first time

[blake at clockworm.com (Blake Irvin)]

'88 16v

mechanically/cosmetically in very good shape for a car from a salt- 
state.

the problem i'm having with the springs is simply searching for them  
- i can always find dampers, but the springs aren't so easy.

thx for the links.

blake/


On Oct 11, 2005, at 4:45 PM, T Berk wrote:

> --- Blake Irvin <blake@clockworm.com> wrote:
>
>
>> i drove a scirocco (mine, just out of the shop) for
>> the first time
>> yesterday - and i felt the love.
>>
>
> What kind, what year? Oh, & Welcome, Welcome.
>
>
>>
>> there are 2 immediate things the mechanic noticed
>> that i need to deal
>> with - one of the rear springs is apparently broken,
>>
>
> Rear Springs as in part of the Suspension. Springs are
> unusually replaced in pairs (both back and/or both
> fronts) so as to keep matched sets together. It can be
> done via the cheap to get you back on the road, just
> replacing one spring, but it is not recommended.
>
> Better still is to view the repair process as a chance
> to Upgrade! (woohoo!) That means perhaps investigating
> a new suspension setup, either a full on race type
> (stiff and somewhat unforgiving) or more likely a
> SoftSport type setup with _some_ lowering but still a
> degree of comfort vs the Racer-X configuration.
>
> (I seriously doubt you have too much luck finding just
> the one spring.)
>
>
>> and he thinks
>> the master cylinder is leaking (bled the brakes but
>> the pedal is
>> still really spongy.
>>
>> so where do i go from here?
>>
>
> Well to answer you other reply I'd say you could Reman
> the M/C yourself if you thought to do so (although
> reman kits are not being stocked like they used to)
> but you might investigate getting the real OEM stuff
> for less that some local shop with high overhead.
>
> Lots of folks hear on the list swear by (at least) two
> of our fellow brethren; <http://www.parts4vws.com> &
> <http://www.germanautoparts.com>.
>
> The former is run by some folks known as the Potters
> and are out West, the latter is back east. Either has
> a healthy rep with the knowledgeable VW crowd and are
> more than trustworthy.
>
> As for Title issues I have now clue in terms of PA,
> I'm in Norther California, but I'd say getting your
> fees paid and getting insurance are paramount. You'll
> want to have at least some proof that you are in the
> process if not completely done with getting it all
> squared away if and when you need to interact with
> Johnnie Law.
>
> Welcome my friend, to the Show that Never Ends, come
> inside, come inside...
>
> btw, I heartily recommend the Bentley repair manual
> but also want to toss out the (cheaper) Haynes as a
> companion. It sometimes has an illustration or
> electrical diagram that provides another insight into
> the Rocs inner workings.
>
> So, Think springs:
> <http://www.parts4vws.com/catalog/product_detail.asp? 
> PartNumber=54740%2E55>
> & (perhaps after letting the brake system settle
> awhile) get the fluid re-bled/flushed to make sure
> it's not really toast after all and enjoy!
>
>
> TBerk
>
>
>
>
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