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LVC Member
Thanks to all for tips and experiences. I had owned an 86 LSC a few years back but retired it after 382000km (236840mi). I bought my 84 Mk7 in the spring 2005. I installed tires, complete new single exhaust with cat converter, fixed air suspension (dryer and front air bags/solenoids) replaced radio, tie rods. The rear air suspension now sits high when cold. The dealer who sold me the car replaced battery, regulator, and alternator. The gas guage works intermittently, the odometer stopped working since I disconnected the keyless entry. The dash guages would flash off and on all night after I parked it. I'm going to try the #15 ground wire. (digital dash)...speedo works! The heater core leaks into the passenger compartment when I stand on it, since bypassed I'll fix it in the spring. The power steering pump whines, steering rack leaks. I have replacements. I replaced the air pump twice. The second made even stranger noises than the first. Still running the original external fuel pump. Strange engine knock since changing the oil. I think its a rod but some mechanic friends think its only a lifter. Still runs great. Maybe take a closer look when it gets warmer. I drive the 84 regularly to work since its just a few miles I've been wrenching on cars since 16 so its more of a hobby than anything else. I have a MKVIII as well.
Gotta love these cars!
RickT
Gotta love these cars!
RickT
