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From: C.Wong1@lut.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Fox in Europe?
Date: 22 Jul 92 14:49:05 GMT
Reply-To: C.Wong1@lut.ac.uk (C Wong)
Organization: Loughborough University, UK.

>>No, it is not called Polo! The Polo is a small automobile made by VW. It
>>comes out as a coupe or hatchback. Both of the body styles come with a third
>>(or fifth) rear door, but the Polo has never, ever had a trunk like the Fox
>>does. Furthermore, the Polo is much smaller than the Golf (for comparison).
>>
>>Now, if you feel that the Fox may be based on the same chasis as the Polo,
>>then maybe I could agree with you. But it definately is not the same car!
>>
>>Please be careful on what information you provide...
>>
>>>regards
>>>
>>>Chun
>>
>>-- 
>>   Nicos Kontopoulos                             Voice: (617) 787-1780
>>   INTERnet: nicos@cs.bu.edu                    BITnet: ecolpqc@buacca
>>-------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
>
> The hatchback, coupe AND trunk 4 door is called ** POLO ** !!!!! (In the U.K)
>and the rest of Europe 
>
>The original late 70s 4 door Polo was called the Derby, but that designation
>was dropped ages ago !!!
>
>---- Check your facts out before broadcasting world wide --------------
>
>
>Chun
>
>

another follow on article, yes the Polo is available in 5 door, 4 door with
trunk and coupe format.

The Fox is a different animal - sorry Nickos,    
it is not normally available outside of N.A.

regards
Chun
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw,rec.autos.driving,rec.autos
From: burden_d@oass.enet.dec.com ()
Subject: Re: Need advice on hauling
Reply-To: burden_d@oass.enet.dec.com ()
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 13:51:49 GMT


I tried replying through email, but if barfed.......


Kats,

	I've never towed anything with my VWs, but I've towed my VWs all over 
the place on a trailer.  If the book says it can haul 1000 lbs, then it
sounds like you'll be okay with the weight you plan to haul.  Make sure
you have the proper hitch installed.  I think the simple bumper mounts are
only rated for a few hundred pounds, not 1000.

If you get the trailer loaded properly, you should have no problem with
swaying.  If you do experience swaying, adding more tongue weight usually
fixes it.  

I would not add Slick-50 to the engine, for ANY reason.  Just change the oil
and filter before the trip and go.  You'll notice the extra load when going up
through the gears, but once at highway speeds it'll probably be fine.

Depending on the width of the trailer you might consider outrigger mirrors,
but they might look funny on the Jetta....

Keep the speeds down until you are comfortable with the handling of the car with
the extra weight behind it.

My towing experience has shown that driving at night is better than during the
day.  It's cooler, there is less traffic to contend with and if you stick to the
major highways, there are always gas stations and truck stops along the way.
The majority of traffic at night is trucks, so get a CB and listen in on them.

If your schedule permits, I would seriously suggest leaving in the evening and
driving all night.

--
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Digital Equip Corp - Alpharetta, GA             /|             / |
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Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: fhoward@mummy.us.oracle.com (Forrest Howard)
Subject: Re: 84 RABBIT: oil light flashes, can it be fixed?
Followup-To: 82 RABBIT: oil light, problem?
Keywords: Oil light
Organization: Oracle Corp
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 21:32:11 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.


My 84 Cabriolet has been flashing at me for 40k miles.  Oil pressure
guage is fine.  

My mechanic has checked the swithes, and replaced the printed circut under 
the dashboard.  No luck.

It also seems to stop doing this for fifteen or twenty minutes after
the battery is disconnected.

I'm thinking about replacing the electronic ignition module (which is 
connected to the tach which is connected to the oil circut.)  My other
suspicion is the 12v regulator on the dashboard.

Anybody have any luck fixing similar problems?

Thanks
Forrest

-- 
Forrest Howard
Oracle Corporation
500 Oracle Parkway
Box 65414
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
From: eliot@stalfos.engr.washington.edu (eliot)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Cracked headlight help
Date: 28 Jul 92 21:27:36 GMT
Article-I.D.: engr.Jul28.212005.19932
Distribution: usa
Organization: clearer than blir

In article <1992Jul28.140840.17594@walter.cray.com> dilmore@cray.com (Robert J. Dilmore) writes:
>1. I tried the windshield repair places and I got a " Our process doesn't
>work on non-laminated glass". Maybe they were limiting thier reply to the
>vacuum type method. Do you know what they used? Epoxy, silicone or ...

