I bought a 96 Jetta that the PO did a manual trans swap with. I'm trying to get it to pass emissions but the TCM is still wired up and throws trans...

i saw a trick at one point.. but cant seem to find it.. something about using an eyelet or something to pull the plastic lower injector out. for...

I have a 1982 VW Caddy with 1.7L motor. Apparently after numerous volt meter test, it seems that the Hall Sensor is out of service. I need to...

I'm working my way through setting up the 91 Jetta engine installed in my 1980 Scirocco (yes, you read that right) by using this write up: ...

Assuming you are starting with a completely stock 1.8L 8v running digi2, what is the most reliable path to getting it to about 135 to 145HP range...

I have a mk2 jetta 1.8 8v, I'm looking at the M grind cam TT sells. I can't find much on the cam on the vortex. I know the duration and such but I...

Will a 1.8 8v from a 91 jetta drop right into a cabriolet and coordinate with all the existing electronics ? I'm assuming the cabriolet would have to...

'84 Jetta, 1.7 5spd, starts and engine races up then quits. Fuel pump is running, relay seems to be fine, if you hold on to it you can feel that it...

So my jetta recently blew a headgasket, it would still start of course but ran like ****. So i changed the head gasket and now that I've gotten...

:confused::mad::confused:Just went with a 268 cam install as well as lifters, valves, springs, billet adj cam pulley, Sachs StageII clutch and lt.wt....

ok so i have a rare BLT turbo kit that i got from josh at nothing leaves stock. i have a digi 2 jetta that it will be going into. he said the kit was...

Hi am planning to bore my 1.8 DX engine to 2.0, and wonder if I can take the crank, con rod and piston from an 9A engine??

Has anyone installed the direct-fit Magnaflow hi-flow catalytic converter for a dual downpipe setup on a Mk2? I just put one on, and the oxygen...

Basically I have the points distributor on my 8v and found a hall distributor in good condition at the junkyard. I'm just wondering if this could be...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5950703-1990-jetta-not-starting It looks to me that I am getting a low spark from the spark plug if that...

I have an 88 cabriolet (jh head, CIS, header&exhaust, upgraded valve springs, TT 268 cam, neuspeed TB) which i upgraded from the stock cam last year....

I'm working on a 91 golf with a 1.8/8v/digifant2 setup and I'm having issues with hot starts, and idle speed when its warmed up. When the car is...

I have a 1997 Volkswagen golf with a 1.8L, 8v carbureted engine. I've been searching for a while for a street camshaft for my golf and can not seem...

While driving my 82 1.7L, the engine died? The motor cranks but will not fire up. I can hear the fuel pump priming I think? How do you test the...

Just a quick question to everyone. I have a 91 jetta with a 1.8 motor. Now my problem has just showed up. Recently changed oil, now when my car gets...

looking to get some ideas

if a 1.8 is bored .050 over and has a mild cam like a 268, can that run on a stock tune or does it need a performance chip? if so, what should i be...

Hi I just picked up a 91 Jetta 1.8 8v It runs ok but the oil light always flashes. I found the oil pressure switch on the head and the one above the...

So my 1990 jetta GL recently blew a headgasket, it would still start of course but ran like ****. So i changed the head gasket and now that I've...

What do you think? If I go carbs on a mk2 8v i'll probably use a diesel transmission for the gearing. :) If turbo, the standard transmission.

Is it possible to determine what kind of cam I have in my engine (specifically lift & duration)by measuring the cam lobes? The P.O. told me the cam...

I have an 89 Jetta gl 8v. The car runs fine and starts fine. after driving for a few minutes though it starts to misfire and shake. the only solution...

Recently got a 91 Jetta GL, and read it was recommended to check all the vacuum lines, i've tried looking for a post/DIY with working pictures and...

Hey guys I have a 1978 VW Rabbit 8v manual trans car. In the last day and a half, including this morning when at idle or slowing down I hear a...

So my jetta recently blew a headgasket, it would still start of course but ran like ****. So i changed the head gasket and now that I've gotten...