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In rec.autos.vw, blaine@catt.ncsu.edu (Greyland Blaine Mull) writes:

>   	Since new the transmission(when I was COMPLETELY stopped) would
>grind a bit when I would shift into reverse(5 speed of course).  I took
>it back a few times when new, but after the dealer let me drive a few
>cars on the lot they convinced me that this was normal...so I ignored
>it.  After all, it did not happen all the time.  About a month ago I was
>shifting into reverse to back out of a parking space and when I let the
>clutch out, the whole car jerked.  Then it reversed with a horrible and
>loud "clicking" sound.  I took the car in the next day for a service and
>I told then to drive the car around and check out the transmission.
>WOW, two teeth had popped off of reverse gear and had fallen into, and
>damaged two other gears.  The cost? - a hefty $1500! - I was befuddled,
>the car only had 47K miles on it and I have always had it serviced at
>the regular suggested intervals. - Should this happen?  BTW, the car was
>assembled in Germany as identified by its VIN.

Yes, it is normal for the reverse gears to grind if you try to immediately
engage them after pushing in the clutch.  If you wait a few seconds after
pushing in the clutch, they will stop turning and will engage with no 
grinding.  I do grind mine a little, but I try to push the gear shift level
gently so as to not damage anything.  The reason for all the grinding is
that there are no sychronizers for reverse (this is fairly common on other
cars too).

Assuming you haven't been rough on the transmission by forcing it into
reverse too soon and too fast, it should not have failed.  You will probably
have to work your way up the VW chain of command to see if VW will offset
at least part of the costs.  If you have had you car regularly serviced by
the dealer, VW should be more receptive to this.

If can't get any help, it is time to start visiting junk yards.  Also, pick
up some VW enthusiast magazines, and look for adds.  I think you should be
able to get a rebuilt transmission for about $400 if I remember the adds
correctly.


Donald Borowski    WA6OMI    Hewlett-Packard, Spokane Division
"Angels are able to fly because they take themselves so lightly."
                                       -G.K. Chesterton
From: rcs@cbnews.cb.att.com (ronald.sorenson)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: 5 Speed oil capacity?
Keywords: 5 Speed gear oil
Date: 7 Apr 92 12:20:13 GMT
Article-I.D.: cbnews.1992Apr7.122013.16596
Distribution: usa
Organization: AT&T


 Question for the Net on gear oil capacities.

 - I have an 85 Jetta 5-speed.  I drained the trans (let it drip 1hr)
and went to refill and only got in a little over 1 QT when it started
to come out the fill hole.  

 From my reading I believe the trans holds 4.2 pts (2 QTs).  

 Is the trans really full or am I missing something. (secret
 fill hole for the last Qt)

 A second request I have is:
 Does anyone out there make a gauge kit with bezels that
 fits into the ashtray hole or the space behind the three 
 blank switches below the emergency flasher. 

 I intend to install Oil press and volts gauges. 

 Thanks in advance for wisdom/advice/help
 
 Ron Sorensen 
 AT&T Bell Labs
From: Ralph.C.Lindenfeld@dartmouth.edu (Ralph C. Lindenfeld)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Rites of Spring
Date: 9 Apr 92 16:16:06 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Anybody have confirmation on the Rites of Spring gettogether on the
26th of this month?

Ralph Lindenfeld
From: martin@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Sam Martin)
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 00:52:45 GMT
Subject: Re: '75 Beetle Brake Problems
Organization: the HP Corporate notes server
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw

> Sam, I had the SAME SYMPTONS on a 71' Super Beetle. Try adjusting the shoes   
> all the way around. You know, until they bind, then back off just a LITTLE    
> bit. If there is slight rubbing of the shoes against the drums after you
> back off the "locked" condition, GOOD. This should fix your problem.
> Bill

	Thanks for the info Bill.  I have done this before.  I have even
	gone to the xtreem of adjusting them to the point that I couldn't
	turn them by hand.  I *STILL* could not get them to lock up (even
	when my foot was pushing on the spare.)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: dhbutler@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (David Butler)
Subject: NEED phone # for J.C. Whitman?
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 18:31:30 GMT

I need the phone number for a mail order outfit called (I think) J.C. Whitman. 
I could also use the address if the phone number is unknown.

