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From: jdonsbac@cvbnet.prime.com (Jeff Donsbach)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Tires - 15" Wheels take 60 series?
Date: 6 Oct 92 16:21:53 GMT
Organization: Computervision, Bedford MA

In article <92275.083617HAHN@UCF1VM.BITNET>, HAHN@UCF1VM.BITNET writes:
|> I have a '91 GTI 16V.  The tires on it are 195/50 R15's.  I've looked
|> around and the 50 series are >$100 each.  The 195/60's aren't so
|> bad.  Will these fit on my GTI, or will the tire start rubbing
|> the wheel wells?
|> 
|> Are there any other considerations?
|> 
|> Thanx!

No, 195/60 R15's have a bigger overall diameter and probably won't fit.
If they do, the speedemeter/odometer will be pretty far off. They will
probably adversely affect handling.

In order to use 60 series tires, you would probably also have to get
smaller 14" wheels to maintain the same overall diameter. By the time
you bought new wheels, it would be more $$ than just buying the 50's to
begin with....

If you checkout out mail order places like Tire Rack (ads in any Car & Driver),
you should be able to find some tires in the size you're looking for
(195/50 R15) for just under $100. Also, if you have an NTW store near you,
I got a set of Falken Fk05G 's in that size for $94 each (including mounting).
I've been very happy with these tires, especially considering they were the
cheapest I could find.

-Jeff

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Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: eharding@uk.oracle.com (Edward Harding)
Subject: Flat Battery->Jump Start->Weird Instruments
Reply-To: eharding@uk.oracle.com
Organization: Oracle UK
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1992 13:05:51 GMT
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by an unauthenticated user
              at Oracle Corporation.  The opinions expressed are those
              of the user and not necessarily those of Oracle.



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From: JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: 1991/2 VW Vanagon for Sale
Date: 1 Oct 92 02:26:33 GMT
Organization: The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

1991 (1992?) Vanagon GL, 7passenger, automatic, power windows, power door
locks, weekender package (fold-down rear seat), air conditioning, alloy
wheels, low mileage (one trip from Alabama to Las Vegas and back).
asking $15,000.
   contact Homer Lamb (205) 553-9727 (tell him Joel sent you)
        or JWALKER @ UA1VM.ua.edu, or JWALKER @ UA1VM and I will forward.
   location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
From: bdboyle@erenj.com (Bryan D. Boyle)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: ** INFO ON VW CORRADO V6 **
Date: 1 Oct 92 13:32:50 GMT
Organization: Exxon Research and Engineering Co., NJ

In article <t!kzahp@rpi.edu> kokerj@jec308.its.rpi.edu (James Matthew Kokernak) writes:
>
>The air  compressor runs to condense moisture out of the air, as was  mentioned
>by another poster. Presumably at 2C ~ 36F, there is not a lot of moisture in
>the air.

But there is a lot of hot air in the passenger compartment...:-) :-)

-Bryan D. Boyle     |Opinions are mine...not Exxon's...
-Senior Engineer    |bdboyle@erenj.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: christos@wucs1.wustl.edu (Christos Papadopoulos)
Subject: Re: TIRES: Kelley-Springfields
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis MO
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 16:25:04 GMT

In article <92273.164744IA80024@MAINE.MAINE.EDU> Nicholas C. Hester <IA80024@MAINE.MAINE.EDU> writes:
>I'll be changing my tires in the next couple of months and I was wondering
>if anyone here had tried Kelleys.   I know some people that have had good
>luck with them, but I'm not sure how they would work on my car.
>
>I have:
>       a '90 Fox, with the original Pirellis on them.
>
>I took them through two winters but need to replace them with some
>all-weathers.
>
>Thanx for any opinions!!  E-mail or posting is fine since I read this
>group.  I haven't seen anything in the FAQ about Kelleys, just in case
>this has been discussed before I started here.
>
>___
>
>  Nicholas  Hester                  "I'm a virgin...I'm just not good at it."
>ia80024@Maine.bitnet                                 -Ramada, "Hot Shots!"
>ia80024@Maine.maine.edu

	My 84 GLI had them when I bought it and I am not at all happy with
them. Dry traction is ok, but terrible in the wet. I have to be carefull
letting out the clutch otherwise I spin a wheel on first gear. My tread is
almost gone on the rear tires so I will be changing them soon, and I am
definately not buying them again. I would try the Yokohama AVS, or Dunlop
tires. I don't thing that the Kelleys are performance tires. I have the
195/60's.

