Have you done so much to the car today that it just doesn't fit into one section, or are you too damn lazy to split it all up? Either way, this is the section for you.
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Last post by Calimus
Fri May 22, 2020 2:09 pm
power window doesn't work
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eric4321 »
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:59 pm
The passenger window on my 93 Cabby does not go down. The window worked intermitently for a time. I priced a motor at $170. How can I tell for sure...
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Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:26 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:47 pm
Ooops
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sixsracing »
Sat May 29, 2010 8:00 pm
The run with my Cabby is over. Found some unmarked construction on one of my favorite twisty roads. 4 drop onto loose gravel with a large lip coming...
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Last post by sixsracing
Mon May 31, 2010 5:02 pm
more fuel pump fun
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eric4321 »
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:26 pm
Well now I discovered what is wrong with my cabby. I finaly got a chance to pull my in tank pump today. The pump was working but the engine was not...
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Last post by kapnd
Sun May 30, 2010 4:41 am
new to fourm 92 cabby red with blacktop
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penstar66 »
Sun May 23, 2010 7:29 pm
ok new to the site i have a 92 cabby will get pic later this week i was wonding if there is
a way to tighten up the stick it is real sloppy. i havnt...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 23, 2010 9:37 pm
A Re-introduction
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by
windsorlove »
Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:31 am
Well, its been a long LONG time since i have posted here. For those that dont remember me, my name is been and I was blessed (cursed?) with a free...
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Last post by Calimus
Sat May 15, 2010 1:38 am
Quick Question
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by
ShyCabbyGirl »
Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:06 pm
I'm purchasing the exterior trim pieces for my 87' Cabby off of the VWVortex classifieds. If they're in good condition - what's the usual asking...
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Last post by ShyCabbyGirl
Sat May 01, 2010 2:39 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:25 pm
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Last post by gull
Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:00 am
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:20 am
fuel pump info please
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eric4321 »
Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:22 pm
My 93 cabby in tank pump is failing me. Does anyone know if the in tank pump from an 81 rabbit w/ cis will work?? Thank you for your help!
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:01 pm
Top struts cheap
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Briano1234 »
Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:37 am
Ran across this on the tex.
So I ordered a set.
Cheaper replacement struts for your top,
strut - 9416K337 110lb force required
eyelet - 9416K84...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:14 am
Watcha been working on Now.
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Briano1234 »
Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:17 am
What with the winter ebbing and the spring is around the corner... What have you been doing to the cabby lately?
I just got finished with repairing...
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Last post by Calimus
Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:00 am
All the top subject I can think of...
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Briano1234 »
Wed Oct 07, 2009 3:10 pm
This is so that all the links are in one place.
Checking your rear cable prior to installation.
How to change out a top latch.
Where is my top...
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Last post by Calimus
Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:12 am
Check your Nuts
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Briano1234 »
Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:06 pm
I hate to have you all do this, but if you have ordered a new rear cable from Cabrioworld or TMI, then you need to check your nuts.
It seems like...
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:38 pm
R32 exhaust set up.
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by
x-cube »
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:55 pm
I am preparing to buy needed parts and complete this project. FINALLY. Trying my best to keep it original but at same time somethings have to be...
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Last post by Calimus
Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:42 pm
Bent Cabby
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by
sixsracing »
Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:42 am
Well Brian you are going to need to do another How to for rear end damage. I was stopped at a stop light the other night and was rear ended by a 97'...
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Last post by sixsracing
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:54 am
How to repair front end damage:
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by
Briano1234 »
Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:14 am
I figured that as of last night I will be starting a how-to on front end repair for the Shade tree mechanic.
My daughter put the front right fender...
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Last post by Calimus
Sun Sep 06, 2009 1:23 am
What do you think?
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by
Briano1234 »
Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:01 pm
hate the motor mounts, and I have 2 cab's that need them... so I have been pondering now can I do this with out the disassembly of the engine to get...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:36 pm
How to remove/replace your top latch.
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Briano1234 »
Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:09 pm
Open or unlatch your top to access the 3 screws.
The screws may be rusted, so you may want to use some PB-Blaster and allow it to work.
If the Screws...
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Last post by Calimus
Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:47 am
Cabby Not With The Program
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by
Little Betty »
Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:30 am
I have a 1987 Cabby. I have done the following to it:
Removed the AC
Deleted the cruise control
Changed the intake manifold to a Fox
Relocated the...
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Last post by sixsracing
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:40 pm
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:25 pm
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Last post by Mario
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:07 am
Build your own Power Bleeder
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by
Briano1234 »
Sat May 02, 2009 11:50 am
I used a $4.50 cent power sprayer from big lots.
1 brake res cap from Junk yard
1 new tire valve stem
4 foot of 5/16 od 1/4 id vacuum hose
1 1/4...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon May 04, 2009 5:05 pm
Back on the road
by
Tuna Salad »
Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:48 pm
Well as some of you may know, I was in a accident with my Cabrio last May. Almost lost all hope in repairing her, but luckily enough I had all the...
