Re: quiet night

[Gregg Peart <greg6@gte.com>]

Jim Buck wrote:
> 
> Jason Brunberg wrote:
> >
> > > Jason, your motor, if working properly, should start, idle and drive at
> > > low rpms with no problem.  It could be timing, electrical, fuel, air or
> > > any number of things.  Do you have the Bentley manual for your car?
> > > Even if you have work done by a mechanic, you'd be surprised what you
> > > can figure out by following the troubleshooting proceedures. Did the car
> > > run good with the old timing belt on?  If so, your mechanic may have got
> > > the wrong tooth on the cam sprocket.
> > >
> > > Jim
> >
> >         I'm pretty sure that that's what it is.  It drove excellent before.  My
> > mechanic mentioned that he had a little bit of trouble setting up the
> > timing cuz all of the usual markings on the engine with regards to
> > timing have been removed or something like that.  I'm trying to recall,
> > but I don't remember exactly what was being said.  I can let everyone
> > know though, that my mechanic is this mutts nuts.  Best you could ever
> > find.  He looks after about 4 of my friends' cars, as well as mine, my
> > fathers', my sisters', my aunts', etc.  He _gave_ me a perfectly good
> > battery from some diesel Passat that he had lying around for no charge
> > at all.  This guy is by far the most honest, meticulous, friendly (if he
> > knows you) guy around.  So all's well.  Thanks for the concern tho,
> > volks.
> >
> > jason
> > 87 16V
> 
> Then I guess you know the answer to your own question then.  Take it
> back and do whatever it takes to get the timing balls on.  It just isn't
> worth having it wrong.
> 
> Jim
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I am looking for a speedo for my 1988 16v....it is a 140mph and if
anyone knows where I can get one please email me.....thanks 
 
Gregg Peart
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