Christos.
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: joerg@iiasa.ac.at (Joerg  MESSER)
Subject: US Golf Prices Wanted
Organization: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Laxenburg, Austria
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 20:04:26 GMT


  Could someone provide me with the basic US list price for the VW
Golf GL (1.8L/90hp)? West coast prices - in particular California -
would be especially welcome. Thanks in advance.

-- 
                    Joerg Messer  |
         International Institute  | Email: joerg@iiasa.ac.at
     for Applied System Analysis  | Phone: +43 02236 71 5210  
       A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria  |   Fax: +43 02236 71 313
From: andrew@airs.com (Andrew Evans)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: I NEED 16v or VR6 ENGINE
Date: 29 Sep 92 02:04:59 GMT

em3j+@andrew.cmu.edu (Eric Meyhofer) writes:

>I'm very interested in purchasing an engine for my A1 Scirocco. I want
>only a 16v from a scirocco, for it is the only 16v engine that will fit
>the A1, and any VR6 will do.  If anyone has one that they are willing to
>part with or know someone that will do the same I appreciate your
>effort.  

Are you sure that the VR6 will fit under the hood of the Scirocco?
European Car ran an article a few months back on a Scirocco which had
received a G60 transplant, and it required some amount of shoehorning.
I remember specifically that the AC compressor had to be left off for
lack of room.  Locating the intercooler was a bit tricky too.

Given that the Corrado needed a hood revision (that unsightly bulge,
the only deficit of the VR6 Corrado IMHO) in order to fit the VR6, I
don't see how the Scirocco could accomodate the VR6's taller block
when the G60 barely fit at all.  Admittedly, this is conjecture, and
"where there's a will, there's a way"...
-- 
Andrew Evans (andrew@airs.com) - Infinity Development Systems - Waltham, MA
From: eliot@stalfos.engr.washington.edu (eliot)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: audi 4 valve heads (was DOHC on V8
Date: 29 Sep 92 21:07:01 GMT
Article-I.D.: engr.Sep29.205942.21582
Organization: clearer than blir

In article <18571.2ac832a4@ecs.umass.edu> sylveste@ecs.umass.edu writes:
>>>  The production turbo
>>>quattro coupe only had a ten valve engine.   

>> The US examples, yes, but the 89 (?) model onwards got the 20 valve
>> head and the sophisticated boost control.  You know that "max. torque
>> at 1950 rpm" engine.

> This car is called the S2.  And your right these are not available in the U.S.
>The engine in this car is imported in limited edition but only in the 200 
>Quattro.

No, I wasn't referring to the S2.  I was referring to the original
quattro or the "turbo quattro coupe" as it is known in these parts.
Yes, the original quattro coupe did have a 20 valve turbo engine in
the last 2 years of its long 10 year life.  The S2 is the successor of
this car though most reviews of it has been lukewarm at best.  The 100
S4 also has the 20 valve turbo, with even more boost, power and
torque.


eliot
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: mike@mote.Berkeley.EDU (Mike Friedrich)
Subject: Re: Starter Problem with 85 Jetta
Summary: Starter wires too close to hot exhaust manifold
Organization: University of California at Berkeley
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 07:15:22 GMT

In article <18543.2ac46aa1@ecs.umass.edu> silverst@ecs.umass.edu writes:
>I think my starter is failing on my 1985 Jetta.  The symptoms are the
>occasional inability to get anything other than a click when I turn the key.
>Basically, I know it is the starter, but my question is this:
>If this problem has been intermittent for 2-3 weeks now, how long will I be
>able to get away with the tricks like tapping the starter with a hammer before
>the thing completely fails.
>And besides pushing the car and popping it into second gear, what could I try
>in an emergency to get the starter to crank when the problem occurs.
>I know the obvious solution is to replace the starter, but it may be a week or
>two before I am able to do this, and I don't want to get stuck in the meantime.

It might not be the starter itself but the wires leading to it.  Does this
problem occur mostly when the engine is hot?  I had this problem on my '79
Dasher, and with netters' help, discovered that the wires leading to the
starter were routed too close to the hot exhaust manifold, causing higher
resistance and not enough juice to the starter.  One respondant suggested
installing an additional heat shield around the starter/solenoid.

I cured the problem by cleaning the connections at both ends of all 3 wires
that are connected to the starter and solenoid and rerouting the wires away
from the manifold, holding them in place with tie-wraps to a nearby
bracket.  Now my car starts every time.  BTW, does anyone know of some sort
of heat-reflective tape that I could wrap around these wires?

