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From: Ralph.C.Lindenfeld@dartmouth.edu (Ralph C. Lindenfeld)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Mexican VW buses?
Date: 8 Apr 92 15:07:32 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

When I was down at the VW bus fest last fall outside of Boston, some
SOTO dude had a VW brochure on the 'new' vans in Mexico. It was in
Spanish but I think I remember some stuff from it.. The body style was
the '70s bus shape, while the engine was a watercooled 1.8 (1.6?) litre
rabbit style inline four. That's what the radiator was for. The
interior looked like the kind you'd have found in an '80s VW.. I don't
recall if they offered a pop-up roof, but there were options for
different seating arrangments. It looked kinda dorky.. the radiator was
not the thin narrow one you find on the vanagons but rather like
something off a mack truck that was slapped on the front. 
     

Ralph Lindenfeld
From: 01ksdavis@bsu-ucs.uucp
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: VW BUG (the only REAL type of VW) Question
Date: 8 Apr 92 06:03:06 GMT
Article-I.D.: bsu-ucs.1992Apr8.010306.5833

Hey Shadow!
	My first car was a 74 superbeetle auto-stick!  Ever driven one while it
was floating?  Now THAT'S an experience.
	But seriously, you should keep your engine pretty much close to stock,
for you can't get a high-performance auto-stick clutch to pull a serious high
performance engine.  
	What helped me beat many a Fiero, Chevette, Japanases Rice or Saki
burner, is using low as a starting gear.  Just be careful with this though.
In the gears of my first car, low was for off-roading and boating, and taking
off at the stop light for some serious action.  It maxxed out at 30 Mph.
	Then I switched into first.  First Absolutely Positively Maxxes out at
64 MPH.  Keep in mind this engine is bigger than yours, being a 74 it is a
1600.
	Hopefully, this has cleared some things up.  Not too sure about prices,
though.
			       :-)	Kyle
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: k2@meaddata.com (Kevin Kerr)
Subject: Re: Address request
Keywords: address chairman
Organization: Mead Data Central, Dayton OH
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 13:32:26 GMT
Distribution: na

In article <1992Mar30.130758.20170@cbnewsl.cb.att.com>, jeh@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (john.e.haas) writes:
|> Some time ago somebody posted the address of the chairman of
|> VW in Germany. If anybody still has it could you please email
|> it to me.
|> Thanks in advance, 
|>       Ted Haas     86 Jetta GL , 91 Corrado 

Here are the addresses:

Mr. Bill Young
VW of America
3800 Hamlin Road
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

Dr Carl Hahn
VWAG - TK - 24
Postfach
3180 Wolfsburg I Germany

Good luck with whatever.
From: jhamill@BBN.COM (John Hamill)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Corrado exhaust hangers
Date: 10 Apr 92 18:42:44 GMT
Reply-To: jhamill@BBN.COM (John Hamill)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc., Cambridge MA
NNTP-Posting-Host: bbn.com


	I had the upgraded exhaust hangers installed on my Corrado this morning.
They definately help things a lot. The exhaust is held in place much better
and it isn't clunking around anymore. I had a small amount of resonance
at around 3000 rpm which is now almost gone. VW does this for free if you
have an early Corrado and are experienceing exhaust problems. The 
newer hangers are made of stiffer rubber.


jh
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: fmf1@cec1.wustl.edu (Fikri Mohamed Fauz)
Subject: 82 Jetta Fuel Pump/Relay
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis Mo.
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1992 00:37:08 GMT


I have a 82 fuel injected Jetta with about 50,XXX miles on it. 
Recently I was doing some routine work on the engine and when I
came to replace the fuel filter I was faced with a dillemma.
My "Haynes" manual says that turning the ignition key to ACC (all
accesories) the fuel pump should power up for a few seconds until 
it presurizes the system. When I tried this, the pump would not work.
However starting up the car (always a little hard) activates the pump.

On further investigation when I tried to activate the fuel pump
by bridging certain specified terminals on the fuse and relay panel
still nothing happens. The manual sugested a bad fuel pump relay.

When I went to my local dealer, he told me that it could not possibly be the 
relay since in that case the pump would not come on at all. My problem is
that I don't know who to beleive. The dealer told me that the pump was only
supposed to come on when the engine was running and not before. 
The dealer keeps  encouraging me to bring the car in and 
have them look at it but I don't want to spend major $$$ if it
is some thing as simple as a relay.

