http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/-t1.htm Having Problems with your car? Hearing strange noises from your car? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:34:35 GMT 10 http://www.nullxface.com/E_Arli/PHD%20webpage/phdgrafnewgrey.jpg http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/-t1.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/please-help-t1172.htm PhilliphomewreckerRodgers on my way home from work I stopped at a gas station and filled up then I pulled out of the gas station and as I shifted from 2nd to 3rd I heard a grinding, like my synchros on my second gear do, when I pushed down the gas it was like it wasn't in gear and when I grabbed my shifter it just moved between 3rd and 4th, except now the car is stuck in 4th gear. anyone else have this problem and know what to do? I have school at 7:30 in the morning and I can't miss anymore classes and the tags on ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:28:06 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/please-help-t1172.htm#12731 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/please-help-t1172.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/mk3-jetta-front-seat-removal-t1216.htm Offthewall anyone know how to remove them. i know this might sound dumb but i can't seem to figure it out. thanks =) TECHNICAL ISSUES Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:21 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/mk3-jetta-front-seat-removal-t1216.htm#13408 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/mk3-jetta-front-seat-removal-t1216.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/fender-roller-and-alignment-t1218.htm Peter
On another note, any good places in the area to get a front end alignment on a Corrado?

Thanks in Advance.]]> TECHNICAL ISSUES Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:34:35 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/fender-roller-and-alignment-t1218.htm#13418 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/fender-roller-and-alignment-t1218.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/holy-s-t1202.htm Offthewall so im driving home from work today, and i hear a noise that sounds like a flat tire. i decided not to stop cuz i live less than 10 minutes from my work sooooo when i get home i check my tire (it's fine) then i look closely and see that i'm missing 4 lugbolts from my left front. i swear i get lucky sometimes...... TECHNICAL ISSUES Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:29:04 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/holy-s-t1202.htm#13217 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/holy-s-t1202.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/looking-for-t1199.htm Dub-Nub 1) head bolt tool
2) electronic torque wrench
3) engine hoist/stand

thinking of doing aeb head and maybe IE rods while the head is off.]]> TECHNICAL ISSUES Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:06:21 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/looking-for-t1199.htm#13154 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/looking-for-t1199.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/spark-plugs-t1195.htm idealappeal Hey i was wondering what is the gap you set the spark plugs to on a 04 1.8t? TECHNICAL ISSUES Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:49:34 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/spark-plugs-t1195.htm#13116 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/spark-plugs-t1195.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/20th-axle-t1194.htm noodleNiNJA my axle broke last night. im trying to do research on it. i could get a new one for $500+ with a $200 refundable core charge, or see if any other 1.8ts would fit on it. I'm sure that a GLI would fit but im also trying to see if a TTs axles would fit? anyone know? plus i know there AWD TTs and FWD TTs. trying to see if anyone knows? theres a broken down TT at VW specialty so i'm hoping that axle would fit! I'm looking through vortex as we speak. really any info would be great. TECHNICAL ISSUES Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:25:56 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/20th-axle-t1194.htm#13112 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/20th-axle-t1194.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/lookin-for-a-bov-t1185.htm KlutchKing does anybody have a type s or type rs bov that i could borrow or just put on my car for a few mintues to see if thats what my problem is??? i think the diaphragm might be bad and if it is i dont wanna take it apart and make it worse than what it is . lemme know TECHNICAL ISSUES Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:47:19 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/lookin-for-a-bov-t1185.htm#12954 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/lookin-for-a-bov-t1185.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/cel-t1148.htm PHDGLI i was sitting at a red light and then..... CEL came on.... it just turned over 40K and that might be why cuz it calls for new spark plugs ... could that be it?? TECHNICAL ISSUES Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:55:23 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/cel-t1148.htm#12474 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/cel-t1148.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/ne-one-no-how-to-install-a-derale-fan-control-t1155.htm corradovrtslc k i know blacks ground reds hot what is green, yelow, orange, and blue do and where do i plug them into thanks TECHNICAL ISSUES Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:03:32 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/ne-one-no-how-to-install-a-derale-fan-control-t1155.htm#12552 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/ne-one-no-how-to-install-a-derale-fan-control-t1155.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/good-bad-t1162.htm Chandler So, as stated in the other thread, i installed a MBC last night and got my boost to spike at 23/24psi, hold at 20 and redline at 17/18. Well, today on my way to work, i realized a problem. On full throttle...AWESOME...but if i just have partial throttle...as soon as it goes from vac to boost...it shoots from 0 straight up to 20 and if i keep the RPMS in that one spot...it will go 0,20,0,15,0,18,0,15,0...when i full throttle it...it will hold strong though. Anyone know why it would do ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:49:57 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/good-bad-t1162.htm#12613 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/good-bad-t1162.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/timing-on-giac-93-oct-t1149.htm Chandler I was just wondering what my timing should be at with a 93oct 1.8t chip? And should the engine adjust itself, or does there need to be some manual tweaking? Reason i'm asking is it feels like my timing might be off a little bit, but i'm not sure since i've never messed with timing before. TECHNICAL ISSUES Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:40:45 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/timing-on-giac-93-oct-t1149.htm#12505 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/timing-on-giac-93-oct-t1149.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/cam-chain-tensioner-locking-tool-t1150.htm Chandler I'm leaking oil on the side of my engine and it looks like it's the cam chain tensioner/half moon gaskets. I just ordered them, but i guess i'll need the tool to be able to lift up the tensioner to replace the gaskets. Anyone have this tool that i could borrow, or someone want to help me with this. Seems pretty simple, just need the tool and don't feel like paying 35-40 bucks for a one time use tool. Let me know. Thanks TECHNICAL ISSUES Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:44:00 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/cam-chain-tensioner-locking-tool-t1150.htm#12506 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/cam-chain-tensioner-locking-tool-t1150.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/opinions-t1124.htm junkyardjetta A few notes about the godawful noise you're about to hear on the video: 1. The noise goes completely away when accelerating, unless you're turning the wheel. 2. Otherwise it is almost always present, but it's never constant (higher or lower pitched, loud or quiet, seemingly at random). 3. It's the worst when turning either left or right, so in the video you'll hear it at it's loudest. 4. It's coming from the passenger side. 5. If you pop the hood and have someone turn the steering wheel ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:08:28 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/opinions-t1124.htm#12176 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/opinions-t1124.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/bubbles-bubbles-but-not-a-drop-to-drinkhelp-t1141.htm Chandler MAF from Bryan + cleaned throttle body + aligned throttle body by Dan = Car still running like crap. Symptoms: Random Misfires on all cylinders Running really rich When i try to accelerate, it gets up to 15psi and then falls on its face and backfires and yells "STOP!" Idle is horrible and sputters constantly When i start it in the morning, it sounds awesome for half a second, then dies. It will do that forever. It will only stay started if i rev it when i crank ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:50:45 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/bubbles-bubbles-but-not-a-drop-to-drinkhelp-t1141.htm#12377 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/bubbles-bubbles-but-not-a-drop-to-drinkhelp-t1141.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/very-important-help-please-t1137.htm Keller97GtI and i came up with these options after talkin with my folks.

