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automatic transmission 2003 diesel beetle
by tmfeather
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Apr 07, 2009 (8:49 am)
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does anyone know how to add transmission fluid to a 2003 vw diesel beetls?
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- #1012 of 1064
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98 VW Beetle Needs new door panel..Where can I get this???
by jenn3c
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Apr 08, 2009 (11:33 pm)
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I have a White 98 VW beetle (with automatic windows) and I am looking for a drivers side interior door panel. Is the dealership the best place to get this? I have looked on ebay and just about every site I have come across with no luck so can someone please point me in the right direction? Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
Jen
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Re: 98 VW Beetle Needs new door panel..Where can I get this??? [jenn3c]
by bpeebles
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Apr 14, 2009 (5:25 pm)
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Replying to: jenn3c (Apr 08, 2009 11:33 pm)
Dealership is the best choice if you dont mind paying the price.
If you do not mind USED parts... this site will allow you to search 1000s of scrapyards across the conutry.
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splash shield fall down
by poyo
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Apr 15, 2009 (9:25 pm)
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i ve owned a 2001 VW new beetle
but this morning when i drive to school,the splash shield had felt down...
how can i repair this thing?and how can i maintain this splash shield from falling down?
please help me 
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Re: splash shield fall down [poyo]
by keekidoll53
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Apr 16, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: poyo (Apr 15, 2009 9:25 pm)
I owned a 2001 Beetle. It lost the splash guard several times. It's plastic and the car is very low to the ground. It usually has some form of damage or has lost it's bolt that holds it to the under carrige. I removed my splash guard altogether after replacing it twice. I live in warm weather climate, no snow, slush or mud and I don't "off road" with the car so having the splash guard is not that important so I drove without it for years. You need to find a guy at school to get up under your car and remove the front part of the splash guard so you can at least drive the car. Call the nearest VW dealership and ask if they have one in stock (they always do because everyone at some point has a problem with the splash guard because they are so CHEAPLY MADE) Ask a price for the part and install, usually OVER 100.00. Every time you have your oil changed they have to remove the splash guard and by the way the 2001 (2.0) liter engines were OIL USERS!!!! Bad manufacturing of those engines. The "rings" around the pistons were not seated properly (VW knows all about that issue) VW does not even use that same engine anymore!!!! Keep and eye on your dip stick!!!! Hope this helps you understand the splash guard situation.
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Re: 98 VW Beetle Needs new door panel..Where can I get this??? [jenn3c]
by belaircarguy
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Apr 19, 2009 (2:38 am)
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Replying to: jenn3c (Apr 08, 2009 11:33 pm)
Jen - I would check with a local car junk yard. These are great sources of used parts and lots cheaper than the dealer. If the local yard does not have a door panel, they can check with other yards (many have the ability to check inventory of other yards). I have purchased tail lights, interior switches (for the fan of the heater) and numerous other items) and been pleased. As you have a 98 beetle, parts should be available.
Give it a try!
Bel Air Car Guy.
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Re: splash shield fall down [keekidoll53]
by bpeebles
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Apr 19, 2009 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: keekidoll53 (Apr 16, 2009 7:00 am)
Have you considerd one of the METAL replacements? They are cheaper than factory plastic ones and actually PROTECT your engine.
http://www.evolutionimport.com/Volkswagen_Skid_Plates_s/17.htm
http://www.dieselgeek.com/servlet/Categories?category=Panzer+Skid+Plates
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Re: new beetle convertible top [gezlouise]
by whitey15
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May 01, 2009 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: gezlouise (Jun 23, 2008 8:21 pm)
I also have a 2003 convertible...never again!! All four windows have gone out and of course vw won't do a thing about it. Now the back glass has come loose from the top. The fix, go to Hobby Lobby and buy Hammer-tite. It comes with a spray on activator and bottle of glue. It bonds in 10 seconds. The cost is 9.99 plus tax. We were told of this product by a reliable body man who has used it and swears by it.
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Re: automatic transmission 2003 diesel beetle [tmfeather]
by terrya88
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May 04, 2009 (12:22 am)
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Replying to: tmfeather (Apr 07, 2009 8:49 am)
This is the change prodedure, should give you what you need to know.
http://pics2.tdiclub.com/gwillie/VW/autoFluidchange.pdf
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