do better unless you got money to burn on maintaining it. - G


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Question 3
i am considering buying a later beetle say a 73 or 74, which one will be better for looks and daily driveabili?...  Ive read a lot about these bettles as am buying one to restore soon. I am thinking along the lines of a 72 to 74, dont know which year is best for looks, spares and daily use. Am going for the modern retro look inspired by the beetle crisis show [ http://www.cjroberts.com/steve/02/index.htm ]. Engine wise, i should do well with a modest 1600cc without any serious modifications. Please advise me..

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1)   waste of your energy. - Mark

2)   Wait... You want to purchase a 38 year old vehicle to use as a daily driver? Are you hoping to get stuck on the side of the road at the most inopportune time? - straight shooter

3)   '73 or older. - doane_nut

4)   not much of a difference between a 72 and a 74.

differences = bumpers, bumper mounts (shock mounts). steering wheel, carburetor, strut mount (3 bolt vs 4 bolt)

difference between super beetle and standard beetle = strut front suspension, different hood (71-72 and 73+) 73+ has curved front windshield.

a 1600cc engine is enough power to get you around, i drive a 1970 with a 1600cc single port with probably 40-45HP daily(its the only car I own), and I'm still alive.

these cars do require more regular maintenance than a newer car but if maintained properly can be very cheap to own and drive - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)


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Question 4
VW golf mk5 (how come 2.0TDI has more torque than GTI)?...  can someone explain why and what does it mean that it has more torque why is it better to have more and how can it have more its a disel and also explain anything you know about golf engine of mk5

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1)   Hi
Here's a very basic explanation. Torque usually tells you how quickly a car will take off or "launch". The higher the torque, the better the takeoff. Power will tell you what top end speeds you can expect. The higher the power, the better the top end speed. Now, diesel engines always have a higher torque, due to the way they are built. Petrol engines have better power. (FYI, TDi is diesel and GTi engine is petrol). The GTi is better overall because it has excellent torque for a petrol engine and obviously has better power. Plus... The GTi is turbocharged and supercharged... But thats a discussion for another day. :-) - V

2)   Diesel engines inherently have more torque than the equivalent gas engines. TDI means Turbo Diesel Injection. It is turbo, very strong starts and gets 60 mile per gallon (Canadian) ir 43 U.S.
I have a 2002 jetta diesel 280K kilometers (168K miles) no problem - Bruce K

3)   A diesel, as mentioned by the other posters, usually has more torque than an equivalent turbocharged petrol engine due to the much higher compression ratio that is required to ignite diesel fuel (16.5:1 in the TDI vs. 10.5:1 in the GTI). Higher compression ratios can extract much more energy from each stroke, therefore the torque is higher.

Power on a diesel is usually lower, since power is a function of torque and engine speed. If you can build a very high-revving diesel engine, it will have more power than the GTI. That is why some cars (Japanese, especially) have quite low torque figures, but they are very powerful in kW (or bhp, depending on where you live).

Now for the technical specs. 2.0 TDI in the Mk V is a pumpe düse design, meaning that each little injector has its own pump on the injector to create very high fuel pressure right before injection. These are rev-happy (to an extent), but require meticulous care to prevent damage to the engine. This is mostly caused by incorrect oil.

GTI is a 2.0 turbocharged gasoline engine with direct injection. Direct injection allows much more accurate adjustment of the mixture, much finer fuel atomisation and stratified injection, meaning the mixture leans out as you move away from the spark plug. This allows for high performance, but also much better fuel economy when driving with small, constant throttle openings.

Both vehicles use drive-by-wire throttle. - Chris


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Question 5
How do I find the Thermostat on a 68 VW beetle?...  Can't find it need pictures or videos

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1)   there isn't one in a '68 they started adding them to cars in the 90's - brian trunick

2)   If memory serves me there is no radiator, so no thermostat. VW's were air cooled not water. - Poppy

3)   There is a thermostat unless it was removed. Remove the four screws holding the inspection plate on the bottom of the sheet metal under the engine. Above it you should see an accordion like device which is the thermostat. Many people removed the thermostat and the flaps it controls so the engine would receive full flow at all times. However, the flaps also direct the flow to particular points on the engine and so should be kept. The thermostat is adjusted by loosening the mounting bracket so it can slide, then set it to where the flaps just close ( at room temperature) and tighten the bolt. If the thermostat is extended at room temperature it is bad. Screw it off its shaft and screw another one on. You can test a thermostat by dropping it in boiling water. It should expand. - Richard D


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Sunday, August 14, 2011

What VW PASSAT 2007 OR ABOVE is good ? 1.9TDI 105BHP or 2.0 TDI 140BHP ?

