FAQ Thread for Sciroccos

[Chris16vRocco]

so, where do you order those little RED POLYURETHANE pieces used in the front end and elsewhere?

Prothane is probably one of the more common brand names out there for those. You can get them at pretty much any VW tuning place.

GermanAutoParts sells them, as does NGP, and numerous other places.

[Doug T]

OK this is soooooo easy but I can't find anyone to do oil changes for me without issues.
How to do your own oil change (Super easy job that you should never pay for)

How to do your own oil change. This is how I do them:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ver-pay-for%29

How to do your own oil change. Tim's version:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3331185

How to rotate your tires (Super easy job that you should never pay for)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ver-pay-for%29

More Oil talk:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...&highlight=oil

More oil talk:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...529-engine-oil

More oil talk:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-put-in-my-16v

[Doug T]

Changing the rear hatch lock seal (PN: 16182752701c) on a mk2 Scirocco:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...3#post69271153

Some info and some hack methods and materials:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ch-rubber-seal

[Social_Joe]

Where can you find the lock seal?

[California 16v]

Where can you find the lock seal?

your local VW dealership

[BluDemon]

http://www.a2resource.com/electrical/CE1.html

Just adding for future use. Might come in handy.

[TheTimob]

While I have it in my clipboard:

CIS-E (16v Scirocco 1.8L PL) wiring

[Doug T]

Upgrading your starter to a Bosch gear reduction motor. Some details not shown.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...2#post69271112

[techfx]

Doug, Thanks for the starter / cold start valve wiring info here. I have a late 87 mfg date and wasn't sure if wiring like that would work. Hope it still is. I'll be picking up another diesel starter tomorrow for mine and wiring it that way.

(thanks again for selling me one of those rad Bonelli Shirts!)

[Doug T]

TAIL FOG MK2
This is one way to do N/A tail fog lights on a USA MK2 Scirocco:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...A-MK2-Scirocco

MK2 inner lights --- fog v.s. driving
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...6#post78942326

HEADLIGHTS All (MK2)
Some information about why you should relay your headlights:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...5#post69513755

HEADLIGHTS MK2 (plastic adjuster)
(may work on MK2 Euro big lights):
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...re-to-get-them
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ight-adjusters

HEADLIGHTS MK2
source for BMW plastic adjuster (may work on MK2 Euro big lights):
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...2796@Headlight
http://www.joetlc.com/headlight-adjusting-p-21415.html

Hardware store MK2 Scirocco big Euro headlight adjuster (inner driving light adjuster shown in detail)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...get-them/page2

HEADLIGHTS MK1
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...2#post79422492

HEADLIGHTS MK1
One approach to MK1 aftermarket rounds. I like Hella but this is not Hella.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-%2856k-Die%29

H4 conversion harness and H4 pinout and 9004/7 pinouts for HID
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...le-light-setup

HEADLIGHTS
I make my own harnesses however this is a link to a kit you can purchase:
http://www.eurowires.net/

MK2 Euro lamp bucket mounting
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...place-of-stock

LED DASH LIGHTS
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...Tech-Procedure

City light LEDs
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...uro-Headlights
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...version.-Help.

Connectors
http://www.repairconnector.com/produ...am-Repair.html

Backup-Reverse-Light-Switch
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...e-Light-Switch

[Doug T]

Replacing-the-felt-and-anti-buzz-strips-on-your-MK2-center-console

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...enter-console.


MK2 glove box repair. How the spring works....
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ring-works....

[CAHEK]

just thought I would add a couple pictures I took of my rocco cluster the other day. the plastic circuit board on the back of the cluster has some print on it around the plugs that you cant really see unless you take them off.

this is bound to be useful for Someone... (it was for me)

does anyone have a diagram for that? what pins are responsible for the glow plugs/glow plug relay?
I want to install a GTi cluster in my GTD and link a light to the factory cluster connector, to make everythink look and connect like OEM.
if you have any info, email me at aleksandr.zacharov[at]gmail dot com
Thanks

[Doug T]

How to repair your FUBA antenna mast/whip
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...enna-mast-whip

[Doug T]

MK1 Scirocco S details:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post69856806

[Doug T]

Why you need stress bars:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...7#post71437887

Front-end-jack-placement
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ement-for-MkII

For side lifting use the cup on the floor near the front of the floor (behind the wheel well). Never crush the seam. If you use the floor cup make sure your jack has the proper size cup that fits. Don't use a flat cup jack for side lifting. Some cars (Pre 81) have fuel lines next to the cup.

This is what the floor cup on a 1980 looks like . Note the cup has not been used much. The seam is bent. Note the fuel lines are next to the cup (74-80). They moved the lines more to the center on the later cars (1981-1992).

Front-end-jack-placement

[Doug T]

Wheel offset information:

This link has some information about wheel size, offset, tire size, ride height and shocks:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ffset-question

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ET-20-on-an-S2

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post71472781



Difficult to find A-1 front sway bar brackets. A thread about the strap on the bar end (mounts to the top of the A-arm) and some pictures and information on the rear A-arm mount bracket that bolts to the floor with the sway bar bushing cup. The kit is discontinued.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...1#post71374081

[vwfenix]

would really like a basic engine swap info guide, as im replacing the old 1.8 8 valve with either a 2.0 8v or a 1.8t engine

[Doug T]

Fuel pump relay and fuel pump problems: (search)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-power-bucking

[woody16v]

i dont remember if i asked before, but which way should the engine mounts go in the brackets? it would make sense to have the "V" point up, but im not 100% on that and have no idea how they came out. bentley doesnt have much to say about the mounts.


but i did also find this...
http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.as...OLKSWAGEN&bl=3

^vw special tools at decent prices. also check baum tools- tho they did not list prices on their website, they do offer free print catalogs.


after some curious searching i did find this bit of info.... "1800cc Longblock..Gas DOHC .. 16v .. PL
Product ID #: 5525 - Ship Wt: 180 LBS. "

[hallc089]

hi, i have a 1985 scirocco i changed the spark plugs, rotor, cap, plug wires, battery, and alternator. after i did those it started having a hesitation problem and sometimes dies. any suggestions on how to fix this?

[hallc089]

im trying to get maxium power out of my scirocco how would i go about this?

[ANSAracingb]

im trying to get maxium power out of my scirocco how would i go about this?

You should read this thread starting at the beginning. Pay close attention to post #38, found on the second page. It has a ton of details about how to get more power out of both an 8v engine and a 16v engine.

[ANSAracingb]

This is a DIY I did for adding light into the engine bay or anywhere else on the car (to be used for nightime roadside repairs). Details inside:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ent-Flashlight

[Doug T]

Scirocco 16V breather-hose:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...breather-hose!

[ese78]

I'v found this pretty handy in my own re wiring project.
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.ph...75-Fusebox-FAQ

[JonnyPhenomenon]

I just added this Howto today. enjoy!

Phenoms-Howtos-CHEAP-Scirocco-hatch-struts-replacement-aka-gas-springs-lifts-lifters-etc

[Holy Scirocco]

This is for an 84.

Does anyone have something like this for a MK1 I'm missing a few

[16VScirrocco88]

[cuppie]

CIS-E replacement throttle switches

So, VW has NLA'ed the throttle switch (idle / WOT) switch assembly (VW part# 027-133-061-B)
Fear not! McMaster-Carr has usable replacements!
McMaster-Carr # 7658K13 is dimensionally damned close, has the correct lever, and has an identical mounting hole pattern.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/887/=m83fid
Simply cut your old one off of the wiring and bracket, and bolt & splice the new part on (minor tweaking of the lever may be necessary.)