Re: [a2-16v-list] attn Holland - a2-16v.com list domain expiring in October

2011-08-09 Thread Steven Arguello
Post the paypal acct where we should donate. I have a couple bucks sitting in my paypal acct doing nothing. On Aug 7, 2011, at 10:52 PM, Chad Rebuck wrote: > Hello Holland, > > You have been gracious enough in the past to cover the charges for the > a2-16v.com domain. I am getting the list

1.8 or 2.0 throttle ?

2001-06-15 Thread Steven Arguello
I have an '88 GTI w/ a 2.0 longblock, CIS-E and them really bad idle problems, rough idle and it stalls @ every light as soon as you press the clutch. I've read everything in the archives about fuel/air mixture and how to set the idle. Along the way I managed to get a salvaged 1.8 longblock, for pa

tire size

2001-06-18 Thread Steven Arguello
I bought my 88 GTI with a suspension kit installed. Not sure what make either the springs or the shocks. It's lowered between 1" -1 1/2". It has the 14" black BBS wheels and 185 /60's. The tires don't look like the right size (I think they're too thin). The right rear blew out the other day (real l

Oil pressure light story.(long)

2001-06-22 Thread Steven Arguello
I recently bought a '88 GTI 16V with a blown head gasket. I replaced the gasket in my garage with a lot of help from people like Dennis G. (I didn't know about the list then) I was almost as happy as when my first son was born when it started up and didn't seem to leak ! It hadn't leaked at all exc

RE: Speedvision to become NASCAR channel...

2001-06-28 Thread Steven Arguello
Speedvision is the only reason I have cable. I've never heard of anyone broadcasting the WHOLE 24 hours of Le Mans, and it was great! Is this a done deal? What's going to happen to the Speedvision touring championship? What am I going to do every other weekend? Couldn't they just buy The Nashville

Low oil pressure

2001-07-27 Thread Steven Arguello
What can be done about an oil pressure light that comes on 10 min into normal street driving and oil temp (around 200 F) between 2100 and 2900 rpm and eventually will be on all the time under 3000 rpm at 215 F. It doesn't seem to burn any oil and runs fine. I was thinking of those miracle-run-the-e

True Story

2001-08-02 Thread Steven Arguello
Sorry if everyone's already heard this oneit was new to me and I thought it was pretty funny. Apparently a cat somehow got into a Mercedes on a showroom floor on a Friday a couple of months ago. Unfortunately for the cat it had died of suffocation over the weekend. Mercedes was surprised that,

RE: True Story

2001-08-03 Thread Steven Arguello
I read a stat. a couple years ago that claimed that the Cherokee/Wagoneer line accounted for 40% of Chryslers complaints/recalls/lemons. Just passin' that along. Another one way up on their unreliable chart has since proven to be a hell of a concept, the AMC Eagle. Years ahead of AUDI or Subaru(who

A/C compressor

2001-08-03 Thread Steven Arguello
What if any is the mod for removing the A/C compressor and rerouting the belts, the hoses and condenser were never there, all I have is a very heavy pulley that in turn drives the alternator. Thanks, Steve

RALLY CROSS ?

2001-08-05 Thread Steven Arguello
I thought this might be of interest. (I got an invitation in the mail, and am passing it along; not affiliated or anything) >From the mailer it sounds like auto cross run over a gravel course, it costs $45 for SCCA members and $55 for non members. It's Aug.11 @ 9:30 am @ the TEAM O'NEIL RALLY SCHOO

RALLY CROSS ?

2001-08-09 Thread Steven Arguello
I thought this might be of interest. (I got an invitation in the mail, and am passing it along; not affiliated or anything) >From the mailer it sounds like auto cross run over a gravel course, it costs $45 for SCCA members and $55 for non members. It's Aug.11 @ 9:30 am @ the TEAM O'NEIL RALLY SCHOO

A/C Questions: Snowflakes???

