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Fuel pump

Last post by ShyCabbyGirl « Sun Jun 27, 2010 10:56 pm
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by IslandBoy71 » Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:10 pm

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...

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Last post by ShyCabbyGirl
Sun Jun 27, 2010 10:56 pm
have a 2.0 to swap, but from an 04 beetle? need help...

Last post by gull « Sun Jun 27, 2010 3:04 am
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by yotadriver7 » Sat Jun 19, 2010 4:30 pm

okay so ive got a 1990 cabby with the 2H 1.8L Digi, and i have a donor engine a 2.0L 8v from a 2004 Beetle... the sticker on the timing cover says...

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Last post by gull
Sun Jun 27, 2010 3:04 am
Gas smell

Last post by Calimus « Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:42 am
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by bLac K aBriOleT89 » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:47 am

Hi guys,
I've been driving the cabby almost every day since april, and like two-three weeks ago I starting smelling gas in the garage every time I...

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Last post by Calimus
Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:42 am
Speedometer Cable Gear - HELP!!

Last post by rb0095 « Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:52 am
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by rb0095 » Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:37 pm

So today I decided to take my two peice speedometer cable off, and replace it with a one peice speedomter cable. Didn't seem to hard, not too...

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Last post by rb0095
Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:52 am
EGR light is on

Last post by devanio « Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:41 pm
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by devanio » Mon May 24, 2010 12:29 pm

So I am just becoming familiar with all of this... so please excuse my possibly stupid questions. The EGR light is on in my vehicle and I am not sure...

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Last post by devanio
Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:41 pm
Leaking Power Steering Pump

Last post by gull « Sat May 29, 2010 10:00 pm
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by triplewhite » Thu May 27, 2010 3:55 pm

So I just uncovered my triple white for a little summer fun, gave it a good clean and ran it through inspection which it passed after sitting up for...

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Last post by gull
Sat May 29, 2010 10:00 pm
Ruff Running Engine

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed May 26, 2010 5:53 am
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by Eagle » Thu May 20, 2010 4:08 am

My cabby has been sitting for three or four months without being started. I tried to start it today and I believe it was out of gas, would not start....

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed May 26, 2010 5:53 am
Coolant leaking, what is this part?!

Last post by gull « Tue May 25, 2010 11:17 pm
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by skittishsynapses » Wed May 19, 2010 5:58 pm

So I took my car to be serviced, got the brake proportioning valve replaced along with the master cylinder (turns out that had gone bad), and my rear...

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Last post by gull
Tue May 25, 2010 11:17 pm
engine removal: few questions

Last post by dumpydub « Fri May 21, 2010 3:39 pm
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by dumpydub » Thu May 20, 2010 9:34 pm

hey guys i have been lurking around this forum for a week or so, i just picked up a 84 rabbit convertable, it has all sorts of bad gaskets and seals...

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Last post by dumpydub
Fri May 21, 2010 3:39 pm
O2 light on, not sore sure why.

Last post by kamzcab86 « Thu May 20, 2010 9:27 pm
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by skittishsynapses » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:12 pm

So I just posted something about my brakes in the suspension forum, and of course, something new came up with my car. I was driving home and the 02...

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Thu May 20, 2010 9:27 pm
Clutch

Last post by dpawlows « Thu May 20, 2010 2:09 pm
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by dpawlows » Mon May 17, 2010 8:45 pm

I think I know the answer to this already, but I don't want to admit that I need to replace the clutch.

It was slipping, but I thought that since...

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Last post by dpawlows
Thu May 20, 2010 2:09 pm
Shift Linkage Question

Last post by rb0095 « Sun May 16, 2010 9:00 pm
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by rb0095 » Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:04 pm

I've got a 4 speed transmission in my Rabbit Convertible, and it doesn't shift too well.

Reverse is good, 1st and 2nd are hard to get into, and 3rd...

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Last post by rb0095
Sun May 16, 2010 9:00 pm
Idle question

Last post by eric4321 « Tue May 04, 2010 3:11 pm
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by ShyCabbyGirl » Tue May 04, 2010 3:07 am

Is it normal for my Cabby to idle at 3,000 when in 5th gear doing 60? Just curious. Thanks!

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Last post by eric4321
Tue May 04, 2010 3:11 pm
newbie

Last post by gull « Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:04 pm
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by ajtvw » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:42 pm

Hi all, great forum!
A friend of mine slacked with upkeep on his much loved '89 Florida cabriolet and passed it along to us as a cabby rescue...

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Last post by gull
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:04 pm
84 cabby not running, vacuum?

Last post by gull « Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:42 pm
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by edsfine » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:08 pm

Just picked up 84 cabby, starts, runs for 5 seconds or so and stalls. If I give it gas it stalls even faster {New fuel pump and filter} If i prop...

