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#132 of 140 Mystery oil filter by weeloon Jan 27, 2008 (8:49 am)
Everybody must think I,m stupid , am I right in assuming pan under sump has to be removed and lo and behold oil filter will be exposed . Its cold here waiting for a nice day to attack
#133 of 140 Timing Belt on 2003 Golf (Not Diesal) by igallwas Nov 17, 2008 (8:39 am)
Hi, I put a LOT of miles on my call (all highway). I have a 2003 VW Golf with 109k miles on it. It's timing belt time, right? Dealer said to do it at 105k miles. Question: Do I have to have the dealer do it? My guys at Merlin said they can do it (one of them used to work at VW), but was honest and said he's only done 2 timing belts. Makes me nervous. I live in Palatine, IL. Any suggestions? Going to cost a lot huh? Also, is there any other major stuff I need to do now? I did the spark plugs at 40k miles. I change the oil regularly and that's about it...oh...and did brakes about a year or 2 ago and they are fine. THANK YOU! I'm a girl living in a mans world...just kidding! Replies to this message: bpeebles (Nov 18, 2008 6:57 pm)
#134 of 140 Re: Timing Belt on 2003 Golf (Not Diesal) [igallwas] by bpeebles Nov 18, 2008 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: igallwas (Nov 17, 2008 8:39 am) You did not mention which of the 3 gasoline VW engines you have in your Gulf but my answer below goes for any of them.   Along with TimingBelt, there are a number of other things that should be changed at same time. (they may not go another 100K miles and if they fail, you have to do the TB all over again)   These other items include; *)TB tensionor/pully *)WaterPump (some folks opt to install METAL IMPELLER wp) *)Oil Seals (crankshaft & camshaft) *) Serpentine belt   You should pull out the phonebook and make a bunch of calls to various shops. Look for shops that claim to specialize in European vehicles.   Ask pertinent questions like; *) How many VW TB they changed last month? *) What other items do THEY recommend replacing at same time? (if they do not mention the above, be wary)
#135 of 140 Spark Plug replacement on 2003 Golf with 110k miles on it by igallwas Dec 03, 2008 (9:07 am)
Hi Everyone,   Just want to thank everyone for all their help in the past!   Is replacing the spark plugs on my 2003 VW Golf 2.0L engine a big deal? Can I have my parents small town Mechanic do it who doesn't have really any experience with VW's? He's VERY honest and VERY reliable unlike most of the guys I've found around here in Chicago suburbs. Plus he's a TON cheaper. He thinks he can do it no problem. He turned me down when I asked him to do the timing belt, so I think I can trust he won't bite off more then he can chew. He is extremly smart about engines and cars and is known to fix about anything...   Anyone think this is a really bad idea? Or have any pointers? I haven't had the plugs chanced since my 40k tune up. I got all the belts done (timing belt, some other ones I don't even know what they do but they said they needed to be changed)...   Just trying to make it last, cause lord knows we can't afford a new car!   Isa Replies to this message: bpeebles (Dec 04, 2008 6:21 pm) igallwas (Dec 04, 2008 7:41 pm)
#136 of 140 Re: Spark Plug replacement on 2003 Golf with 110k miles on it [igallwas] by bpeebles Dec 04, 2008 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: igallwas (Dec 03, 2008 9:07 am) Any competent mechanicaly-minded persons with a swivel-head ratchet extension should have no troubles replacing sparkplugs in a 2.0L VW engine.   The maint points are; *) Do not pull on the sparkplug wires to remove them from the plugs. *) Clean area where sparkplugs are BEFORE removing so no crud drops into engine. *)Aluminum heads tend to seeze to the sparkplugs... be careful and use some kind of lube while removing. *)Use only BOSCH sparkplugs in a VW. (BOSCH invented the sparkplug!!) *)Apply antiseze to the new plug threads Replies to this message: igallwas (Dec 04, 2008 7:41 pm)
#137 of 140 Re: Spark Plug replacement on 2003 Golf with 110k miles on it [bpeebles] by igallwas Dec 04, 2008 (7:41 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Dec 04, 2008 6:21 pm) Thank you so much! I will be sure to relay the message and the good pointers! Much appreciated! Have a great holiday! Isa
#138 of 140 Blinker issues by eclampitt Apr 20, 2009 (5:27 pm)
Okay so i have a 2002 volkswagen golf 2.0L it has 126,000 miles on it and today the blinker decided to start acting weird.   so here is the issue i turn the blinker on to turn and when i turn and it does the automatic shut off (or even if i turn it off) it will keep making the noise but faster, mind you the blinker is off!! what is going on? i just got the thing like six months ago
#139 of 140 VW MK4 GOLF 2001 Problem re interior door handle by dgriffiths Apr 29, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Hi Flyer!               I have an issue with my drivers side interior door handle. It works in as much it still activates the door lock. Trouble is it dosn't return to it's "flush position", and flaps about annoyingly....there must be a return spring that has gone or become detatched.   How do I get at it to have a look? has the entire door panel got to come off?   Regards Dave
#140 of 140 Drain Coolant!!! by bumz23 Nov 22, 2009 (1:18 pm)
How do I drain the Coolant/water from a 1996 VW golf. I can't see a drain plug on the radiator and I cant get the hose off the bottom because there isn't enough room for my hands. I don't have the owner's manuel either so I am stuck. Please help if you can. thanks

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