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My gf's car is fucked up, so now I have to try and fix it. Her dad, thought he knew what he was doing and cut some hoses that weren't even fucked up then bailed. At this point, I have'nt seen the car yet, all I know is there is a hole in some hose by a 3 way connection, like this -| under the alternator and the one her dad made. Anyone have any ideas what this part might be called?

Does anyone know of a website where I could find engine diagrams or anything of use? I will also probably be buying parts online, anyone know of good sites? It's a 1988 VW Scirocco 16v

Also, what are your opinions on ductape? Bad Idea? The car cost less than a $1000, I am seriously considering it.

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My dad is a mechanic (one of the best in town), If you post all the problems or even pictures of what happened I could have him read this when he gets off work tonight.
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Thanks Pin, I will probably go over and look at the car, snap a few pics, then post what happened.

Cut, I have'nt seen it yet, but from what I hear the whole Y-part will need to be replaced... but I really don't know yet, I am going to go over there right now and see whats up. Thanks for the help guys.

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He gets home around 5-5:30 pm Central BUT my aunt from florida just came up so I'm not sure if he will have time to look at it when he gets home or until after we get back from visiting them.

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What pin said, my dad used to be a mechanic, he still works on his truck and my mom's van all the time too. The whole AC-E certified business. I can ask him for some help too.

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Let MArble know. I can fix pretty much every problem on a car. Except diagnostic wire work"dont have the 10,000 dollar machine." What is the car doing?????
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Oh vw eh. If its the clip from the engine bay harness you will have to go to a junk yard and get the clip with some of the wire left. Remember the wire colors and stripes so you will know what clip it is. Then you shoul dsplice the wires you can butt connect them but I would solder them personally. If its a 16v vw with cis injection I should have the manual. If you cannot find a clip for it you can use fenale wire connectors if you can find the proper size. Another note on 16v's, check the the distributor"should be on right side on the end of cam. If there is oil cryd there do not remove it. This can cause dist rotor to move with cam and cause car to back fire and slightly mis-align rotor from making spark in the cap. If you have anymore questions let me know. I was big in vw's in high school. I have only owned about 6 of them. 2 16v, rabbit gti, jetta gli, 8v gti and a 99 tdi.


If it is a vaccum connector"hense the t fitting" Any local parts store will have it. Its like a $1.00 part. This is part of your emissions system. I will need a in depth account of what the car does. If its a vac leak they are hard to trace but you can always replace all vac lines. Cost maybe 10 bucks.

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It's a cooling hose that busted. I tried to take picks, but the dam thing is under so much shit you couldn't see it. I guess I will just try and replace that. Here is what I found online, this has to be it.



http://rep.speedycarparts.com/parts/speedycarparts/quote.jsp?make=VW&year=1988&product=G2021-12829&application=000192778&part=Cooling%20Hose&category=All

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That should be a 10minute job. Ofcourse....those kinds of jobs always turn out to be complete bitches and turn into all day projects.

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oh man thats easy. get a flat head for the clamps for pliers depending on clamp type. Was the car overheating before the hose went??????

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Remember older vw's do like to be at idle at all. They can hit temps of like 230-250 at idle. If there are any other probs let me know. Her car is awesome. I know a kid who has a turbo one with a 16v platform. It rips ass.

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oh man thats easy. get a flat head for the clamps for pliers depending on clamp type. Was the car overheating before the hose went??????

I don't think so. She was driving then all of a sudden smoke was flying out from the hood(hose must have burst and shot coolant all over the engine)

Yah, I don't know about a 10 minute job. I might have to take the fuckin alternator off to get at it.

Her bucket also has a bad wheel bearing in the front. When she goes over 50 it sounds like a 747. I have heard that can be dificult to fix for a car noob like myself. Anyone ever done it?

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|DRC| Marblecake wrote:

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Remember older vw's do like to be at idle at all. They can hit temps of like 230-250 at idle. If there are any other probs let me know. Her car is awesome. I know a kid who has a turbo one with a 16v platform. It rips ass.

Yah, when she first got it we drove the shit out of it, It is pretty fast stock. Now she drives it like a granny hoping nothing will go wrong.

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Well 16v's are very pushy. I blew up one real nice. Piston one looked like a tinfoil ball on a rod.

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Well, I orded the parts and they should be here soon. The good news is I don't have to put them on. A bum that we know is gunna do it for us.

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PIn you gotta be quick on the car stuff. I know a fair amount.

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|DRC| Marblecake wrote:

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Let MArble know. I can fix pretty much every problem on a car. Except diagnostic wire work"dont have the 10,000 dollar machine." What is the car doing?????

Everytime I try to use my turn signal, some warning arrow blinks on my speedo cluster. Does it mean I'm low on blinker fluid? I would have it checked out but I googled it and from what it seems, it's an expensive fix!

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Yes you need light weght blinker fluid you fucking asshole. Technically there is a fluid in the connector of the bulb you prick. It prevents rust on bulbs so they do not get stuck in connectors. What up now nooblet, cars come with it from factory.

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|DRC| Marblecake wrote:

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Yes you need light weght blinker fluid you fucking asshole. Technically there is a fluid in the connector of the bulb you prick. It prevents rust on bulbs so they do not get stuck in connectors. What up now nooblet, cars come with it from factory.

Well, that doesn't help my problem.

[|DRC| Marblecake]

No your neon has either a bad ground or something is crossed. Try unplugging the cluster then plug it back in.

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|DRC| Marblecake wrote:

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No your neon has either a bad ground or something is crossed. Try unplugging the cluster then plug it back in.

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