Engine running rough: Garage has advised that head gasket may be blown but they will need to dismantle engine to confirm. Should they not be able...

MikeRead

11-04-2006 07:51 AM
Chris Bartram

HI, sorry if this is a subject already well covered but I couldn't find much info on it, so any help / advice would be appreciated! Basically I need...

fungus

11-02-2006 01:19 PM
SteveH

Anyone knows how to locate the pollen filter on a Golf Mk V ? It does not seem to be on the manuals -- probably to make owners return to service area...

larut@yahoo.com

10-31-2006 04:02 PM
Dave Hall

My rear drivers side passenger footwell has suddenly started filling with water, this is not coming from the outside but appears to be coming...

dermot1949

10-31-2006 12:39 PM
dermot1949

Hello all, My 99 Passat has started to creak at the base and as I have another base in the garage I was wondering if there's anything I would need to...

jr

10-30-2006 01:55 PM
jr

Thanks for the help on resetting the service indicator...much appreciated.Any idea on how to change the time on the display ? Ta Brian

Brian

10-29-2006 07:54 PM
Dave Hall

My car is trying to watercool the interior too! Anyone who has worked on VAG cars will know the rubbish design of the pollen filter housing. I have...

tim.wheaton@btopenworld.com

10-29-2006 04:16 AM
tim.wheaton@btopenworld.com

Anyone remember the front lower control arm recall on Passats & Audi a4s & A6s a couple of years ago? Had mine inspected 2 years ago & they were...

Iain Miller

10-29-2006 01:26 AM
David A Smith

Hi, I've jsu t bought a 89 MK2 Golf. The gearbox seems really loose as it will go into reverse without pushing down. This is a major problem as my...

Munki

10-28-2006 03:01 PM
Doki

I have just bought a second-hand 2002 new beetle (2.0). The cooling fan seems to run a lot - even if you just switch on the ignition with the...

Nick Norman

10-28-2006 10:34 AM
Nick Norman

Will not change into top gear until 38mph, even going down hill. At that speed it changes even going uphill. At 30mph on the level the revs...

Roy Ticehurst

10-28-2006 06:37 AM
SteveH

"Neil - Usenet" <usenet1 (AT) SPAMblueyonder (DOT) co.uk> wrote you to go to your local friendly VW dealer to get the light bulbs changed.

Brian

10-27-2006 01:40 PM
Chris Bartram

Why does my temperature rise significantly when my car idles for two minutes or more? What's not working?

Tralfalmador

10-24-2006 08:18 PM
Tralfalmador

I can't believe I'm having to ask this question, but that's modern cars for you... :-( Can you actually change all 4 spark plugs on a 1998 1.6 GL...

Neil Jowsey

10-23-2006 08:36 PM
History

"Neil - Usenet" <usenet1 (AT) SPAMblueyonder (DOT) co.uk> wrote Thats exactly the problem, I have had a look at some photos on a golf forum and the...

magicman

10-23-2006 05:37 PM
Brian

I need to get my alternator off, but i can't work out how to move the tensioner wheel so that I can remove the bottom bolt holdint the alternator on...

webby999

10-22-2006 12:13 PM
webby999

I have got to take the alternator off, but I can't see how to get the tensioner free

webby999

10-22-2006 11:31 AM
webby999

Hi there ... 1996 golf TDI (the most reliable car by far I've owned-I've had quite a few) an intermittent starting problem has developed with the...

john.rowntree@ntlworld.com

10-20-2006 05:16 AM
john.rowntree@ntlworld.com

ok guys. i bought another one of these things after clocking up 250,ooo miles on the last one this new project has a problem with the rear wash wipe...

slimback

10-16-2006 06:24 PM
Brian

Hi, I have a MK2 golf 1991, 1.6 Driver I have noticed recently that the heaters blow cold after approx 10-15 minutes of driving. The blowers...

bp

10-16-2006 01:29 PM
Dave Le Good

Went to my local German and Sweidh the other day ofr a genuine VAG oil filter for my Golf. "can't get 'em any more" says the man. Says that VAG won;t...

tarquinlinbin

10-15-2006 05:11 PM
Jon B

Is this a reasonably possible job? its a 1997 1.9tdi. I've heard that many many components will need to be swapped...i.e. axle shafts, break disks,...

R.P.McMurphy

10-15-2006 04:51 PM
Chris Bartram

Mk2 Golf 1600 auto 1990. Just got back from an hour or so on the motorway and found that the idling revs have jumped to a much higher speed. And when...

Tod

10-14-2006 01:25 PM
Chris Bartram

I have a 2001 VW Passatt 1.9TDI 130BHP that is leaking oil from the various joints between the Turbo Charger and Intercooler. It has always leaked...

George

10-10-2006 04:29 PM
AndyR

Ive got a 99' Bora 2.0L which has got several intermittant faults, coughing and spluttering on start up, not smooth running, lack of power,...

Markb

10-09-2006 03:47 AM
Richard Polhill

Hi, I would check your fuse and fuse connections, they are on the passanger side bulkhead area in the engine bay. Jochen.