If anyone has any ideas as to what is going on please post or E-mail the 
answer. i will be very thankful.


Omar.
From: mjh@cs.utexas.edu (Michael J. Hall)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Tell us about your air-cooled VW!!!
Date: 7 Apr 1992 17:08:28 -0500
Organization: U Texas Dept of Computer Sciences, Austin TX
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

My coolest a-c VW has to be my only a-c VW--my '64 Beetle.  It's 
pearl white (factory color) with red stripes along the doors.  Dieter
(his name) is my first car, bought for me in high school.  Ever since,
it has taught me all about Type I VW's and how autos work in general.
It's also my first stick shift auto.  With this car, came my interest
in the history of VW's, VW trivia, and Beetle toy collecting (also have
some Bus toys, plus water cooled VW's).  Dieter is semi-retired as I only
drive him now in my community on weekends for fun.  I drive a diesel 
Rabbit as my daily driver.  I've done most all repairs on my Bug from
one bumper to another.  Dieter's in Very Good condition and will 
probably out live me.  On the back of my window I have a dealer
lettering kit which reads,"Old Bugs Never Die".

(they just go to old Volks homes!!)

that's my story,

--mike.
From: 01ksdavis@bsu-ucs.uucp
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Tell us about your air-cooled VW!!
Date: 12 Apr 92 20:48:47 GMT
Article-I.D.: bsu-ucs.1992Apr12.154847.6160


	I know, the guy who initially wrote the "favorite Air-cooled poll" has
already seen my message.  Imagine my surprise because I thought it would also
echo the message to the board.
	So, my favorite VW is a 1974 Superbeetle.  Not just any 1974
Superbeetle, but a tuxedo black one with auto-stick named Herbie.  He was my
first car.  I miss him a lot.  Why is he my favorite car besides the auto-stick
transmission?  Well, let me tell you about this car.
	Herbie was cool!  He never embarassed me at the starting light, and he
never failed to get me where I was going, except for that one last time. . .
	A 1986 oldsmobile hit me at about 55 mph.  I will let God decide who
was right or wrong in that situation, and needless to say, Herbie was dead.  He
gave up his mechanical life to save mine.
	You see, he saved my life, because in the 74 VW Superbeetle wouldn't
start without the seat belt being buckled.
	The saddest thing was, the day before he was eligible for better
insurance, and I turned it down.  Also, the day before it I waxed the car.
	So, there are two lessons to be learned here.  ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT
BELT!!!  ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT!  The other lesson isn't as
important, but it is one that I know now-get the best insurance that you can
get for your favorite VW, because all it takes is one lousy driver and a bad
insurance policy to make you kiss it goodbye.
	There were two times when Herbie wouldn't start.  They were both at a
Burger King, so this is how I know he had style.  The first time, I had merely
flooded it.  And the second time, I had to hot-wire it.
	Herbie had payed for himself with the gas mileage he got.  We both, in
a way, grew up together, although he is gone now, I do miss that car a lot.
	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.
				-Kyle
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: pgheit01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu
Subject: Re: QUESTION: need pointers on 67 vans
Organization: University of Louisville
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 21:02:41 GMT

In article <69876@ut-emx.uucp>, ifap327@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu writes:
> Hello all,
> 
> recently I posted a question on squarebacks for my brother.  While his
> encounter with the car didn't work out (he didn't buy), I saw an ad
> in the local paper for a '67 21-window van.  I was going to wait until
> the fall to look around seriously for a van, but this one sounds interesting.
> 
> I'm ok on the newer VWs (ie post 78) but not on Bugs and vans.  Is there 
> anything that I should look out for when looking at this van...is this a 6
> or 12 volt beast (is the conversion dificult?)...is 2200 a good price (I know
> that depends on the condition, but still)
> 
> Thanks for your help,
> 
> Joachim
> (a novice at older VWs but intending to change that asap)
> 

You have found what tends to be regarded as the most sought after model of the
most sought after year of the old bus styling.  It came with 12 volt electrical
(1st year standard ) and came with a 1493cc (1500) engine. It was the last year
of the swingaxle transaxle.  

