I think when VWoA wanted to seperate from the aircooled years we
should have embraced this.
I have a newer Jetta at the shop that do to electrical problems is not
worth fixing but the owner just won't listen.  He already left it at

I have the Bug Me series on how to repair your VW Beetle on VHS.
I've found all but one in .avi form on-line, and was curious if anyone
had that one in .avi form?
I basically just want to watch them off of my laptop, instead of being

Just noticed that for some reason my last couple of posts haven't shown up
here.
But today is the day .. the eBay auction closes .. No bites yet at $5k but I
have 55

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It's been over a month since he has posted a blog update...anyone know
how he is doing?
http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com if you aren't familiar with his
'other' presence in the world.

I've seen many times where the starter for Autostick Bugs can be used
instead of the one for manual tranny.
I know the difference but want to know if there's any reason not to do the
switch.

What's the thing on the left fender?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MHV_VW_K%C3%A4fer_Typ_82_01.jpg

I've just been reading the article about the stolen 65 Bus that was
found after 35 years.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/11/06/california.stolen.vw/index.html
Where were you in 1974?

The fuel pump relay on my 85 Jetta GLI with CIS-E fuel injection has 4
terminals.  However, the Bentley manual shows 5 terminals.  The only 4
terminal fuel pump relay I could find in the schematics was for an 87 16V
(CIS-E).  I thought that only the the CIS system used a 5 terminal ...

Tried replacing the heat sensor .. Didn't help.  The fan just doesn't come
on and the car over heats .. BUT ..  With the a/c running the fan does come
on every minute or so and then there is no overheating problem .. Anyone ???
I miss my air-cooled VW ...

Hi all.  Any old time CIS nuts still hanging around here?  It's been a long
time since I gave up my bad rabbit habit... guess I was overdue for a slip

Question:  Should a 1.8 CIS run (at least poorly) with 55 to 60 psi

I am looking for a good, reliable VW mechanic in the New Orleans area.
Preferably, someone who knows diesels.
Thanks,
AC

I just purchased a 2003 Jetta TDI automatic with 123,000 miles on it.
The car drove fine on two test drives - both times the engine was cold,
and then on a 300 mile trip home from the dealer.
It sat in the garage for a week until today.  Now about 80% of the time,

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Hi all. Got a problem that started suddenly. 81 Scirocco starts and
runs fine so long as engine compartment is cool. Warm things up,
either by running or by sun on the hood (or on the engine with hood
up) and the engine will suddenly seem like it's running on one

The rear demister has stopped working.
I've also noticed the dash button is orange regardless of whither it's
pushed on or off.
I'm going to check the fuse this weekend, any help/experience would be

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