2001-08-09 Thread Steven Arguello
Does anyone have the original owner's manual? A lot of questions I've seen posted are probably answered in it. Mark's question is a perfect example. I'm sure someone out there could scan it and post it as a .pdf or something. My latest question is; are the rear seats supposed to fold flat or do t

little shock absorber on engine

2001-08-10 Thread Steven Arguello
Does it actually do anything? My 2.0 didn't have it when I bought it. Should I install it? The engine shakes a lot when it idles and it shifts pretty hard but I'm pretty sure I don't have the hydraulic (front) mount. Also can the rubber engine mount go bad? TIA Steve

RE: downloaded bentley from russian site

2001-08-14 Thread Steven Arguello
It won't work without a serial #. I did the same thing. Anyone have a bentley serial # out there? TIA -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of Francesco - FONTA RACING Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 9:59 AM To: volkswagen Subject

RE: Weitec GT kit installed...

2001-08-17 Thread Steven Arguello
I can barely fit my hand between the tire and the fender, I bought the car with the kit installed (all I know is that the springs are Neuspeed) I think taking off the spoiler is a good idea. What other precautions are normally taken for winter in the northeast? I know that the 195/55's are next to

RE: Throttle body

2001-08-18 Thread Steven Arguello
Don't know about the 8V but the 2.0 Motronic ('90-'92) is the exact same body but it opens both valves at the same time whereas the 1.8 opens in 2 stages. The 1.8 has 2 throttle position switches, full throttle and idle; the 2.0 has an idle switch and a variable resistor (potentiometer) for throttl

RE: Update2:

2001-08-24 Thread Steven Arguello
If you really want to kill them, I know some guys who know some guys. -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of Patrick Austin Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 8:04 PM To: a2_...@connecticom.com Subject: Update2: Okay, correc

VDO Gauges

2001-08-25 Thread Steven Arguello
Any info on buying/installing aftermarket gauges would help. I had in mind: VDO Vision gauges (opinions?) oil pressure 80 psi, later I'd add an amp gauge and possibly voltmeter( if it fits) What I don't have any info on is what sender to use, buy one? which? use the existing? is the existing just

RE: VDO Gauges

2001-08-26 Thread Steven Arguello
t manifold). Good luck, James Blumenfeld 87 GTI 16v PS- Race and rally pix at: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/w1jim Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 11:48:41 -0400 From: "Steven Arguello" Subject: VDO Gauges Thi

RE: need some help guys

2001-08-27 Thread Steven Arguello
Not much help, except for moral support. But my car does the same thing, every time my wife gets in it everything that can, does go wrong. Good luck. Steve -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of David Krzak Sent: Monday, Augu

RE: Broken Timing light

2001-08-28 Thread Steven Arguello
What about that test harness I've seen on some #1 plug wires? -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of Ben Randolph Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 7:27 PM To: a2_...@connecticom.com Subject: Re: Broken Timing light > From: "D

Brake pads

2001-08-30 Thread Steven Arguello
What are recommended brands and qualities? Is there any way to know what size rotors you have other than measuring? Are there any differences between 1.8l and 2.0 brakes? Thanks , Steve

Cams???

2001-08-30 Thread Steven Arguello
Is there any cam that doesn't lessen low end hp and torque? I'm putting in a 1.8 while I fix my 2.0 and I've gotten use to the torque/hp. I want some moderate hp gains but don't want to sacrifice driveability. I also plan to eventually put this head on the 2.0 so that's another thing to consider. I

RE: Brake pads

2001-08-30 Thread Steven Arguello
but my GF's car > >proves otherwise. It's one of those weird split year cars; big bumpers, no > >foglights, 1.8 motor, 9.4 brakes. It keeps me on my toes when shopping for > >parts. > >As for pads, I like Mintex Red box, but everyone has there own opinions > >ab

Pedals?

2001-09-06 Thread Steven Arguello
I'm not to worried about the brake and clutch, although they're a little to far apart and slippery but the gas pedal seems very thin and set too far back. What about adjusting the tension? It's low priority but now that I've thought of it, I know it's going to bother me more and more. Any comments

RE: Pedals?

