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| 96 Jetta oil leak at filter | 12 Apr 2007 23:39 GMT | 7 |
I have a 1996 VW Jetta GLS with the gasoline engine and automatic transmission. I recently changed the oil and oil filter. The filter I used was a Fram. Shortly after I noticed that it started leaking oil around the
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| Coolant leak at cylinder head? | 11 Apr 2007 18:22 GMT | 3 |
1998 Golf, 2L, 4 cylinder. I've had a slow but steady coolant leak for a while. I top up the expansion tank and after a couple weeks the level has dropped below minimum. Not a very fast leak, but it bothered me. Never seen anything drip underneath the car, and the water pump was ...
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| DIY Replacing Window regulator | 11 Apr 2007 13:46 GMT | 13 |
I am trying to replace the window regualtor on my 98 GTI VR6.I managed to removed the door panel however i am not sure how to lower the window ( electric) so i can remove the regulator. Bently manual shows the instruction on the hand crank version only not the electric.
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| VW Polo 1.9 SDI glowplug light issue | 11 Apr 2007 11:43 GMT | 6 |
On an 02 plate polo, 1.9 SDI, there is an issue with the glowplug light. It flashed on the last minute of the drive to work today, and on checking the handbook it states that there is an issue with the engine computer, take it to a dealer. On returning to the car that evening ...
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| 2002 Passat front suspension | 11 Apr 2007 00:34 GMT | 1 |
I'm about to change the front springs on my Passat I checked to see what I need to do for the job and I note that the upper spring plate needs to set at 11 deg ± 2 deg. I assume that if I place a mark on the plate and other related parts with paint when I reassemble the strut as ...
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| '02 Passat anti-freeze | 10 Apr 2007 13:51 GMT | 10 |
My '02 1.8T 5sp uses about 8 oz. of coolant per week. There are no visible signs of leakage. I replaced the Overflow tank cap to no avail. Any experience with the problem ?
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| 2001 Passat-Clicking noise while turning and accellerating | 10 Apr 2007 04:10 GMT | 5 |
2001 Passat with 76,000 miles. While making a turn (in either direction) and accellerating at the same time, a clicking/popping noise is heard coming from the passenger side. There doesnt seem to be any loose parts that are being rubbed while turning that are causing this happen. ...
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| 1981 FI Rabbit - Timing Vacuum Advance - Hesitation/Stumble | 09 Apr 2007 05:27 GMT | 17 |
Basic Information 1981 vw rabbit fuel injected-1.7L-EN engine-with A/C --built in usa-- A westmoreland rabbit --- I am trying to fix the classic stutter/ stumble/hesitation problem only when the engine is warm, or has warmed
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| VW 2000 Passat with whining noise | 08 Apr 2007 18:40 GMT | 3 |
I have a 2000 Passat turbo that recently making a whining noise. This noise get worst everytime I accelerate. It sounds like a crying cat tied to my engine. I like to do some research before i took them to the shop. Could it be the fan belt? if it is, how do you think it
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| 2001 1.6 Golf Erratic Idle | 08 Apr 2007 14:09 GMT | 1 |
My 1.6 Golf has been suffering from erratic idle for some time and this has persisted despite two visits to garage. I have heard that these symptoms can be caused by a "Power Steering Switch Fault". Can anyone comment and if true where is this switch and how do I check?.
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| A3 Hard Morning Starting, Rough Idle | 08 Apr 2007 00:27 GMT | 5 |
Late 1995 Jetta GLS, 2.0 liter, manual tranny, 110kmiles. Engine check light NOT on, haven't seen it even flicker. Come to think of it, think I'll watch it on startup this morning and make sure it's still working ;)
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| stereo lock code | 07 Apr 2007 01:53 GMT | 11 |
Hey Everyone I have another question I just acquired a 95' Jetta 2.0L 5spd manual. I recently changed the battery and forgot about the security feature for the stereo that locks it if the battery is disconnected for any
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| What colour is my car? | 07 Apr 2007 01:02 GMT | 7 |
I've a '89 Golf Driver and I'm wanting to know what colour it is. I'm thinking it's either Tornado or Mars Red, but I really can't be sure which one it is. Should there be a colour code somewhere? I have a picture, if that would help.
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| Turbo Kit For A 2001 Jetta VR6 | 06 Apr 2007 19:41 GMT | 2 |
now i have looked everywhere....but i can’t seem to find a turbo kit for my vr6.....does anyone know where to find one?.....do they even make them for the VR6....? PLEASE HELP!
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| Flushing brake fluid | 04 Apr 2007 06:27 GMT | 5 |
Does it matter what kind of ambient humidity there is in the air at the time the brake fluid is replaced? Presumably humidity and air in the fluid are important when it comes to brakes. I was trying to figure out if I should wait for dry air before having my fluid flushed.
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