Question 1
What VW PASSAT 2007 OR ABOVE is good ? 1.9TDI 105BHP or 2.0 TDI 140BHP ?...  I was wondering if anyone know what is real difrent betwen 1.9TDI 105 BHP SE and 2.0 TDI 140 BHP SE !!
i know the 140 TDI much faster and powerful than the 1.9 TDI ,, but what iam thinking of is which of them is more reliable ? and which one mechanically more stronger and better ?
and what is good advantage and bad advantage from two of them ? thanks alot

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1)   Either will be ample for road use and as reliable as each other as long as your not going to mess with the engines. - who_is_jack_shit

2)   2.0 ltre... from memory the 1.9ltr has a few issues (worked at vw for many years as a mechanic) - lanaH

3)   Generally the lower power version of any engine is going to be more reliable, especially when the power is achieved by a turbocharger.

If you're talking about secondhand ones, all bets are off. View each car as an individual and don't get bogged down in thinking one will be more reliable that the other, because it'll depend on how the cars have been looked after. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

4)   Look for one with the dealer service history. The 140 bhp is a flying machine and encourages "spirited" driving so if your car is for keeps you may be better with the lower powered car. We have a 140 bhp car and it has had a new A/c pump fitted although we were not aware of any problem so it may be the VW dealer was making a wage... the EGR valve has caused problems but its not an enormous job and this piece of equipment affects many vehicles. Otherwise the car has been perfect, I drove it back from Paris to the North of England and it was a pleasure to drive. - L G

5)   I really doubt whether there is any intrinsic difference in reliability. I have driven both and my money would go on the 2 litre 140bhp engine any day of the week, it makes for effortless driving. - Fairdo4all

6)   seriously VW's are reliable cars especially tdi engines
except speed i don't see any difference
mpg might be different
the engine which has more power will have a smooth ride - Salim Nadeem


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Question 2
Is this a vw gti a good first car?...  I am getting my liscense in a month and am looking for cars, and there is one on craigslist that's a vw gti 2004. Are these good first time cars?

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1)   Personally, I am driving a 2006 Jetta TDI. It's been a great car for the first 20,000 miles that I've owned it. Make sure you personally have the car fully inspected before purchase, see if there are any maintenance records and check the carfax or auto check report for any accidents prior to your purchase. Yes, these are great first cars, they are small, nimble, reliable and get great fuel economy. Great luck to you and drive safe! - fermium

2)   You may get some weird looks drivin that around town, but anyone who actually knows anything about cars would think you've got yourself a pretty sweet ride. - Joe Stockmaster

3)   what do you think?

need the details on the car...costs....etc....

VW has less than stellar reliability problems....for years they have

more than average when it comes to repairs......what other choices do

you have besides that?.....Overall, I'd steer clear of it/hi repairs costs as well - Kerry

4)   YES, I read the reviews on Edmunds and MSN and people who own them seem to love them and highly recommend them. If it's in good condition and the price seems right, I'd go for it. Maybe have a mechanic check it out if your unsure about it. But, overall, sounds like a pretty AWEsome car to drive. VW handle well and I think you would really enjoy driving it. Have fun but be careful )





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Question 3
VW Jetta is vibrating and engine light blinking. HELP?...  My husband & I got into a huge fight and he took off, but before he left he did something weird to my car on purpose- I don't know what he did but the whole car vibrates and shakes whether its in idle or driving, and the engine light is blinking. Not just lit up, but blinking. I read it might be misfiring...don't know what that means. What could he of possibly done that's simple & would cause the car to do that? I know, what a jerk. I'm over that part- he's always been a sneaky bastard. I just want my car back to normal!! I've got 2 kids who start school next week. Plus I need to get the heck out of here. Help!! Please :)

Answers
1)   The only problem makes the check engine light flashing is misfiring,it means one or more of the cylinders is not firing (running),if you strongly believe the car was tampered with,open the hood and see if spark plug wires are connected to the corresponding spark plugs. - Carman Nguyen

2)   I have no idea, he could have loosened anything. The engine is very complicated. So to ensure you and your kids safety, I would not recommend you try fixing it yourself. Take your car to a local garage sometime and let them know whats going on with the car. Sorry I couldn't help more.Wish you the best of luck - NINJERK

