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Last post by Calimus
Fri May 22, 2020 2:09 pm
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:45 am
1.8l16v head......?
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VWnoob »
Wed May 25, 2005 5:46 pm
Hey guys, will a 16v head from a 1.8l Scirroco bolt directly onto my block?
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:43 am
$300 2.0L ABA shortblock!!!
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VWnoob »
Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:14 pm
I just got off the horn with Max from Max's German Auto here in So Cal. He posted here:
He has a bunch of ABA engines there with awesome low...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:40 am
Power sterring question
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rogersmith »
Sun Jul 03, 2005 7:29 pm
Hi all, OK, gotta get my cabby safetied :(
I'm missing a pulley to get my power steering working!!!
I know, why not just rip the power steering motor...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:38 am
Want to change belts
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kda339 »
Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:07 am
I was just wondering if I could change from a V-belt set-up to a serpintine belt on my 2.0 16v? I want the power pulleys in anodized green the color...
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Last post by kda339
Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:35 pm
Knock sensor & Magnets
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VWnoob »
Wed Apr 06, 2005 4:21 pm
Hey guys and gal, I have a simple computer geek question, that I need your help on.
Have you seen those magnetic oil drain plugs? Well I have...
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Last post by Calimus
Wed May 04, 2005 2:29 pm
Turbo CIS.....?
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VWnoob »
Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:34 pm
Guys, has anyone successfully turboed a vw with CIS?
Just to be sure, when I say CIS, I am talking about the system where the fuel distributor is...
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Last post by Moljinar
Wed May 04, 2005 12:37 pm
Strut Bar
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by
89lsc4me »
Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:51 am
Anyone know if a strut bar from an MKII will fit my Cabby??
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Last post by kda339
Sat Apr 30, 2005 10:59 pm
Need help on transplant of a 16v
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kda339 »
Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:05 pm
Not Sure if this has been posted before, but I am new to the group and I am looking for some info on how to or where to get information on how to...
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Last post by kda339
Sat Apr 30, 2005 10:55 pm
16v confusion..........
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VWnoob »
Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:13 pm
Guys, what kind of engines are these?
They are both 16v DOHC, but one has the fuel injection module on the left and the other on the right?
I am...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Sat Apr 30, 2005 2:55 am
Motor Mounts? HD vs Poly???
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VWnoob »
Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:49 am
Hey guys, I want your opinion on motor mounts.
I noticed that my car shakes a when shifting gears so I did some investigation and found that my...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:17 am
Twin carbs
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Sam Wyatt »
Sat Apr 16, 2005 1:48 pm
Is anyone else here running twin carbs ? eg twin 40s/45s ?
:)
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Last post by sixsracing
Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:05 pm
A couple of dilemas....
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VWnoob »
Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:44 pm
Ok, oh Volkswagen Gods!!!
I am in need of your wisdome and expertise...
I have a slight problem with my cabby.
1. When starting the car when its...
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Last post by VWnoob
Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:45 am
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Last post by anthropod
Sun Apr 17, 2005 11:04 am
Air inlet
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89lsc4me »
Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:07 am
Guys do I have to stay with the stock air inlet system? I have been toying with the idea of a ram air type thing, similar to the pic I posted in the...
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Last post by -vertigo-
Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:31 am
Idling fast
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by
87KarmannCab »
Sun Jan 09, 2005 3:48 pm
My 87 cab is idling at about 1500 rpm since I rebuilt the engine. Any ideas on how to get it back down to 7-8000 rpm? I adjusted the accelerator...
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Last post by bubster007
Sun Apr 10, 2005 11:18 pm
a 2.0 8v dash swaps>?
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ediddy2010 »
Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:39 pm
does anyone know if a 2.0 8v in a 88 cabriolet will be a hard swap. will it fit in or will it be really hard and need mod. also has anyone done any...
