1987 16V Technical Questions

[abatzis2@hotmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

>From: "Walter D. Leonard III" <wleonard1@carolina.rr.com>
>I am redoing my project car and need some advice
>
>(1.) I am taking my half-shafts out and replacing with newer ones with good 
>boots, what do I need part wise to re-install.
>

nothing if they're complete half shafts. new cv bolts are highly recommended 
though.

>(2.) I want to replace my tie rods and all bushings underneath the car, who 
>has the best price for these, stock will do.
>

most of the list goes with mike at parts4vws.com (in CA) or mark from 
germanautoparts.com in NY.  both have fair prices, and fantastic service.

>(3.) I have a idle problem, it revs to 1250 rpms even when warm, I have 
>cleaned out the ISV and cleaned the throttle body real good and adjusted 
>the idle set screw, what am I doing wrong.
>

16v's need a good tune up to idle right.  that's the first step. set timing, 
mixture and idle screw (with a dwell meter) at the same time. if you don't 
already have one, you need a bentley manual to tell you how to do this the 
right way. after that, if you're still having probs, check for vaccuum 
leaks.  those lines in back of the engine can all be replaced. fuel injector 
o-rings are also known to leak.



>(4.) Will calipers from a 1996 Jetta fit my 16V with the 16V brackets, will 
>the pads from the scirocco 16V fit in these calipers???
>

i doubt it, but i'm not sure.

>Any help to these questions will help me get my car to NJ Waterfest in 
>July, thanks in advance!!!

work on getting it to cincy in june instead/in addition! hth,

-Michael Abatzis
Hotlanta! GA
1988 Scirocco 2L 16v RIP-->parting, finally taking orders: 
www.learnlink.emory.edu/~mabatzi/mikes_page1.html
1987 Scirocco 2L 16v...



>
>Walter D. Leonard III
>
>1999 VW Passat GL S/W, Colorado Red, 5-speed, 1.8 Turbo, Evo Intake system, 
>TSW Hockenheim R 18" x 8",  Kumho Surpra 225 x 40 x 18, 6-disc CD 
>Panasonic. Wheelskins steering wheel cover and shift boot, Custom made dead 
>pedal, nicknamed "TSW"  "The Shaggin Wagen"
>
>1988 VW Fox S/W, Alpine White, 4-speed, 1.8 liter, G60 Valve cover,  14" 
>Scirocco teardrop wheels, 185 x 60 x 14 Falken ZX Tires
>T/T Downpipe, Dasher Manifold, T/T Exhaust, Audi 4000 T/B & Intake Manifold
>
>1987 VW Scirocco 16V, Alpine White, 5-speed,  ATE Brakes, Mintex Red Box 
>Pads, K & N Air filter, Eurosport front & rear strut bars, Bosch fog 
>lights, Project Car
>
>1981 Kawasaki GPZ 550, Kerker Header, K & N Filters, Pirelli Tires, "The 
>Original Crotch Rocket"


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