I have no idea what they used.  A square patch of a clear substance over
the crack.  I have also seen windshield repair kits in the auto hardware
stores.  This headlight of mine has seen many cracks.  The first time I
bought a windshield repair kit (about $10) and it worked beautifully.
The second one was pretty bad, so I took it to a windshield place.  The
name of the outfit that fixed the crack is Novus, if that's any help at
all.

>2. I had thought about calling insurance about it but I was paranoid about
>a rate hike or cancellation. 

I think that it wouldn't hurt to call and ask.  I have had several claims
on broken windshields and broken headlights and have not had any problems.
No cancellations and no extra rate hikes (other than the biannual ripoff)
As far as my ins. co. is concerned, they won't do any of the nasty stuff
unless you're in an accident or get too many tickets.


eliot
From: ludeman@astroatc.UUCP (Weekend Pilot)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Bug Wanted, Madison, WI
Date: 27 Jul 92 18:54:39 GMT
Reply-To: ludeman@astroatc.UUCP (Weekend Pilot)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Astronautics Technology Cntr, Madison, WI

Have '72 bug with great engine/tranny/interior
and totally rotted out chassis.  Looking for good rolling chassis
to put all this good stuff into.  


-- 
Evan Ludeman                    "Verbosity leads to unclear,
rutgers!cs.wisc.edu!               inarticulate things."             
astroatc!ludeman                    -- Mr. PotatoE Head
From: "tom neumann" <tom.neumann@canrem.com>
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: fox in europe?
Date: 23 Jul 92 14:35:08 EST
Reply-To: "tom neumann" <tom.neumann@canrem.com>
Distribution: rec
Organization: Canada Remote Systems


In Message-ID: <rl.711677581#cgl.ucsf.edu>
rl@socrates.ucsf.edu (Robert Langridge) writes:

RL>Is there an equivalent to the VW Fox in Europe, either from VW or from
RL>Seat, and if so what is its designation? (Fox?)  If there is such an
RL>equivalent, could someone tell me the price range and applicable taxes
RL>of these delivered in Germany or in Greece (I have a family reason for
RL>the latter question).

There is not a DIRECT equivalent to the Fox (as we know it), but the
POLO and DERBY fit into a corresponding niche.

The Fox platform is derived from the 2nd generation Passat chassis
(in the USA was marketed as the Quantum, in the rest of the world as
the Passat and Santana for higher level versions.) As such, it has
the same longitudinal engine placement as those cars. It's only been
offered for sale in North and South America as far as I know.

The Polo is a model that is a bit smaller than the Golf II, and
perhaps slightly smaller than the Golf II (Rabbit in Norh America)
and has a similar driveline layout to these cars (ie: transverse
engine). The Derby is (was?) a sedan version of the Polo, and has
(had?) the same relation to te Polo that the Jetta has to the Golf.

It looks very much like the Polo, perhaps a newer version, will
replace the Fox in North America around 1994 or 1995. I don't know
what it will be called here, or where it will be assembled.

Tom Neumann
---
  DeLuxe 1.21 #350  I sell Volkswagens.
--
Canada Remote Systems  - Toronto, Ontario/Detroit, MI
World's Largest PCBOARD System - 416-629-7000/629-7044
From: kiviat@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Brian Kiviat)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Idle Prob. '86 GTI
Date: 21 Jul 92 11:42:42 GMT
Reply-To: kiviat@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Brian Kiviat)
Organization: Carderock Division, NSWC, Bethesda, MD

The idle has been dropping to about 4-500 rpm and causing a major vibration
resonance. The car sometimes stalls at idle with the A/C on. Has my
idle control module fried?