1. get new rims and tires
2. Get stock gti rims and boost the 2.slow
3. save up and get like a 01 gti

lemme know what yall think i need some opinions
cause my money is burning a hole in my pocket
thanks yall! ]]> TECHNICAL ISSUES Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:49:09 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/very-important-help-please-t1137.htm#12327 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/very-important-help-please-t1137.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/help-help-help-help-t1134.htm WTFUFAIL Hey man what would cause my car to stock boost "like 12psi" then stuter for a sec then go to 5psi? Doesn't do it everytime but enough.. And then I got the comp check through autozone to see what was up and they said it had an internal air error?? And random cylinder missfire? The plugs and coils are good cause I just changed em.. What else could cause that. On the lil tab they printed For the random miss fire says probable cause: ignition system misfire condition, or fuel injector fault, ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:44:53 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/help-help-help-help-t1134.htm#12302 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/help-help-help-help-t1134.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/f-me-and-james-life-t1128.htm Offthewall so today we ripped out my tranny to replace my input shaft seal, i've been leaking out my gear oil. so when we got to the point to replace the seal.... IT WAS THE WRONG ONE!!!! on the other hand i got to put in my new plug wires, woo..... TECHNICAL ISSUES Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:24:51 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/f-me-and-james-life-t1128.htm#12237 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/f-me-and-james-life-t1128.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/throttle-body-not-aligning-with-vag-comerror-t1133.htm Chandler Think i found the problem... Before (there was even oil in it): After (nice and shiney and clean): Now i just need a buddy to do a throttle body alignment for me...I'm gonna be out in Destin tonight...*cough* Dan *cough*... TECHNICAL ISSUES Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:27:28 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/throttle-body-not-aligning-with-vag-comerror-t1133.htm#12296 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/throttle-body-not-aligning-with-vag-comerror-t1133.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/ok-so-i-need-some-help-t1114.htm Rybbyt66 So i guess no one knew where a turbo was for cheap. thats all good. I found one. but no i am in a financial crunh and need some help installing this thing. I can proivide pizza and beer but other than that i am limited... Is there Anyone in the pcola area that can help? I am willing to do stuff to help you out in return also. I am mechanically inclined just not very experienced. TECHNICAL ISSUES Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:11:15 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/ok-so-i-need-some-help-t1114.htm#12091 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/ok-so-i-need-some-help-t1114.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/03-passat-w8-camshaft-position-actuator-t1117.htm gunnar034 Hi, I'm new to the site and had a question about a good mechanic in the area. I just took my '03 Passat W8 to the dealership to get it checked out. It was idling rough and and sluggish on acceleration. My neighbor let me use his OBD AutoScanner and it said it was the camshaft position actuator. I can find the part online for about $70, anyways, the dealer listed of several other things that needed to be replaced as well, a bunch of stuff with the cam gears and timing. They quoted me around $3,900 ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:05:55 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/03-passat-w8-camshaft-position-actuator-t1117.htm#12107 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/03-passat-w8-camshaft-position-actuator-t1117.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/vr6-or-not-t1021.htm Keller97GtI ]]> TECHNICAL ISSUES Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:51:37 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/vr6-or-not-t1021.htm#10969 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/vr6-or-not-t1021.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/mk5-tdi-hr-sport-springs-t1093.htm TDIGipper
Should i attempt this myself? or do any of you guys know a component mechanic in town I can call and get a quote.