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Last post by ediddy2010
Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:39 pm
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Last post by bmack
Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:16 am
vr6 turbo
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by
SoCal_Cabby »
Fri Oct 31, 2003 1:06 am
i'm thinking of installing one in my cabby (granted not right away) but i'm gonna need some links and pointers
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Last post by SoCal_Cabby
Mon Dec 06, 2004 1:48 am
16v Turbo Swap
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turbo_cabby »
Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:06 am
Im doin a 16v motor with boost. Now my question to you is how hard will it be to convert my unfortunate automatic tranny to a manual. I know swapping...
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Last post by Calimus
Thu Dec 02, 2004 5:54 pm
aba block (2.0) with what head?
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by Guest » Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:38 am
I was told by a performance shop in jersey (hodis performance) that i should do an 8v head with a 16 v bottom end (i beleive) and i can basically...
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Last post by turbo_cabby
Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:04 pm
Tranny I.D. #?
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Eliot Rothman »
Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:41 pm
My wife has a 85 Cabriolet Wolfburg edition. I need to find out what 5spd tranny is in it. It is either a 013, or a 093. so I am told. Any numbers...
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Last post by Calimus
Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:55 am
Car Tranmission Engine & Parts
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sunil »
Sat Sep 11, 2004 3:33 am
Dear friends let me share my experience with you, if you have any need for engine transmission or car parts just go to the site you can find almost...
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Last post by PDX Cabby
Sat Sep 11, 2004 11:50 am
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Last post by sixsracing
Mon Aug 09, 2004 9:27 am
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Last post by Blades
Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:46 pm
i need a diagram
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SoCal_Cabby »
Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:59 pm
the bentley doesn't seem to be any help for me.
the engine in my cabby has been hacked together wiring wise, and i need to start getting to work on...
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Last post by black_cabbie
Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:34 am
Will it live?
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by neilson3031 » Wed Jan 28, 2004 12:42 am
My 1981 Rabbit Conv, ran very well up to last week.
The igniton coil was shot so I replaced it,the car ran for the day.
The halls unit was cracked, I...
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Last post by Calimus
Thu Jan 29, 2004 12:32 am
motor mount ?'s
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SoCal_Cabby »
Wed Oct 15, 2003 12:42 am
i think my motor mounts crapped out on me.
i priced them but how difficult is it to replace the tranny mount? i have a press to do the left and...
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Last post by PDX Cabby
Tue Dec 30, 2003 1:36 am
Help wit A/C.......
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black_cabbie »
Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:44 pm
Can somebody tell me what excactly is this???????????
Where is this supposed to connect?????????
This the front right side of the car right behind...
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Last post by black_cabbie
Wed Dec 24, 2003 5:15 pm
before/after pics of engine cleanup
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Calimus »
Tue Dec 16, 2003 5:22 pm
Here are the pics of the engine after a purple power bath, but before a wirewheel scrubbing.
And here are the current shots. Front side of the...
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Last post by 1lowcab
Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:28 pm
Winter Project
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by
kuklaki »
Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:17 am
For everyone that has been asking me how the progress is going on my Cabby, here are the latest pics of what the hubby has been up to:
Viva la...
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Last post by Calimus
Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:25 am
Turbo for 2.0 8v
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cholos2 »
Wed Nov 19, 2003 7:06 pm
I was looking on some sights and saw a KO3 turbo. WIll this fit on a 2.0 8v engine in the 99 cabrio or am I completely off the mark?
I had looked at...
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Last post by 1lowcab
Thu Nov 20, 2003 11:55 pm
Throttle body fun!
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by
fuzzie »
Tue Apr 01, 2003 4:52 pm
Am going to pick up a A2 or 16V throttle body gasket if the dealer has one. Got a Audi 5000 throttle body to give my car a bit more pep.
Can't wait...
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Last post by SoCal_Cabby
Sun Oct 12, 2003 12:55 am
Engine searching
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hooddub »
Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:17 pm
Looking for a decent 16v motor for my newest rabbit . Can anyone help?
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Last post by hooddub
Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:17 pm
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