Finally, could anyone recomend any magazines other than VW magazines they 
advertise in? I can't seem to find any VW mags in my area :-(

-------------------------------------------->
- dhbutler@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu

  "I think I need a new vice. Maybe I'll take up sleeping." - me

          - Kaleidoscope woman
            In rhinestone levi's jeans
            Dancing in the sunset
            Sketching day's last scene -       Willie Phoenix
From: ymok@dec5200.acs.uci.edu (Yung Mok)
Subject: Re: VW Recall
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Organization: University of California, Irvine
Date: 8 Apr 92 02:22:51 GMT

In article <1992Apr7.164925.9795@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca>, geddes@atlas.cs.upei.ca (Jeff Geddes) writes:
|> 
|> From the Clarinews network it reported that VWoA is recalling 650,000 cars
|> to correct a problem with the heat exchanger (heater core??).  It says that
|> if the engine overheats the exchanger could be damaged and rupture, allowing
|> hot engine coolant to enter the passenger compartment.  Vehicles affected
|> are 1985 through early-1990 Golfs, GTIs and Jettas.
|> 
|> ...Jeff
|> geddes@atlas.cs.upei.ca
|> 
|> 

Does this include Scirocco ?

YM
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw,dc.forsale,misc.wanted
From: mikec@wam.umd.edu (Michael D. Callaghan)
Subject: WANTED: Type 2 Volkswagen Scirocco
Originator: mikec@rac2.wam.umd.edu
Organization: University of Maryland at College Park
Distribution: dc
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1992 23:46:32 GMT

I think I've finally finished my research. I am looking for
a 1982-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco. I'm mostly concerned with its
body being in good shape. Price is an issue, but will depend
on the overall picture. I would prefer an 8V engine (were the
8Vs available in '88?), since it will be less expensive.

If you have a Type 1 Scirocco that's in extra-good shape, I
may be interested in that.

Thanks,
MikeC
-- 
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I still don't know what the coconuts are for!
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From: wpc@po.CWRU.Edu (William P. Claspy)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: I've got that nasty white oil stuff too!
Date: 9 Apr 92 13:07:03 GMT
Article-I.D.: usenet.1992Apr9.130703.23289
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, (USA)


Andy says in his post "What the $#&! is with the oil??" -

>1) What the &%$# is that stuff? Any specific type of sludge?

And I've gotta say that this is SOME coincidence!  I was going to
post a similar question this morning myself.  As I dismantled my
'77 bus engine, I took off the S-tube from the air cleaner to the
throttle and there was a little of that stuff in the tube.  Then,
when I disconnected the hose from the oil breather to the S-tube, I
found the mother-lode!  This hose was half filled with the yucky
white stuff, and the breather box had quite a bit in it too.  Id
like to remedy the problem if I could, obviously.

I've always been told that this goo is the result of moisture
getting into the oil.  When you only drive short trips, the moisture
doesn't have a chance to burn or evaporate out, so it turns into
messy goop.  Is this also a function of the oil used?  I use straight
30 W and most of my driving lasts about 15-20 minutes with occasional
longer jaunts on weekends.

Is there an effective way to get this stuff out of my oil system
while I've got the engine out?  I'm planning on replacing the oil cooler
on the recommendation of St. John (Muir, that is).  Any thing else
I should do?

Thanks.
Bill
-- 
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Internet- wpc@po.cwru.edu
MaBellnet- (216) 368-3595
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: cjordan@cheshire.oxy.edu (Charles Jordan)
Subject: Bug hill parking
Organization: Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA.  USA
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 00:10:42 GMT

	Does anyone have problems starting there bug/beetle after it has been
parked on a hill for sometime (day or two).  It is like the gas cant come up as
easy up the fuel pump so it takes it harder to start( I dunnno ).

	Does anyone else have this problem or know why it would occur only
when parked on a hill..

"Things that make you say hmmmmm...."
	-Arseniol Hall-


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From: burden_d@oass.enet.dec.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: What the $#&! is with the oil??
Date: 9 Apr 92 14:41:27 GMT
Reply-To: burden_d@oass.enet.dec.com ()
Distribution: na
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


A milky white layer on the inside of the oil cap is an indication you have
a coolant leak into your oil system.  Hopefully it's just a case of needing
a new headgasket, but it could be a crack in the head or block itself.

I would have the head gasket replaced (or do it yourself, it's really
not that hard.)

