I hate to do this, but I am selling my '98 Jetta GLX VR6 5-speed. I need to make room for my company car and the Audi Quattro I own. I am the original owner...
Almost forgot, mileage is 106k, much of it highway, but engine is in beautiful shape, many many miles left in it for sure! Thanks, John ... From: McLelland...
Hi everybody, My Engine checklight has been on and off for the last year..or so the code they read out was 1128.. they said it was the oxygen sensor.. does...
Rolf, An OBD-1 VR6 only has one oxygen sensor. An OBD-2 VR6 has two. If your car is a '96 and newer VW, then it is OBD-2. Both oxygen sensors are located...
The other day my 93 Passat(VR6),148k miles, over heated or so I thought. I took it into the dealer and they told me I needed a new water pump. Well about...
Dear gang, We are about to replace the power steering pump on our Corrado. We picked up a pump, replacement belt and some addl fluid. Any tips on replacing...
Is there a way i can permently disable my alarm. It keeps going off for no reason. I tried everything to stop it. Like take out all the switchs in the door...
Hi All I write you u people who could help regarding the side stock skirts...Mine are falling apart...there seems to be a metal strip that runs in side the...
Hi guys, these are my compression results Cyl. lbs. 1 - 115 ouch! 3 - 140 5 – 142 2 – 140 4 - 142 6 – 145 Are these numbers good for 50k miles? Or Mobil...
Have them do a leakdown test to find out where the leak is. It's similar to a compression test, but much more useful. If they say 'what's a leakdown test?',...
Folks, I am trying to figure out what oil to use here. I now have three conflicting accounts from two VW dealers. The only stuff they sold me that matches the...
Not sure if G50 is in the part number, but the G50 75W/90 is the right stuff. It may not be labelled synthetic on the container, I never checked. Either this...
Still a few things off my 1993 VR6 Passat to get rid of! Vancouver BC area although would love to sell local. All $Can. Abt/Bilstein coilovers - revavled last...
aepage
aepage@...
Apr 14, 2003 3:26 pm
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Okay guys, here's the deal. I recently bought a '97 Jetta VR6. I have owned only Japanese cars previously so I'm an not too familiar with certain areas on my...
I can't answer your question on the power steering. Yes the oil filter is where you think it is. It is funky, and can be a bit trying. Be careful of the...
Kelly McMullen - MCDOTX
kellymcmullen@...
Apr 15, 2003 7:06 pm
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Changing the VR6 oil filter is the dead simple. The filter housing drain is an 8 mm allen, and the housing needs a 36 mm socket. The drain plug is 19 mm, I ...
The 36mm socket is available at Sears, and the filters are available online at http://www.germanautoparts.com/ or www.parts4vws.com. -Paul ... drain ... 19 mm,...
Morning folks, I remember reading someone mentioning that their VW was drinkin too much gas. I started noticing my Jetta doing that about a week ago. Don't...
... How many MPG are you seeing? You didn't say which year your Jetta is but presumably it has a MFA computer? What is its opinion on your fuel consumption? ...
Morning, welp.....yesterday evening I came out of a store and noticed some fresh liquid underneath the car, oh by the way it's a 1996 Jetta GLX. I noticed the...
Mine did exactly the same thing. I smelled gas on a trip, pulled over, yep, gas leaking from the gas tank area. My dealer fixed it: one stupid cheap hose...
Well, I drove my car to this shop and was showing the mechanic where the leak was coming from and the leak was visible. It's leaking from the front end of the...
Well, Weds. eve as I exited the freeway, the dreaded check engine light came on. Looked at all the temps...normal. Car still running fine. Since I had to make...
Kelly McMullen - MCDOTX
kellymcmullen@...
Apr 23, 2003 12:15 am
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I'm selling my baby.... My 1997 Jetta GLX (need something bigger, I have a 2 year old!), 52+k miles, windsor blue, black leather, cd changer, power moonroof,...
I have a 98 GLX, can the window regulator be done by the owner or is it too complicated and is best left in the hands of a good mechanic, not the dealer?...
I replaced the window regulator in my 97 GTI VR6 in August of '02. It really depends on how mechanically adventurous you are, and how well you can read a ...
Haven't heard much discussion about EGR valves so I must be the only one having this problem. I keep getting the 2441 code which, according to the Bentley...
