Mk2 questions

[amalventano@sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

> Ok, fan works, but 1,2 and 4 are all the same as 4, 3 position acts like 1.  I
assume this is the resistor pack going bad?  If so, where is it on the mk2s with
A/C?

under rain tray cover, inside fan shroud:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/imagepages/image85.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/imagepages/image78.htm

> Second, would a late model (large gas tank, mini spare) cat back exhaust fit
on the early model (small tank, full size spare) mk2?  (thinking no)

it may actually fit (but be a tight fit). late mk2 exhaust has quite a bit of
clearance.

> Third:  The heater controls are whacked.  air only comes outta the vent,
moving the slider makes no noises (that vaccum "hiss" I am used to on the A/C
VWs).  And apparently the damn think thinks its in the A/C position......turn on
the blower fan, a/c engages as does the radiator fan on slow speed.  So, I
assume I gotta dig the controls out and see what is broken.  Um...how do I do
that on a Mk2?  Do I have to pull the center console?  Does anyone have a GOOD
working heater control from an A/C equipped Mk2?

http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/imagepages/image120.htm
i just did this on the reiger (rebuilt/fixed entire a/c vac system), last
weekend. call me up for details: 843-324-0837 (call after 9 est). if you want,
email me your # and i'll call after 9 (gotta love those unlimited
nights/weekends).

> Something was giving me a rythmic (comes and goes) vibration at 75, not felt
in the wheel, but in the butt...whole car was shaking...suggestions welcome
here...

well, heres a data point: rieger has the same come-and-go shudder, all wheels
are balanced (but im not sure how exact a static balance can be on 11" wide
wheels). the shudder did get better after i got the wheels balanced, and i think
the tires are worn funny from driving on em unbalanced. as a side note: my rear
left spindle is worn funny, but still seems to be holding a bearing for the time
being. side note #2: same rear spindle is slightly bent inward (causing rear toe
in, and therefore chopping the tread on the rears).

> what does a bad inner CV act like?  Similar?).

c/v is constant shudder. my shudder does actually get worse under acceleration,
but its still come-and-go, so its not the c/v (also based on fact that i swapped
half shafts and problem still existed).

> Also, MOTOR MOUNTS!  Man....I don't think I've felt a passenger side motor
mount so bad before...vibe city at idle and 3200 rpm or so...

that would be the pass side + rear not happy (but naturally, replace all 4)

> Last I have to figure out is, what the HELL that noise is when the car is
backed up....someone to walk along side the car and listen should clear that
up...I'll check into that on Sunday.

brakes?

> --
> Eric
> Northglenn, CO
>
> 81 Scirocco S (*TDI* swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
> 81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (Waiting for BAE Turbo Install)
> 83 Scirocco Wolfsburg
> 87 Suzuki Samurai JX Hardtop (Soon to be VW Turbo Diesel Powered)
> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)