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From: jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu (Jeffrey M. Mayzurk)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: 5 Speed oil capacity?
Keywords: 5 Speed gear oil
Date: 7 Apr 92 16:50:00 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Texas A&M University, Academic Computing Services
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

In article <1992Apr7.122013.16596@cbnews.cb.att.com>, rcs@cbnews.cb.att.com (ronald.sorenson) writes...
> 
> Question for the Net on gear oil capacities.
> 
> - I have an 85 Jetta 5-speed.  I drained the trans (let it drip 1hr)
>and went to refill and only got in a little over 1 QT when it started
>to come out the fill hole.  
> 
> From my reading I believe the trans holds 4.2 pts (2 QTs).  
> 
> Is the trans really full or am I missing something. (secret
> fill hole for the last Qt)

My gearbox always takes right around two quarts before it starts to drip out
of the filler hole.  There is no secret fill hole, although some people 
remove the speedometer cable and pour it in there because it's easier to 
get to.  However, if oil is dripping out of the filler hole (under the
fifth gear housing), then the gearbox is full -- do NOT overfill!  The only
obvious possibility is that you didn't drain it completely.  You did drain
it while it was warm, didn't you?

Good luck...

--
Jeffrey M. Mayzurk

jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu
From: v572vk3f@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: test, why can't we post from suny buffalo
Date: 13 Apr 92 18:51:00 GMT
Organization: University at Buffalo
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41


	why is it that the vw fans here atSUNY Buffalo can never post to 
this group when posting to all other groups on the net works .  maybe this 
should be x posted to the conspiracies group .
From: Ralph.C.Lindenfeld@dartmouth.edu (Ralph C. Lindenfeld)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: *shock* was: Re: Common electrical problem
Date: 13 Apr 92 17:32:06 GMT
 <12502@umd5.umd.edu>
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

If you get out of the car and touch a metal part of the vehicle (handle
etc) with the key before you touch it with your hand you won't get
shocked. That is, the key will take the brunt of the shock and you'll
just transmit it to ground.

Ralph Lindenfeld
From: bourman@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Bob Bourman)
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 19:56:28 GMT
Subject: Re: Leaded Gas question
Organization: the HP Corporate notes server
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw

Don't worry about the lead. More than likely your '74 Bug has hardened valve
seats already.
From: javiegas@grad04.math.ncsu.edu (James A. Viegas)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Where VW's are made
Date: 8 Apr 92 14:26:20 GMT
Organization: North Carolina State University

In article <SS.92Apr8085504@wpi.WPI.EDU> ss@wpi.WPI.EDU (Scott Streeter) writes:
>>>>>> On Wed, 8 Apr 1992 12:48:47 GMT, jimk@wpi.WPI.EDU (James Matthew Kokernak) said:
>
>
>jimk> Not all North American VW's are assembled in Mexico. Look at the
>jimk> VIN.  If it begins with a "W", then it was built in West(ern)
>jimk> Germany. The Fox is built in Brazil, all of the Jettas are built
>jimk> in Germany, some of the Golfs are built in Germany, some are
>jimk> built in Mexico, some might be built in U.S. (This is all as far
>jimk> as I can tell)
>
>My friends Golf was made in Pennsylvania
>--
>                        Scott Streeter
>                        ss@wpi.wpi.edu


My Golf was made in Pennsylvania.  The VIN # starts with a "1".  I was told all VW's made
in Penn. have VW's starting 1VW... and all made in Germany have WVW.....
What do the ones made in Brazil start with?
BTW, I haven`t had any sig. problems with my VW.
------------------------------------
Jim Viegas
javiegas@math.ncsu.edu
-----------------------------------
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: mikec@wam.umd.edu (Michael D. Callaghan)
Subject: Questions about (more) VWs
Summary: '78 Rabbit Diesel & '83 GTI questions
Originator: mikec@rac2.wam.umd.edu
Organization: University of Maryland at College Park
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1992 20:24:11 GMT

Someone in the area is selling the following cars:
 
'83 GTI w/215k miles on it!
'78 Rabbit Diesel

Can someone give me some pointers about what to look for
and be aware of? What would be a good price for each?

