Forum: General Engine Discussion

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Hello, Just wondering if anybody could help me with the following question: -I am not a mechanic, but want to change the ECM module and...

just starting to drive and i hear a very loud *BANG* and every light known to man starts blinking... loud rattling noise in time with the rpm's smell...

Hey everyone, looking for some advice on engine swap options for my 1992 eurovan, It has the inline 5 cylinder audi gas engine in it with the 5 speed...

Hey guys! I have a 1980 dodge omni with a 1.7l motor and a auto trans. The trans is shot and I can't find a trans for the 1.7 for a desent price...

Hi Folks, Just wondered if anyone had any idea what could be wrong here please? I have a Sharan VR6 2.8L which i recently bought and its had quite...

Do these really help? Was thinking of getting one, but then also realized that I may have an aluminum oil pan on the Touareg.

i have a 2000 vr6 golf with a eurospor cat back exhaust. the exhaust has been on for about 7 to 8 months. and today the check engine light came on...

Welll basically as the title states, when im driving around and turn on the heat the engine temperature drops from the ideal running temp (middle of...

I'm curious if anyone has ever thought about converting there car to propane? I LOVE my Touareg. I would buy another one in a heart beat. The...

Hi all. I recently bought a 2001 Beetle 2.0. I popped a few codes i dont remember, but they were MAF related. I installed a new MAF and all codes...

Hey guys just wondering if you know anything about the knew tsi engine an the specs on it. I was wondering if it would fit in a mk4 golf 1.8t I know...

I have an 04' Jetta Automatic (Turbo), that recently won't shift to 2nd unless I let it warm up for a long time. If it isn't sufficiently warm,...

I've noticed from a few mags (Eurotuner) have mentioned that a number of vw used Supersprint as their choice of exhaust. In the last Eurotuner...

The numbers under the alternator and oil filler say AJ047653.......can anyone help????

Well as the title implies, I've held off from doing anything for a while to my car, and I'm ready to start again. I'm looking for cheap power...

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Hi everyone. Would really appreciate some advice: I have a diesel 1.4 Polo 2004 and up until recently has been running beautifully. More...

:thumbdown:Sorry if this is the wrong place. I'm basically looking for a shop/helping hand to diagnose, and fix, some problems I'm having with my...

Not yet complete but looks pretty sweet! http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_3044.shtml

Hey Fellas, Didn't really know the best place to put this - though about DIY and ended up here. Was hoping those of you who do a lot of your own...

Q#1 i have a 2001 golf AZG and i noticed the antifreeze level was below the min line. Every now and then (once every two years or so) i need to...

Hey guys, I am not quite the owner of my the Jetta I put a down payment for on Sunday, but I remember while driving it that whenever I started off...

Hello everyone, ive got a 97 golf 2.0 5 speed. What I am looking to do is remove and eliminate the stock intake system right from the air box to the...

So my compressor is only getting to about 150psi instead of 300+. Looks like it's on it's way out. Anyone know the best spot to pick a new one up?...

General question about thermostat temp ratings. I know the 1.8t uses the 87 degree thermostat. Which VWs use the 82? Or can you use an 82...

Hey, I've ran into a small issue with my gf's 1.8L mk3 golf when I shut the car off. It doesn't seem to shut off right away, it putts 2 to 6 times...