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From: andyg@microsoft.com (Andy Gillcrist)
Subject: Coolant temperature LED flashing
Date: 13 Sep 92 21:35:58 GMT
Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Summary: circuit description
Distribution: usa

Hi all,

Some folks recently posted about their coolant temp LED flashing
for no reason when their coolant temp was in the normal range.
It comes on for a few seconds when the car is started, then goes
off as usual -- but then comes back on for good after a few more
seconds.  Cycling the ignition once or twice usually makes it go
away.  The analog part of the temperature gauge appears to work
normally.

Suddenly, my '89 GTI 16V is doing this too, so I scoped the sche-
matics in the back of the Bentley manual.  What I found (on page
86 for my car) is that the sender connects directly to both the
gauge and the LED-blinker.  The LED-blinker has a line to the 10V
voltage stabilzer as well, and since the gauge seems to work fine,
I'll conclude that the sender is okay also.

So it would appear that it's either the LED-blinker or the voltage
stabilizer that's at fault here, but the schematic shows the v.s.
running the fuel gauge as well.  My fuel gauge seems healthy, so
I think the LED-blinker is the prime suspect.  'Course, any of
these parts could just be marginal or something.

Whether I'm right or wrong, it looks like taking the dash apart
is unavoidable, unless it's the sender itself that's gone bad.
Since this is non-trivial, and the whole dash assembly is a rattle
waiting to happen, I probably won't get to it for a while.  Sigh.

My car just turned 60K last weekend!  Never had any major mechanical
problems, just little strange ones like this.

-- 
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From: jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu (Jeffrey M. Mayzurk)
Subject: Re: Seeking Neuspeed chip
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Texas A&M University
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1992 05:19:00 GMT

In article <1992Sep3.020005.1517@rdr.com>, randy@rdr.com (Randy Tidd) writes...
> 
>I'm looking for an upgrade chip for my 1992 VW GTI 16v.  I called about a  
>bazillion places and finally got the local number for Autotech, who sells  
>upgrade chips for $275.00.  I heard from a multitude of sources that  
>Neuspeed "P-Chips" are superior, but I can't find a Neuspeed number  
>anywhere, and nobody I called has heard of them nor knows the number.  Can  
>someone help me out?


Neuspeed products are manufactured and sold by a firm called Automotive
Performance Systems (APS) in Anaheim, CA.  All of their products are of
excellent quality and I have no problem recommending them.  They can be
contacted at:

1464 N. Hundley St.
Anaheim, CA  92806-1382

Phone: 714/630-1144 (tech info)
       800/423-3623 (orders only)

Good luck with your GTi...

--
Jeffrey M. Mayzurk

jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu

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From: cl128219@ulkyvx.louisville.edu (Nik Shaw)
Subject: Re: Broken 86 GTi Tach.
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1992 04:32:29 GMT
Organization: University of Louisville

In article <1992Sep7.200928.1@ulkyvx.louisville.edu>, kpjone01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu writes:
> Is there any easy way I can run up the milage myself besides putting it into 
> the car?  

  I just had the instument cluster out of my '83 GTI to look at the
speedometer.  If you take out the cluster (not too hard in my case, once I got
the speedo cable off :) and then remove the speedometer, you should be able to
take the back off of it and flip the numbers with a toothpick or something. 
Just be careful putting it back together.  I had a time with all those LED
blackout plugs.  Arrrggg!

BTW:  I took my speedo apart to fix my odometer.  Does anyone know where I can
get parts for it?  I know what I need (a small gear) but I dont want to buy a
whole new speedo for one little gear.  Alternately: Does anyone know who fixes
these things?

Thanx,
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From: jdonsbac@cvbnet.prime.com (Jeff Donsbach)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Thanks to all for Passat Info
Date: 11 Sep 92 20:22:42 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Computervision Corp, Bedford MA

Hi gang,

    Thanks to everyone that sent me their wisdom on Passats. My wife picked
her new one up last night (blue, sedan, 5 spd, alloys & sunroof). I'd love
to give you my initial impressions except that she hasn't let me drive it yet!
Oh well, maybe this weekend (if I'm real good ;-) ).....