3)   The easiest thing to do is to pull one of the coil packs, causing the engine to misfire. It depends on which year jetta you havee, but just try pushing firmly down on the coils that plug onto each sparkplug. If it's an older jetta, make sure the sparkplug wires are firmly seated onto the spark plugs. - ryantmills


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Question 4
i have a 1971 volkswagon super beetle and idk how to turn my dash lights on?...  i have a 1971 volkswagon super beetle and idk how to turn my dash lights on ..well the lights that light up the spedometer and stuff i found a switch under steering wheel but it doesnt do anything and i dont know what it goes to.. how do i turn the lights on an what does the switch go to

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1)   you know that was a problem in a lof of old cars You either get a shop manual and hope it details exactly what to do, or take the dash apart and figure it out your self, pay a vw mechanic to fix the problem, or do what I did, carry a small penlight flashlight that went on the key chain that stayed in the car and turned it on briefly to spot check the gages every so often. - roger

2)   The dash light (headlight switch that you rotate) switch is bad, replace it.....vehicle light switches in that era are prone to corrosion because they used a rheostat. - Wes

3)   you know how to turn on the parking/headlights right? its a little knob on the dash above and to the right of the radio. when you turn on the parking lights (first click when you pull the knob) or the headlights (second and final click) rotate the knob either left or right this turns it on/off. if it doesnt than the switch is bad or a wire is disconnected from the switch or the speedometer or in rare occasions the bulb has burned out - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)


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Question 5
What car is a better option, Rav4 2004 manual or Volkswagen passat 2003?...  Knowing that the car I'm looking for is for really bad snowy winter, I would like to know if somebody has had these cars and do they work, do they required lots of fixing, gas, mechanic problems ?? If somebody could helpe with some information I will appreciate it!! Thanks

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1)   Its smart to do research, I would say the rav4 when your talking snowy weather. It sits up higher, has bigger tires and once you learn how to drive a stick right it can be safer in the winter (you can keep in a low gear going up and down hills for example) Have you looked at edmunds.com? they always have reviews from real people on different cars. - anomaly21

2)   with VWs repairs history/quality problems for years......

I would lean to the toyota....repairs costs for the rav

are not cheap either, but should prove to be more

reliable over all; and manual?..nothin to it....even

better gas than automatic..optimum shift pattern on

a 5 speed is this pattern.....1 - 3 - 5....should be in 3rd gear

by 20mph on normal streets...5th by 30/35....no need on normal

sts to use the other gears....increases mileage by 20/25% ..from

consumers reports - Kerry


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Saturday, August 13, 2011

How much HP does my Vw Beetle 1300 single port have?

Question 1
How much HP does my Vw Beetle 1300 single port have?...  1970 beetle with a 1300 single port. How much horse power do i have? And how fast can i drive her on the freeway to work that is safe for the engine? Also what sorta gas mileage is expected, with stock exhaust?

Answers
1)   if your lucky about 25hp - Jeff

2)   should be around 40 hp. Top speed around 120 km/h. - Gorfin Rod

3)   Your stock horse was about 40 horse. Your top speed should be determined by your front end, not your horse power. IF your engine is in good shape, she can make you go faster than you want to. So, check your brakes, and front end play, and then have fun. Try to be safe.... drive like you are strapped on the front bumper of this beast, you pretty much are. - DavidJohn

4)   40 HP but that was 41 years ago so a few of those ponies have run away. might be pushing 30-33 at the wheels. top speed is 75mph
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/manualsbug67.php

id say 60-65 mph is a good cruising speed on the freeway and you should get about 28mpg highway 20-21 city and 24-25mpg combined (thats about what i get). remember to also not go too slow for the gear you are in, listen to the engine... it will tell you when to change gears up/down generally follow the little red hash marks on the face of the speedometer.

1st gear = 0-15
2nd gear = 5-32
3rd gear = 20-45
4th gear = 40-75

driving around at 30mph in 4th gear will heat the engine up since its air cooled and the fan is run by the speed of the engine, the lower the rpm the hotter the engine will be, just remember to listen to the engine, she'll let you know what to do - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)

5)   No, they are all wrong.
The 1300 had an advanced cam and higher compression than the later 1500, so actually had the same 52 HP. The 1300 was only made in 1966, and had an extremely characteristic bell ringing sort of sound to it. Only the 1200 had 40 hp. The problem with the 1300 was that although it was zippy, it tended to crack pistons due to the extra compression.
Top cruising would be probably about 70 mph, and mileage should be good, around 32. - Motorhead


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Question 2
what type of gas do i put in my 97 jetta glx vr6?...  i am 17 and on my 17th birthday i had gotten a 1991 4 door golf with a vr6 conversion from a 97 jetta glx i need to know what gas i should put in it so it dosent hurt my engine

Answers
1)   Mustard gas! - Panda Ken

2)   unleaded - Steven Chase

3)   Premium unleaded - Chris

4)   the best fuel you can afford

premium unleaded - Chloe's Dad


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Question 3
how can i pimp out my 1999 jetta?...  what would make a 1999 jetta look cool and not be riced out lol... give links to items and additions if you can. thanks

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1)   just get racing seats, sparco steering wheel, interior stuff. maybe just rims and a carbon hood.