-Brian
From: baw2@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Bruce A Weisberg)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Pre 1968 bus WANTED
Date: 23 Jul 92 15:35:33 GMT
Article-I.D.: news.1992Jul23.153533.21421
Reply-To: baw2@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Bruce A Weisberg)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Columbia University

In article <1992Jul18.172420.421@news.columbia.edu> baw2@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Bruce A Weisberg) writes:
>In article <1992Jul16.182119.16490@news.columbia.edu> baw2@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Bruce A Weisberg) writes:
>>
>>
>>	HELP!!
>>
>>	I am seeking a pre-'68 bus or camper.  Please respond here or e-mail
>>me.  Price and condition are negotiable.  Thanks!!
>>
>>
>
>And I write now:
>
>	I must apologize for not being more specific.  Here goes:
>
>	1) The bus must have it's original engine (or a type II engine at
>	least) and it must be running.
>
>	2) The bus must be roadworthy enough for me to drive it to my
>	home (N.Y.C)  from wherever it is.  I'll travel anywhere, but I have
>	to get it home.
>
>	3) As long as its's not rusted to pieces, almost ant condititon is 
>	acceptable for the body.  
>
>	Sorry for the ambiguity.  Thanks to all who responded.
>
>	
>	Bruce
>



	Just to let you all know---this is VALID until I post otherwise.
	Please respond as per above instructions.  :)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: don@vestek.com (Don Labutay)
Subject: VDO oil pressure gauge question
Organization: Vestek Systems, San Francisco
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 92 00:04:07 GMT

I  just installed an oil pressure gauge on my 1971 ghia. Is it normal for
the needle to move up and down during idle and driving?  When I'm driving
it goes between 30 to 40 psi, and when it's on idle it goes between 20 to
30 psi.  

Also, what is the recommeded oil pressure for this car (stock engine)?
I have a feeling that mine has low pressure.

don@vestek.com       


Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw,rec.autos.driving,rec.autos
From: wanderer@camelot.bradley.edu (Kevin Murphy)
Subject: Re: Need advice on hauling
Organization: Bradley University
Distribution: usa
Date: 30 Jul 92 02:51:18 GMT

In <1992Jul29.135149.22735@nntpd2.cxo.dec.com> burden_d@oass.enet.dec.com () writes:

>I would not add Slick-50 to the engine, for ANY reason.  Just change the oil

Why do you say this?

Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: dilmore@cray.com (Robert J. Dilmore)
Subject: Re: Cracked headlight help
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: 28 Jul 92 14:08:40 CDT

In article <Jul28.175026.21371@engr.washington.edu> eliot@lanmola.engr.washington.edu (eliot) writes:
>
>Try calling one of the windshield repair places.  I had something similar
>happen to my Audi and a windshield repair place put a patch over it.
>It doesn't look pretty, but it keeps the moisture out.  Best of all,
>insurance paid for everything.. didn't even need a deductible.  If you
>want to replace your headlight, check with your insurance co. as well.

1. I tried the windshield repair places and I got a " Our process doesn't
work on non-laminated glass". Maybe they were limiting thier reply to the
vacuum type method. Do you know what they used? Epoxy, silicone or ...

2. I had thought about calling insurance about it but I was paranoid about
a rate hike or cancellation. You see if you have 3 claims ( which I have none
now) they cancel your insurance here in MD ( Allstate did it to me once). And
since you never know what the future will bring... All of the claims for the
curious were not my fault. a. Car stolen with wife as passenger, lost control
of the car and went through the State Police Barracks front door.  
                           b. And two unattended hit and runs in parking lots.

thanks
Robert
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: sayfi@cc.gatech.edu (Mehdi Sayfi)
Subject: Re: A dealer to avoid???
Organization: Georgia Tech College of Computing
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 21:21:41 GMT

In article <1992Jul29.183135.21304@infonode.ingr.com> jackr@thorodin.dazixco.ingr.com writes:
>In article <1992Jul29.154522.9733@galileo.cc.rochester.edu>, tgpt_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Tom Guptill) writes:
>> In <c4vR02Af1bQX01@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com> dld80@ccc.amdahl.com (Don Dusza) writes:
>> 
>> [dealer troubles]
>> 
>> 
>> If there's one thing that would make me decide against
>> buying a VW, it's the poor dealer service.  Is this a universal thing?
>> 

I totally agree. I bought my vanagon-87 from Cumberland VW here in
Atlanta. During past five years I hardly remember leaving service
dept. happy not because of the outragous price, but knowing that
they did not do it right. I had to call the regional office main office
but I always told that this is with in specification!!! what a 
trible spec.. and it goes on and on..

