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The Forums has been upgraded....Finally

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by Calimus » Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:42 am » in Forum Info/Announcements

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Firstly, the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated! Now the rumors that I have no life and my job is sucking the life out of me as if it were...

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Thank you William, and for the 3rd shift that sux that you are now a HOOT Owl. :)
Pot calling the Kettle Black as I did that for YEARS on end and it...

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Another A/C Delete Question

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jan 28, 2019 3:29 pm
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by Dragonwing » Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:28 pm

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Well....I've finally made up my mind to do it this Spring. I'm going to remove the A/C compressor and peripherals from the '83 and rid Nimbus of the...

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try parts geek

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Mon Jan 28, 2019 3:29 pm
Compelled to Upgrade the Radiator

Last post by Dragonwing « Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:35 am
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by Dragonwing » Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:45 pm

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I'm back, after a long hiatus---largely because things have been going pretty well with Nimbus, my '83 Wolfsburg. That is, until the other day, when...

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Yep.That's disappointing, but thanks for the heads-up. I'll call them today and get a feel for what they're about.

DW

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Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:35 am
1993 cabby won't start every now and then

Last post by Jdog306 « Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:03 pm
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by Jdog306 » Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:41 pm

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Hello, I'm new to the cabby world with that being said this cars driving me crazy. I bought the car for my wife and my son for when they are at the...

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sorry,i haven't been on . yes it is a auto and it happened again today. Now it wont start even after sitting . so I will be trying your bypass in the...

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Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:03 pm
90 Cabbie revs to 3000rpm on start up!

Last post by Daden « Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:54 pm
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by Daden » Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:34 pm

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hey folks. My 90 cabbie, 5 speed, when you start it up it revs to 3000rpm and stays there until you unplug the iac valave. It runs fine without it...

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Thanks Briano.
iac/isv, yes that thing!
manual, no a/c ( silly excess weight on a convertible, 8^) )
no it does not vibrate.
1. All new grounds....

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Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:54 pm
Digifant external fuel pump squeals 1990 26K

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:34 am
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by oldwrench » Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:48 pm

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I have owned my 1990 Cabriolet for 50 miles. It has only 26K.
This eBay purchased car was delivered by truck to me and I have no history other than...

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After thought on my single pump perversion to some and godsend to others.
Pro's I had to jack the car to eliminate the main pump, and remove things....

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Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:34 am
Radiator return upgrade.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:50 pm

by Briano1234 » Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:50 pm

I got tired of that Return hose weeping, or breaking, and every time that I have to take it off pray that I don't cut it off or break the radiator....

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Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:50 pm
No fuel to CIS

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:59 pm
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by doopsx3 » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:32 pm

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I have a 87 Cab that has been sitting many years and I was told ran when parked ...after cleaning the fuel tank and replacing the in tank pump I...

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Kammy has a how to at www.cabby-info.com

Duty cycle is a reverse of Dwell, but Kammy lists both I believe.
Also Harbor Freight sells a DVOM with...

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Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:59 pm
Heater Control Limits..

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:13 pm

by Briano1234 » Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:13 pm

Well, I had to change my metal heater valve as it was leaking, fortunately I had a spare.
As I reassembled it to connect the control cable I couldn't...

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Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:13 pm
Swapping in a 2.0 36mm oil pump. Heads up.

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:35 am

by Briano1234 » Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:35 am

Due to a flaky intermittent low oil pressure light at idle when the temp was at 110 degrees I decided to upgrade my oil pump.
I checked the oil...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:35 am
oil too hot? General poor running?

Last post by whitecabby « Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:37 pm
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by whitecabby » Wed Jul 01, 2015 7:27 am

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Hi,

I tuned up my Cabby last summer; say 5,000 miles ago. Maybe less. It ran great thereafter.
When I started it this summer (or heck, I have a bad...

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interesting; the timing belt was loose enough to twist a full 180. And it was a Napa belt so not original. Interesting.

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Last post by whitecabby
Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:37 pm
Throttle Cable

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:00 pm
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by allibug » Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:03 pm

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Hey Everyone!

I am doing a little restoration project on an '88. The throttle cable was broken in about 4 places, so we ordered a new one from ECS....

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Sound as if they shipped the wrong cable, or the correct cable for the wrong car.
Is your car automatic, or manual?

The Automatics have the...

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Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:00 pm
Radiator Fan Switch Replacement.

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:15 pm

by Briano1234 » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:15 pm

I needed to replace the Radiator Fan switch, and I didn't want to Jack the car up and Crawl under it again.
So I tried a new way and it worked as...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:15 pm
1988 CIS problem

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:57 pm
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by Trouble cabby » Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:40 pm

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New to the forum. Figured I'd hit up the experts for a bit of advise. Helping out a friend and have his 88 Cabriolet in my shop. Haden't run in...

