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Yeah, I remember my father used to do that on older cars, when you used to live in mountain region, going uphill, with heater on is the only way to get home , sweet times :) Thanks for reminding that to me :)

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True, that could be the reason, I will try to do so, but will this jump of the temperature affect somehow info that goes in the computer, because if ecu reading that temperature is low, will it adjust air flow and fuel flow?

Let say from 90 down to third line of temperature gauge , without heater on looks fine solid 90 in the middle

Hy there, question is my 2001 golf GTI 1.8, car runs at tempreture of 90, normal work tempreture , but running on highway (autobahn) with heater on tempreture goes down, heater off-goes back to 90, Tempreture sensor problems? Or it is normal, we are talkin about mild winter -5 outside. Thanks

Россия, неожиданно, hi there!

Thanks, it is good thing to wait and ask, before do mistakes, thanks again

True or false??? BOV (Blow off valve) takes remaining air from turbo after throttle body closes and vents it to atmosphere completely escaping the system. Most Mopar (dodge/eagle/DSM) vehicles do not have a MAF sensor and therefor it does not matter if that air stays in the system or not. DV...

Yeap , same color, same trim, rims , the rest is stock, planing todo some upgrades , really happy with this car.

Aww 009 687 is that what I am looking for?

I took a picture of the codes on the cover, how can I show it to you?

Greetings from Toronto Ontario neighbor , we are almost twins , too bad I cannot post any pictures yet, but as soon as I could do that will send it to you, car looks great, I bought mine month ago, all stock, your post gave me some ideas , keep going :$

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/volkswagen.htm Here you Can find locations and how the code looks like Even with metallic paint you should put few layers do not forget about flash time between coats, DO NOT polish it after, clean with tack rack and put clear coat, after few...

I am planning to do it step by step, found couple places that sells performance parts, BUT , how would I know that they are not overcharging me for parts? What can I compare with?

pgarner , I will check today and will get back to you with that.

Thanks guys for such warm greeting, Have found so much usefull info about my vw, and not just vw, about performance parts. Will try be a good member :)

Hi people , as a new member, hope will find a lot of interesting information about tune up and upgrades. I live in Toronto, driving 5t truck as a full time job, part time and free time spend in the car body shop. Just bought vw golf gti 1.8t 2001. Will try to make my dream come true, Made nice...