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Last post by Tuna Salad
Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:48 pm
Top Installation Manual in Spanish
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by
MexicanVW »
Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:59 pm
I have my 84 Golf convertible in Mexico and want to install the new top I recently purchesed online. The manual is in English but the guy doing the...
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:47 pm
Where are my Battery Grounds?
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by
Briano1234 »
Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:05 pm
I had to replace the Battery Grounds, and took the old one off and replaced them with standard
cables from Pepboys
I used a 20 battery connection...
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Last post by Calimus
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:48 am
Damn Cold Weather
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by
Briano1234 »
Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:56 am
How do you folks live up there in the cold.
I worked on my daughters car and replaced all the grounds, (how do ya think I can snap them pics).
Well...
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Last post by gull
Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:38 am
Where is my top leaking.
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by
Briano1234 »
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:51 am
Thought that I had posted this here, but probably didn't.
Where is my Car and Top Leaking from?
Here are a few of the areas that I have found where...
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Last post by gull
Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:08 pm
Creating your top side cables
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by
Briano1234 »
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:37 pm
Go to the Hardware store and buy the following:
8 foot 1/16 SS or Galvanized Steel Cable.
8 foot 1/16 ID UV resistant Vinyl or Silicone tubing.
4...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:13 pm
D-I-Y cable dimensions
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Briano1234 »
Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:12 pm
For all you do it yourselfer's or you cheap bastiches like me...
I found a pristine genuine vw topcable.... I have the pic's and the measurements...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:11 pm
top leaks
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by
Shatteredglass »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:13 am
well my new top leaks
not only did i have to GLUE the rear window myself since the idiot didnt do it right, despite me telling him what i wanted...
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Last post by Bugly
Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:30 am
Where is my Trunk Leaking.
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by
Briano1234 »
Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:12 pm
My trunk is leaking
The easiest way is to use a flash light and look inside the trunk to see the signs of water leakage.
Some of the places that I...
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Last post by gull
Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:34 pm
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:26 am
making life easier
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by
Briano1234 »
Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:44 am
I had to remove the fan shroud to replace the Radiator fan, and it irritated me that I had to take the radiator out of the bottom sockets and wiggle...
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:54 pm
Greasing your Door Latches
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Briano1234 »
Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:20 pm
How to Remove Door lock.
My door locks were getting sticky so it is now the time to remove clean and re-grease them.
Open your door.
Insert your...
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Last post by gull
Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:20 pm
Have you oiled your Hinge points?
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by
Briano1234 »
Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:34 am
If you ask yourself how long has it been since I last oiled my tops hinge points,
then it has been too long, Just another friendly reminder.
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:02 am
Head Light relay install
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by
Briano1234 »
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:57 pm
Well what do all these parts have in common?
Headlight relay time
I used a set of Honda headlight retractor relays off a 87 accord (they are...
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:09 pm
tranny codes and such
by
Briano1234 »
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:05 pm
here is a great site for transmission codes and the gearing
Now for a little braggin... My Automagic tranny in my cab decided to piss AFT fluid...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:05 pm
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Last post by kamzcab86
Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:55 pm
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Last post by speedtek
Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:53 am
Gauge / Radio swap
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by
Little Betty »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:12 pm
I would like to swap the gauges and the radio in my '87 Cabby. Has anyone ever done this before, and is there a thread I can review?
Thanks
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Last post by Moljinar
Tue May 27, 2008 8:53 am
Refinished Wheels
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by
Tuna Salad »
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:36 am
Finally finished up my winter project last weekend. I polished the lips and center caps of my Porsche Twists and painted the centers gun metal. It...
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Last post by gull
Mon May 26, 2008 6:16 pm
Weird Science
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by
Little Betty »
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:53 am
I have this '87 Cabby under reconstruction. When I bought and picked it up and subsequently (before I decommissioned the electrical system) I had to...
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Last post by gull
Mon May 26, 2008 6:14 pm
How to keep your hood in place
by
Briano1234 »
Wed May 21, 2008 11:32 am
Have you ever propped open your hood, to do some work and bumped the
support rod and have the hood come crashing down on you. Or on a windy day have...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed May 21, 2008 11:32 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 04, 2008 1:49 am
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Last post by Oneabsolute
Thu May 01, 2008 12:47 pm
Finally an answer to my Teardrops
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by
Oneabsolute »
Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:48 pm
I've finally purchased a set of wheels to get teardrops off of my cars, plural since the Cabby we are getting Friday is going to have them as well....
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Last post by Oneabsolute
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:51 pm
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Last post by kuklaki
Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:24 pm
Installing your new TOP.
by
Briano1234 »
Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:31 pm
Includes the side , and rear cable assembly and installation.
Installing Your Convertible Top
Things that can make it easier.
The 10mm ratcheting...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:31 pm
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