Although I like to keep my vanagon, but I do not come close to
VW dealer any more. And this true with all my friends that
have VW.

 
>
>Nope. Ed Carroll VW, Porsche, Mitsubishi here in Fort Collins, CO is an
>excellent dealership to deal with. There parts people are top notch and very
>knowledgeable. I have yet to bring either my Wabbit or Vanagone (sp) in for
>them to service in eight years but have always been able to get technical
>assistance and advice from their service department.
>
>Sounds like the problem is just confined to NH. Maybe you guys should 
>consider moving 8).
>
Question:
My A/C does not cool at all. even when I had warranty for the first
2-year I recall I had to take it to dealership many time until suumer
is over and putoff for next summer and when warranty expired, I was
told it would cost about $700.00 to fix it which I didnot beleive
that they be able to fix it- after all they charged VW-USA several
times and they were not able to fix it why should I throw my money.

Any how I know the problem is lack of circulation (inside), since 
originally it was not design for A/C. Please let me know if there
is an outside unit( like the one to mount it in logage area) which
can be operated with DC as well as with existing system that I have.
================================================================
Mehdi Sayfi, College of Computing, Rm 137, 801 Atlantic Drive
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332-0280
Phone:(404)894-9150   Message:(404)894-3153   Fax: (404)853-9378
Internet: sayfi@cc.gatech.edu
From: bjgaed@bb1t.monsanto.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: 72 VW Bug question about muffler removal
Date: 21 Jul 92 07:10:24 CST
Organization: Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO

In article <1992Jul21.003741.9756@dartvax.dartmouth.edu>, Ralph.C.Lindenfeld@dartmouth.edu (Ralph C. Lindenfeld) writes:
> the only thing I've ever had work for that is drilling them out. Cut
> and grind the stud flush with the port (don't grind away at the port
> surface though), centerpunch  (don't just drill away), drill w/ a very
> small drill, then a slightly larger one, then get the drill they (used
> to) supply with the helicoil kit. Helicoiling is easy. Tap the hole
> out, pop in the helicoil, break the tang, put in a new stud. 
> 
> Ralph Lindenfeld

I noticed from a previous post that Ralph runs a panel van, so he can 
take the rear brace off the body.  On a type I you will probably have 
to pull the engine to get a clear shot at drilling out the old studs.  
It's always a debate when you have to do a Type I muffler whether to 
pull the engine and do the muffler, or try to do the muffler with the 
engine in place, then have a problem like a bad stud and have to pull 
it anyway.  (Sigh.)

--Bruce Gaede

Steamin' on the river in St. Louis.
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: don@vestek.com (Don Labutay)
Subject: Bumper sticker
Organization: Vestek Systems, San Francisco
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 92 00:07:00 GMT

I just saw someone selling this bumper sticker in the streets.

"FUKENGRUVEN"    

ha! ha! :-)
From: jvb@wyse.wyse.com (Jack Van Breen x2666 dept220)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Where to get a good (cheap) tune up?
Keywords: BA tune up
Date: 28 Jul 92 21:46:14 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Wyse Technology, San Jose

I have an '84 Vanagon, that just told me it is in need of it's 120K Major
Tune:-) (oxg lite on:)

Does anyone have any recomendations on a place to have this done? (good
and/or bad)  I'd prefer some place near SJ (near 1st and Montegue would be
Tooooo Coool:) (or just off the Light Rail:)

Thanks!

-- 
Jack Van Breen (standard disclaimer, these are my own ...)
Product Support, Wyse Technology, San Jose, CA
...!uunet!wyse!jvb
jvb@wyse.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: jones@news.Colorado.EDU (Richard A. Jones)
Subject: Re: Fox in Europe?
Keywords: Fox
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Distribution: cu
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 16:50:39 GMT

I was in Italy and England earlier this summer and saws lots of VWs.
Golfs are the most common.  In Italy a lot of them are GTDs.  There
are quite a few new Passats roaring along the autostrada....  The
small VW Polo is common, too.  I was surprised at no Jettas--I saw
exactly one in Italy.  My guess is that the Jetta is primarily a
US market car.  The Fox here (made in Brasil, right?) doesn't look
at all like the Polo in Europe and the Polo appears to be a smaller
wheelbase car.  I spent a day touring near Canterbury in a Polo.
Sitting in the left front seat as a passenger is a kick for a little
while!
-- 
				Richard A. Jones
				Computing & Network Services
				University of Colorado at Boulder

Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: edwilson@leland.Stanford.EDU (Edward Wilson)
Subject: Tach for Vanagon
Keywords: vanagon,tachometer
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 92 17:44:20 GMT

I'd like to put a tachometer in my 1981 Vanagon (calif.).

