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From: tzing@nyx.cs.du.edu (Tom Zing)
Subject: frozen and broken exhaust mainfold stud removal
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 92 13:15:14 GMT


1
I have an 81 Audi 4000, and a broken exhaust mainfold stud.  The piece
sticking out of the engine is about an inch long.  I have tryed liquid
wrench and vibration to loosen it.   

does any one know how I can remove it ?

Thanks
TOM Z
From: zirk@celece.ucsd.edu (Karin Zirk)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Shocks for Bus - no KYB's?
Date: 25 Aug 92 22:07:50 GMT

In article <1992Aug25.195324.5787@usenet.ins.cwru.edu>, wpc@po.CWRU.Edu (William P. Claspy) writes:
> 
> Hey there all-
> I've been following the thread on the GTI shock question.  Someone not
> too terribly long ago recommended the KYB Gas-adjusts for REAR (though 
> definitely not front) shocks on the microbus.  


I have KYB Gas-adjusts on my 1971 camper van conversion
(bubble top, not VW camped, but full on camp equipment).
I also have a bike rack on the front which ususally lugs
around a ten speed or two.

I've had them on the rear since 1989 and on the front
since 1990.  I've put maybe 30,000 miles on my car since
1989.  (its currently in the middle of an engine rebuild)
This van has been down to Baja, driven down roads that
only loosly qualify  for the term road, on snow and ice,
down long sandy beaches and lots of general
street driving as well.   So far I've not had a problem
and the van handles great - (as well as a big
clunker like this can handles).  Its 7 and a half feet 
tall.  

I won't make any recommendations one way or the other,
but I love my shocks.  The differrence was incrediable
when they were first installed.  

Just my humble experience.

Karin
From: Patrick.D.Warn@dartmouth.edu (Patrick D. Warn)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Quantum fans?
Date: 24 Aug 92 01:23:22 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Does anyone have any thing good or bad to say about the Quantum?  I
just bought an 86 and so far it is reasonable car.  It seems a bit
faster then my 84 GTI was, but I was shocked to find that Classic Motor
Books does not carry a service manual for it and that the dealer wants
$98 for the Bently manual.  Does any one know of a cheaper source?
Xref: sparky rec.autos.vw:4907 rec.autos:20847
From: eldred@rrunner.jpl.nasa.gov (Dan Eldred)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw,rec.autos
Subject: Re: Info needed on VW EuroVan
Keywords: Van...slow
Date: 27 Aug 92 16:41:32 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory

In article <1992Aug27.133357.7650@m.cs.uiuc.edu> ward@m.cs.uiuc.edu (Christ Ward) writes:
>else is new.  Oh, and I have figured out my airflow controls and I only 
>had to read the manual six times (and re-view for each new seasion) 
>complicated yes...but still the best I've ever had.  Oh well, VW's you
>either LOVE them or HATE! them...          
>

Maybe you could post the instructions for the airflow controls.  I once
had them figured out but I lost my cheat sheet    :)

	- Dan
From: fitch@iscsvax.uni.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Need a VW in IOWA!
Date: 26 Aug 92 16:19:04 -0500
Organization: University of Northern Iowa

The old news is that my favorite car, my 1986 Jetta GL, is now a twisted chunk
of German-engineered metal.
The new news is that I need a replacement.
The dilemna is finding that replacement in IOWA.  And here's where you come in
and, best of all, it's free to you.
I've searched the Des Moines Classifieds and Waterloo Classifieds for an '86 -
'88 Jetta GL or GLI, but have found little encouragement.  Do you have any
recommendations for VW sources in Iowa (even dealers you've had good dealings
with) who might not be advertising in these papers?  Any recommendations or
suggestions are appreciated.

Ron Fitch
University of Northern Iowa
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu (Jeffrey M. Mayzurk)
Subject: Re: is ABS std. on 91GTI16V?
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Texas A&M University
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 19:49:00 GMT

In article <31AUG199222240030@zeus.tamu.edu>, hlh5721@zeus.tamu.edu (JIMI HENDRIX) writes...
>In article <1992Aug31.165601.1@mscf.med.upenn.edu>, doerre_g@mscf.med.upenn.edu writes...
>>hey, this will sound weird--
>> 
>>i recently got my '91 GTI 16V back, and i've been trying to lock it up--i mean
>>the brakes...
>> 
>>now i don't remember seeing ABS as std. eq. on the window sticker, but for the
>>life of me i swear i can't lock up the brakes even on a slick road...
>> 
>>my question is: are VW brakes really that good, or did i actually get a bonus
>>on my '91 GTI?  does anybody who has one know what the spec's are?  my manual
>>says nothing, of course...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>Listen .....If you hear a loud pulsing sound when you brake, then you have ABS.
> 
>It would be a shame for a Driving enthusiasts car of the GTI's calibur to have
>ABS....a tool for those who do not know how to drive... :)


Additionally, if you have ABS, then a small warning light on the dash will
come on briefly every time you start the car.