Thanks,
MikeC
-- 
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I still don't know what the coconuts are for!
				-MikeC-
From: borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski)
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 15:07:05 GMT
Subject: Re: should I keep the car
Organization: Hewlett Packard Company, Spokane, Wa.
From: hollen@megatek.uucp (Dion Hollenbeck)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: *** WAX ***
Date: 11 Apr 92 15:35:16 GMT
Organization: Megatek Corporation, San Diego, California

In article <92096.180708RXM108@psuvm.psu.edu> Roderick Murchison <RXM108@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:
>It's wash and wax season as all of you are quite aware.....
>Well, I unfortunately just bought Nu Finish to try out on the advice of
>a friend and I was not impressed.  It left a rather dull finish and a
>dry gritty feel all over the car.  Does anybody know of a good wax?  I
>have tested several, but have never really found one that really impressed
>me.  Hope to hear from you soon!!!
>

I have been using McGuire's liquid carnuba wax.  It goes on smooth and
never "dries" (i.e. does not get hazy).  You just wipe off any excess.
As you put it on, you can see it actually feeding any dry spots.  This
wax was recommended to me when I got my car painted and I have been
using it ever since.

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Megatek Corporation  9645 Scranton Rd.  San Diego, Ca.  92121
(619)455-5590x2814
From: blu@cellar.org (Dan Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Golf/Jetta Stress Bar Review....
Date: 9 Apr 92 15:13:13 GMT
Organization: The Cellar BBS and public access system


   I have installed my newish/used Foltul upper tie/strut bar (monti-
carlo bar) on my 89 Golf.  I got it from John Cobb (fellow USENETer),
he got it for his Jetta, which has a defficant(sp) tank (German
Wolfsburg model), and the bar will not fit his car.  He said that his
friend also got one, and put in his GTI, his friend however had to
modify part of the underside of the hood to make it fit.  I have to
agree (mine DOES fit) if you are NOT careful where you place it (1/8"
counts!) you will have a problem.  Its a TIGHT fit.
 
   The car is total stock, no extra special springs, struts, or sway
bars.  I do have a set of Continental SportContact tires mounted on
Cabrio rims.  Never the less, it made a HUGE differance, as I corner
hard far too often.
 
 
Where it goes -
In between the front strut towers, it bolts on to the towers at six
points.
 
What it does -
Lets me take on/off ramps at 80+ Mph, and makes my car handle like
never before.  I can corner MUCH better now, as the front end of my
car does NOT flex.  My tires are actually STICKING to the ground.
Also high speed (80-110Mph) is MUCH more stable, with NO front end
"warble".  My tires seem to "stay vertical" with the ground, thus more
tire is on the ground, and my car has NO understeer.  The car will
still lean into a turn, but the front end of the car stays one solid
flat piece, no dive here folks.
 
Price -
$89 or so, NeuSpeed also makes one ($100), but this one looks ALOT
stronger.  However, I believe the NeuSpeed one comes with better docs,
and parts.  This one while stronger, looks more "home made" with
simple welds, and a nice gloss black finish.  As I said, I got this
unit used, so it came with no bolts/directions (nothing the local
hardware store could not handle), so as a "total package" I cannot
give a review.
 
What it can't do -
Make you car "ride" better (it doesn't say it does this).  However, at
high speed, bumps do not effect the car as much, and it makes it
easier to control.  Also in a hard corner, your car won't "dive" as
much, and make your tires slide.
 
Time to install -
1.5 Hr, easy as pie, however because of the wheels, its difficult to
get at the bolts, I'd suggest taking the wheels off.  Also you need to
drill 6 5/16" holes in your car be prepared to fill them with an
'anti-rust' agent.  Make sure you use a sharp drill bit, as the metal
at the strut towers is thick, heavy gauge steel.  Also make sure you
do not drill trough any of the spot welds.
 
Once again, I got this bar "newish/used" so I do _not_ have the
address for this place, but Im sure someone out there does..


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From: db6j+@andrew.cmu.edu (Douglas S. Brashear)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: R&T:Beetle Return?
Date: 17 Apr 92 17:30:24 GMT
Organization: Sophomore, English, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Has everyone out there seen the article in the May 1992 issue of Road &
Track about a possible beetle comeback (although many may already know
what it says)...

p.43
"Beetle Return?