The problem is that I can't seem to find one that will fit nicely in
the instrument panel.  The panel has two big (~3.5"?) places for gages.
The left one is for the speedo, and the right one is for an optional
clock (so I have had no luck at the ~10 junk yards I've called).  

I'd like to get a VDO, but haven't found the right size yet.  Does 
anyone out there have a tach in their Vanagon?

Ed
ed@sun-valley.stanford.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: christos@wucs1.wustl.edu (Christos Papadopoulos)
Subject: Re: Advice on purchasing a used Rabbit. 
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis Mo.
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 19:29:46 GMT

In article <1992Jul31.172355.13172@infonode.ingr.com> jackr@thorodin.dazixco.ingr.com writes:
>In article <maestro.004p@marble.rain.com>, maestro@marble.rain.com (Pat Young) writes:
>> Greetings, all.
>> 
>> I am looking to retire my 1975 Valiantmobile in favor of a Rabbit. I'd like
>> some advice on what to look for when buying one. 
>
>Hi Pat
>
Here are some more things to look out for:

1. The passenger side engine mount almost always goes bad after a few
years. If the car has excessive vibration, this mount is
probably the reason. It MUST be changed, because vibration may cause damage to
the other engine parts with time. Besides the car feels sooo goood after
you change it! This is a pain to change if you do it yourself, about $150
if you do it at the local garage (if you have AC).

2. Early rabbits may leak in the fusebox area causing all sorts of problems.
European car has an article in the August issue about changing the fusebox.
Look at it and make sure it is not rusty. The problem is not as bad in
81 and later cars (supposedly) but my 84 Jetta still leaks in heavy rain.

3. The radiators are the plastic/aluminum type and are not very reliable.
Check for leacks around the core. Also the water pumps may be a source of
problems. According to many postings, going through
a waterpump every 3 years or so is quite common.

4. The upper front strut bearings are another problem area. They usually
need to be replaced around 80-100K (not that bad actually!) Don't wait
until you start hearing noises!

5. On fuel injected cars, the auxiliary air regulator is another item
that often needs replacement. This is the piece that keeps the idle
speed high when the engine is cold. If the car idles low when cold but runs
fine when warm, this may be the problem (I need to change mine!)

6. On fuel injected cars again, the injector seals must be replaced
every 2 years or so (easy, unless your injectors are stuck). The seals
are another source of unstable idle speed.

7. The 2nd gear synchros (especially 5-spd cars) are usually abused and might be
worn. In my case a change to Redline MTL made 2nd gear usable again.

Hope this helps,

Christos.
From: dld80@ccc.amdahl.com (Don Dusza)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Bumper sticker
Date: 30 Jul 92 06:32:26 GMT
Reply-To: dld80@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com (Don Dusza)
Organization: Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale CA

I saw one on a '74-'75 Super Beetle here in Sunnyvale.  If anyone can find a
source and a price, I want one (wife won't let me put it on the Jetta though).

                                         Don 
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: cole@rtsg.mot.com (Timothy Cole)
Subject: 82 RABBIT: oil light, problem?
Organization: Motorola Inc., Cellular Infrastructure Group
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 20:30:04 GMT


Hello all,


  I have an 82 Rabbit with 87,000 miles on it.  Just recently the oil light has been
comming on.  This happens after the engine has warmed up, in fourth gear, between 50
and 65 mph. 

Am I seeing a real problem with the oil pressure, or does this indicate a problem
with one of the sensors?   BTW, it is NOT low on oil.



-- 

                              Tim Cole 
                  Motorola Inc.   (708) 632-6626
        1501 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004