I agree that for the trained, experienced driver, ABS may not be the hot tip
for best braking performance.  Threshold braking is something that should be
learned by everyone, especially those of us who are interested in 
performance.  However, not all of us are perfect drivers, and there are times
when ABS can be valuable -- rain, sleet, snow, etc...  Ideally, VW would 
follow Audi and allow ABS to be switched off when the driver so desires.

--
Jeffrey M. Mayzurk

jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu
From: M21605@mwvm.mitre.org
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: e: '84 in '86
Date: 1 Sep 92 14:17:08 GMT
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, McLean VA 22102

A friend recently asked me to look adjust the clutch on his Jetta.  He took
the car to garage for a clutch change and the new clutch was not adjusted
correctly.  The car has a self-adjusting clutch mechanism.  The garage did
not understand how to loosen this to get the cable back on, so they just left
off the bushing that goes under the clip.  I fiddled around and got this
mechanism to loosen the cable, I reinstalled it correctly, and now I can't
get it to tighten up so that the clutch will move.  How do you take up the
slack in a self-adjusting clutch mechanism so that it can begin self-adjusting?
I pray someone can help since now the car is not driveable and I look like a
bungling fool.  I believe the car is an '87.  Thanks to All.
From: tottori@west.darkside.com (Tottori)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: i bought
Date: 26 Aug 92 05:19:33 GMT
Organization: The Dark Side of the Moon +1 408 245 SPAM


a '92 jetta carat 2 months ago. i really like it.

is there any way to put a bigger litre engine in it?
i'm clueless about car mechanic-stuff and such.
i mean. could you put a 4 litre engine in a jetta and
make it a rockin' sports car? =)
or am i dreamin?
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: garrett@Ingres.COM (QUOTE OF THE YEAR)
Subject: Re: '68 Bug parts needed
Summary: Geography 
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.4-b1  
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Organization: ASK Computer Systems, Ingres Product Division
Date: 3 Sep 92 03:24:34 GMT

In article <92246.165051RBXRFV@rohvm1.rohmhaas.com>, BOB VEACH <RBXRFV@rohvm1.rohmhaa writes...
>     I am getting my Bug repainted in Oct. I HAVE to replace the drivers
>side rear fender.  I would LIKE to replace the both front ones.  I have
>been trying to aquire them but the only one I found is a new one at $80.00.
>I would like to get all 3 but the one is certain.  I also don't want to pay
>80 bucks for one.  I am also looking for a AM-FM radio and a cover for it.
>I have tried Junk yards but nobody has any bugs anymore.   :-(
> 
>ANY help would be great.

>Bob in Phila

It's too bad you're in Phili because in the San Francisco area they
are as numerous as can be (both running and in junk yards).
From: borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 18:39:55 GMT
Subject: Re: Production Delay (Was: Re: reliable cars
Organization: Hewlett Packard Company, Spokane, Wa.
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw

In rec.autos.vw, greis@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Gayla Ann Greis) writes:

>In article <1992Aug19.160444.4189@microplex.com> hsk@microplex.com (Harjeet Kalsi) writes:
>
>>When the next generation Golf/Jetta make their debut in a few months here they
>>will have a new (finally!) diesel/turbodiesel 1.9 liter engine, that pumps out
>>as much horsepower and a lot more torque than there gas engines of a just a 

Anyone have more technical details here?  The normally aspirated 1.6 liter
engine generates only 52 HP stock (though a screwdriver and wrench can get
you more HP and more smoke).  The 1.6 liter ecodiesel does something like
57, 58, or 59 HP.  Assuming they want an engine as clean as the ecodiesel,
blindly scaling to 1.9 liters would give you not give you any more than
70 HP, which is well short of the gas models.