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thanks.

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:57 pm
Stripped Starter

Last post by boschbabe « Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:06 pm
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by boschbabe » Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:20 am

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The car I sold (93 auto) came into my son's shop with a stripping starter. When I had it it would occasionally spin without turning the engine and...

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You are a saint. I will forward this to the victim.

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Last post by boschbabe
Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:06 pm
fuel? delivery issue

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jul 01, 2015 1:13 pm
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by whitecabby » Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:43 pm

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Howdy, I'm posting this for a friend with an 88. From what she's described it sounds like the cabby is acting like the fuel pump is intermittently...

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Kids are Succubus's. Know that feeling very well myself.

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jul 01, 2015 1:13 pm
Changing your 84.5-90 in-tank pump

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun May 31, 2015 2:10 pm

by Briano1234 » Sun May 31, 2015 2:10 pm

How-to change your in-tank fuel pump.

###########################################################################
WARNINGS

Do it in a well...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 31, 2015 2:10 pm
help unsure what is wrong

Last post by karmannut « Sun May 10, 2015 3:48 am
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by xrayjr900 » Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:20 pm
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So when my car gets hot past 80 °c it's trys to shut off when I brake not sure what it is vw cab 87

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like i said they can be kinda pricey but they have just about everything they have new, used, rebuilt, recycled they also rent specialty tools and...
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Last post by karmannut
Sun May 10, 2015 3:48 am
Replace starter

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun May 03, 2015 9:09 am
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by bfrey003 » Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:23 am

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not sure what category this really goes under, but here goes. I need to replace the starter on my 91 carat. doesnt seem to be a hard find as all the...

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Can anyone give me the specs on the starter bolts? My lower left is missing

Automatic, or manual? There is a difference, and Depending on which...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 03, 2015 9:09 am
cabby random shut off

Last post by xrayjr900 « Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:48 am
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by xrayjr900 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:07 am
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Auto cabby shuts off when I put it in drive and when I break. Idk what it is. Fuel pump, fuel pump relay (just changed that too), electric problem or...

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Alright so going back to the main problem of the car went to oreilys yesterday and employee told me it could be the alternator. Then a customer told...
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Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:48 am
After being stored for 4 years and not being started?

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:59 am
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by vwdan » Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:45 am

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I am looking at purchasing a 92 cabriolet with 105000 miles - issue is the car was last driven about 4 years ago and has been in a storage building...

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Drain and inspect the Tank... See the how to replace the in-tank pump. To inspect you need 3/4 or less of gas. Replace the Filter.
Change the oil and...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:59 am
fan

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:51 pm
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by xrayjr900 » Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:45 am

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Is it possible to get a quieter fan?

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Idk the difference but it's the one that turns on when my car is off?

That is the Radiator Fan. Yes there are after market fans that you can buy...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:51 pm
Rusty Fuel Line

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:20 pm
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by boschbabe » Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:19 pm

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Has anyone ever replaced the short piece of fuel line running between some plastic box with several lines hooked up to it and the main line running...

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The fuel tank isn't an issue if you have less than 3/4 to 1/2 a tank, just be sure that you remove the ground from the battery... Oh and Remove the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:20 pm
Newbie with oil pressure issue

Last post by boschbabe « Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:12 pm
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by KC Guy » Sun Aug 24, 2014 11:44 am

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First, let me say that I am NOT a mechanical guy, but I'm trying to figure out a problem so that I can present it to someone who is. I bought my...

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You might want to take the STP filter off the list of acceptable filters. It was the only one I could find at my regular stops. It was less than $4...

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Last post by boschbabe
Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:12 pm
Belt Replacement Drama

Last post by boschbabe « Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:40 am
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by boschbabe » Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:11 pm

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Warned Daughty not to take this thing any farther than the nearest intersection due to inop cluster and oil pressure issues. But off to Delaware she...

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I got a brainstorm to grind the wasted alt swivel bolt into a square and bang an old socket onto it. I was able to tighten it to where the bushing...

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Last post by boschbabe
Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:40 am
~ Exterior Fuel pump on 90 - replacement question

Last post by CR500Rider « Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:59 pm
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by cabbygal » Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:12 am

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Hi everyone this is my second time replacing the exterior pump on my 90 Cabbie - I read somewhere that you can switch the OEM exterior with another...

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I'll do that. I drive 200 miles then fill up. That leaves around 5+ gallons in the tank. Of course, who knows how many times it was run on empty...

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Last post by CR500Rider
Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:59 pm
oil pan - gasket??

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Thu May 29, 2014 11:08 pm
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by whitecabby » Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:51 am

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Howdy.
Last weekend I decided to dust off the Cabby in anticipation of the salt and snow washing off the roads sometime in the near future. I...

