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CT mechanic recommendation needed
I'm looking for a good mechanic to service my '01 Passat. I live in Stratford and work in Stamford, so anywhere in between would work. Thanks!
 
Looking for a mechanic in CT
I'm looking for a good mechanic to service my '01 Passat. I live in Stratford and work in Stamford, so anywhere in between would work. Thanks!
 
new Direct Shift Gearbox transmission
A friend of mine just bought a new 2006 Jetta TDI yesterday with the Direct Shift Gearbox transmission. We were wondering how well this transmission is holding up in the real world ? It appears to...
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Rech pièces R 25
Bonjour, Pour dépannage véhicule aide humanitaire, je recherche les pièces de Renault 25 TXI ( B 29205 ) phase 2, année 1990 suivantes : - 1 parechoc avant (sans clignotant) - 1 calandre - 1 phare...
 
Broken hood release cable. How to open?
It's an early 1999 Jetta, A3 chassis. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the hood open? Thanks. Jack, NB Can
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Trade my lifted Wrangler for your VR6 5speed(NJ)
Hey, Im looking to part ways with my Wrangler its a 94 with a Superlift Lift kit with 33inch M/T Baja Claws. I have multiple tops(Hard, Soft, Bikini) and runs like a champ. I just jumped in it and put...
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VW and OBD II compliance
What do I need to read/reset the check engine light ? Is my 02 Passat 1.8T OBD II compliant for scanners ? Can my friend's MAC OBD scanner get a flash upgrade to allow it to read the codes ?
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88' Scirocco 16v - How to take out of hibernation
Recently bought a 1988 Scirocco 16v from a friend and the car had been sitting on his driveway for a couple of years although it ran quite well before he stored it. I want to prep up the car prior to...
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Stop me if you've heard this one...
I have a 2000 Golf TDI automatic that will only take off in 3rd gear. If I pull the shifter down into (1) Low, & shift it thru the gears manually, it shifts to the selected gear as it should. But if I...
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Fuel Pump Recall, 2003 Passat
Premature fuel pump failure on certain 2003 Passats has resulted in a recall: Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : PASSAT Year : 2003 Build Dates : 20020901 - 20030331 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V017000 Date...
 
59k - ready for timing belt
I'm in Los Angeles, SF valley area. The dreaded time has finally arrived to change the timing belt for my 2000 5-spd tdi Golf. Any ideas about a trusted mechanic. They want over 700 at the dealer....
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AC Removal in a 91 Jetta ECOdiesel
I have been reading threads related to this topic but none of them answer this problem as it relates to ECOdiesels. The AC compressor and Alternator do not use the gear toothed bolts used on gas...
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Need tire advice
04 GTI vr6. OE: Michelin HX-MXM4. need to replace tires at 40,000 miles but dont want to spend $200US per tire. Can anyone "from experience" suggest a comparable tire at a better price..........I live...
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Westy: Where's paint code?
I have a 1984 Westy and need to find the paint code for it. This van was a european delivery, and is painted in the euro-spec John-Deere green (not available in the US). I need some touchup paint, and...
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Polo1.9 cdi brakes
Does anybody know how to remove the caliper off the front brakes so I can replace the pads. I'm sure it is simple
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