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>From: jettaglx-Digest-Owner@igtc.com (The VW Jetta GLX Mailing List Digest)
>Reply-To: jettaglx@igtc.com
>To: jettaglx-Digest@igtc.com
>Subject: The VW Jetta GLX Mailing List Digest V4 #128
>Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 07:53:02 -0700
>
>The VW Jetta GLX Mailing List Digest
> Thursday, June 1 2000 Volume 04 : Number 128
>
>
>
>In this issue:
>
> GTIVR6 list???
> RE: GTIVR6 list???
> RE: MI-2 Automotive
> Re: clutch rattle?
> Oil burning VR6 ?
> Wheels
> Re: Wheels
> Almost grinding noise from engine (PLS HELP)
> Re: GTIVR6 list???
> Re: clutch rattle?
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 10:15:04 -0400
>From: Phil Teves <Philteves@worldnet.att.net>
>Subject: GTIVR6 list???
>
>Hello again Folks,
>
>Anyone know what's up with the GTIVR6 list?
>
>- -- Regards,
>
>Phil Teves
>Internet Sales Consultant/Site Coordinator
>ScottVw.Com
>Website: http://www.scottvw.com
>Forums: http://www.scottvw.com/forum/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi
>260 Newport Avenue, RT. 1A
>East Providence, Rhode Island, USA 02916
>E-mail: philteves@worldnet.att.net
>Phone (toll free): 1.800.568.5550 extension 106
>Phone (local): 1.401.438.5555 extension 106
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 10:19:41 -0400
>From: Anoel@holyredeemer.com
>Subject: RE: GTIVR6 list???
>
>What do you mean?
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Phil Teves [SMTP:Philteves@worldnet.att.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 10:15 AM
> > To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject: GTIVR6 list???
> >
> > Hello again Folks,
> >
> > Anyone know what's up with the GTIVR6 list?
> >
> > -- Regards,
> >
> > Phil Teves
> > Internet Sales Consultant/Site Coordinator
> > ScottVw.Com
> > Website: http://www.scottvw.com
> > Forums: http://www.scottvw.com/forum/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi
> > 260 Newport Avenue, RT. 1A
> > East Providence, Rhode Island, USA 02916
> > E-mail: philteves@worldnet.att.net
> > Phone (toll free): 1.800.568.5550 extension 106
> > Phone (local): 1.401.438.5555 extension 106
> >
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 10:58:24 -0400
>From: "Ng, Kevin (Bank of America Commercial Finance)"
><kevin.ng@bankofamericacf.com>
>Subject: RE: MI-2 Automotive
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dr. Bob [SMTP:rmalinka@spec.net]
> >
> > Kevin:
> >
> > What do you mean Bauhaus? Wow I'm impressed because you even spelled it
> > auf
> > deutsch correct! Das ist gut. I thought the design is not so Bauwow but
> > more retrograde Art Deco like the Chrysler Building in Manhattan. Have
> > you
> > ever seen the old Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport now that's
>Art
> > Deco exampular!
> >
>Hey I'm only a lowly accountant, but I do have a keen interest in design. I
>can definitely see a bit of the Art Deco in the TT, especially the
>interior.
>It's a very nice mix IMO.
>
>Oh and yes I absolutely love the Chrysler Building. LaGuardia has some nice
>elements, but right now I think it's rather disgusting. The TWA terminal is
>kinda cool though.
>
> > >GLX content: Went to the Grand-Am races at Lime Rock over the weekend.
>In
> > >the touring car division: an Mk4 Jetta GLX and GTI-VR6, two Mk3 Jettas
> > (one
> > >GLX), and two Audi S4's (one at the pole!). Unfortunately, only one
>Jetta
> > >finished, and the Audi came in 5th or 6th...
> >
> > Oh boy I use to love going to Limerock for Memorial Day weekend and
>watch
> > the Camel GT Series. I remember back then Paul Newman would usually
>show
> > up
> > to race also but I guess he's getting on in years now. Limerock on
> > Memorial
> > Day is an excellent choice and great weather too! I had to stay home
>and
> > slave away painting the bottom of my yacht, which I now hope to launch
> > soon
> > as I can line up the riggers to come put her in the water.
> >
> > Dr. Bob
> >
>I took the ol' Jetta onto the Lime Rock track a few months back. You really
>develop a greater love for a particular track once you've actually driven
>on
>it. I still can't figure out Big Bend.
>
>Anyone going to the Ferrari Challenge race at Lime Rock in July? 360
>Modenas
>baby!!
>
>Kevin Ng
>97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:05:43 EDT
>From: Andyman746@aol.com
>Subject: Re: clutch rattle?
>
>bob,
>
>thank you for your response...i thought i would never get one...i was
>thinking of bringing it alll the way to awe to check it out...but i am gong
>away soon so it will have to wait till the end of summer(wont really drive
>it). But it would be great if there was someone in nyc or northern nj to
>look at it. Thanks for the help.
>
>- -andy
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:10:19 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Matt Zajac <mzaj99@yahoo.com>
>Subject: Oil burning VR6 ?