Thanks again,
-Jeff

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From: jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu (Jeffrey M. Mayzurk)
Subject: Re: Good Home needs Cat
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Texas A&M University
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1992 19:02:00 GMT

In article <1992Sep8.160049.27745@ee.rochester.edu>, Mark Sirota <msirota@socrates.ee.rochester.edu> writes...
>I need a new catastrophic converter for my '87 GTI 16V; the original one
>broke apart about five or ten miles ago, judging from the sudden change in
>exhaust note, the extreme lack of power at the top end, and the rattling
>noise that seems to be coming from inside the converter housing.
> 
>I believe in '87 the emissions control warranty was only 50,000 miles -- I
>think it's 100,000 miles now, which is a bummer since the car has 99,876
>right now.
> 
>Anyway, anyone know what the laws are regarding used cats?  I'm in New York
>State; I assume they vary by state.  Wolf Sport says they can sell me a used
>one, but they don't have any in stock; a new one from the aftermarket is
>$365; the dealer will get me a VW version for $450.

There is a federal law that prohibits the sale of used catalytic converters -- 
just ask any junkyard to sell you one and you will find out.  I discovered
this recently when my cat broke into two large chunks, not affecting 
performance but creating a hell of a lot of noise.  Anyways, the best solution
is from Techtonics Tuning in Oregon.  They sell new replacement converters
(not OEM, but they seem to be of good quality and still have a 50k warranty)
for $125.  They offer replacements that are the same size (diameter) as the
stock converter, but are supposed to flow slightly better, as well a 2.0" and
2.25" weld-in models for even better flow.  Your car, being a 16V, has a larger
cat than most (especially A1 cars), but they have the correct size.

I have found Techtonics to be the BEST source for all engine performance
tuning accessories, especially exhaust systems.  The offer excellent quality
and service that can't be beat.  The thing I like best about them is that 
whenever you buy any exhaust part, they always include ALL of the gaskets 
needed along with new bolts, washers and copper nuts.  Most people overlook
things like this but it really makes a difference when it comes to installation
time and you don't have to search for the proper hardware.  

I know this probably sounds like a commercial, but I have done business with
nearly all the the VW tuners in the U.S. including Autotech, APS/Neuspeed,
Wolfsport and many others, and although I haven't had any problems with 
any of them, Techtonics continually impresses me with their service.  That's
why I'll be looking their direction when it comes time to drop in that
beautiful new 2.0 block that I am really looking forward to.

Good luck...

--
Jeffrey M. Mayzurk

jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu

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From: baw2@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Bruce A Weisberg)
Subject: Hinge on '67 bus door
Reply-To: baw2@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Bruce A Weisberg)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 16:01:52 GMT


	I need to take the pin out of the upper hinge on the driver side 
door on my '67 bus.  Problem is it won't budge, even after hammering and 
copious Liquid Wrench.  Any suggestions?  I want to install the original 
style mirror, and that's where it goes.  Help!

	Bruce
	1967 Kombi

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From: eldred@rrunner.jpl.nasa.gov (Dan Eldred)
Subject: Re: chop top baja
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1992 18:45:47 GMT

In article <1992Sep11.213555.13719@schbbs.mot.com> RXJF20@waccvm.corp.mot.com (Douglas Shade) writes:
>I want to cut the top off my baja, but am concerned with the
>pan flexing...
>
>Anyone out there with some experience in this major mod?  Any
>proven ideas for making the pan more rigid? Cheaply?

Take a peek under a Cabriolet or convertable Bug and you'll get
and idea of what's required.  It's not amateur night!

	- Dan


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From: jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu (Jeffrey M. Mayzurk)
Subject: Re: Broken 86 GTi Tach.
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Texas A&M University
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1992 04:10:00 GMT

In article <1992Sep7.200928.1@ulkyvx.louisville.edu>, kpjone01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu writes...
>Greets, 
> 
>I am considering the purchase of a used instrument cluster due to the fact
>that my original tach does not work.  Providing I get a cluster within
>a decent price range, how can I get the milage changed to that of my current
>odometer.  The one I have in mind has about 15K LESS than my current odometer.
>Is there any easy way I can run up the milage myself besides putting it into 
>the car?  