Mexico is in the process of phasing in U.S. Style emissions controls for
automobiles.  The Volkswagen Beetle, still in production there in an old
Studebaker plant, is currently Mexico's best selling car.  The Mexican
government is buying 10,000 of the bugs with catylitic converters from
VW to sell at a subsidy to Mexico City cab drivers; the idea is to
reduce pollution by getting older cars off the road.  There are no plans
to import the famed economy car again, eventhough it might be possible,
according to a VW of A spokesperson."

just FYI

Doug Brashear
db6j@andrew.cmu.edu
this was reproduced without the written permission of anyone!
 
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From: acad@dani.unh.edu (AutoCad)
Subject: Re: Tell us about your air-cooled VW!!
Organization: University of New Hampshire  -  Durham, NH
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 15:00:36 GMT

In artile 4697 Kyle mentions:

%      Currently I have a VW type 3 squareback which proves that VW should
% have never have tried hooking up fuel injection to an air-cooled engine.


I'm glad to hear that Herbie saved you, but I must disagree with you
on Type 3 Fuel Injection.  I have 3 FI Type 3's (2 SQBACKS 1 FASTBACK)
and the only notable problems I have had are aged fuel lines, BTW all have 
120K+ miles.  I have heard of problems from others also, but I guess I've
just been lucky for the last 22 years!  

				-Walt

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From: javiegas@grad04.math.ncsu.edu (James A. Viegas)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Re: Where VW's are made
Date: 10 Apr 92 15:03:09 GMT
Organization: NCSU Mathematics Dept.

In article <31170014@hpspkla.spk.hp.com> borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski) writes:
>In rec.autos.vw, javiegas@grad04.math.ncsu.edu (James A. Viegas) writes:
>
>                  [Stuff deleted]
>
>>My Golf was made in Pennsylvania.  The VIN # starts with a "1".  I was told all VW's made
>>in Penn. have VW's starting 1VW... and all made in Germany have WVW.....
>>What do the ones made in Brazil start with?
>
>VW's are no longer made in the USA.  I think they shut down the plant in
>1985 or so.
>
>Cars build in Brasil have a VIN starting with "B".
>
>
>Donald Borowski    WA6OMI    Hewlett-Packard, Spokane Division
>"Angels are able to fly because they take themselves so lightly."
>                                       -G.K. Chesterton

Sorry Don....The sticker on the doorjam says made in USA.
So does my friends '88 GTI.
-------------------------
Jim Viegas  javiegas@math.ncsu.edu
------------------------
From: blaine@catt.ncsu.edu (Greyland Blaine Mull)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: 88 Jetta GL woes...
Date: 8 Apr 92 03:17:48 GMT
Reply-To: blaine@catt.ncsu.edu (Greyland Blaine Mull)
Organization: NCSU CATT Program

hello world\n


	In the fall of 1988, I traded my first car( a 1979 black bug
conv) in on a 1988 Jetta GL, I was a senior in high school then.  The
car has been a true friend over the past 3+ years.  Whether skiing in
the winter and driving in the snow or surfboard and rack on the roof
heading for the beach, the car has never let me down...until recently.
	Since new the transmission(when I was COMPLETELY stopped) would
grind a bit when I would shift into reverse(5 speed of course).  I took
it back a few times when new, but after the dealer let me drive a few
cars on the lot they convinced me that this was normal...so I ignored
it.  After all, it did not happen all the time.  About a month ago I was
shifting into reverse to back out of a parking space and when I let the
clutch out, the whole car jerked.  Then it reversed with a horrible and
loud "clicking" sound.  I took the car in the next day for a service and
I told then to drive the car around and check out the transmission.
WOW, two teeth had popped off of reverse gear and had fallen into, and
damaged two other gears.  The cost? - a hefty $1500! - I was befuddled,
the car only had 47K miles on it and I have always had it serviced at
the regular suggested intervals. - Should this happen?  BTW, the car was
assembled in Germany as identified by its VIN.
	I am not rough on the auto, I dont catch wheels, and the such.
Although since my familiy and I regularly spend time in Europe, and I
have become accustomed to autobahn driving, I do drive my car at high
speeds here in the US on the highways.  I was always amazed that I could
drive 85-90mph on 5-6 hour highway trips and still manage 30+mpg.

	Back to the question at hand, has anyone out there had similar
problems with their transmission, etc? - Am I alone so be confused? -
Was my car a lone lemon?

address replies to either the newsgroup rec.autos.vw or
blaine@catt.ncsu.edu

-grey

                  
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