In the meantime, open the hood and let the engine cool for at least 15
minutes, then try again.  Or get a jumpstart from someone.  Good luck!

Mike
mike@mote.berkeley.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: garrett@Ingres.COM (QUOTE OF THE YEAR)
Subject: Re: Beetle or Super Beetle?
Summary: No difference  
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.4-b1  
Keywords: 
Organization: ASK Computer Systems, Ingres Product Division
Distribution: usa
Date: 30 Sep 92 02:06:34 GMT

In article <1992Sep30.003727.11161@island.COM>, brad@island.COM (Bradley Mabe)    writes...
>I have been shopping around for an older vw, and have found a Super Beetle
>that seems to be in pretty good shape.  A friend of mine has warned me
>to stay away from the Super Beetles, stating that they were only made 
>for a few years and parts are harder to find since they are not compatible
>regular Beetles.  As far as I can tell the only difference between
>the Super Beetle and the Beetle is the front suspension, windshield, and 
>some of the interior. Is there any reason to stay away from purchasing
>a Super Beetle?
> 
Beetles and Super Beetles aern't that much different. I own a Super Beetle
and when I burnt up the engine I had a 70' VW bus engine put in. Also,
I was able to change the Distributor and Carburator over with no problems.
Finally, I know the generators and coils are the same in Beetles, buses,
and Super Beetles (at least for a years, give or take). 
	Becuase of the similarities, I have never had a hard time
finding parts. As for front suspension and windshields, I haven't tried
replacing them (yet) so I don't know. But if that is the only difference
then you have no real problem.

>Bradley Mabe. 
>Island Graphics Corp. (415) 491-1000               
>brad@island.com
>Disclaimer: It's not Island's fault.

-Garrett
From: mborgerding@desire.wright.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: my dream sandrail
Date: 30 Sep 92 00:24:44 GMT
Organization: Wright State University


	For several years, I've been dreaming about the car I'm going to make
when I get out of college and get some money.  I welcome any input on the
feasibility and cost of this sandrail. 
	12 pt roll cage
	2200 cc liquid cooled engine
	5 speed trans
	hi rise manifold
	4 bbl  or twin 2bbl carbs
	attachable canvas shell for winter/rain
	
	a friend of mine was telling me that it wouldn't be too hard to
waterproof it.  It involves using marine waterproof grease, elevated air
intake and exhaust, and special plug wires.  Anybody tried this?

					Mark
	PS please respond by E-mail as I cannot spend as much time reading NEWS
as I'd like.
From: ricky@benchmaster.esd.sgi.com (Ricky Cheng)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Hi-Performance Cam. question
Date: 6 Oct 92 19:30:35 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.

will hi-performance cam. reduce low rpm torque ?

Ricky
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw

Sorry to bother the net.

Somebody sent me mail on my response to this string. However, the
message was lost before I could read it. I don't know who it was from,
only that it was a response to this note.

If important, please resend.  Thanks.

  Jay
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: kokerj@jec316.its.rpi.edu (James Matthew Kokernak)
Subject: Anyone have this problem?
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
Distribution: usa
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1992 18:33:52 GMT

   Has anyone had  to replace the heat deflection shield on their vw? I have
an '87 Jetta GL and I noticed today that this shield has totally rusted loose.
The part that I am refering to attaches to the exhaust manifold and the air
intake hose. I presume that its function is to help warm the intake air in
cold weather. 

   Any information about where to get the part, aside from a dealer, how much
it costs, and how its absence will effect performance in any upcoming cooler
weather would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail your responses if possible.

Thanks  in advance

--Jim

kokerj@rpi.edu
From: wpc@po.CWRU.Edu (William P. Claspy)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Timing without timing marks??
Date: 5 Oct 1992 17:32:23 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu


Dyer-
I had the same problems on my '77 bus last year and someone on the net
(thank you, whoever you were out there!) gave me this suggestion:  use
a piece of wire (I used solid core single strand 14 gauge wire like you
use to wire in your house) to feel down in the spark plug hole of the
#1 cylinder, er, with the spark plug out ;-)  Turn the engine until you
feel the piston coming up towards the top of the cyliner.  Just before the
wire gets pinched between the piston and the head, pull it out.  Now turn
the engine just enough for the piston to reach the top of its travel.
Yer at TDC!

Or you could just get a degreed pulley if your machine is an upright/doghouse
type engine.  Just can't remember if they changed it AFTER 72 or FOR 72.