Virtually any late-model instrument cluster will plug right in, including
one from the 16V models, which have a 140mph speedo and 8K tach.  I have
the instrument cluster from an 87 Scirocco 16V in my 8V car, replaced
because of tach failure.  I never imagined that the tach would stop 
working, but I guess I'm not the only one.  Anyways... it's not really
too difficult to change the mileage, but be careful when you do it.  The
speedometer is easily removed from the instrument cluster, but it is also
easily damaged if you don't know what you are doing.  I really can't go 
into any detail, but once you take it all apart it becomes pretty self-
explanatory.  Try not to bend the pin at the back of the odometer too 
much, or you will have problems later.  I have done three different
cars myself with no problems, but one of my friends tried and ended up
having to buy a new cluster.  If you don't feel confident in your ability,
take it to a speedo shop.

Good luck...

--
Jeffrey M. Mayzurk

jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu
From: vol@northbeach.Corp.Sun.COM (Volney Spalding)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: 195-60 HR-14s on an '84 GTI???
Date: 14 Sep 1992 20:32:28 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, Ca.
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: northbeach.corp.sun.com

In article <1992Sep14.162150.9291@ll.mit.edu> hemenway@ll.mit.edu writes:
>I have an '84 GTI with tires on their way out.
>I have stock (14") rims and would like to bump
>the tires to 195-60s (from 185-60s).  
>
>Have you seen it done? 
>How is the wheelwell clearance?  
>If OK, are snow cables a no-no?
>If not OK, how are 195-55s?
>

I have 195-60's on my 84.  The car feels much more firmly planted
to the pavement, and I believe that the improved grip makes up
for the tradeoffs of slight speedo error, and theoretically slower
accelleration (not noticeable). The steering effort is higher and
can be a bitch in tight parking drama's, but it makes up for it
on the freeway where the increased effort is welcome.

There is plenty of clearance in the wheelwells, and living in the
Bay Area I rarely have need for chains.  Incidentally, I drove to 
Seattle in the winter of '90 when there was snow from MT SHasta all
the way to Seattle and beyond.  I never needed to chain up once, and
was able to maintain 55 MPH the whole way!  I know that P6's are not
supposed to be worth a damn in snow, but you could have fooled me.
It was a surreal experience:  Somehow all the major wrecks were always
in the opposite direction, and I made the entire trip in about the
same amount of time as it takes in normal weather.

YMMV

Vol


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Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: cdg@sei.cmu.edu (Craig Gary)
Subject: SuperRabbit for sale
Organization: Software Engineering Institute
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1992 20:13:38 GMT

   For Sale:    1982 Volkswagen Rabbit S (modified)
		(This is the Rabbit-Sport which was released the year before 
		 the first Rabbit GTi)- it is actually a very rare Rabbit
		Will outperform any stock Rabbit GTi
		Car is black with tan interior		

		It includes:
				
			1.7L fuel injected engine w/ 93,000 miles - runs great!
			Leistritz (german high performance) exhaust system
			Bilstein sport suspension kit (BTS-172,paid $525,lowers
               		   car 1.5 inches - incredible handling) 
			Neuspeed upper and lower front strut tie (stress) bars
			   (these reinforce the front strut towers for better
			    handling and steering response)
			4 wheel disc brakes w/ vented front rotors (from '84 
			   and'87 GTi - incredible stopping)
			GTi anti-sway bars
			Air conditioning - works very well
			GTi gauge package- Tachometer,Oil press,Clock,Voltmeter
			Factory Sunroof  
			BMW 14" alloys (3-series) with 185/60 Yokahoma A509
			   high performance directional tires 
			European-spec bumpers - huge aesthetic improvement
			Factory GTi front spoiler
			Factory GTi fender flares
			Nearly perfect body, no rust
			It's your's for only $2100

		Please respond via e-mail to cdg@sei.cmu.edu
		or call 412-486-9056 after 6 p.m. 