On the other hand, the previous 1.6 liter diesel (before the ecodiesel) did
crank out a good deal more horsepower than the naturally aspirated version,
something around 80 HP if my memory serves.  A 1.9 liter version of the
engine (again, just blindly scaling) might be able to do 100 HP, which is
getting into the range of the gas engines.  This is assuming a turbo and
no paying too much attention to the amount of smoke generated at full
throttle.


Donald Borowski    WA6OMI    Hewlett-Packard, Spokane Division
"Angels are able to fly because they take themselves so lightly."
                                       -G.K. Chesterton
From: kcw@gvgdsd.GVG.TEK.COM (Kenneth C. Wunner)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: '85 Quantum - Ox Sensor
Date: 31 Aug 92 14:54:58 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Grass Valley Group, Grass Valley, CA
Originator: kcw@gvgdsd

I was cleaning out the glove box of my '85 Quantum (2.2L 5Cyl) yesterday
when I started reading the factory service book that had been gathering
dust in there for the past 7 years. It states "replace the Ox sensor
every 30K miles when the Ox indicator light comes on". Is this really
true? I have 75K on the car and the Ox sensor has never been replaced.

Inquiring minds want to know.

Ken
From: wpc@po.CWRU.Edu (William P. Claspy)
Subject: Re: Bug-Out?
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 00:10:14 GMT


Craig sez-
>Is Bug-Out going to be held in Manassas, VA on Labor Day weekend?

Yup, at least as far as I know it's still on.  It's reportedly one of
the largest and best Bug-Outs in the world, so I'm sure it'll be there
rain or shine!  And it's on Sunday, by the way, like most shows.

>Are there any other VW shows in the PA/MD/VA/OH/WV/NY areas in the
>upcoming months?

Enquiring minds want to know!  I tried last spring to get a Bug-out
update thingy going on the .net to no avail.  Anyone out there with a
subscription to HotVWs/VWTrends care to do some typing?

Bill
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Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 17:17:46 EDT
From: Dan <BXP5@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: engine ID

I had the same problem - couldn't find them where everyone said they were.
Finally after much removing of grime from the top right corner of the block
(not the head, just below the head) I was able to make them out.  You
probably just can't see the faint impression because it's covered with dirt,
oil, etc...


                                      Good Luck,

                                         Dan
                                         bxp5@psuvm.psu.edu
                                         "Toothless" the '79/'83 rabbit
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: '68 Bug parts needed
From: BOB VEACH <RBXRFV@rohvm1.rohmhaas.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 16:50:51 EDT
Organization: Rohm and Haas Company

     I am getting my Bug repainted in Oct. I HAVE to replace the drivers
side rear fender.  I would LIKE to replace the both front ones.  I have
been trying to aquire them but the only one I found is a new one at $80.00.
I would like to get all 3 but the one is certain.  I also don't want to pay
80 bucks for one.  I am also looking for a AM-FM radio and a cover for it.
I have tried Junk yards but nobody has any bugs anymore.   :-(

ANY help would be great.


Bob in Phila
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: cdg@sei.cmu.edu (Craig Gary)
Subject: Re: '84 in '86
Fcc: Sentmail
Organization: Software Engineering Institute
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 12:25:26 GMT

	

	  Both the '84 and '86 GTi's use a 210mm clutch, and the linkage 
	can be transferred.  


	-Craig	
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: greis@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Gayla Ann Greis)
Subject: Re: Ventilation/Heating Controls (Vanagon)
Keywords: RTFM oops *
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 06:07:08 GMT

In article <134693@lll-winken.LLNL.GOV> ari@viipuri.nersc.gov (Ari Ollikainen) writes:
>In one of the "Information on EuroVan" articles someone wrote about being
>told by a salesdroid ( obviously not Gayla Ann ..:)) that the EuroVan will 
>come in a SYNCRO version! 

Actually, they are working on this, but then again, they're working on a
lot of things. It won't be soon, and it just wont be the same. They'll
need some type of drive unit to the back, which would ruin that low
deck height they brag about.

>HAH! Not Real Soon Now, fer sure... Wouldn't a VR6 powered SYNCRO EuroVan
>be an awesome machine, though? At the current exchange rate, it would be a 
>bitch to fix ($$$) if something broke, however. 

Heh, well taken. So purchase an extended service contract. ;-) I did.
I don't know if I would want the synchro, and the VR6, while nice,
wouldn't add that much to the EuroVan. It would be awkward putting it
in that car, but I wonder if they would give it full power if they did?
More low end torque is available from a Rein, or inline motor I am told,
so maybe a larger 5 cyl, or an inline 6?