2001-09-07 Thread Steven Arguello
i (street car) and decrease the tension on the '87 GTi (ITA car). --- Steven Arguello wrote: > I'm not to worried about the brake and clutch, although they're a > little to > far apart and slippery but the gas pedal seems very thin and set > too far > back. What about

RE: Terrorism

2001-09-11 Thread Steven Arguello
I did a lot of work in WTC #2 in the past five years luckily we lost that account about a year ago. >From down my street I used to be able to see the towers. I figure it just got harder to hijack a plane, from now on to get control of the plane they'll have to pretty much kill everyone on board bef

RE: tinting turnsingnals

2001-09-13 Thread Steven Arguello
I woudn't call them ugly or at least not uglier than any other part of the car. At worst they're '80's and if you remember what people dressed like and wore their hair I'd say they're not that bad. Just my humble opinion. Steve -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:o

VDO Oil pressure sender

2001-09-13 Thread Steven Arguello
Could anyone who has installed one explain what (if any) fittings they used. I haven't tried it yet but it looks very tight. I think I'd try to keep the oil pressure switch, so I guess somewhere I'll need a T fitting. Thanks Steve

RE: 2.0

2001-09-17 Thread Steven Arguello
Can anyone tell me what differences there are between the CIS-E and Motronic (1.8 and 2.0) injectors other than the threads. Does anyone know why, if they're the same why did they thread them differently? -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connectic

RE: 2.0

2001-09-18 Thread Steven Arguello
-Original Message- From: ranariv...@aol.com [mailto:ranariv...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 6:14 AM To: steven.argue...@worldnet.att.net Subject: Re: 2.0 In a message dated 9/17/01 6:52:14 PM, steven.argue...@worldnet.att.net writes: << Can anyone tell me what difference

A/C Compressor mod again

2001-09-19 Thread Steven Arguello
Could whoever posted his URL for the page in which he shows how he did the compressor removal repost it? That message has been autoarchived to somewhere on my hard drive and I know this is easier than tracking it down. Thanks Steve

RE: How-tos are Great and Fire in my GLI (was RE: big bumpers (long how-to))

2001-09-21 Thread Steven Arguello
I keep a 2lb(I think) fire extinguisher between the driver's seat and the door, now, in a case like yours where would I point it at? If the fire's behind the dash what good is spraying the outside of it? Anyway, sorry about the car. Steve -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.c

Engine Swap?

2001-09-22 Thread Steven Arguello
I know some of you have done this recently. I'm going to swap my dead 2.0 for my spare 1.8 I want to keep the 9A trans . I'm doing this in my garage as soon as I sell the family SUV. Keeping in mind that it's dropped 1.5" and I'll have uncomfortable, if any, access to underneath the car, my questio

Injectors

2001-09-23 Thread Steven Arguello
Can anyone tell me the part # of a 1.8 CIS-E injector? TIA Steve

Bad Clutch???

2001-09-28 Thread Steven Arguello
I swapped my spare 1.8 for my ran-it-w/o-oil 2.0 today. while I was there I changed the bushings on the shift rod (more on that later), I started to re-adjust the shift lever and went to see if I had actually selected a gear, I could turn the rotor (the other wheel is on the ground) so, not in gear

RE: couple questions

2001-10-01 Thread Steven Arguello
Never heard of a 6K engine code. I just did the swap from a 2.0 to a 1.8(2.0 died) there are slight differences. I don't know what the manual says but consensus on the list is that the 2.0 (Motronic) runs a higher fuel pressure, the injectors open @ a higher pressure. If you run all CIS-E component

anyone tried this?

