Volkswagen Cabriolet Questions Maintenance & Repair
1988 VW Cabriolet, After Engine Hot Will Run Rough And Die When Acclerating...
When engine cold I can rev to 5000 rpm and upshift and the engine will kee pulling. When hot when I rev to 5000 rpm and shift the engine dies and after a few seconds will start to run again. If the ca...
Why Engine Races When I Srtart Up?
When I start the car up the engine races. After the car has been sitting for years I soaked the fuel lines and distributor in Sea Foam, changed fuel pump relay and fuel injection power supply relay. T...
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever/Plunger Problem
The automatic transmission shift lever freezes in PARK.....you push in the plunger on the left of the knob/handle and it won't go in.....after some period of time it may release. Is this a common m...
Roof Latch Rattle
The right roof latch "rattles" when driving over bumps in the road. The latch itself is tight and stays securely fastened. When you put your hand on the latch block it feels as if something is wobblin...
Brakes
When the car is off and you press on the breaks, they are firm. When i start the car, the brake goes to the floor. Is it a vacuum problem? Where?
Soft Top/ Roof Repair- Any Tips For Small Tears?
Hi all I have a 1990 cab and I have a few tears on the edges on the soft top. The owner before me put some silicon Stuff but it's just ripped off so fast. Not strong enough Any ideas? Cheers, zoe
No Spark To PLugs
Please help. When I turn the key on I get one quick spark from the ignition coil to the distributor but nothing after that. Same thing when I check the spark at the plugs. I replaced the coil last ...
Bleeding The Fuel Line?
How do i bleed the fuel line??? do i take the fuel filter off an try to turn it over??? or take the out line off the filter an then try to turn it over???
White Soft Top
How do I clean the top? t is white with alot of black marks on it, also the inside line is very dirty any suggertions?
Shifter Too Loose
i have a 86 vw cabriolet i have brought back to life this thing runs drives great but the shfter it way to hard to find 1st and second this car was a 5 speed and now has a 4 speed not sur if that is w...
My 1986 Cabby Want Start
going crazy ! my cabby just want fire ! have replaced both fuel pumps & accumulator, cleaned the tank and all lines too, cleaned the injectors, getting fuel to plugs, just no spark ! replaced ignition...
Heater Blows Cold
It is cold (32 degrees) and my heater blows cold...no sign of heat? Any ideas what I should check? Thanks, Bob
Howdee I Have A VW GOLF 1990 Convertible ..and I Need A New Roof ..does Any...
Looking for info on where to purchase a new or old but good condition VW GOLF convertible roof for 1990 ..any help appreciated cheers Gordon
1993 VW Cabriolet Replaced Radiator, Waterpump, And New Housings N Hoses......
New radiator, new waterpump, new housings, no thermostat, new hoses.
Will A 1986 VW Golf 5 Speed Transmission Fit A1987 VW Cabriolet?
Is a direct swap out?
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