Lubbock!! what what!?

[Dan:TxMk5]

Crap I thought it was this weekend. We should try again, Ive got a Digital SLR that we could get some pics.

[wrestler4life521]

Yeah let's try again. Unfortunately I won't be able to make this weekend because I will be back in Dallas for Easter. Seems to me like these meets used to be on Tuesdays? Does that work better for everyone else? PS waiting on acceptance to the Lub-Dub group. Looking forward to meeting you guys and getting some decent pics of our cars!

[Rustin]

Tuesdays would be tough here, I am off Weds though...

[Blaines_Rocco]

Sounds good to me. But when Spring time hits I say we move the meeting to Heroes and Legacies Cigar shop on University.

lol the one on University is always packed with volkswagens

[TxTechGTI]

Let's definitely get this going again! I'm in the black mk4 with black sawblades. Say hi if any of you ever see me! I'm always in the Tech area and live at 25 Twenty.

Also, I think I have a couple coil packs that have gone bad and need to replace them...anyone know where I can buy them? And how much I should expect to pay? Sorry if my engine terminology is off.

[TxTechGTI]

Crap! Didn't see that you guys were meeting up. If you guys haven't already, join the group Lub-Dub on Facebook.

Just sent my request to join. My name is Kory Kessel

[wrestler4life521]

I was hoping that was someone on here! I saw that car in the parking lot of 2520 the other day. Looks great

[desertdubs_C]

Car is back up and running again. Replaced the CPS and started up right away. Back in business.

[iKonik_VW]

Whats the link to the page?

[wrestler4life521]

http://www.facebook.com/groups/193616127347382/

Good luck getting accepted. still waiting

[Dan:TxMk5]

Sorry about the wait on facebook, I will get on that ASAP. Wedesndays work for me as far as meets, Saturdays too.

[desertdubs_C]

Sorry about the wait on facebook, I will get on that ASAP. Wedesndays work for me as far as meets, Saturdays too.

We should try for this Saturday. Where should we meet?

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[get me an e30]

just applied for the face book page name is drew hayes. i always forget about vortex and leave this thread for too long

[wrestler4life521]

Glad to see this thread coming back to life

[Dan:TxMk5]

Meet is on tomorrow at wild wings @ 1:30. I think the one on 19th has better parking.

[desertdubs_C]

Meet is on tomorrow at wild wings @ 1:30. I think the one on 19th has better parking.

There a good car wash around the 19th st bdubs?

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[Dan:TxMk5]

There is a good one on Frankford just past 4th street. Just behind a oil change shop .

[wrestler4life521]

Anyone in the West Texas Area have the tools/ knowhow to replace the timing belt on a 1.8t engine? I will come to you with food for the day and as much beer of your choice as you'd like. Cheers.

[d@n]

Sneak peak...it's coming to lubbock boys!

[TxTechGTI]

Clean as a whistle

[TxTechGTI]

Anybody ever replace coil packs on a mk4? I've had misfiring cylinders for quite some time now...the code read a random multiple misfire on 3 and 6. I was going to buy a couple of these

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_IV--VR6_24v/Search/Coil_Pack/ES518030/

to try and finally resolve the issue.

Questions:
Could it be that there is only one bad coilpack causing another to misfire, in which I should only buy one of these?

And would anyone be willing to help with the work? We can come up with some sort of compensation, I imagine I don't have the proper tooling or know how.

I have the 24v VR6 by the way.

Thanks guys

[Rustin]

Could possibly be the coilpacks. Does it get worse when its moist or humid outside? Could also be plugs or wires. Simple fixes either way. I would try swapping the coils just to check

[Dan:TxMk5]

D@n that looks sick, as soon as its in town we should have a meet and get everyone together.

[d@n]

D@n that looks sick, as soon as its in town we should have a meet and get everyone together.

Definitely! Looking forward to getting together! Here's another shot..

[wrestler4life521]

Wow dan, I could eat off that engine bay. Will you be here before school gets out? (mid May)

[Blaines_Rocco]

Definitely! Looking forward to getting together! Here's another shot..

Nice maybe you can give me some tips on my Scirocco!

[TxTechGTI]

Could possibly be the coilpacks. Does it get worse when its moist or humid outside? Could also be plugs or wires. Simple fixes either way. I would try swapping the coils just to check

No difference in how it runs relative to the humidity. I have a slight engine shake at start up and sitting at idle. There is also a significant lack of low end power, too. Had codes read awhile back, gave me a "random multiple misfire" on cylinders 3 and 6.

What would you suggest I try first? Budget is pretty tight right now and my car sits in the parking garage about 80-90% of the week since I walk to school.

And that engine bay is amazing!

[Rustin]

I would swap out the coils for two known good ones, like switch 4 and 5 with 3 and 6. If the misfire is now on 4 and 5 then you know its the coils. If it doesn't its something else, most likely plugs. Wires aren't an issue now that I think about it since 24v are COP.

[wrestler4life521]

For those of you not a part of the Lub-Dub group (you should join it if that is the case), we are having a gtg at 8:30 pm this Tuesday on top of the parking garage on Flint and 19th.

[Nas-T]

I kind of forgot about VwVortex when i let my car fall apart and turn to ****.

But i just messed up. Trying to revive her I didn't think before i acted and put regular coolant into my empty coolant reservoir...now it's constantly overheating! So i gotta flush the system and replace the coolant. Any idea how much that would cost to have done in Lubbock? I'm thinking of just doing it myself with the help of the internets and a Bentley Manual.

Are there any get togethers anymore? I just met a cool aircooler the other night...

[wrestler4life521]

Check out the facebook group "lub-dub" http://www.facebook.com/groups/193616127347382/

As for the coolant flush, do it yourself, you will save some money. I just ran about 6 gallons of distilled water through the system, then put in the 50/50 distilled water g12 mixture and haven't had a single problem since! Good luck to ya.

[Nas-T]

Yep, joined the Lub-Dub. In the process of flushing, sent about 5 gallons through so far. Gonna run through 5 more to make sure all the old stuff is out then fill it with the g12 mix!

[wrestler4life521]

I just tasted what was coming out of the drain valve until it stopped tasting like coolant

[Nas-T]

I just tasted what was coming out of the drain valve until it stopped tasting like coolant

yeah...no thanks. Got it drained, flushed, and refilled. Then found a leak in my oil cooler hose. So i gotta go try to pick one up tomorrow, hopefully that will get this project done!

Anyone know where i can dispose of old coolant in LBK?

[Kstyle]

Good to see this group is still going strong!

Now that work has me traveling back out to Lubbock every once in a while I'm going to try to time it for a meet.