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12-07-2014, 04:00 PM
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Posted By Loudgoldwing

Update:

OK, so I found and fixed the coolant leak. Nowhere near any sensors.

I took the car for a spin, and had the same result. Full throttle range with no issues when cold, but when the car got warm,...
12-06-2014, 06:03 AM
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Views: 1,897
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Hi Lyle, I haven't been able to get the...

Hi Lyle,

I haven't been able to get the vehicle to a garage yet, in order to pull codes with a Vag-Com. However:

I just noticed a large puddle of coolant under the car. I'm going to look and...
11-30-2014, 04:02 PM
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Views: 1,897
Posted By Loudgoldwing

2004 1.8T 6 speed: EPC & Triangle lights, no gas pedal.

Hi guys,

I did a long search of the archives, but it looks like I have an issue different from lots of other people on the forums:

My EPC and Traction Triangle warning lights came on when I was...
07-11-2013, 04:28 PM
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Views: 563
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Hey Grillage, Do you still have either of...

Hey Grillage,

Do you still have either of the front seat bottoms? Really, all I need is to replace the worn bottom skin on my driver's side.

Let me know, plz. My zip is 53045.
04-12-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,845
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Try here. ...

Try here.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/searchWheelsByVehicleAndSize.do?bp=&sortBy=prca&rcz=53045&yr=1997&fqs=true&wd=17&rw=&vid=010348&rc=WIWINT
03-31-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,061
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Well, I've never been one to give up, even when...

Well, I've never been one to give up, even when somebody tells me that my outside-the-box thinking is of no assistance.

So, I ran a few searches, and here are the links I found to threads where...
03-31-2013, 09:42 AM
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Views: 2,061
Posted By Loudgoldwing

If somebody would like to say "Hey LG, this car...

If somebody would like to say "Hey LG, this car doesn't have an intake changeover," I would feel better...

Or, you could also go look at the following location I found for the part I'm talking...
03-30-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,061
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Guys, this engine is outside my area of...

Guys, this engine is outside my area of expertise, so I REALLY don't want to hijack your thread... but.:

I used to have an old AMG ML55 that had this same issue. It turned out that the problem...
03-25-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Bolting a turbocharger on a 2.8 12V is like...

Bolting a turbocharger on a 2.8 12V is like shoving a quarter stick of dynamite up your dog's ass.

The resulting fun only lasts for about 30 seconds, and then something you love will suffer a...
03-23-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By Loudgoldwing

What is the year and model of the car? And what...

What is the year and model of the car? And what kind of climate control are you referring to? I assume digital, since you're saying it needs power to function.
03-23-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,231
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Ok, now I did read through your thread again, and...

Ok, now I did read through your thread again, and I see that, though you did say you cleaned out the throttle body, you DID NOT mention pulling off and cleaning the ISV.

If you haven't done this...
03-23-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,231
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Admittedly, I didn't read through the whole...

Admittedly, I didn't read through the whole thread again, but if you haven't done so already, you might be well served to do the following.:

1) Fill the innards of that ISV with a good carb...
03-17-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Loudgoldwing

No. No I am not.

No.

No I am not.
03-16-2013, 01:48 PM
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Views: 613
Posted By Loudgoldwing

If you had smoke coming from the trunk, then I...

If you had smoke coming from the trunk, then I get it.

But right now, all I can do is sarcastically accuse the Crazy Russian of typing with too heavy of an accent (again), and wonder why the...
03-15-2013, 03:32 PM
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Views: 866
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Fuel pump.

Fuel pump.
03-10-2013, 01:32 PM
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Views: 452
Posted By Loudgoldwing

I hate you in just about every way possible,...

I hate you in just about every way possible, right now...
03-10-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,231
Posted By Loudgoldwing

I love it when the new kids ask for help because...

I love it when the new kids ask for help because they can't figure out what they messed up, and then act like they're insulted by the simplicity of the solution.

I can only give you an answer...
03-09-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,231
Posted By Loudgoldwing

OK, then. All snarky jabs aside... One of...

OK, then. All snarky jabs aside...

One of the best lessons I ever learned working on my first rides was the following.:

"If it's bad when it slow, and it's still bad when it's fast, your...
03-09-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,073
Posted By Loudgoldwing

I can't wait to not hear about your success with...

I can't wait to not hear about your success with this, should you choose to do it.

Seriously... Pleae just buy the $269 top from ebay seller "diamondmall". It's a good top, not that hard to...
03-09-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,231
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Nobody suggested you have a vacuum leak. We said...

Nobody suggested you have a vacuum leak. We said you have an intake leak. Big difference, and not a job for propane torch or carb cleaner, unless you intend to set yourself on fire.
03-08-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,231
Posted By Loudgoldwing

It's an air leak at the intake. One of your...

It's an air leak at the intake. One of your seals didn't line up right.
03-08-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,242
Posted By Loudgoldwing

I get compliments on mine all the time. The...

I get compliments on mine all the time.

The key is to use one of those headlight shine-up kits first.

Milked up headlights + shiny new corner lights = Mr. Ghetto Fabulous.

I'm just sayin'.
03-08-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,585
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Then so is the inside of your radiator. And...

Then so is the inside of your radiator.

And your garage floor is not long to follow.
03-05-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,585
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Scheu has a great point. I only drive my cab when...

Scheu has a great point. I only drive my cab when there's no snow. I drive a Volvo s70 in the winter.

Sorry about that, O.P. ... That was a VERY bad omission on my part.
03-04-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,585
Posted By Loudgoldwing

Frankly, for $3,300 I'd tell you the same thing...

Frankly, for $3,300 I'd tell you the same thing if I were selling the car.

For $3,300, As well cared-for as that car looks, it seems pretty open and shut to me. The seller knows he'll get his...
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