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by mdj14
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:11 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: rough idle and dies
Replies: 4
Views: 6531

Re: rough idle and dies

sorry, I just realized I posted this in the wrong section. I'm pretty sure it's a CIS, I'll have to check that out tomorrow.
by mdj14
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: rough idle and dies
Replies: 4
Views: 6531

rough idle and dies

I bought this car for $100 a couple of years ago. I have recently been able to invest some time in it again. It starts easily and runs well for about a minute. After this it starts idle roughly and eventually die. I have replaced the cap, rotor, plugs and wires. In addition I have cleaned the inject...
by mdj14
Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 86 stalls when warm
Replies: 1
Views: 1551

86 stalls when warm

I've gotten my $100 investment almost road worthy. I need your help getting it the rest of the way. It runs great actually. The only problem is that it will shut off when coming to a stop. This is more apparent as the engine gets warmer. Even so, it starts right up with a turn of the key and drives ...
by mdj14
Sat Feb 07, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: heater core clips?
Replies: 1
Views: 2118

heater core clips?

i need the clips that hold the duct work together which surrounds the heater core. Does anyone know where I could get them?
by mdj14
Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: what is this?
Replies: 8
Views: 4229

Re: what is this?

thank you
by mdj14
Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: what is this?
Replies: 8
Views: 4229

what is this?

What is the spring loaded air flap that is attached to the air cleaner housing on my '86 cabby? It has two ports for hoses. I have one of the hoses intact, it runs to something under the radiator. The other port has no hose attached and I do not know where it should lead. I have added a picture belo...
by mdj14
Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: good convertible top guy in south Jersey
Replies: 5
Views: 3369

Re: good convertible top guy in south Jersey

I'll work on that picture. Thanks for the response. Can you recommend a repair manual to me?
by mdj14
Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: good convertible top guy in south Jersey
Replies: 5
Views: 3369

good convertible top guy in south Jersey

Does anyone know a good mechanic to repair a convertible top in South Jersey. I just bought my first vw, an '86 cabriolet. I'm excited to pick your brains to get this project on the road.