DON'T FORGET PERFORMANCE PARTS! - Jonny

2)   Too old. It would be a good waste of money. Won't be worth anymore customized. - URI (from Canada)

3)   Keep it low, keep it slow, keep it Euro. - Zack


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Question 4
VW CC OR CAMARO?! HOTT GIRL?...  I have the ability to get a brand new vw cc or chevy camaro. I'll tell u a little bit about me so you can help me decide. I am a young woman who is attractive (this is what ppl tell me) and am practical and fun. I am looking for a sexy sleek car that guys will ohh and ahh over, just like I want them to do with me, jk. But a car thats great for me to give rides to people in and they will all love the car and I will love the car. think HOTT CAR. Tell me what you think and what colors. No white (looks crappy in my opinion). THANKS!

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1)   brand new vw cc

ford gt 500 > camaro ss - mega

2)   The cc is a smaller engine car, with soft curves and lines, and pretty small in size, so some may be feel cramped in it. It is of better quality product though, and better on gas.

The camaro has a stronger engine, the lines are more sharp to signify aggression, and the engine is stronger. CC has simple and elegant, and will attract guys are are just that. Camaro has adventure and dominance, and will attract likes like that.

So, if you're looking for a relationship, go with the CC because those guys will be gentleman. The camaro is for causal dates with excitement, and no commitment.

For your description above, I'd say the camaro fits you more. - jnezbed


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Question 5
WHat does a volkswagen with a syringe stickin out of it mean?...  a yellow light appeared on the dashboard that looked like you were giving the car a shot

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1)   Means you are low on Heroine. Better fill up! - Geo

2)   your car needs oil - Alberto Santos


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Friday, August 5, 2011

Is 180,000 miles alot for a Volkswagon Jetta?

Question 1
Is 180,000 miles alot for a Volkswagon Jetta?...  I seen this hertz with 180,000 miles on it.but the person says it still runs great and I've heard great things about this car so let me kno if that's a lot thanks

Answers
1)   That's a lot of miles for any car. - Mizza

2)   It is a considerable amount of miles but if the car is well taken care of and runs well then it should last at least a few more years without giving you much trouble. VW's are long lasting and very reliable. Check the maintenance record if available and check that all fluids are at recommended levels. Check for leaks and suspension faults. Chances are that if the exterior is in good conditions, the engine was also taken care of. - Pedro

3)   my answer: run away!

VWs are well built and reliable if taken care of but expensive to maintain with a LOT of little parts that can go. For instance a 2001 Jetta has a door lock module with 6 different microswitches. If anything goes wrong with it you're talking hundreds of dollars just for the part. The car is chock full of complex and expensive bits and pieces, and at 180k, they're going to be worn out sooner than later - Boomzilla Volcanoduck

4)   i'm surprised it made it this long walk if you're thinking of buying - bo

5)   no that is not a lot of miles if the car was taken care of.. I have seen many vws run well over 250,000 miles with no problem, it all comes down to how the car was serviced, and yes it can get expensive to fix things when they go wrong but that is with ANY vehicle not just vws like some people try to make everyone think - Manny Banans

6)   I'm pushing a 210k on my 01 golf, this week. A few golfs/jetta already broke the 350k miles bench mark. It just takes $$$$ and the tooling to keep them going. - E


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Question 2
How many young girls do you see driving Volkswagen bugs 1967 and under?...  Because im one and people are finding it hard to believe!
oh i say 1967 and under or older shall i say is because 1971 and up are SUPER BETTLES!
an all girl racing car club saw me and want me to join,
my motor isn't stoke far from it!
thank you for that,
I learned something new today.