>
>Hi Folks
>Couple of months ago I switched to Mobil 1 sybtetic
>oil, ever since this moment my VR6 was burning one
>quart of it every thousand miles (average) I found
>that a lot of oil gets into my intake right before
>throttle body where valvetrain cover vent is
>connected.
>When I swiched back to dino 10W30 Castrol, oil burning
>problem stopped. Do you guys have any kind of
>experiences with this sort of problem?
>Any remedies?
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Matt Z.
>'98 Jetts TRed
>
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:05:17 PDT
>From: "Jane Gorbacheva" <jane600@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Wheels
>
>I'm selling brand new 5-lug Momo arrows, 15x7, never been used,
>bought at Carlisle Car Show and they don't fit my 95 VW Jetta VR6.
>Sucks, but if anyone wants them, i live in MD. Make an offer.
>Jane
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 13:58:35 PDT
>From: "Viva Soccer" <viva_soccer@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: Wheels
>
>Can you send me a few pictures... Thanks.
>
>Stacey
>
>
> >From: "Jane Gorbacheva" <jane600@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> >To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> >Subject: Wheels
> >Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:05:17 PDT
> >
> >I'm selling brand new 5-lug Momo arrows, 15x7, never been used,
> >bought at Carlisle Car Show and they don't fit my 95 VW Jetta VR6.
> >Sucks, but if anyone wants them, i live in MD. Make an offer.
> >Jane
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>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:34:10 MDT
>From: "D.J. Bergesen" <achtungvr6@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Almost grinding noise from engine (PLS HELP)
>
>Folks,
>
>I am experiencing a very disconcerting noise from my car. It all started
>after my last oil change.......
>
>I went to the hobby place on my installation, and put the car on the lift.
>I
>opened the oil fill cap, and raised the car. I pulled the drain plug,
>emptying the sump, replaced the plug, then pulled the filter. Once drained,
>I installed the new filter, then I installed my Turn2 lower front motor
>mount. I lowered the car, cleaned up my stall, paid for my time (a total of
>$3 I think), and then got in my car.
>I put the key into the slot, and turned it. The engine cranked, but with a
>terrible sound I'd never heard before - it was almost a grinding noise,
>only
>it was not shrill, it was a deeper sound. I was not very happy with the
>noise, but I figured it was a one-time thing. BTW, the sound was at the
>beginning of the cranking - sort of GRINDDDVVROOOOM.
>
>What's bothering me is that now, at the TAIL end of nearly every start-up,
>I
>get a similar (although muted) sound. It is sort of cyclic, too. It repeats
>itself in rapid sequence two or three times. It's now like
>VVVROOOOM-WHUMP-WHUMP-WHUMP, and then everything is normal. I thought it
>might be a clutch issue, but I start in neutral. I do depress the clutch,
>so
>I started it a few times without doing that (my car will let me do it, even
>as a 96), and it still made the noise. It makes me fear my oil pump is not
>working as fast as it should, or that I hadn't put in enough oil (which I
>did). I thought of other problems, like piston-cylinder interface problems,
>crankshaft issues, or even a sticking cam. In my mind so far, I have only
>considered lubrication problems. Any other suggestions? I think I need a
>new
>belt, but I'm not sure that would have much effect on what I'm talking
>about. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>David John
>'96 JIII GLX "Growling" edition
>
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>------------------------------
>
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 23:05:49 -0600
>From: Mike VanAmburgh <vwvr6r@fiber.net>
>Subject: Re: GTIVR6 list???
>
>What about it?? It still works fine. Maybe list admin booted you after
>the recent uproar.
>
>- -Mike
>
>Phil Teves wrote:
> >
> > Hello again Folks,
> >
> > Anyone know what's up with the GTIVR6 list?
> >
> > -- Regards,
> >
> > Phil Teves
> > Internet Sales Consultant/Site Coordinator
> > ScottVw.Com
> > Website: http://www.scottvw.com
> > Forums: http://www.scottvw.com/forum/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi
> > 260 Newport Avenue, RT. 1A
> > East Providence, Rhode Island, USA 02916
> > E-mail: philteves@worldnet.att.net
> > Phone (toll free): 1.800.568.5550 extension 106
> > Phone (local): 1.401.438.5555 extension 106
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 06:29:10 -0400
>From: "Dr. Bob" <rmalinka@spec.net>
>Subject: Re: clutch rattle?
>
>At 11:05 AM 5/31/00 EDT, you wrote:
> >bob,
> >
> >thank you for your response...i thought i would never get one...i was
> >thinking of bringing it alll the way to awe to check it out...but i am
>gong
> >away soon so it will have to wait till the end of summer(wont really
>drive
> >it). But it would be great if there was someone in nyc or northern nj to
> >look at it. Thanks for the help.
> >
> >-andy
> >
>
>Andy:
>
>I was only kidding sorry. Your car has an electronic governor in your
>chip.
>Sorry I don't know of any repair shops in Northern NJ, however, you might
>try Rapid Parts in Monsey.
>
>Bob
>
>------------------------------
>
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