2001-10-01 Thread Steven Arguello
Has anyone ever hooked up (or tried to) the cold start valve to the full throttle switch? Does it or should it work? Just wasting bandwidth. Steve

Idle Speed

2001-10-02 Thread Steven Arguello
Warmed up (oil temp 170) I'm idling @ 1500 rpm. What's the vaccum leak test procedure other than to inspect all the intake hoses? Steve

Fog (Auxiliary?) lights

2001-10-06 Thread Steven Arguello
I wired the 2 inner (fog?) lights to a separate 2 position fog light switch, the bulbs have only one intensity so the switch does nothing on the second position. Since it's a little awkward feeling for that switch, my thought was to wire the 1rst position to the high-beam output of the regular head

Bad Vibe

2001-10-14 Thread Steven Arguello
After swapping out engine,tranny and axles a weak to medium vibration from the front end got worse. Now it's a medium to strong. It used to start at about 40-50 mph and get worse as I went faster. Then it was mostly a sound, now you can feel it thought the steering wheel. Now it starts at 25 mph an

Bad Vibe Again

2001-10-15 Thread Steven Arguello
Thanks all for the info. I'm convinced i'ts at least the passenger axle, I'm not sure if the vibration has killed the wheel bearing also. Does anyone know about the vibration damper mentioned in Bentley chapter 5.2? It says it comes on some models? Which? Does anyone think this might help? It doesn

RE: Hey guys

2001-10-18 Thread Steven Arguello
Almost 100 hp per liter, reliable, normally aspirated, stock - all on an overall soulless, clean cut commuter-mobile. -Original Message- From: owner-a2_...@connecticom.com [mailto:owner-a2_...@connecticom.com]On Behalf Of Deutsch Sport Tuning Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 2:38 PM To: ma

RE: [A2-16v] Tranny problems

2002-06-18 Thread Steven Arguello
the fork has around an inch of free play, then it seems to bump up against a stopper. well the stopper is where the clutch actually starts to release, I dont think you can release it by hand. it goes to fully released in the next 1/4" of movement. I had the same problem till I checked a working tra

RE: [A2-16v] Car Stalled On Highway

2002-08-02 Thread Steven Arguello
Most people here in Jersey only hotwire other people's cars. I had a 20. ga ground break right around the coil and the same thing happened only middle of winter/middle of nowhere/pitch dark/no flashlight. That's probably a good addition to the GTI toolbox- 6'14 ga. wire alligator clips on both si

[a2-16v-list] Bad Caliper??

2003-11-17 Thread Steven Arguello
I just replaced, in less than 10K miles the right rear pads. I thought I had messed up adjusting the hand brake, so I loosened it till it no longer does anything. Now after driving 1 mile the wheel is warm to the touch. Other than replacing the caliper (If I do that, should I replace both? ) Wh

RE: [a2-16v-list] Bad Caliper??

2003-11-17 Thread Steven Arguello
Thanks, that's what I was looking for. It's an '88 and I did the 1st part OK although I had to use major pressure to rotate the piston back, I think I used a 12mm nut though. If I understood correctly the handbrake mechanism is seizing & all I have to do is free it up some how. I'll just add it to

[a2-16v-list] Brakes again

2004-01-10 Thread Steven Arguello
I have a "jammed" rear caliper. I got this out of the Benteley Before running the engine or moving the car, pump the brake pedal at least 40 times to reset the automatic adjustment of the rear calipers. CAUTION- Running the engine and providing vacuum boost to the brakes while resetting the

RE: [a2-16v-list] oil cooler leak

2004-02-08 Thread Steven Arguello
The oil cooler is actualy sandwiched between the filter and the block. It's on the same threaded pipe that the filter threads onto held on with a thin nut. Overtightening the filter will compress the gasket between the cooler and block. That gasket is about 1/8" thick, 3/8" wide and 2" in diameter.

[a2-16v-list] test - ignore

2004-04-15 Thread Steven Arguello

[a2-16v-list] Bad Front Wheel Bearings

2004-04-15 Thread Steven Arguello
'88 GTi has a bad vibration in the front wheels, gets worse when you turn. I've changed both axles, and the low-speed-turning part of the vibration/noise went away. Now I'm pretty sure the front wheel bearings are both bad. What are my options? What's the most cost-effective (cheapest) way to r

RE: [a2-16v-list] Got a battery - now Front Wheel Bearings

2004-04-21 Thread Steven Arguello
As far as I can tell, the labor you can save is not having to remove the 2 bolts that attach the carrier to the strut, the lower mount and the outer axle have to be removed either way. The Harbor Freight press, is just a press, can you use that to remove both halves of the bearing? or do you need a