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Glad it worked out for you.

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Thu May 29, 2014 11:08 pm
cabby over-heating

Last post by jimmy3fingers « Sat May 24, 2014 3:28 pm
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by jimmy3fingers » Sat May 24, 2014 9:30 am

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89 cabby. Lots done to it. takes 30-45 mins. to reach up to 105*c. Has been flushed. Timing belt has been replaced and supposidly water pump. Took...

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thanks a bunch for the help, briano. this cabby has been quite a project. the seller lied to us thru his smiling teeth. we've put a lot of time and...

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Last post by jimmy3fingers
Sat May 24, 2014 3:28 pm
Low Oil Pressure

Last post by Calimus « Tue May 06, 2014 11:05 pm
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by boschbabe » Tue May 06, 2014 10:35 pm

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Blinky light at idle, half bar on gauge. Only 1 bar at 2500 RPM, occasional buzzer. Seems to be common problem on other forums, not on here. Car runs...

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The three main reasons for low oil pressure that don't leave evidence all over the ground are a faulty/worn pump, worn crank bearings or worn...

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Last post by Calimus
Tue May 06, 2014 11:05 pm
Dead 93

Last post by boschbabe « Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:03 am
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by boschbabe » Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:13 pm
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My daughter's '93 automatic has been down for over a month now. We had it towed here after it left us stranded on the way to an important engagement...

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The # for the old distributor is: Bosch 037 905 205. It might be impossible to see because it's toward the engine but if your hall wheel pulls right...
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Last post by boschbabe
Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:03 am
New Distributor

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:40 pm
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by boschbabe » Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:30 pm

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Would this be a wise purchase for a replacement, spare or diagnostic swap for my recovering 93 auto?

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Wouldn't hurt, I have a spare actually myself, and that price for a new one is rather nice.

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:40 pm
89 cabby motor

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:02 pm
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by e-rabbit » Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:42 pm

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I have an 89 cabriolet and I think it needs a motor. I found a 85 golf GTI that is not a 16v will this motor interchange with the cabriolet mine has...

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87 and 85 if original will interchange with no issues. Kammy will know the specifics.

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:02 pm
93 OBD Codes

Last post by boschbabe « Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:34 pm
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by boschbabe » Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:00 pm

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According to my Haynes manual, the only Digifant cars that have an onboard diagnostic setup are cars from Calif. Is this correct? Is there a way to...

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It's a non-Cali model. I wish I had OBD1. It doesn't hurt to have another tool in my box. I thought VW was gizmo crazy so it surprises me that OBD...

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Last post by boschbabe
Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:34 pm
What tool removes this?

Last post by CR500Rider « Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:27 pm
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by CR500Rider » Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:44 pm

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Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:27 pm
Fuel pump replacement

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:46 am
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by Thicketmatt » Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:27 pm

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I recently had to replace my in-tank pump on my 93 cabby. My external pump is still working, but I decided to replace it just to be safe....

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Ya know now that you mention it, my old pump prior to the single pump conversion had a stand off connector, I just can't remember where the keyways...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:46 am
cam timing

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:19 pm
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by boschbabe » Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:12 pm

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Trying to see if dead '93 auto has jumped time. Lined up cam sprocket with marks. Cannot find green plug on tranny. Only see two open holes, one has...

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Response time issue resolved! I did remove the plastic piece to look at the other mark and it was slightly below the valve cover tin by about a...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:19 pm
Digi won't rev, cranks erraticly

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:38 pm
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by boschbabe » Sun Dec 01, 2013 1:24 pm

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The day after a flawless 250-mile trip my daughter's '93 auto sputtered, wouldn't rev past idle, then died. It cranks like there's water in a...

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Car was refueled for return trip of 125 miles. I'm going to try to spin the engine via the crank bolt to see if is partially locked up. My son says...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:38 pm
93 Cabriolet shuts off when hot, won't restart until cools

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:26 pm
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by johnkennedy7 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:43 pm

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Greetings everyone,

I have a 1993 non-California Cabriolet. When it's cold it starts right up but once the engine warms up it shuts off and won't...

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okay so Im new but reading through this and there was no answer to the true findings of this problem. I have an 86 cabby and the same thing happens...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:26 pm
Removing digifant injectors

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:58 am
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by Thicketmatt » Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:14 pm

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I want to clean my injectors and replace the rubber seals. Any suggestions on how to pull the injectors out? Can i do it by hand, or should I use a...

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Remove the connectors on the injectors and off the injector rail.
Remove the 2 5mm allens on the Fuel pressure regulator
Take the fuel rail off 2...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:58 am
Replacing valve cover gasket

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:14 pm
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by Thicketmatt » Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:26 pm

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I'm going to put in a new gasket and will upgrade to the one piece rubber one from GAP. When tightening it back down should I use the same torque...