To look for:
     When you look into the engine compartment, on one side is the battery.  On
     the other side may be a thing that looks like a dinosaur-killing bullet. 
     This is a gas heater, and is a great demand.  I doubt this one has one 
     since the price is so low.  

     check to see if the engine has been upgraded to a 1600.  It may spoil the 
     stock quality of the beast, but those old busses need all the power they 
     can get.

     Check to see if the axle boots are torn.  follow the axle tubes down to
     the reduction boxes at the wheels.  Make sure they don't leak.

     Buy the car and sell it to me at cost.  (it was worth a shot :)


Other than a '67 double cab pickup, this is my favorite vintage VW. 
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From: beaubien@westford.ccur.com (Mark Beaubien)
Subject: Re: aftermarket pop tops
Keywords: aftermarket pop tops
Organization: Concurrent Computer Corp. Westford MA.
Distribution: rec.autos.vw
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1992 15:26:42 GMT

>On a similar note how does VW deal with A/C and pop tops in post 86 vanagons.
>I got A/C and have a duct running from back to front in the middle of the 
>ceiling.  Do they reroute it or what?  I was thinking I could go with two
>smaller holes on either side of the duct, but, they might be too small.   

Well, I have a '87 Camper, and yes, the AC is a bit different, actually, a
lot different.  They tucked everything above the rear window area (and
yes, it does block the upper part of the rear window visibility).  You
should go to a VW dealer and take a look at how a '91 Camper looks.  They
modified the location of the cooler coils a bit, but it will enlighten
or discourage you.  Oh, the system works OK but since it has so many
long tubes and fittings the freon tends to leak out in the winter which
requires a recharge.  I hate this because it is not good for the environ-
ment but I have had no luck in finding the leaks.  I spoke with another
87 Vanagon camper owner and he said he found a leak in front, near the 
radiator/heat exchanger.  I bought mine used and have only recharged it
once.  I love my camper but I would have to say the AC system in general
is full of engineering compromises.
Good luck with the conversion!
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Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: eliot@engr.washington.edu (Brutus Thornapple)
Subject: what's the future of the 16 valve engine?
Organization: University of Washington
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1992 19:50:07 GMT


I have noticed that all these new announcements and tests of the Golf
3 and the Jetta/Vento 3 have not mentioned the 16 valve model.  CAR
quotes VW as saying that it is coming "later".  I wonder if VW is
quietly and gradually withdrawing the 16 valve engine.  After all it
is caught in the middle of several "high performance" engines..  the
8V, 16V, G60, VR6.  The US market will probably not be able to swallow
so many.  Right now looks like the 16V will be axed, judging by how the
"old" GTI 8V is selling so much better than the 16V.

Comments?

eliot
From: ap20@snoopy.umd.edu (Michael)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Converting Diesels to Gasoline
Date: 16 Apr 92 12:04:20 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park

Just wondering what the pitfalls are, and what exactly needs
to be changed. I've seen some very good prices on used Diesel
Rabbits, and I think it would make a good project.

Also, where does one obtain a used 1.8L Gas engine? Junkyards?

MikeC
From: jdonsbac@cvbnet.prime.com (Jeff Donsbach x4365 5-2)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: Where VW's Come From
Date: 9 Apr 92 21:13:26 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Computervision, a Company of Prime Computer, Inc.

In article <1992Apr8.202439.28404@wpi.WPI.EDU>, jimk@wpi.WPI.EDU (James Matthew Kokernak) writes:
|> 
|> 
|> Since this discussion has started, I had some email that has prompted me
|> to find out where these cars actually come from. This is what I was told
|> when I called a local VW dealership.

	Shows you how much a lot of saleslime really know about the product they are selling...

|> As of now...All Jettas, Golfs, and GTI's are assembled in Mexico. Their 
|>             VIN begins with 3VW.

	Not quite. They are also made in Germany. The majority of Golf/Jetta/GTI's in the US
	come from Mexico though, but not all of them. The Diesels only come from Germany I believe.

|> 
|>             All Passats are made in Germany. Their VIN begins with W.
 	True as far as I know. Corrado's only come from the Fatherland as well.

|>             Some VW's are assembled in U.S.A. Their VIN begins with the 
|>             number 1.
	Not anymore. The Westmoreland, PA.  plant closed several years ago. ('88 I think)

	And the Foxes come from Brazil.