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Last post by gull
Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:42 pm
Fuel guage

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:03 pm
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by x-cube » Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:50 pm

Hi all fuel guage is not working, it is hard to find a sending unit for my cabby, does anyone know which vw sender is compatible to this car? There...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:03 pm
Stalling?

Last post by gull « Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:21 pm
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by joshr65 » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:53 pm
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My vw started stalling when I push the clutch in. Restarts right away and drives fine. But as soon as I push in the clutch the idle drops...
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Last post by gull
Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:21 pm
couple of issues on new cabby, not too familiar? it whines??

Last post by gull « Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:37 pm
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by yotadriver7 » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:33 am

hey everyone! first off awesome site! 4 days ago i just picked up a 1990 cabby.. heres the history as far as i know of the car, body has 165k on it,...

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Last post by gull
Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:37 pm
88 cab big power loss at low rpm.

Last post by gull « Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:07 pm
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by straight88 » Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:57 am

there's to many posts to search ........someone give me a hint as to why all the sudden i can barely get up my driveway or any kind of hill??? has...

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Last post by gull
Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:07 pm
Remove Crankshaft Pully Belt on 85 Cabby

Last post by gull « Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:54 pm
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by joshr65 » Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:25 pm
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Need to replace my AC compressor belt so need to remove the crankshaft pulley belt. I have loosened every bolt I can see but still can't move the...
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Last post by gull
Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:54 pm
deep, grinding sound when shifting into gear and out of gear

Last post by gull « Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:36 am
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by jerseyjon » Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:24 pm

1985 5-speed cabriolet.- I am getting this horrendous sound from my car when I first turn it on and when I am riding in a lower gear going slowly or...

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Last post by gull
Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:36 am
A/C belt -- what's the trick?

Last post by gull « Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:35 pm
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by gull » Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:35 pm

What's the trick for removing the A/C belt? I loosened up all the bolts, pushed it down and in as far as it would go, but there still wasn't enough...

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Last post by gull
Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:35 pm
header

Last post by Calimus « Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:59 am
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by x-cube » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:20 pm

Does this header fit my 92?

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Last post by Calimus
Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:59 am
Cabby gremlin driving me nuts! - starting and horn problems

Last post by jerseyjon « Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:20 am
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by jerseyjon » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:23 pm
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I purchased a cabby early summer and thanks to everyones help on the forums I have had it running top shape for the last month or so. However, all of...
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Last post by jerseyjon
Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:20 am
Cabby starts and runs at half gas, doesnt idle,white smoke

Last post by Calimus « Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:48 pm
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by sk8androck4fun34 » Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:46 pm

my 87 cabby is running bad. i put in an intank fuel pump cause i thought that was my problem before and it wasnt, i put up some posts and many of you...

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Last post by Calimus
Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:48 pm
Question for Brian.....

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:01 pm
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by x-cube » Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:08 pm

and I am guess what you said is it. Pic, is of engine from top next pic is the area where smoke is coming from when motor running. It is coming from...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:01 pm
85 Cabby back on Road

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:16 am
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by joshr65 » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:11 pm

After sitting for 6 9 months waiting for $$$ to do clutch. 2 probs I have had since before I put it up for 9 months. Starts on first key turn in the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:16 am
To Be or Not to be

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:23 am
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by x-cube » Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:40 pm
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I am new to this site and am a floridian with a 1992 Cabby. I am a bit torn so maybe you all can give me some insights. I bought the car from a...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:23 am
OH NO! PROBLEMS ALREADY!

Last post by jmbrownell « Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:01 pm
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by jmbrownell » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:10 am
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Hello all I am new to the forum and to VW's in general.

I was showing my girlfriend the new car tonight, and it stalled and would not start.

I'll...
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Last post by jmbrownell
Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:01 pm
need 16v swap walkthrough

Last post by bbrown « Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:18 am
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by sk8androck4fun34 » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:55 pm
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i own a 87' with an automatic. its currently not running, i could get it running but i need new fuel injectors and probably lines, along with a few...
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Last post by bbrown
Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:18 am
Grr - Daughter's cabby worked fine an hour ago - now no fuel

Last post by Calimus « Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:33 am
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by sqlbug » Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:25 pm

I lurk way too much, I know. I apologize. I lurk here, the tex, what used to be the152, etc.
And it seems that I'm always asking some variation of...

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Last post by Calimus
Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:33 am
Nuts and bolts lost

Last post by bbrown « Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:11 pm
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by bbrown » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:54 pm
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So I was going to change out my alternator belt with the nice new one that I picked up at NAPA when I came to the startling realization that I have...
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Last post by bbrown
Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:11 pm
car will not stay running please help!

Last post by sixsracing « Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:43 pm
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by dlob32 » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:25 pm

so i go outside today to start my 87 cabriolet 1.8 8v and it wont run. ran fine last night but today it will start but its just idleing below 10k...

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Last post by sixsracing
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:43 pm
NEED HELP! Rough cold start and BAD mpg!!