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I'm going to put in a new gasket and will upgrade to the one piece rubber one from GAP. When tightening it back down should I use the same torque...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:14 pm
frequency control valve buzzing

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:47 pm
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by jimmy3fingers » Sat Sep 07, 2013 12:05 am

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....'89 cabby. The frequency contol valve on the side of the fuel distibutor ( fine tunes fuel pressure ) is loudly buzzing even with key OFF and not...

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This seems to be a faily common problem over time due to the fuse/relay panel getting wet from the cabbys' nortorious water leak...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:47 pm
how high rev to run a cabby

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:08 pm
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by jimmy3fingers » Sun Sep 08, 2013 5:23 pm

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how hard should you run a 1.8 cis engine ? I understand they are a relativly high rev engine.........thanks j3f

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Too high and the rev limiter will cut it off.
Too high too long BLOWS IT UP.

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:08 pm
High revs before engine warms up causes high idle.

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:02 am
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by nabeelr » Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:25 pm

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Hi all!

I've had this intermittent problem where, if my engine isn't warmed up fully, an I rev the engine past about 4 or 5k, for a long while...

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Hahaha, fair enough.

Thanks anyways.

I'm starting to think it has to do with the timing advance mechanism in the distributor. If that's possible....

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:02 am
AC conversion

Last post by Thicketmatt « Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:43 pm
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by Thicketmatt » Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:52 pm

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I am having the local dealership convert my cabby to R134a. They ordered the o-ring conversion kit, but not a new drier. The guy says you don't need...

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I know what you mean. He quoted me $300 for the conversion. Hopefully it won't be a fiasco.

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Last post by Thicketmatt
Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:43 pm
How to clean Digifant injectors.

Last post by kamzcab86 « Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:28 pm
Replies: 6
by Briano1234 » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:31 pm

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For those of us with Digifant engines, it is nice to Clean injectors when the occasion arises, but with the injector it is electrical, so you need a...

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Will a 9 volt battery be enough to activate the ISV for cleaning, or willI I need a little more voltage?

From the Bentley unpluging it when running...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:28 pm
Timing marks

Last post by Thicketmatt « Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:13 pm
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by Thicketmatt » Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:28 pm

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I'm having trouble deciphering the timing marks on my 93 cabby. I've done timing before on a rabbit I had years ago. Finding the 0TDC mark was easy,...

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Thanks again to both of you for your help. My two piece timing cover doesn't let you see the back side of the cam sprocket (unless you unbolt the...

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Last post by Thicketmatt
Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:13 pm
Idle air screw

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:01 pm
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by Thicketmatt » Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:44 pm

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My 93 cabby is running well, but replacing my old vacuum lines as a precaution. I noticed the idle bypass screw on the back of the throttle will...

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Yes they are a tad longer.
If it can wiggle then the real question is can you turn it with your finger tips.
If you answered yes, then replace the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:01 pm
Exhaust woes

Last post by CR500Rider « Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:13 pm
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by CR500Rider » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:04 am

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Discovered a crack in the exhaust manifold today. I'm trying to come up with a bolt on solution while also needing to replace the entire exhaust. I'm...

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And you think YOU have the luck of the Irish? :banghead: In Texas they're supposed to check for catalytic converters but I've never seen one do it....

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Last post by CR500Rider
Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:13 pm
81 cabby 1.7 5 speed/ bosch fuel punp (CIS)

Last post by roadtech « Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:16 pm
Replies: 6
by roadtech » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:10 am

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I am having trouble getting 75 psi with test valve closed, new fuel filter, I purchased a bosch replacement (napa) and the output is for a banjo...

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the car is not running, the air door is closed so there should not be any fuel going through the injectors, the number one injector is spraying. I am...

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Last post by roadtech
Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:16 pm
81 cabby 1.7 CPR rebuild

Last post by kamzcab86 « Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:15 pm
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by roadtech » Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:38 pm

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I finally found the pressure gauge and adapters to run the pressure test and I discovered a couple of things right off, plenty of pressure on inlet...

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I've never rebuilt one, or disassembled one, so I can't directly answer your question. But this may help: .

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Last post by kamzcab86
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:15 pm
changing 89 cabby air filter

Last post by kamzcab86 « Fri May 24, 2013 8:53 pm
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by jimmy3fingers » Sun May 12, 2013 12:41 pm

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are there any special instructions for changing the air filter in a 89 cabby 1.8 l ? My daughters car is out of town and i,m going to travel to pull...

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For future reference: (page 5) :wink:

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Fri May 24, 2013 8:53 pm

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