	-Jeff

-- 
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Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: jimk@minnie.WPI.EDU (James Kokernak)
Subject: Re: Re: Where VW's are made
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 13:06:01 GMT

In article <2769@dove.nist.gov> keys@csrc.ncsl.nist.gov (Larry Keys) writes:

>Now i am really confused.  Originally i thought that my Jetta GLI 1990 was made
>in Mexico.  As a matter of fact i did a post before lunch saying that i had
>owned German (87 Jetta GLI), Brazilian (90 Fox), and Mexican (90 Jetta GLI).
>However, at lunch time about 1 hr ago i looked at my VIN#.  It begins WVW.
>So i looked in the door jamb (sp?) and it says Germany.  I can't remember
>where i got the initial idea that it was made in Mexico.  Now i am not
>certain.

Where exactly is this located on the door jam...I couldn't see it, but I didn't
loo real hard.

--Jim

Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: janson@athena.mit.edu (James A Anderson)
Subject: Re: VW Recall
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 19:32:20 GMT

re
" it reported that VWoA is recalling 650,000 cars
  to correct a problem with the heat exchanger "

which recall will be effected by contacting owners at the
residence recorded by VWUS. Since this is likely to be
the residence at the time of purchase (it was for me),
you may want to contact them to make sure they can find you.

james.
From: atosswil@sumax.seattleu.edu (Andy Tosswill)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: 1990 Golf GL 4DR FOR SALE
Date: 4 Apr 92 04:44:27 GMT
Distribution: seattle
Organization: Seattle University, Seattle WA

1990 Golf GL 4DR FOR SALE:

-- Wolfsburg Edition, Medium Metallic Blue
-- Excellent Condition, Still Under Warranty, One Owner
-- 19,000 Miles
-- 5-Speed, Power Steering, Sunroof, AM/FM Cassette (4 speakers), Adjustable 
   Steering Wheel
-- Fahrvergnugen!

-- $7900/OBO

Phone: 206 746 2909	Email: atosswil@seattleu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
From: jimk@wpi.WPI.EDU (James Matthew Kokernak)
Subject: Where VW's Come From
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1992 20:24:39 GMT



Since this discussion has started, I had some email that has prompted me
to find out where these cars actually come from. This is what I was told
when I called a local VW dealership.

As of now...All Jettas, Golfs, and GTI's are assembled in Mexico. Their 
            VIN begins with 3VW.

            All Passats are made in Germany. Their VIN begins with W.

            Some VW's are assembled in U.S.A. Their VIN begins with the 
            number 1.

            Essentially W -> Germany
                        1 -> U.S.A.
                        3 -> Mexico

I wouldn't be suprised if the number of complaints about a VW was 
directly proportional to where it was assembled.

Some people have disputed this, but the W is the common denominator
in all the other German cars, BMW, AUDI, MERCEDES, etc., so I still
believe that if your VW VIN begins with W, it is from Germany, despite
claims otherwise. I could still be wrong, and if so, please let me know.
I'm still hoping that my Jetta is from Germany!

--Jim




From: borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski)
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 17:28:30 GMT
Subject: Re: Can anyone verify this?
Organization: Hewlett Packard Company, Spokane, Wa.
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw

In rec.autos.vw, jhamill@bbn.com (John Hamill) writes:
>
>In article <2587@dove.nist.gov> keys@csrc.ncsl.nist.gov (Larry Keys) writes:
>>capped heater core gave way spilling out through the fire wall and on
>>to her.  The reporter, Lea Thompson, stated that the Center for Auto 
>>Safety has received some 150 complaints resulting in approx. 80 injuries
>>regarding failures in 85 Alliances, Isuzu Troopers thru 90, and 85-87
>>Golfs and Jettas. The report went on to state that VWofA has had some
>>80 complaints about its cars, is currently investigating failures in
>>85-90 Jettas, Golfs, and Foxes, and "is already taking care of customers
>>who complain".  Thompson explained that the fix was to replace the
>>plastic walled heater cores with thicker plastic ones and that this
>>solution was not acceptable and consumers should demand replacement
>with metal heater cores. It was also stated that a good way to tell
>
>   	I think that requesting an all metal heater core will be an 
>exercise in futility. The heater core itself is all metal anyhow, 
>just the ends are plastic where the inlet and outlet connections
>are. The faulty cores came from a French company that I would assume
>VW is still using. Obviously other auto manufacturers bought cores
>from this same place and are having similar reliablilty problems.
>The replacement part from VW is still plastic on the ends, to demand
>all metal may mean waiting for a part that doesn't exist.