Anyone else done this themselves on an MK5?]]> TECHNICAL ISSUES Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:31:11 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/mk5-tdi-hr-sport-springs-t1093.htm#11802 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/mk5-tdi-hr-sport-springs-t1093.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/help-t1088.htm Offthewall while slowing down my car will shut off on me, sometimes it will start up easy and sometimes it will not. also when im in third gear it will start to jerk back and forth like it keeps dying then kicking back on. im thinking my spark plugs and wires need changed? what do you guys think? TECHNICAL ISSUES Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:04:08 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/help-t1088.htm#11717 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/help-t1088.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/lee-vw-dealer-questions-t1081.htm TDIGipper Anyone dealt with Lee VW in FWB for maintenance/repair. I just got an 09' JSW TDI and have heavily trolled the TDIclub forums which have me scared to let a dealer touch my car for anything but an absolutely necessary warranty issue. I would like to know I can take my car to some place local and have them change my oil and put the proper 507.00 spec oil, proper levels, etc. I'm due for my 5k checkup but am hesitating without hearing some good stories from the locals. Let me know if ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:25:28 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/lee-vw-dealer-questions-t1081.htm#11608 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/lee-vw-dealer-questions-t1081.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/vew-specialty-t1072.htm Chandler Anyone have experience (good or bad) with these guys? I've heard a couple of good things from 2 or 3 people, but I wanted to get some other people's opinions. My car is running really really bad and I just can't find the time to mess with it. I think it's the o2 Sensors, but I don't want to drop 150-175 bucks on some sensors if that's not what it is. Let me know if anyone has had some experience with these guys. Thanks TECHNICAL ISSUES Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:07:32 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/vew-specialty-t1072.htm#11552 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/vew-specialty-t1072.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/switchblade-remote-key-questions-t1045.htm Mr.SelfDestruct Alright, I've got the old fashioned style key... but my car is a 2002 and should be compatible with the switchblade style remotes. So, if I buy a switchblade/remote style key, which I think is about $50 bucks from the dealer, and they cut it for me free (if I remember correctly, that's what the dude told me) how will I get the chip inside programmed so I can start car with it etc. I heard you can program it with VAG-Com, do you need certain tools or do you hook Vag-Com to car, put key in ... TECHNICAL ISSUES Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:13:00 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/switchblade-remote-key-questions-t1045.htm#11263 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/switchblade-remote-key-questions-t1045.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/bovset-up-t1026.htm PHDGLI what all do i need to install a BOV... is it just the BOV and the rubber tubing or do i need the flange and....? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO-BLOW-OFF-VALVE-TYPE-RS-BOV-HONDA-S2000-GTI-GOLF_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem19b2821213QQitemZ110369051155QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_3162wt_1165 COULD I JUST GET THIS AND BE DONE? OR DO I NEED MORE? TECHNICAL ISSUES Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:49:27 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/bovset-up-t1026.htm#11015 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/bovset-up-t1026.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/100k-mi-tune-up-t1037.htm ibanezbassistgsr alright, so needin a bit of help guys... what all is required when doing a 100k mi tune up? what all needs to replaced, etc etc... i have a good idea but just wana double check! thanks. TECHNICAL ISSUES Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:11:48 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/100k-mi-tune-up-t1037.htm#11112 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/100k-mi-tune-up-t1037.htm http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/timing-help-t1027.htm xmedina help!!!, i pulled my timing belt off and my crank pull and cam pulleys have moved how do i put it back into time!! TECHNICAL ISSUES Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:26:39 GMT http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/timing-help-t1027.htm#11037 http://panhandledubs.forumotion.com/technical-issues-f21/timing-help-t1027.htm