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1)   Several - Bongzilla

2)   I love love love old bugs! I want a light blue one or light yellow one when I get a car!
ps- the new bugs are UGLY! they look like ufos - Vanessa lalala

3)   Not any since its a antique. The old ones had real bumpers - USA MALE

4)   Not too many. Not too many bugs driving around in the first place. The thing has a hard time going pass 60 mph. I saw one girl in a black one with a bumper sticker saying "I went to college for this?" - Kenny

5)   i see are a few out there. im a 21 year old dude with 2, one I drive and another I restored.
first off, 1971 and up are not necessarily supers. they still made standards up to 1977 soooo... if your gonna try to talk trash about people with late model bugs at least know what your talking about

i see as many young people driving fat chicks as i do early models - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)


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Question 3
Why does my vw golf electric windows stick?...  My golf windows stick when winding them down or up (Seems to happen random). They are electric windows on MK4 golf. I have noticed that the lights on the window switches flicks off when they stop and comes back on again. What could be the problem?
Forgot to mention its happening for all of the windows

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1)   When the light goes off it is losing power to the windows. Maybe defective wiring or switch or connections. - Timbo is here

2)   hi there a few reasons yes it could be lack of power, but i think windows are sticking try greasing the window runners each side of glass, it could be the window winding mechanism seizing up again you have to take door panel off and spray release oil on all moving parts. it could be the window relay burning out. Jock - jock

3)   unfortunately a common problem with the mk 4 is the window mechanism falling apart, you can get a repair kit, but if you want my advise then buy the complete mechanism which comes with the new metal panel which it mounts on, cost about £70 if you shop around, it is not a 5 minute job and unless you consider yourself able to fix it then get someone who can, otherwise you could destroy the door panel trying to remove it. - Pete

4)   I think it is unlikely that all the mechanism's are falling apart as one of your answers suggest ! More likely that the control relay has "forgotten" its function. I believe there is information about re-programming the system in your handbook . If not, providing you have the radio code, I would disconnect the battery earth for about a half hour and then reconnect. Press and hold the switches in turn to send the window down, then press and hold them again to send them back up, in each case hold them for 7 or 8 seconds. This should reset the control memory. You can possibly do it without disconnecting the battery. - L G


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Question 4
What would be the best way to tune my Jetta to over 300hp?...  I have a 2002 Jetta GLS with the 1.8L Turbo. I'm looking to upgrade it to its max one day but for right now im shooting for anything over 300hp. I really don't know a lot about tuning so the more help the better. Not worried about price and bolt on is best if possible. please include links to purches parts.

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1)   drop in a VR6 and add a bigger turbo/intercooler. - ♥ Jens ♥

2)   I would say to look into doing some upgrades to your intake, exhaust, computer chip, that in itself will get you in the 250 hp + range then look to put a bigger turbo (and all the little things that go with it and there are many) and that will get you well over 300. Once you get to those kinds of powers don't forget to take care of your suspension and rubber because there is no point in having lots of power if you can't use it. some good people to talk to are the guys at APR Tuning they are very very good with VW engines and they truely know what they are talking about. and don't forget to check out vwvortex.com there are a lot of people on there that can also point you in the right direction. - Manny Banans

3)   There's no point putting 300bhp on ANY front wheel drive car...It will simply burn rubber and wear out the engine in no time...

Best option is to get a bigger engined car like a 3.2l V6 4motion...the four wheel drive will make upgrading the bhp more bearable.

Putting a huge turbo on a 1.8l car will create ridiculous turbo lag, which will make the car undriveable at slow speeds.

Also, you have to consider the effect 300bhp will have on the gearbox, clutch, engine...they will just burn out from too much power... - duniedunie001


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Question 5
Why doesn't my 2010 vw Jetta say 2.5 on the back?...  I just noticed this when I saw another car that is the same as mine... dont they all say this or no..?
but i thought mine was too... :(

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1)   It's a 2.5 liter engine and yours isn't. - Emanuel Castro

2)   There's a Jetta 2.0L and 2.5L. If yours don't have 2.5L, probably a 2.0. - Noodle

3)   Your car, if it is a 2010, is either a 2.5L or TDI. It should say either way, if it doesn't, your badge has simply fallen off or been removed.

For the other posters mentioning the 2.0L, it wasn't used in the 2010. It was used up to the early 2005 models and made a return for the 2011 Jetta Sedans. - Richard R


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Thursday, August 4, 2011

what do people think of vw beetle?

Question 1
what do people think of vw beetle?...  Im gettting a used 2001 on friday, but i dont want it to like suck or anything. iv talked to a few people and all said that they are pretty good cars,. and that they dont brack down, "from what they know" but i want to know from people that really have vw beetles. So 2001 vw beetle reveiw. thanksss. :)

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1)   It is a very stylish, unique car. One of a kind. Easily indetifiable. - Ricky Nai

2)   The New Beetle is a consistent top 5 finisher in Consumer Reports "Used cars to avoid" category.

