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tough question
Yeah it is definitely not an easy question to say the least and is really
one that you will need to answer for yourself, but I understand what you are
trying to do! You want opinions.
Well here is mine,
Passing emission shouldn't be to much of a problem. The idle problem is
common on 16v and also happens alot in 8v for my experience. I would just
go through your car and check for vacuum leaks, check the timing with a
timing light. You might be surprise where that might get you.
Front wiper problem shouldn't be a problem either why not take the motor out
and give it a good old cleaning. You can always pick up a new motor they
are reasonable cheap. Even a good quality used one will work. Also pull
the wipers off and check the splines inside the wiper arms. They can go bad
and strip out, but usually you can clean them up with a spark object.
Overhauling of the tranny should be that bad. I just had a full rebuild
cost me $750 including synco's bearing, seals ect. So I would guess if they
go in to replace your reverse have then check for other worn parts.
Shouldn't be more than $400-$450.
I am not sure about the heater problem never experience that myself yet
(knock on wood).
I hope this helps alittle.
-Brian
85 Scirocco 8vT 01 Jetta 20vT 84 Rabbit GTI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Blake" <blake@clockworm.com>
To: "Scirocco list" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:12 AM
Subject: tough question
> so, in order to make my 16v the kind of daily driver i want, i think i
> need
> to get a loan and plunk a pile of ca$h on the beast.
>
> my current issues are:
>
> won't pass emissions (HCL/CO) - (has the 16v CIS-E idle problem - but run
> right as rain in the rain... (?))
> heater blower doesn't work
> front wipers weak (have to push them to get 'em going)
> need to overhaul the 8v tranny i have to replace reverse bearings
>
> (i can insert the transmission after the overhaul myself)
>
>
> i *know* this is a tough question to answer, but can anyone offer high/low
> estimates for the repairs i'll need? just ballpark, for when i talk to my
> credit union.
>
> thanks in advance for any advice,
> blake/
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