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by IslandBoy71
Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Water Pump
Replies: 3
Views: 2033

Re: Water Pump

The same thing happened to me not too long ago and as it turned out it was the plastic t-stat cover which had a crack on it.
by IslandBoy71
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: VW shop
Replies: 1
Views: 1486

VW shop

Does anyone here know of any VW mechanic in the Orange County area in CA?
by IslandBoy71
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Drivetrain noise
Replies: 4
Views: 2268

Re: Drivetrain noise

How much do I add? I think the tranny holds 2 quarts and what would happen if I over fill? Is there like a relief valve that would release any excess gear oil?
by IslandBoy71
Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Drivetrain noise
Replies: 4
Views: 2268

Drivetrain noise

My 90 cabby recently developed a growling type noise when I go over 35 mph. I think its the tranny. Its a 5 spd. I noticed a leak on the front seal and i think its leaking gear oil. I plan on changing all the seals when i replace the clutch. I just hope that my tansmission is okay. Has anyone out th...
by IslandBoy71
Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Top
Replies: 3
Views: 6125

Top

The top on my 90 cabby doesn't go all the way down. It leaves a 4 inch space when I install the boot. Everything else works fine with the top. It goes up and down easily and it latches fine. I lubed all the joints with WD-40 but with no luck. I guess I can live with it but just wanted to check if an...
by IslandBoy71
Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:12 am
Forum: Topless Pics
Topic: 1st Annual Topless Meet
Replies: 63
Views: 41344

Re: 1st Annual Topless Meet

90 cabby
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by IslandBoy71
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 7
Views: 3014

Fuel pump

I have a 90 cabriolet and lately I've been noticing that my car would run like its not getting enough gas. Its not stalling or anything like that but it just runs very weak and after a quick shut down and restart it runs fine again. Could this be related to a fuel pump issue. I think my in fuel pump...