		---------------------------------------------------------
		Craig Dain Gary
		Software Engineering Institute/Carnegie Mellon University
		Pittsburgh, PA
			



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From: mark@wdcwdc.sps.mot.com (Mark Shaw)
Subject: Re: Fuel pump running constantly.
Organization: Motorola Western MCU Design Center, Chandler Arizona
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1992 17:22:33 GMT

In article <3867@cvbnetPrime.COM>, jdonsbac@cvbnet.prime.com (Jeff Donsbach) writes:
|> If I'm not mistaken, a noisy VW fuel pump is usually indicative that
|> it's going to give out soon.....

Don't be so pessimistic.  Try changing the fuel filter first.  I had a real screaming
fuel pump on a '79 Rabbit.  I went to the dealer prepared to shell out big bucks for a new
pump. The dealer surprised me and only changed the fuel filter -- all was well after that.
A clogged filter can make the pump work pretty hard.

Mark
From: glenn@misty.boeing.com (Glenn Cirlincione)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Weird MPG reading on MFA (86 GTI)
Date: 15 Sep 92 19:14:04 GMT
Organization: Boeing Commercial Airplane BCS Support

Yes, indeed I also experienced strange readings this past weekend including
99.9.  I was driving in and around the mountains so I thought maybe that was
contributing to the readings.  Once on level roads the readings seemed to drop
to "normal" levels although at the higher extreme of the MPG range 34+mpg.
I'm not sure what gives and I do not drive it during the week so I have not
seen if it has settled.

I also had the year old battery drain to "deadness" during a 7-day lack of use
period 6 weeks ago.  I charged the battery and tested to see if there was a
short draining the battery but no indications of problems.  I wonder if they
are related problems??

Glenn Cirlincione
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From: javiegas@grad04.math.ncsu.edu (James A. Viegas)
Subject: Fuel injectors
Organization: North Carolina State University
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1992 15:28:08 GMT


I have an '87 GTi with 90,000K.  I would like to clean the injectors but don't
have the proper tool (wrench) to remove it.  Does anyone know where I can get
this wrench (as described in the Bentley manual).  The VW dealership doesn't 
sell these tools and the local Bosche dealer wont sell me one (doesn't have one
to sell).

Any advice apprciated.
----
Jim


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From: javiegas@matagh.ncsu.edu (James A. Viegas)
Subject: Fuel Injectors
Originator: javiegas@grad04.math.ncsu.edu
Organization: North Carolina State University
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1992 15:35:35 GMT

Sorry for the repost..been having trouble with our system.

I have an '87 Gti with 90K.  I would like to remove the injectors but do not
have the proper wrench to do so.  The local VW doesn't sell tools and the 
local Bosche dealer only sells the injector
, not the wrench.  If anyone knows where to obtain one, it would help.
Thanks
-----
Jim
From: amber@crhc.uiuc.edu (Amber Roy Chowdhury)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: fuel overflow on '81 Rabbit
Date: 16 Sep 92 02:16:43 GMT
Organization: Center for Reliable and High-Performance Computing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
NNTP-Posting-Host: sirius.crhc.uiuc.edu

Hi folks,

Whenever I fill up the gas tank on my '81 Rabbit I find that a small puddle of gas
accumulates near the gas tank when I park the car. This only happens for the first 
couple of times when I park. The fuel seems to be coming from a flexible pipe which
is attached to the top of the wheel well next to the filler
cap. Is this just a fuel overflow pipe? (I've never seen one on other cars, and even
checked out another rabbit to be sure; it didn't have one, though it might have been
a different model). What bothers me a little is that there seems to be an opening
projecting slightly out of the opposite side of the same wheel well. The pipe almost
reaches the opening, but not quite. Is the pipe supposed to go into the opening?
Does anything need fixing or is the status quo normal? What are the pipe and opening
for anyway? VW gurus? Anyone?