>I probably would have been a perfectly normal American style gearhead if I
>hadn't found a wrecked Porsche 1600S when I was looking to get more power out
>of my '62 Beetle back in 1963. Can you say INSTANT POWER? 

Sniff. I wish I could have... ;-(

>I haven't been normal since. Two Porsches, four Volvos, a couple of Beetles,
>a bunch of VW buses and Vanagons, and a Scirocco later, I'm still a VW fan
>although *not* a fanatic anymore. I do dream of the Oettinger wasserboxer
>6 cylinder powered Vanagon...

I am still that fanatic, 20 VWs in the last 4 years, and 9 right now. And
that's *only* the air cooled!


Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: greis@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Gayla Ann Greis)
Subject: Re: Production Delay (Was: Re: reliable cars
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 15:27:14 GMT

>>In article <1992Aug19.160444.4189@microplex.com> hsk@microplex.com (Harjeet Kalsi) writes:
>>>When the next generation Golf/Jetta make their debut in a few months here they
>>>will have a new (finally!) diesel/turbodiesel 1.9 liter engine, that pumps out
>>>as much horsepower and a lot more torque than there gas engines of a just a 

Heh, heh, heh. Somebody here sure fucked up! (tee hee hee!) There IS NO
DIESEL for '93 in the US! Who the hell told you there would be?
Now, VW changestheir minds a lot, but as of right now, there is no diesel!
We bought one in Missouri so we'd have one on the lot in WI, and they're
bringing full sticker. Ha ha ha! If you wanted a ditz, you fucked up! :-)
(I know, I'm not usually this way, but its hillarious that rumors which
are not only unrealistic [300 HP diesel that gets 200MPG] but also cost
you money and wits from a source thats supposed to help you!)
Long and short is, right now the US is not slated for a ditz. Canada is.
mexico is. Because they say we're not getting one now, doesn't mean that
we won't, but don't bank on the fact that we will. I have one of the last
ditz in the country, and there are like 10 buyers for it. We're holding
out for sticker. This car will bring it. It's white with a luggage carrier
on the back and a pin-stripe. It was driven up here from the dealer in MO
where we got it from, and as a result has 700 highway miles. If you want
it, I have it, it will be gone by Tuesday morning.

Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: hall@satie.psu.edu (PeggyHall)
Subject: 16V wheel 
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 92 20:52:25 GMT

I need a used 16V wheel from a Scirocco or GTI or Jetta GLI. 
If you have any information at all, feel free to call me at:
  (215) 933-5584. Ask for Chris. Or leave e-mail to this acct.
Thank you very much...
Have a happy day.
From: lenh@access.isc-br.com (Len Humbird)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: sticking door handles
Date: 26 Aug 92 23:37:51 GMT
Distribution: rec
Organization: Technical Publications, ISC-Bunker Ramo

In article <ILH.92Aug25144155@winnie-the-pooh.lcs.mit.edu>, ilh@lcs.mit.edu (Lee Hetherington) writes:
> 
> Lately, the outside door handles on my '86 GTI have started to stick.
> By this I mean that when I squeeze the trigger, I have to squeeze
> *really hard* to get the door latch to release.

That happened to one of my '79 Rabbit doors recently. I tried WD40, bearing 
grease, but didn't help. I think something in there bent or cracked. A new 
one from the junk yard fixed it. I paid $10.

> I seem to remember something about a VW part that helps...an ideas on
> how to fix this before I can't open my door at all?

I don't know about any VW part that helps.

Len
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: greis@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Gayla Ann Greis)
Subject: Re: How much for a VW Thing?
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 04:08:40 GMT

In article <1992Aug24.201749.15409@ringer.cs.utsa.edu> tmcdonal@ringer.cs.utsa.edu (Tom McDonald) writes:
>Okay, time to impress the boss while I'm screwing around on the net...

Hope that it worked!

>We got into a discussion today about the Thing and how much they go for
>now.  I recall hearing that they're somewhat collector items, and was
>guessing in the $4000-5000 range.  So out of curiousity, actual retail
>price is...????

