Fw: Non-Scirocco posts.

["Randy B" <scirokn81@email.msn.com>]

I am sending this again, the first one didn't go through. Probably
a problem with MSN again. :(

>
>Dave,
>I understand where you are coming from, it takes at least an hour
>out of my day to go through all the posts and some stuff I just delete.
>Don't forget three things though.
>1. Most of us that own Scirocco's also own another make of VW,
>    whether it be a Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat, etc.....and don't want
>    to subscribe to one of the more hostile lists to get info.
>2. Most of us have modified Scirocco's with powerplants out of
>    other models, especially the Mk1 crowd, and some of the tech
>    stuff helps us out as well.
>3. Kind of related to #2, VW are so interchangable that what might
>    work to fix an 87 16V Jetta GLI, will probably also work to fix an
>    88 16V Scirocco, etc......
>As long as it stays minimal, which in the short time I've been on the
>list it appears it has, I don't see a problem. IMHO
>One thing I do find a little annoying is when the subject changes
>the subject line doesn't. I would only ask that when a thread goes
>in a different direction than the original post, ie.. bickering and
>name calling, the subject header change to reflect it so I can just
>delete it. 8)
>This is the first list I have ever subscribed to and find it invaluable.
>Maybe I am nieve but it seems like we are basically just one big
>happy Scirocco family here with a few tiff's here and there.
>This is not meant as a stab or anything like that, just my view of
>things. HTH. :)
>
>Randy B.
>Cosmos 81 Scirocco S - soon to be 2.0L 16V
>Mars 81 Scirocco S - t t 1847cc
>
>
>
>>I dont mean to sound like an ass or anything, but i thought this was the
>>Scirocco.org mailing list. designed for scirocco use? Dont get me wrong i
>>can understand a few post now and again about other topics. And i know i
>>have a delete key. But it seems  like more and more people are posting
>stuff
>>about other types of cars and , lots of dirrent things. Im not trying to
>>break any ones balls here, its just that im kinda tired of seeing stuff
all
>>the time that is not scirocco related. Flame me if im out of line here.
>>
>>
>>Dave
>>16v Red Scirocco --not a gti not a camaro , but a Scirocco
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <DIUTLEY@aol.com>
>>To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>>Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 6:00 PM
>>Subject: Knock box problem.......
>>
>>
>>> Greetings again, your favorite pest......  :-0
>>>
>>>     I am having trouble with my car.  I have an 84 GTi with an 85 GTi
>>engine
>>> installed.  That engine has the CIS-E engine in it.  I have had the car
>>for a
>>> while and not had problems up until more recently.  I just installed a
>>head
>>> gasket because of a massive oil leak from the oil return (?) there in
the
>>> front of the block.  Anyways, while in there I upgraded to ARP bolts,
>>which
>>> are very nice.  They look very strong and feel very substantial.
>Anyways,
>>> ever since the gasket install, I am having strange problems with the
>>engine
>>> not advancing like it should.  It is usually consistent in screwing up
>>when I
>>> start hard from a sudden stop, like at a stop sign.  It however does
this
>>all
>>> the time, with little regularity.  As the engine does come on, you can
>>feel
>>> it gently surge, as it begins to advance, but seemingly not fast enough.
>>I
>>> have not yet had time to try to trouble shoot this from the Bentley
>>manual.
>>> Also, the kncok sensor probably does not have 10k miles on it, nor does
>>the
>>> new connection onto the harness, gold plated connectors.  One last
thing,
>>the
>>> car sat for almost two years.  I parked it when I started to have the
H/G
>>> problem.  I had to abandon it in California till I could afford to bring
>>it
>>> to Texas.
>>>
>>>     Sorry this is so long winded, but I have been trying to figure this
>>out
>>> for about a month now with little improvement.  Hopefully someone can
>help
>>> me.  I need to kick some Chevy truck ass, as that is all there is around
>>> here.  :-)
>>>
>>> Thanks again in advance...........
>>>
>>> David





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