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what are you guy/gals doing regarding clutch fluid bleeding at a routine maintenance item? I have 125k and never bled the clutch. I was told by someone about a 100k ago that routine bleeding can ruin slave cylinder seals. I currently have no problems shifting etc. yet have been concerned...

I still haven't changed the front struts because I am too cheap to spend over $100 per bilstien shock. I looked at other sites that sell KYB ($45). Any opinions about their use? Is this an issue where you get what you paid for?

as the title suggests I need both due to upcoming scheduled timing belt change. I didn't change the tensioner last time yet plan to this time. Any good parts sources would be appreciated. tim

I need to replace all shocks/struts. I am undecided on which to get. I know that I won't be getting bilstein or koni. However, there does appear to be other lower end shocks for the chosing. I now eclipsed 120k and the shocks are going south fast. What opinions do you have about shock...

I want to replace the struts on my 98 Jetta. However, I am seeing different manufacturers offer struts as a whole unit or just the insert. I like the idea of just pulling my springs on the whole unit and skipping the removal of the insert. Having said that what recommendations are made for...

I was rotating my tires recently and noticed a small crack in the tie rod end boot. So I go to a local parts store and they do not stock them. I go to the dealer and they ask which manufacturer made the steering rack and, of course, I didn't know. I tried finding a manufacturer tag this...

the euphoria of having a pop-up camper seems to have worn off my family. The camper is a little too small for 3 kids, 2 schnauzers, and my wife and me. So I am selling it. specifics: beige yellow, minimul rust (only 2 or 3 areas of surface rust no bigger than a quarter), good tires, new...

A while back (about 2-3 months ago) a statement was made by someone regarding a wonderful discovery concerning our TDi engines. I know this sounds odd considering everything that is talked about here, yet I have been bothered by this quest to find out what was said. I think this discussion...

still have Audi 5000 Bentley\'s FS I still have the Bentley manuals for the Audi 5000 (1984-1988 2 vol set). I now have a digital camera so if interested email me and I can send a picture of them. let me know, I want to get rid of them. tim

I went to Crutchfield on Saturday to check out their two CD changers offered for the head unit of my car. I purchased the USAspec brand (because it was the same price as the Panasonic yet has a 3 year warranty vs 1 year with Pan.). The sound and convienence are incredible not to mention the...

today, while driving to a family reunion, I noticed the resume option on the cruise isn't working. Any suggestions why and do you think this is the beginning of more cruise control problems? tim

Crutchfield\'s USA spec CD changer I called Crutchfield tonight to ask about a CD changer they sell that will operate with my stock 98 Jetta stereo. He tells me there is a connector needed from my connector in the back to the changer. Anyone who has an aftermarket CD changer need additional...

Audi 5000 & Saab 900 Bentley\'s still FS I still have the audi and saab bentley manuals for sale if anyone is interested. In excellent condition and I am willing to sell very reasonably. email me if interested.

just curious. also any suggestions on dealing with bumper color fade? I washed my car yesterday and noticed color fading on the bumpers. The rest of the car looks great (except for stone chips!). tim

what is the usual oil temperature for our TDis and what is considered too hot an oil temp?

As some may know, besides having a TDi I also have a 82 Westfalia (air cooled). Someone gave me 4 quarts of Castro 20w-40. The engine in the Westy is a rebuilt with only 13k on it. Once I purchased it I put in 10w-40. Is the 20w-40 too thick an oil for the air cooled does it strickly depend...

I am needing to replace the front pads on my 98 Jetta. 100k miles on the first set (no bad). What brand is recommended for stock performing pads? I tried to do a search on this and the computer seems to stall. Also has there been problems with the site because I haven't been able to get on...

this has happended twice now over a two week period. I get in the car (1998 A3), start it up, and see smoke from behind the steering wheel near the turn signal switch lasting a few seconds. Has this ever happened to you are what could the culprit be?

I have been trying to sell this thing for a long time. I still have the OE wiring loom for any A3 Jetta/Golf if interested. $35 plus shipping. A great buy considering what they cost and this one is brand new, never used. email me if interested. tim

I sold the car over a year and a half ago and still have the Bentley manual for it (2 volume set). They are in very good condition with no tears and only a little writing in the front/rear cover. If interested email me for I do not visit this portion of the site often. $60 plus shipping...