RE: [a2-16v-list] question...transmission alignment after clutch replacement

2004-06-21 Thread Steven Arguello
Different trannys/clutch disks have different size shaft/holes. Could you be doing the old too big a shaft in too small a hole?? It should slide right in w/a little jiggling. Steve -Original Message- From: a2-16v-list-ad...@mail.a2-16v.com [mailto:a2-16v-list-ad...@mail.a2-16v.com] On Beha

RE: [a2-16v-list] Transaxle/clutch question

2004-08-06 Thread Steven Arguello
Need to adjust cable? Self-adjusting clutch cable?

[a2-16v-list] Rally New York 2004

2004-10-26 Thread Steven Arguello
I'm not affiliated but I've been to the one in 2002 and it was great. Check out the entry list!! http://rallynewyork.com/rnyusa04-entries.html Good Luck All Steve

RE: [a2-16v-list] Need help with Transmission selection

2005-02-23 Thread Steven Arguello
Another consideration, the 16V trannies have a larger diameter splined shaft, the thingy that goes into the clutch plate. Maybe it can handle more torque? The PO of my A2 GTI had mated a 2.0 to an 8V tranny (I was told off an 8v Jetta) it had the tall 5th but, it also had the 100mm flanges as I

[a2-16v-list] Skid plate

2005-04-25 Thread Steven Arguello
I'm considering using the GTI for rallycross. I can't do an all-out refit or buy another car. So I have to babystep my way and since it's already dropped 1 1/2", step one is a skid plate. Has anyone fabricated one? Any ideas? Thx Steve

[a2-16v-list] 2.0 shortblock

2005-06-04 Thread Steven Arguello
Is it worth it to rebuild a shortblock 2.0 that I ran w/out oil? (had the oil changed @ JiffyLube 500miles after replacing the head gasket, the dude over-tightened the oil filter and crushed the gasket between the oil cooler and block. It let go after 20 min on the highway in pouring rain, oil pr

Re: [a2-16v-list] stand alone efi

2005-08-10 Thread Steven Arguello
The 2.0l Motronic throttle body has a position sensor (potentiometer) Steve On 8/10/05 12:01 AM, "Chad Rebuck" wrote: > Decided today that I'd get rid of the stock fuel injection and go with a > stand alone efi system. Ordered a couple items: > > http://www.rossmachineracing.com/16vfuelrail.h

Re: [a2-16v-list] WTB: used 16V alternator

2005-09-07 Thread Steven Arguello
Autozone; or most auto parts chains same price, lifetime warranty. I'm on my 3rd since removing the ac compressor. Good Luck, Steve On 9/6/05 11:45 PM, "jlpawli...@aol.com" wrote: > Does anyone have one available for sale that is in working order? I am afraid > mine has seen the ghost. I am loc

[a2-16v-list] Passat 2.0 16V

2005-10-02 Thread Steven Arguello
I recently found a good 2.0 16V in a Passat. Looks just like the GTi's They're asking $175. Is this a good deal? I noticed a hydraulic clutch, how much modification would I need to get in a Gti? It'd make a great winter project. Steve PS I have a 2.0 16V (I ran it w/out oil) that's just taking up

Re: [a2-16v-list] Passat 2.0 16V

2005-10-02 Thread Steven Arguello
. If > the recipient car is an 8V Digifant or CIS car, you will have to > convert to > either full Motronic or 1.8 16V CIS-E injection and ignition. Of > course you could always go stand alone, like MegaSquirt, SDS, TECII > or III, etc., as long as you don't have to pass e

Re: [a2-16v-list] Passat 2.0 16V

2005-10-06 Thread Steven Arguello
>> Redline oil exclusively. It's in perfect condition. Neuspeed wants >> $279.95 for it new, $200 and it's yours. I'll pay shipping. >> >> --Holland >> h...@pacbell.net >> >> On Oct 2, 2005, at 14:28, Steven Arguello wrote: >>

