After a period of comma, my new starter is in, and the 92 Jetta is alive
again.. Ran fine , but after a few later starts with a short period of
running I noticed the alternator light would flicker a bit, but then cleared
up as I ran it.... maybe the starter is acting up...hmmm

Several months ago one of my first fix items on my 92 Jetta was a change of
the drivers side drive axle (automatic trans).  This is the short one.
Anyway, the remanufactured shaft came completely greased including plastic
clips on the one end to hold it together, and I mean it was ...

Okay.. 93 Cabriolet....
I took the old starter out without much of a problem. I put the new
starter in and had a hell of a time getting the bolts back on.  I
supported the engine so that wasn't the problem. This new starter is a

I have replaced my 1999 passat 1,8t wagon in November 2003 by a brand new
2004 passat 1,8t wagon.
I have loved my 1999 despite they had to change front suspension parts 13
times in the last 4 years.

I am thinking of buying a Jetta TDI (probably new) and would like to hear
opinions about this car... I am especially interested in reliability and
maintenance costs... I heard some horror stories about VW electrical
problems... Also, is it as fuel efficient as Golf TDI?

I received a 98 beetle with check engine light on P1128 code- long term fuel
trim too lean, found air pump hose disconnected from air cleaner, after
reconnecting will still set code after 10-20 miles of driving. I hear a
hissing from the 1/4" vacuum hose that enters the air intake ...

Is there a trick to taking out the speedometer wire w/o remove the dash?
jetta A2 1.8 8 valve manuel transaxle 5 speed

I'm moving to Nanaimo, BC in a couple of weeks and am looking for
recommendations for good servicing/repairs for my '91 Jetta TD.
advTHANKSance, g

well I was driving along today in my "rat" '87 Golf and the radio
stopped and power didnt sem to be getting to it, not only that the
indicators wouldnt work either the green light just came on when i moved
the indicator arm up or down but no flashing lights?

I'm looking at buying a 2004 Passat TDI wagon. The product
litrature is full of marketing mombo-jumbo that us Americans
seem to like but not many detials. Any answers below
would be appreaciated!!!

I've got a heater blower and a fuse box, used to own an 80 diesel and 81
gasoline, heater blower should work in either, both non A/C, I dont remember
where the fuse box came from, I suppose I could look for a parts # if anyone
is interested, I'm near Dayton, OH, if no one wants them ...

I have a 2000 GTI GLX and want to make some modifications to the
suspension and also would like to add a chip to get a little extra
kick at the lower end of the rpm range.
Suspension - Currently the car has a stock suspension setup and has

or Blaine?  
Just wondering.
Thanks

A dreaded e-mail from daughter living away from home
Her mk2 golf won't go into reverse gear anymore although will go into the
other four gears.
She is changing her car this weekend at home

Before I go into my problem let me tell you that I have nothing
against poor innocent deer but why do they keep attacking my car!
I was in Vermont over the weekend as I do every weekend.  I had the
misfortune of running over a deer that someone else had hit.  This is