Last post by Calimus « Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:19 pm
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by jerseyjon » Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:58 am

Cheers all, new to the forum! I recently purchased an '85 5-speed cabby and have run into a few problems. Whenever starting from cold it idles very...

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Last post by Calimus
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:19 pm
Engine Clutter

Last post by bbrown « Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:22 pm
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by sk8androck4fun34 » Sat Jun 20, 2009 3:26 pm

I wanna clean my engine bay up as much as possible. i wanna get rid of anything unnecessary and give me a clean, spacey look. has anyone removed...

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Last post by bbrown
Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:22 pm
PCV Valve? '88 Cabby

Last post by roz88cabby « Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:08 am
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by roz88cabby » Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:32 am

My dad has been helping me with my car. Not sure if this is a silly question... BUT Does the '88 Cabby have a PCV valve and where is it located?...

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Last post by roz88cabby
Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:08 am
86 stalls when warm

Last post by sixsracing « Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:32 pm
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by mdj14 » Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:33 pm

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...

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Last post by sixsracing
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:32 pm
Engine starts most of the time, wont stay running

Last post by sixsracing « Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:26 pm
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by sk8androck4fun34 » Wed May 27, 2009 8:30 pm

I just bought a 87' Cabriolet a month ago, the person i bought it from only had it for a year but drove it 2 or 3 times only and let it sit the rest....

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Last post by sixsracing
Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:26 pm
Fuel sending unit has deteriorated part

Last post by sk8androck4fun34 « Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:24 pm
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by sk8androck4fun34 » Sat Jun 20, 2009 3:05 pm

I pulled out my fuel sending unit today to replace my fuel sending unit and when i took it out i noticed that the rubber grommet that the unit goes...

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Last post by sk8androck4fun34
Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:24 pm
Warning Buzzer? also I'm Glad it's May

Last post by Frogbutter « Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:53 pm
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by Frogbutter » Wed May 13, 2009 4:48 pm

First of all I am so glad it's May and insurance is back on the Cabby.
91 No mods.
Getting ready for driving I...
1) Changed plugs (Bosch Plat. +2)...

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Last post by Frogbutter
Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:53 pm
cold running problem

Last post by jemery.wa « Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:31 pm
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by jemery.wa » Sat May 16, 2009 1:11 am
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Hello all, i am having a problem with my 1984 cabby, i will try to post pics of both of my cabbys, it starts right up and idles nice (around 900 rpm)...
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:31 pm
Idle running rough, help? (or "The Green Light Drag")

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat May 30, 2009 12:35 pm
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by skittishsynapses » Thu May 28, 2009 3:33 am
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So my cabby has developed a new problem in the last couple weeks where her idle (for lack of a better word) stutters while she is running. It does...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat May 30, 2009 12:35 pm
how to locate and replace my oxygen sensor?

Last post by skittishsynapses « Fri May 29, 2009 8:23 pm
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by skittishsynapses » Wed May 13, 2009 12:35 am
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I'm rather new to the idea of working on a car. My girlfriend grew up where everything is diy, so she's been the driving force for doing work on my...
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Last post by skittishsynapses
Fri May 29, 2009 8:23 pm
puking oil

Last post by gull « Sat May 09, 2009 8:56 pm
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by marco pabst » Fri May 08, 2009 1:12 am

So I go outside this morning to get in my cabby. and there is a giant oil puddle . . .awesome. so I ask my dad and he says that maybe I have a loose...

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Last post by gull
Sat May 09, 2009 8:56 pm
1990 Cabby...just bought...idle goes up and down....

Last post by todd@techt « Sat May 09, 2009 6:20 pm
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by todd@techt » Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:46 pm

So I just bought a 1990 Cabby and the idle goes up and down....drives fine....no misses....but the idle gets real low and then pops back...

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Last post by todd@techt
Sat May 09, 2009 6:20 pm
engine and trans

Last post by Calimus « Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:39 pm
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by gusfuller » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:21 pm

I have a 1992 wolfsburg edition. I am thinking about putting a 16v sirroco engine in it. Does anyone know if the trans will bolt up?

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Last post by Calimus
Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:39 pm
starter problem

Last post by sixsracing « Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:30 am
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by king angeles » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:33 pm

even with a new battery the starter fails unless i reach down and tap it a few times but when it does turn it sounds like steel discs rubbing...

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Last post by sixsracing
Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:30 am
auxilliary fan

Last post by sixsracing « Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:05 pm
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by king angeles » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:49 pm

my aux-fan started vibrating really bad for sure it needs replacing.
can i use a unit from other models? say something from a MK3?

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Last post by sixsracing
Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:05 pm
fuel pump relay

Last post by king angeles « Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:24 pm
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by mbailey » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:31 pm

do these usually just go out all at once or can they just start causing problems?

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Last post by king angeles
Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:24 pm
what is this?

Last post by gull « Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:02 pm
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by mdj14 » Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:03 pm

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...

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Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:02 pm

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