RE: [a2-16v-list] 16v Distributor oil leak

2005-11-26 Thread Steven Arguello
Maybe it's contagious; I now have the same problem. I hear one or both pumps go on w/ignition and stop, can't tell if it's still on when it cranks and the noise is a lot less than it used to make. I pulled an injector and it's dry. Shouldn't something come out when cranking? To me it sounds like th

[a2-16v-list] (no subject)

2006-01-03 Thread Steven Arguello
Anyone running a 2.0 w/stock CIS-E or have any input one way or another? The PO had a 2.0 w/ a hacked Motronic/CIS-E hybrid and it ran like crap. Don't have $$ to do anything fancy. Thanks, Steve

RE: [a2-16v-list] (no subject)

2006-01-04 Thread Steven Arguello
Thanks. That makes sense. The 2.0 ran great @ 6k+, could barely idle. I guess cams or anything done to better airflow would only make it worse (and better). Steve -Original Message- From: a2-16v-list-ad...@mail.a2-16v.com [mailto:a2-16v-list-ad...@mail.a2-16v.com] On Behalf Of makino...@a

Re: [a2-16v-list] testing the 16v list

2006-03-20 Thread Steven Arguello
Is the list still up? Steve On Jan 26, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Chad Rebuck wrote: I have moved the list to a new computer so just making sure everything is working. Anyone doing anything new with their 16v? I might as well ask to get some emails flowing. Later. Chad ___

[a2-16v-list] No brakes

2006-03-20 Thread Steven Arguello
While slowing down for a red light, the brake pedal went to the firewall. I dropped a gear and snuck through and at the next light the brakes were fine. Any thoughts? Thanks, Steve

Re: [a2-16v-list] No brakes

2006-03-21 Thread Steven Arguello
10:57 PM, Galen Bergthold wrote: If the brake fluid level is fine I would suspect the master cylinder. My experience is that rhis only gets worse. Fortunately this is easily fixed w/a new MC, and is a good opportunity to flush all the old fluid out of your brake lines. GBergthold From: S

Re: [a2-16v-list] Testing Mode

2006-03-21 Thread Steven Arguello
I've torn down the Passat 2.0 I picked up over the winter. Thinking about a cam or set of cams and a new clutch. Will stock CIS-E be able to deliver enough fuel? Which injectors do I use? Steve On Mar 21, 2006, at 12:15 AM, darner wrote: I'm still on here, too. Car (89 GTi 16v) awaits new cl

Re: [a2-16v-list] No brakes

2006-03-21 Thread Steven Arguello
found this @ adirondack Rear caliper update kit. Updates your car to the lighter aluminum VW Mk4 calipers. Kit includes all parts necessary for conversion. Includes new left rear and right rear aluminum calipers, required hydraulic hoses and banjo bolts. No additional parts or modifications

[a2-16v-list] Parts

2006-03-27 Thread Steven Arguello
Sorry, my mail store broke and I lost my old emails... A while back someone posted a mixed batch of parts for sale. Any of that still around? I remember a rear wheel bearing and timing belt. Thanks, Steve

[a2-16v-list] 2.0 questions

2006-04-09 Thread Steven Arguello
1. What other than change crank & intermediate shaft seals should I do to the bottom end? 2. Anyone looking to sell a cam or set? I'm looking for as much top end with a little loss of low end. 3. Can a stock CIS-E system provide enough fuel for a 2.0 w/cams? Just by tweaking f/a mixture screw

[a2-16v-list] Anyone selling cams?

2006-04-29 Thread Steven Arguello
Email me off-list please. Thanks, Steve

[a2-16v-list] Passing this on

2006-05-06 Thread Steven Arguello
Wanted: Mid 80s VW for ITB racing. I'm ready to get started and would like to find a car ready or close to it. Current log book and legal for ITB inspection. Some updates or work needed would be fine. What I need is a good starter car. Also looking for a trailer preferably aluminum. Email i

[a2-16v-list] Injectors

2006-09-21 Thread Steven Arguello
I'm glad you're all back... What differences are between Motronic and cis-e injectors? Which should I use in a 9A w/stock cis-e? I have 4 of each. Thanks. Steve

Re: [a2-16v-list] my car was full of water

2006-10-10 Thread Steven Arguello
My Gti is a little too ghetto for my northern NJ whitebread town. On a curvy hilly backroad one town over I passed a cop coming the other way. He could only have seen me for less than a couple of seconds. A mile down the road he pulls me over. He says he had me doing 48 in a 35 zone (I was doing

Re: [a2-16v-list] Mis-fire from idle...

