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Hi Comrades, Anyone ever had this happen? I was driving home last night, was going to pick up some beer for a friend that brought me a load of firewood from a work site for my outdoor wood furnace. All seemed fine until it stopped running. Had all electric, it happened so sudden that...

Hi all, It seems as if my IP timing has drifted, is that possible? It wont start w the timimng set in the middle of the screen of the VCDS? It's running quite a bit advanced. So on the IP the hole in the window is almost completely out? The cam & crank are fine. I have 45K on the belt, pullys...

What should my timing be at 65MPH? Some days it's 0, 4, 8, 12. Today it's 19, according to my UltraGauge. Seems when I get a P1557 code it goes back to 0, Thanks, Dave

Hi all, Is there a way to change the rear pivot bushings without removing the entire axle? They look ok w a visual inspection but I've snug them up a few times & they're fine for a short period but rattle louder than before? I'm going to snap the bolts! Thanks, Dave

What is the usual timing going 60MPH? My UltraGauge is telling me it's 19. When my CEL went off a few weeks ago, it went back to zero for a few days & now it's zero when it idles & in the high teens going down the highway on level ground. Also before the CEL average timing was around 10...

Hi all, Sorta good, sorta not so. Teaching & playing at a jazz camp for two weeks!? Left Friday morning early, about a 1/2 hour down the road on a 400 mile drive when the Wife calls & said I left a bag. So I turn around, I stepped on it w no power above 3K rpm, then engine light came on. Blue...

Hi Mk IV fans! Went to open my hood, the pull came out like it should, looks like I lost the pin, have the pull in my hand, So, what do I do next to open the hood? Thanks, Dave:confused:

Hi Comrads, Checking out on YouTube guys using pressure washers to clean their cars w foam. Anyone on here use one. I'm hooked on using a pressure washer, it blasts all the road dirt & grit before I use a wash mitt. Now wth the foam cannon just spray foam on, let set for 3-5 min & rinse off...

Hi Comrads, Went to NAPA 3 time with the info I got off a search stating 74-76mm cap. Must not be, tried everyone that was in stock. So I'm on eBay, does a 74mm 14flute cap seem right? Also was listed another 76 14flute, but I don't think so. Don't want to put this new oil pan on until I get...

Hi Comrads, Was going to put another used pan on Blue & noticed a hairline crack under the drain bolt about an inch long only on the outside. Think I don't want to risk it cracking the rest of the way. So after looking around eBay & Amazon I got more confused as ever. The prices range from...

Hi Comrads, Going to be changing the pan on Blue today. What sealant or gasket maker is best? Thanks, Dave

I now know that Golf's, Jetta's & Passat's rust on the front fenders & rear quarters. Where are the rust prone spots for NB's? Are the fenders plastic? Thanks, Dave

Hi all, I test drove a TDI from SC w 150K. Price on the lot is $3,450. Outside fine, cold started on 2nd try. (30 degree F) Idle was smooth after 5 seconds. Drive seem fine from what I know, handeling was fine & tight, no unusual bangs, knocks, squeeks. Clutch seems still OK, shifts fine. Only...

Hi all, I just had my 94 Civic VX stolen & would like to learn about TDI's. My VX was givin to me & I had no idea of the mileage potential, I was getting 47MPG. Now I'm hooked on getting another high MPG car. So I would want something in a 5-speed. I need to know what to look out for, what...