Have fun!
-- 
William Claspy			Case Western Reserve University
Internet- wpc@po.cwru.edu
MaBellnet- (216) 368-3595
From: blu@cellar.org (Dan Reed)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: WANTED - Gl/Gti/Gli instument cluster 85-91.
Date: 6 Oct 92 17:55:58 GMT
Organization: The Cellar BBS and public access system

Ok, Im tired of looking at this broken clock, and now my temp gauge is 
failing, and my speedo is sticking at "0" in my 89 Golf.  Im looking to
upgrade the existing instrument cluster with a cluster from a golf/jetta 
Gti/Gl/Gli, or one from a Sirocco.  Ive been looking around?  Do *you* have 
an extra working one?  I couldn't care less about the milage on the "new" 
speedo, just as long as everything works.

Please E-mail me, we can work out a price... I pay shipping etc..

----- 
 Dan Reed (Blu-Max) blu@cellar.org - AutoCad Geek - VW Lover - InlineSkater 
68 Cougar XR-7, 89 VW Golf, 72 Honda CL360Twin, Ti/99/4a, Vextrex, Timex
From: borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 14:47:29 GMT
Subject: Re: don't change oil during 1st 7,500 miles
Organization: Hewlett Packard Company, Spokane, Wa.
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw

In rec.autos.vw, jrhall@cbnewsk.cb.att.com (john.r.hall) writes:

>I don't recall seeing this before, but in the
>Spring/Summer '92 "VW Parts and Advice", page 6:
>
>"It is also important to note that engine oil should
>not be changed before 7500 miles, or it
>could prolong the break-in period.  If, for some reason,
>the engine oil has been changed, a detergent oil should be added.
>This will allow the engine to properly complete the break-in
>period."

It would be interesting to compare this advice with what it says in
the owner's manual.  Back in ancient history (1981) when I bought my
Rabbit, it had you do the first oil change after 1000 miles, and then
every 7500 miles thereafter.

The part about detergent oil is odd, it seems.  I thought I had read
that non-detergent oil is prefered for break-in.  But certainly,
detergent oil is the right stuff after that--non-detergent oil would
void the warrantee.


Donald Borowski    WA6OMI    Hewlett-Packard, Spokane Division
"Angels are able to fly because they take themselves so lightly."
                                       -G.K. Chesterton

Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: mark@wdcwdc.sps.mot.com (Mark Shaw)
Subject: Re: Early 80s diesel VW pickup???
Organization: Motorola Western MCU Design Center, Chandler Arizona
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 18:35:00 GMT

In article <16878704F.IANR009@UNLVM.UNL.EDU>, IANR009@UNLVM.UNL.EDU (D. Kirk Darnell) writes:
|> Greetings netters:
|>  
|> I'm looking at buying an early 80's VW diesel pickup.  I was just wondering
|> if there are specific problems I should look for.  An obvious concern would
|> be how the engine was cared for but I've got a great mechanic looking it over.
|> If you have any suggestions, please post.
|> Thanks for your help...

Just curious why you want the diesel version, rather than just the gas version?
Diesel fuel is not that cheap anymore, and the result of poor maintenance on
a diesel engine can be really expensive to repair.  It also cuts into the number
of available scrap cars that you can borrow parts from.   Lose a timing belt on
the diesel version and you have a pile of junk -- the gas version has sufficient
clearance to withstand this failure.  

My son has a friend with one of these, he is not very pleased with its performance.
Especially, since after he rides to college with my son in a '79 Scirocco gas version.

Mark
From: mwsn_ss@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Matthew Weasner)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Just wondering...
Date: 30 Sep 92 21:41:06 GMT
Organization: University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)

hey folks, 
I just got done reading the latest batch of articles here and I was just
wondering if we did have a FAQ around for r.a.vw. (Somebody mentioned
one in a post) If so, I need it!!! Sorry, I've already read Muir cover to 
cover. If anyone would be a kind soul and clue me in as to its whereabouts,
it would be appreciated. Thanks much all! 