2006-12-26 Thread Steven Arguello
Have the exact same problem -sort of on-going since dropping in the 2.0- but I have a new distributor and a new O2 sensor and coolant temp values according to Bentley. I have the Bentley CD version and I get lost in the fuel delivery section. I end up guessing. Cold Running Enrichment, Cold

[a2-16v-list] Stock engine?

2006-12-26 Thread Steven Arguello
Could someone post photos of a clean/stock engine. I have hoses and harnesses all over the place and don't really know where they go. Thanks Steve

[a2-16v-list] Loud Exhaust

2007-01-10 Thread Steven Arguello
TT Dynaflow exhaust got way too loud after running a gravel/sand road rally. Shop said it wasn't leaking anywhere, just the tip broke off. (I kept it) Put a new muffler in, still loud. I'm still adjusting everything and haven't fully tightened the 2 clamps that hold the muffler. It's quiet

Re: [a2-16v-list] Mis-fire from idle...

2007-03-11 Thread Steven Arguello
I have the same problems! 1 mis-fire from idle (hasn't gone away after 1500 miles) 2 No heat (need some help with that) 3 made it home on parking lights- missing bolt on alternator support (fixed that) How do you fix the flapper door? Bentley doesn't say much. Are Digifant injectors the sa

Re: [a2-16v-list] Mis-fire from idle...

2007-03-11 Thread Steven Arguello
to the full closed position so no heat is allowed into the cabin on the cool setting. From: Steven Arguello To: Matthew Yip CC: a2-16v-list@mail.a2-16v.com Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Mis-fire from idle... Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:45:11 -0500 I have the same problems! 1 mis-fire from i

Re: [a2-16v-list] Almost Race Season

2007-04-02 Thread Steven Arguello
I think I haven't figured out how to see pictures online. Where did they go? Steve On Apr 2, 2007, at 12:33 AM, Matthew Yip wrote: I think I've figured some of this "posting pictures online" business - here are some pictures of the finished wheel wells and the new Nasty-Car style door bars.

[a2-16v-list] Bad resonator

2007-06-06 Thread Steven Arguello
My TT resonator is not doing anything...the exhaust is very loud only inside the car (drove on the freeway for 1 1/2 hrs was temporarily deaf for about 20 mins). What options are there? Can you swap the resonator? Thanks, Steve

[a2-16v-list] OXS problem??

2007-09-04 Thread Steven Arguello
Ongoing (year+) hesitating/misfire under load. Did all the tests in the Bentley (again). DPR current 10.3mA no fluctuation. New O2 sensor, and I even tried putting the old one back. Before I buy a 3rd sensor, I wanted to double check. How is the O2 sensor ground? Through the pipe/manifold?

Re: [a2-16v-list] OXS problem??

2007-09-05 Thread Steven Arguello
, 2007, at 9:44 PM, John S. Lagnese wrote: If you unplug it the car should run richer and eliminate the problem, if the problem is still there its most likely not the OXS. John - Original Message ----- From: "Steven Arguello" To: "a2-16v" Sent: Tuesday, September 04,

[a2-16v-list] Overheating ?

2007-10-09 Thread Steven Arguello
Oil temp 245 to 260 in traffic. 225 to 235 on the freeway. How can I tell if the thermostat is opening? It's been like this since putting in the 2.0. I remember the 1.8 ran cooler, 225 in traffic never past 240. I'm guessing the radiator's old. Thanks, Steve

Re: [a2-16v-list] Overheating

2007-10-09 Thread Steven Arguello
The water pump had a bolt/lug sheared off flush to the block. My extractor broke off in the hole I had drilled in the bolt. I ended up drilling and tapping another smaller hole. I used gasket sealer and didn't think it would hold. It has so far, but I effed up and put the old pump and the o

[a2-16v-list] Broken engine mount bracket.