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/110205/avoid-these-5-used-cars-plus-5-to-buy?mod=family-autos - CAB

3)   they have electrical issues and even some have randomly caught fire due to this. Buyer beware. - Spammer

4)   Hitler mobile - Scuzzlebutt

5)   It generally sucks.
It's famous for reliability problems, with the most common being electrical and engine issues.

The 2001 model has a crapload of recalls. For your own safety, make sure these have been addressed before you take delivery. - Stupid Flanders

6)   Essentially its based on the VW Golf. If you are in the US then VW have had reliability problems, if you can get a German built car it would pay dividends. Be very guarded about consumer magazines as they do not tell a complete story. i.e 3000 Lexus will always seem to be more reliable than 20,000 Volkswagens. - L G


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Question 2
How many young girls do you see driving Volkswagen bugs 1967 and under?...  Because im one and people are finding it hard to believe!
oh i say 1967 and under or older shall i say is because 1971 and up are SUPER BETTLES!
an all girl racing car club saw me and want me to join,
my motor isn't stoke far from it!
thank you for that,
I learned something new today.

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1)   Several - Bongzilla

2)   I love love love old bugs! I want a light blue one or light yellow one when I get a car!
ps- the new bugs are UGLY! they look like ufos - Vanessa lalala

3)   Not any since its a antique. The old ones had real bumpers - USA MALE

4)   Not too many. Not too many bugs driving around in the first place. The thing has a hard time going pass 60 mph. I saw one girl in a black one with a bumper sticker saying "I went to college for this?" - Kenny

5)   i see are a few out there. im a 21 year old dude with 2, one I drive and another I restored.
first off, 1971 and up are not necessarily supers. they still made standards up to 1977 soooo... if your gonna try to talk trash about people with late model bugs at least know what your talking about

i see as many young people driving fat chicks as i do early models - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)


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Question 3
What are Volkswagen group famous for?...  treatment of workers?

unique technology?

safety?

Thanks.

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1)   Their fame originated withe the old Bug. - σοφός άνθρωπος

2)   German Engineering...Making it available to all, safety, reliablility, comfort, in one nice cheap package. Also the Beattle, and taking over the Car Market. Volkswagen Group owns the most amount car companys, such as Audi and Lamborghini. - Ashley Regne

3)   For building a German car with German feel for a lower price. VW is the only non luxury German brand sold in America. Plus, you can't deny it, they are also famous for building the bug. - SB

4)   they made a car everyone called the pregnant roller skate - USA MALE


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Question 4
What should I name my Volkswagen beetle?...  It's yellow with grey interior.
It's also going to be a girl.

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1)   Bee
Bumblebee
Jane
Jacob
Anne
Adam
Victoria
Victor...
I'll edit my answer when I know if it's a boy or girl ;) - I'mMe

2)   well, when you name your car, it's always a she. my cousin put a mustache on here beetle, lol. anyway when you get close to your car, you could always come up with a name such as-
-sally
-victoria
-etc.
pick a name that is smoothing, - Nick

3)   Buggy
Bugsy
BugBug
Das Bug
BoogyBuggy
Bongo - mirofish

4)   lol..it's a girl how cute! congrats.
vergilben
or svenja, ute, valda, wilfreda, verena, ursel...
german names - snowglobe380


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Question 5
Why does my vw golf electric windows stick?...  My golf windows stick when winding them down or up (Seems to happen random). They are electric windows on MK4 golf. I have noticed that the lights on the window switches flicks off when they stop and comes back on again. What could be the problem?
Forgot to mention its happening for all of the windows

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1)   When the light goes off it is losing power to the windows. Maybe defective wiring or switch or connections. - Timbo is here

2)   hi there a few reasons yes it could be lack of power, but i think windows are sticking try greasing the window runners each side of glass, it could be the window winding mechanism seizing up again you have to take door panel off and spray release oil on all moving parts. it could be the window relay burning out. Jock - jock

3)   unfortunately a common problem with the mk 4 is the window mechanism falling apart, you can get a repair kit, but if you want my advise then buy the complete mechanism which comes with the new metal panel which it mounts on, cost about £70 if you shop around, it is not a 5 minute job and unless you consider yourself able to fix it then get someone who can, otherwise you could destroy the door panel trying to remove it. - Pete


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