Well, I have an '81 Rabbit, and its heater core is all metal (including
the tanks), so all metal ones do exist.  Whether or not you can find one
that is new and all metal is another question.  Call a good radiator shop
to find out about this.

Notes:  I have an all metal radiator in my Rabbit, which I bought from a
good shop.  A little more expensive than an aluminum and plastic one, but it
can be repaired if need be.

A good shop can rebuild an old heater core to be as good as new, though
sometimes they will need to throw away the center portion and start new
there, salveging only the tanks.


Donald Borowski    WA6OMI    Hewlett-Packard, Spokane Division
"Angels are able to fly because they take themselves so lightly."
                                       -G.K. Chesterton
From: veitch@vxcrna.cern.ch (Liz Veitch)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Re: 1993 Golf/Cabriolet? (Was Re: OPINIONS WANTED ON 1992 VW GOLF)
Date: 16 Apr 92 09:13:00 GMT
Organization: European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

>In article <1992Apr14.171643.3822@bmerh2.bnr.ca>, alvin@bmerh327.bnr.ca (Alvin
>Yeung) says:
>>
>>In article <1992Apr14.004430.16325@leland.Stanford.EDU>
>>ed@sun-valley.Stanford.EDU (Edward Wilson) writes:
>>
>>You might want to wait until the fall.  There will
>>be a new generation of Golfs coming out.  Interior


The MARK3 is on the streets already - has anyone driven one yet?
What's it like?
From: sbruun@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (Steven Bruun)
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw
Subject: Disc Brake Rotors for 1970 Ghia
Date: 9 Apr 92 15:46:24 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Pennsylvania


	Last week I had the misfortune to have one of my front disc
calipers freeze up.  Before I could get off the road, the pad was worn
down to the base and my rotor got pretty scored.  I got the caliper 
rebuilt and put new pads on, but would like to replace the rotors (on
both sides) anyway since they are pretty old.
	My question is:  since GTI or Scirroco rotors do not seem to
cost much more than the stock ones, I would love to have a pair of
vented rotors.  Can these rotors be used on my Ghia?  With my old calipers 
and pads?

Thanks

Steve Bruun
sbruun@eniac.seas.upenn.edu

From: borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski)
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 18:02:15 GMT
Subject: Re: Experience purchasing 1992 VW GTI 16v (long)
Organization: Hewlett Packard Company, Spokane, Wa.
Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw

>In rec.autos.vw, randy%rdr.com@uu.psi.com (Randy Tidd) writes:

                       [Stuff deleted]

>off.  I was turning it hard enough to move the oil filter mounting without  
>moving the filter.  I took it to the dealer for an oil change  
>(embarrasing, I know) on 3-31 and mentioned that the coolant light still  

>2) How the hell do I change the oil filter on a GTI without jacking up the  
>front end and giving myself a hernia?

What you need is a GOOD oil filter wrench.  The kind to buy is the one
which has a flat spiral strip of about three turns.  Looks kind of like
a spring.  The strip is attached
to the driver end, which takes a 3/4" wrench.  This oil filter wrench works
by wrapping the strip around the body of the oil filter, getting tighter as
you turn to remove the filter.  I have one, and it has NEVER failed me.
And I have a diesel Rabbit.  The proper torque for putting on the oil filter
happens to be "as tight as I can possibly put it on by hand."  I know.  I
looked up the spec, and then took on oil filter, an oil filter wrench, and
a torque wrench, and felt what it was like.

These oil filter wrenches are available from NAPA and J.C. Whitney.  Be sure
to get the properly sized one for your filter.


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

From: borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski)
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 17:43:02 GMT
Subject: Re: Heater Core - What is it?
Organization: Hewlett Packard Company, Spokane, Wa.