Re: 87 Scirocco

[Craig Moore <rosco_67@yahoo.com>]

Brett, 

Thanks for the info, I was already planning on picking up a Bentley
manual.  The car has 126,000 miles, I know it is a 4 cyl, I know it is
not a 16v, but I don't know if it is a 8v, I assume it is.  I have not
done the tune up because I live in W Va, I bought the car in Fla and I
don't have tags on it yet.  I am worried about starting it in the cold
due to the fact that it has been in warm Naples, Fla for 12 years. 
This is my second Scirocco, I had a 77 as my first car in  1982 when I
was 16.  I was run off the road and totaled it on a phone pole.  I had
it repaired, but it was never the same.  I love 'Rocco's and finaly
was able to buy another one to drive on the hilly, curvy roads of W Va.

Thanks Brett, 

Craig Moore

Scirocco, no other car like it.


---Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net> wrote:
>
> >Hi everyone, I'm new to the list (today) and have just bought an 87
> >Scirocco 4 cyl (none 16v).  I was wondering if anyone could advise a
> >mechanically challenged person what to keep an eye on, ie belts, oil
> >leaks, filters, ect.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Craig Moore
> 
> Well Craig, welcome to the list!  It's very busy, and we're fairly
> patient with newbie questions even. :)  Am I to understand that you
> have an 87 8v?  How many miles does it have?  I'm sure we could come
> up with plenty of things that you should look into as far as the
> engine and chassis go.  Have you done a complete tune up and filter
> replacement?  Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel & air filters, oil
> change, check timing, check vacuum lines, check suspension
> bushings and shocks/struts...here's the first thing I'd suggest:
> get the robert bentley manual for your car if you're going to be
> checking it and working on it yourself.  surf on over to one of
> our two favorite parts suppliers (mark@adirondak auto brokers, web
> site: www.germanautoparts.com, and mike@virtual world parts, web
> site: www.parts4vws.com)  They'll set you up with a manual and
> any replacement parts you'll ever need, less expensive and higher
> quality then the local parts place, guaranteed.
> 
> Anyway, kick back and stay awhile, enjoy the view...
> 
> ==Brett
> 
>  \/  '84 Scirocco (ITB racer 2B) | "Hot VW's, take two home. They're
small"
> \/\/ '88 Scirocco 16v (Show), '85 Scirocco (Winter) | -
brett@netacc.net
> 
> 
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