Matt (who is about to put his '68 Bug away for the winter. Sigh... See
you in the spring honey!)
mwsn_ss@uhura.cc.rochester.edu
From: kdrolt@athena.mit.edu (Kenneth D Rolt)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: hydraulic lifters in 1835 cc air-cooled
Keywords: air cooled VWs   lifters
Date: 26 Sep 92 22:26:41 GMT
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

As a passing note regarding the solid lifters in an air-cooled
VW motor, and the possibility of replacing them with hydraulic
lifters, the Chev. Corvair motor(s) all used hydraulic lifters.
The Corvair used 140, 145 and 164 cid engines (also air cooled)
and were all flat six cylinders.  Lifters are fairly simple
devices so I would expect they would work in a bug motor if there
was enough space for them (i.e. the OD and length were compatible).
Of course, if I were planning to try this, and it required little to
no machining of the bug motor case, I would try it on a street car
for MANY miles before I tried it in an aircraft motor, regardless
of the glide ratio.   New lifters for Corvairs are sold by a few
places including Clarks Corvair Parts, Shelburne Falls MA 01370.
(413) 625-9776.
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From: pk16@frc.ri.cmu.edu (Paul Keller)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Red Line number
Date: 5 Oct 92 20:53:53 GMT
Reply-To: pk16@frc.ri.cmu.edu (Paul Keller)
Distribution: rec
Organization: Field Robotics Center, CMU



Somehow I lost the post - does anyone have the number for Red Line products?

Thanks
--
Paul Keller                     paul.keller@frc.ri.cmu.edu
Field Robotics Center           Phone: (412) 268-6563
The Robotics Institute          Fax: (412) 682-1793
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: cl128209@ulkyvx.louisville.edu
Subject: Re: Tire Advice Sought
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1992 16:04:37 GMT
Organization: University of Louisville

In article <3709@bcstec.ca.boeing.com>, mce5921@bcstec.ca.boeing.com (Martin Emde) writes:
> Here's my question:
> 
> I've got a '90 Golf with 65,000 miles with the original tires and wheels and
> it is time to replace the tires.  Most likely I will put the same size tires
> on but a different brand (I was not too impressed with the Bridgestones it 
> came with).  I will not be replacing the wheels so what I need to know
> is what is a good tire for this car?  Would it be wise to get a lower
> profile tire (that is if they fit on the original wheels)?
> 
> Please help.
> 
> -Martin
> 
>

I've got a '87 Scirocco 16V that came with Pirelli P6's 185/60R 14's and I was
not impressed with those either.  I've since bought 15 inch rims and of
course some new tires.  Now I'm no expert but I got some Yokohama's and they
feel much better than the Pirelli's I had.  The tires I got are A403 205/50VR
15's.  It rains alot here and they stick good rain or shine.  Yokohama also
makes an AVS Intermediate that is suppose to stick really well, I didn't get
these because the size I wanted only came in a Z speed rating and I want them
to last longer than that.  They make tires for all applications and lower
profiles for your car.  If you want handling I would suggest a lower profile
tire.  I have also read great things about the Dunlop D40M2's, but never
experienced them for myself???

I know that Tire Rack sells all performance tires and you can find an ad in any
car magazine.

	Just in case their number is: (800) 428-8355
	Prices:
		Yokohama A403 205/50VR 15                 $104
		Yokohama AVS Intermediate  205/50ZR 15    $145
		Dunlop D40M2 205/50ZR 15                  $131

Just thought you'd like to know.
	M.F.
 
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: mgm@royko.Chicago.COM (Marty Masters)
Subject: Increasing idle speed
Keywords: 1500 rpm
Organization: Chicago Software Works
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 06:14:38 GMT

The idle has been gradually increasing on my 88 Fox of late.  The car
has 180,000 miles.  I've never changed the Oxygen sensor, could this 
be the likely culprit?  If so, what do they run?

...Marty					mgm@royko.chicago.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: anh@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (christopher.j.hapeman)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw,rec.autos
Subject: Performance Chips for G60 Corrado
Date: 28 Sep 92 19:58:34 GMT
Article-I.D.: cbnewsm.1992Sep28.195834.20423
Organization: AT&T


Could anyone provide information regarding performance 
chips for a '90 Corrado G60.  I do NOT want to make any 
modifications (G-pulley changes, etc) that may adversely 
affect the car's longevity.

AutoAuthority Stage II vs. Nuespeed P-Chip vs. any others

a. engine pinging even with high octane (92) fuel

b. experiences with low and high end output of each

c. which has a better reputation for quality products

d. why didn't VW deliver these changes in the car

Thanks in advance,
Christopher Hapeman
cjh@garage.att.com
From: rulon@ibms4.scri.fsu.edu (Phil Rulon)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Audi questions
Date: 5 Oct 92 15:16:49 GMT
Organization: SCRI, Florida State University


> What I am after is turbo quattro perfromance in the 4000 style sedan.  

      Get out your water cooled pen :-)


Phil Rulon                                   rulon@mailer.scri.fsu.edu
Supercomputer Computations Research Institute
Florida State University
Tallahassee                                  audio  (904) 644 7008
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