Thanks in advance,

Amber
-- 
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	(217)-244-7168			|        but all ideas" - James Thurber
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From: jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu (Jeffrey M. Mayzurk)
Subject: Techtonics Tuning
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Texas A&M University
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 22:13:00 GMT

Several people have sent me email requesting the address for Techtonics
Tuning, so I decided to post it on the net for all those interested..

Techtonics Tuning
P.O. Box 295
Sheridan, OR  97378

503/843-2700  orders/tech info
503/843-3933  fax

Like I said in my earlier post, I highly recommend them for any of your
VW performance tuning needs.  They don't sell accessories and gadgets... like
they say, the only thing they sell is, "something that works dependably to
make the car faster."  Anybody interested in performance would be well-off
to get one of their catalogs, which includes "Amazing dyno stories" -- the
truth about how well (and how poorly) many different bolt-ons actually
perform.  All of their products are dyno tested and compared to other 
products.  They also have many replacement parts at far less than dealer
cost.

Is there a FAQ file for r.a.vw?  If not, is anybody interested in compiling
one?  I see many questions repeated... the file could cover things like
timing belt questions, heater cores, names/addresses of VW tuners, etc...


--
Jeffrey M. Mayzurk

jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu
From: Ralph.C.Lindenfeld@dartmouth.edu (Ralph C. Lindenfeld)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Trade: 1960 VW Panelvan for Split Window Van
Date: 8 Sep 92 23:43:22 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Hey folks-
           I just thought I'd throw this out at y'all. As I'm finishing
up the enginework and such on my 1960 panel I'm thinking that the
bodywork will really be a pain in the ass- as well as wallet. So I'm
considering 'trading' my panel for some (perhaps less desirable) split
window van with a body in nice condition. 
  My van needs new rockers, drivers side floor, work on front wheel
wells, front valence. It does have a solid frame and the front bench
isn't cut through. The dash isn't hacked either. Anybody in the new
england area interested?

Ralph Lindenfeld
Ralph.C.Lindenfeld@dartmouth.edu
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From: cl128219@ulkyvx.louisville.edu (Nik Shaw)
Subject: Re: 87 GTI overheating
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1992 04:38:19 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Louisville

  Have you checked the fan switch?  This might keep the fan on too long.  Also
check for a short in the fan switch wire.

  I have some problems with my '83 GTI getting hot.  My water temp is fine, but
my oil gets up to 130oC sometimes.  Is this a problem?  Would putting in a
stock water <-> oil cooler work? fit?

Thanx,
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From: art@world.std.com (Al Thompson)
Subject: Re: opinions on a '89 Fox GL
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1992 19:06:17 GMT

In article <1992Sep5.144717.29262@daffy.cs.wisc.edu> sparkie@uhura.cs.wisc.edu (Mark Horn) writes:

   Hi,

   I didn't even know this group existed until a few minutes ago.  

   I'm considering buying an '89 VW Fox GL with 38k miles on it.  I've got  
   what I think is a fair deal.  What I'm interested in is opinions of the  
   vehicle from a reliability standpoint.  How much time am I going to spend  
   repairing this car?  What systems have been particular problem areas?   
   Etc.

My wife has an '89 Fox GL with 80k miles, and the car has been great.  No
repair problems of any consequence.  The worst thing is the distributor
cap cracked, wow.  You are not going to spend any time at all in repairs,
unless the car has been abused.  No systems have been trouble of any
kind.

My only objection is the low power--sometime you have to row uphill with
the gearshift lever.  It handles very well and the brakes are fine.  It's
also easy on the tires.  All in all it's a terrific car, just a little
slow for my blood but my frau doesn't notice.

Buy it if it's in any kind of decent shape.


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From: andrew@b3.ingr.com (Andrew Stephens)
Subject: HELP! Bus Wipers
Organization: Intergraph
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 14:31:19 GMT


Hello All!

I've fouynd that my bus, after sitting for a bit has wiper-oitis. The 
blades were sorta stuck onto the the window, and turning them on 
produced no result, except that (Oh No) noise. I don't think there was
any actual stripping going on, yet I still get nothing after 
tightening the arms onto the "thing". Any ideas? Thanks in advance, 

Drew (drew@drew.b3.ingr.com)
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