Gavtheman

10-08-2006 03:44 PM
Chris Bartram

my central looking only works on the drivers door,.on my 91 jetta not the other three doors ,any help on whats up

Dave Taylor

10-08-2006 08:19 AM
Doki

I have a 99 polo 1.4cl 8 valve 1. started cutting out at lights etc 2.started getting worse so cleaned throttle body with carb cleaner(with TB in...

mercedesjb

10-04-2006 09:27 AM
Doki

Strange noises from my Passat 1.8T yesterday. Whilst idling (at proper running temp) there was a pop/bubbling shound coming from the exhaust around...

Ken \(the sane one\)

10-03-2006 07:36 AM
Ken \(the sane one\)

Has any one every had problems with there breaks, and wheel hubs? Since i have had the car, i have done about 30k miles and in that time every 10k...

Matrix

10-01-2006 04:11 PM
Richard Polhill

Hi, Long time lurker and owner of '95 Golf VR6 which is starting to show signs of its age. Last weekend I regreased the bone dry belt tensioner...

Rog

09-28-2006 11:08 AM
Rog

Anyone know how much the front and rear anti roll bars are for a Golf R32? Want to upgrade my Golf V6 4motion ones. Tried ringing VW but did not get...

vag-com

09-28-2006 08:02 AM
Richard Polhill

Does anyone know what the PR numbers are that VW use? On ETKA it lists these PR codes, eg PR-0LB etc What are these PR numbers?

vag-com

09-26-2006 05:38 AM
vag-com

Anyone fitted any? My wings are a bit scabby but not holed, and I'm wondering if pattern ones are *that* bad as it'd save me some prep work...

Doki

09-25-2006 01:22 PM
Doki

I have an old VW Golf 1.8 8v (1990) with about 110, 000 miles. The car runs great but the motor has a terrible tick. I've tried oil additives.......

Tralfalmador

09-25-2006 05:45 AM
Doki

the bonnet releas on my golf has decided it doesnt want to work anymore (the bugger), can anyone tell me how to get the bonnet open to fix...

Vassy

09-23-2006 06:38 PM
Dave Hall

Hi, I've had a Mk3 Golf for about a year and a problem has just occurred with it. While i was driving along alot of smoke began pouring from...

__JJ__

09-22-2006 12:56 PM
Chris Bartram

Hi Guys, My internal courtesy lights have just stopped working when remote unlocking and removing key.? They work fine when switched on manually,...

Pee Cee

09-21-2006 01:48 PM
Pee Cee

Hi guys, I've done a search for this question in the groups, and even though its been asked a few times no one has ever answered it. I'm about to...

mattmoran76@gmail.com

09-21-2006 05:50 AM
Richard Polhill

I want to change the thermostat on my 1996 Passat TDi. It is taking a long time to warm up and rarely reaching its previous normal running...

Chris Melluish

09-20-2006 05:43 PM
Chris Melluish

could anyone please help me? I have a 2001 VW Bora tdi 130bhp and i can be driving and lose my turbo power completely and becomes very sluggish...

davyboyy

09-20-2006 02:08 PM
davyboyy

Sometimes at start-up a low rumbling / vibration type noise from the engine compartment occurs, lasting about 20 secs. No warning lights show and...

calimond@hotmail.com

09-20-2006 11:39 AM
calimond@hotmail.com

thinking of buying a golf vr6 as been offered one cheap.. anyone tell me if there anygood? reliability ? are they quite quick ? thanks dave

dave cuss

09-20-2006 10:31 AM
Nick Ramsay

Anyone got any experience of this company? They are offering great value ECU remaps and I'm thinking of one for my Golf GTI 1.8T AGU, but I'm not...

Tayles

09-15-2006 03:56 AM
AndyR

I recently bought a Golf GTi 1.8T and am loving every minute of it. However, it could clearly do with a little more power. I've seen lots of...

Tayles

09-14-2006 04:40 PM
nospam

I've had my 1998 Golf GTI 1.8T a few weeks and since owning it I've noticed a slight noise every time I lift off the throttle. It's not a loud dump...

Tayles

09-14-2006 04:33 PM
nospam

A friend of mine has a 91 Golf which seems to be leaking coolant from the back of the engine. Pretty pictures...

Mauricio Tavares

09-13-2006 02:34 PM
Doki

Hi, Been searching for a guide on cleaning the throlttle body on a 1.6 bora or a golf. Anyone point me in the right direction? cheers

magicman

09-12-2006 01:41 PM
Bill Again

Can a brake caliper be serviced repaired without replacing the whole thing? I think my offside rear caliper is begininng to seize. I was thinking...

vag-com

09-12-2006 09:55 AM
SFC

Hi all, I'd like a bit of advice on my 2003 Golf 1.6S 16V. I booked it in to a local Volkswagen dealership for a service and first MOT. The...

suemac@gmail.com

09-11-2006 05:39 PM
Doki