Your boss is a VW nut too? Great! Well, 181s are bringing big bucks now
for some reason, although as an owner and daily driver of one, I don't know
why! I bought my '73 with 15,000 original miles in MINT rustfree condition,
for $2,500 a year and a half ago. Shortly after I had several offers in the
5-6K range, so you're not too far off. I've seen nice low milage things
go for <$1000 and some beat up rustbuckets go for >$3000. Most nice 181s
will bring between $4-7.5K I would believe. More than that would be a
sin, because they are hell to drive. (Subject to wind buffeting, rock
damage, noisy as a tin can inside, abnormally low gearing, horrible
sealing tops that leak everywhere, poor security with plastic side curtians
that are dangerous putting in or out on the highway, slag steel that
rusts out when you breathe on it... And on and on...) Of course, don't
get me wrong, I love my thing, but its my Daily Driver, and after owning
MANY MANY air-cooled VWs, I just don't think that the Thing should be
commanding that kind of price. (But I own one so I won't complain! *NO*
I like to bitch about my car, so it's *NOT* for sale!)

Take care!
From: ccb@macbeth.umd.edu (Phoenix)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Locks for folding rear seats?
Date: 25 Aug 92 19:20:47 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park

Howdy all,
	My '85 GTI was recently broken into, and I'm looking for some
additional security measures I can take. The thieves broke the passenger's
side vent window by prying at it until it shattered, then reached in and
unlocked the door. I don't have a fancy stereo, so they folded down one of
the rear seats and stole all my hand tools as well as some spare parts.

I'm wondering if anyone has run across some kind of locking device to
prevent the rear seats from being folded down. I'd imagine that to be
really effective it'd have to latch the package shelf in place, too.
Do newer A2's have locking seats?

TIA...
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: greis@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Gayla Ann Greis)
Subject: Re: Junky Japanese cars? (Re: Production Delay)
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 06:13:22 GMT

In article <1992Aug28.040704.19637@sei.cmu.edu> gjp@sei.cmu.edu (George Pandelios) writes:
>In article <Aug25.190026.12518@engr.washington.edu> eliot@stalfos.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes:
>>In article <1992Aug25.101404.2523@mdcbbs.com> jan@camhpp12.mdcbbs.com (Jan Vandenbrande) writes:
>>
>>>>Someone else equated Japanese style with
>>>>quality, but I find that very hard to believe! The Jap cars since '90 seem
>>>>to fall apart ridiculously fast. 

    ^- I wrote this, it was misquoted!

>seem as good or better.  The major shortcoming, in my opinion, is that VW
>is not paying attention to the wants of its aging US market.  Those of us
>over 30 who like VWs would like to have our creature comforts, too.  In 
>the GTIs, VW didn't even make available power door locks and windows.  Here 
>we are eight years later and roughly $4,000 higher in price, and VW seems
>to be going backwards.  I realize a lot of the $4000 is inflation, but VW
>didn't even give me those options.  I think VW may lose some older customers
>this way.  Yeah, I know, I'm supposed to spend the big bucks for an Audi ;^)

It's too bad that you weren't able to wait for the A3 bodied cars. You
will see much of what you want in these new '93s. Unfortunately, this
won't be for a few more months. Power glass moonroofs, and central
locking will be available in the Jetta, and I'm sure the Golf as well.

>On the whole, I love this GTI 16V.

Actually, there aren't many of them out there with a '92 date stamp on
them. It's a hard to find car.
From: mark@wdcwdc.sps.mot.com (Mark Shaw)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Frozen or broken stud removal
Date: 31 Aug 92 18:07:06 GMT
Organization: Motorola Western MCU Design Center, Chandler Arizona

A trick for removing broken-off studs or bolts was passed on to me by a local True Value
Hardware owner.  The normal approach is to drill a small hole into the broken-off bolt and
then use the appropriate "Easy-Out" to back out the broken piece.  Easy-Out's are really not
that easy, since they tend to expand the threads into the walls and create more holding 
friction.  Since you have to drill a hole anyway, drill it using a LEFT-HANDED drill bit
using a reversible drill.  These left-handed drill bits are harder to find and a little
more expensive, but well worth the effort. 

What you will find is that while you are drilling into the broken piece the cutting torgue
is trying to unscrew the threads.  About the time you are almost done the broken piece will
magically come twisting out!  I have done this on at least a half-dozen broken studs and 
have always succeeded.   It has even worked when I drilled the stud slightly off-center.
Adding a little penetrating oil (to the threads only) helps.

I keep each Easy-Out with its prescribed left-hand drill bit together for future use.  The 
Easy-Out has never been touched yet!

regards,
Mark Shaw   (mark@wdc.sps.mot.com)   Tempe, AZ
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