What did you do to your MKIV today?

[Mozambiquer]

"Just found out it's a 2003! So yes, ALH with 11mm pump... " Mozambiquer

I feel there's an auto>manual tranny swap in your future,,,,,,,

No, since the car isn't going to be one I fix up. I got it for parts, then I'm going to sell it. It has no interior anymore and didn't come with a title, but it looks to be a pretty much rust free indigo blue sedan.

 

[Stupendous60]

I went to the Pick-n-Pull today and found another set of blue leather big bolstered seats in a 2003 New Beetle turbo.

I’ll clean these up and see how they look, in my wagon. They’re in better condition than the other set. No rips in the leather but the seat cushion is collapsed on the driver’s side. I might swap the lower half with the better half from the other set, if anything, just swap the seat cushion.

I am jealous!

 

[Rrusse11]

Mozambiquer,
Ahhh, fair enuff. If I had the space, I'd be looking for an IB MkIV Golf for the body parts.

 

[Andyinchville1]

Replaced all 3 wiper blades.

2 of the blades (the rubber wiper parts) had ripped a bit .

I may try researching silicone versions for hopefully longer life / better performance ....

I went with upper middle price range rain ex units from advance auto.

Ended up paying about $75 for all 3 .... i was surprised to see 3 Michelin brand blades at Costco that would have run me about $26 total !!

Well I guess at least i had good luck with the orange Rain-X wiper fluid.

 

[03TDICommuter]

Ended up paying about $75 for all 3 .... i was surprised to see 3 Michelin brand blades at Costco that would have run me about $26 total !!

Check RockAuto next time. They sell many different brands for good prices even with shipping. I've been buying Bosch blades there.

 

[Andyinchville1]

Check RockAuto next time. They sell many different brands for good prices even with shipping. I've been buying Bosch blades there.

Hi

Great idea thanks for that ...
I'll try to be a little more proactive next time and not wait until I see a ripped blade before getting a set.
Thanks

 

[Rrusse11]

Those auto part stores really soak ya' for that kind of stuff. Don't know if you have "Ollie's" discount stores your neck of the woods, the one near me occassionally has name brand wipers cheap, getting the right length is the issue.

 

[KrashDH]

Check RockAuto next time. They sell many different brands for good prices even with shipping. I've been buying Bosch blades there.

I've had one set of Bosch Icons for the car and truck the last 5 or so years. I just replace the silicone rubber inserts for $5 when it's time

 

[JDSwan87]

I've had one set of Bosch Icons for the car and truck the last 5 or so years. I just replace the silicone rubber inserts for $5 when it's time

Happen to know where one can buy new Bosch Icon inserts?

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Happen to know where one can buy new Bosch Icon inserts?

I didn't know ICONs had replaceable inserts. I don't use ICONs, as I've never thought they were flexible enough to cover the windshield on MKIVs, especially in cold weather.

 

[JDSwan87]

Lliving in Michigan I've had the same set of Icons installed for

I didn't know ICONs had replaceable inserts. I don't use ICONs, as I've never thought they were flexible enough to cover the windshield on MKIVs, especially in cold weather.

Living in Michigan I've had the same set of Icons installed for about 6 years and they still wipe well.

 

[Andyinchville1]

Lliving in Michigan I've had the same set of Icons installed for

Living in Michigan I've had the same set of Icons installed for about 6 years and they still wipe well.

Wow 6 years!

I don't think my wiper blades make it much past a year and a half or so ... (maybe not even that long) ....I don't think I've actually kept records on how long my wipers last but I know it's nowhere near six years .. I'll research into those.
.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

I still have the OE blades on my Wagon and install new inserts every 6-9 months. I like the curve of the OE passenger side blade. Sadly, Bosch no longer makes the inserts that include the metal strips and I have to re-use them. That may not last forever.

 

[KrashDH]

Happen to know where one can buy new Bosch Icon inserts?

It's a generic wiper blade insert... Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084VCJWKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_681WQDHMAEZC5YKKPAXZ

You can Google the Youtube vids on how to R&R, there are a couple out there.

 

[RexNICO]

Been going through the garage and came across another desirable part in an undesirable color.

Anyone looking for a tan (sorry) cup holder center console (CHEAP)? local pick-up near Atlanta preferred.

 

[Rrusse11]

Rex,
Dang you're far away, I have the tan interior. Price with shipping to 17603?
Cheeers!

 

[Zak99b5]

Filled it up for the second time since buying it—so, the first time I got to calculate fuel economy.

I got 44.01 mpg without trying to drive it gently. A decent highway trip, short little spins around town (testing the “new” car), and commuting to work (some city, some highway, some 2-lane roads).

 

[leafs]

alternator went on me yesterday so changed that out.

 

[Mozambiquer]

I checked my new one out a little bit. 310k miles, has record of the last timing belt at 240k it's pretty crazy, i think it's the highest mile alh automatic I've personally seen. I tried to start it, but it wouldn't stay running. Seemed like maybe relay 109 or ignition switch issues, as the glow plug and check engine lights weren't coming on either.

 

[RexNICO]

Rex,
Dang you're far away, I have the tan interior. Price with shipping to 17603?
Cheeers!

Let me find a box,etc., but I'm thinking $0.00 + shipping, sound good?

Probably won't make much progress on this until after the Holiday weekend.

 

[MukGyver]

Anyone know any fixes for these? ... . or replacement parts for them ?

..... .or this?

 

[Rrusse11]

You got it Rex! Lol, I guess I get some more cupholders, the in dash pair are still working, but it'd be nice to relegate the phone there, and have something for a decent travel mug lower.
Cheers!

 

[Rob Mayercik]

I checked my new one out a little bit. 310k miles, has record of the last timing belt at 240k it's pretty crazy, i think it's the highest mile alh automatic I've personally seen. I tried to start it, but it wouldn't stay running. Seemed like maybe relay 109 or ignition switch issues, as the glow plug and check engine lights weren't coming on either.

Sure it's the original 01M? My car's got at 432,800 miles, but I'm on my 3rd 01M...

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Anyone know any fixes for these? ... . or replacement parts for them ?

..... .or this?

Best bet, I think, is to find replacement vents at a junk yard.

 

[Mozambiquer]

Sure it's the original 01M? My car's got at 432,800 miles, but I'm on my 3rd 01M...

I'm not sure. I was looking a bit more at it today, the ECM doesn't wake up. I'll probably try to set it up so I can start it. The interior has been gutted, and all, but the engine seems to be decent. It sounds like it has good compression, and pops off, but dies immediately.

 

[MukGyver]

Best bet, I think, is to find replacement vents at a junk yard.

Thanks Indigo I'll see who around the Sacramento area. I imagine those pieces go on several years of A4's

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

'99-05 Jetta. Golf has different style vents, although they'll also fit.

 

[ssaric1.9TDI]

Thanks Indigo I'll see who around the Sacramento area. I imagine those pieces go on several years of A4's

I have some extra ones in good condition, if interested PM me.

Thank you
SAM

 

[MukGyver]

I have some extra ones in good condition, if interested PM me.

Thank you
SAM

pm sent

 

[Rrusse11]

" It sounds like it has good compression, and pops off, but dies immediately."

Could be an immobilizer issue.