2007-11-11 Thread Steven Arguello
The front non-hydraulic mount bracket broke. I haven't been able to find a replacement (no longer available, convert to hydraulic). Does anyone know where to find a bracket? I'm going to have it welded. Has anyone had experience with a welded bracket? Thanks, Steve

Re: [a2-16v-list] Broken engine mount bracket.

2007-11-12 Thread Steven Arguello
the geometry. It'll probably last as long as the car. http://www.mk2vr6.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1092 Lotsa Luck Eric 85 GTI with VR6 Power At 03:02 PM 11/11/2007, Steven Arguello wrote: The front non-hydraulic mount bracket broke. I haven't been able to find a replacemen

[a2-16v-list] Ignition Cables

2007-11-27 Thread Steven Arguello
I couldn't find the archives but I bet this has been discussed before. What ignition cables should I get? Plugs? Steve

Re: [a2-16v-list] server for the a2-16v list is back online

2009-02-20 Thread Steven Arguello
Blew the timing belt running the Pine Barrens Express night road rally in South Jersey. As luck would have it, after hours of running through cranberry bogs and backwoods dirt roads, the timing belt broke just as we turned onto an asphalt road and we managed to coast into the parking of the

Re: [a2-16v-list] A2 16V Knowledge

2009-02-24 Thread Steven Arguello
I had a 740i too'cept it was a Volvo. Bought it with 180K miles and the odo running less than half the time, odo went @ 220K. Sold a couple years later still running strong. Best brakes ever. Steve

Re: [a2-16v-list] A2 16V Knowledge

2009-02-25 Thread Steven Arguello
Ugliest car I ever owned...Electronic speedo/odo and flaky wiring, you'd honk the horn and the windshield wipers ran Anyway I killed my last 2.0 because of messing with the cluster. Steve

[a2-16v-list] Never got my stock CIS-E to work right

2009-02-25 Thread Steven Arguello
At one point I had 2 '88 GTi's, before getting rid of the 2nd one, I stripped it. Now I have 2 of pretty much everything. 2 airboxes/fuel distributors, 2 ecu's, 2 knock sensor cu's. Except only 1 knock sensor and only 1 coolant temp sensor. I tried every combination of what I have and never

[a2-16v-list] CIS-E or Motronic Control Units?

2009-04-07 Thread Steven Arguello
I don't know if these are the correct part #s. If anyone can check these (my spares) for me, thanks Knock Sensor= 811 907 397 E ECU= 811 906 264 F I'm guessing that these are both CIS-E 1.8 I'll check the ones on the car as soon as my garage is above 50 deg. Thanks again, Steve

[a2-16v-list] Head Gasket 1.8 head on 2.0 block?

2009-04-07 Thread Steven Arguello
Which head gasket set should I get 1.8 or 2.0? Steve

Re: [a2-16v-list] CIS-E or Motronic Control Units?

2009-04-08 Thread Steven Arguello
I would have thought that the 9A ECU would be very different from the CIS-E, like say Motronic on it somewhere. I'm going to get everything back to CIS-E. Right? I only have 1 harness and it's CIS-E. What's the CIS-E airbox part number? Will stock CIS-E be able to put enough fuel into the

[a2-16v-list] O2 sensor ground.

2009-04-18 Thread Steven Arguello
The Bentley talks about a ground for the green O2 wire shield. Where is it located? Is there a ground to the exhaust anywhere? (for the O2 sensor). How many grounds are there on the head? I bought my GTi with a hacked hybrid CIS_E/Motronic set-up. They had a Motronic throttle body, 2 wire i

Re: [a2-16v-list] O2 sensor ground.

2009-04-19 Thread Steven Arguello
I think I might have "cleaned that up". I just have a brown 12 going to the head. Thanks Steve

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