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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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I'll give you that
 
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CCA4
As I'm reading this thread, it's reminded me of some stuff that I had forgotten about lol

-torn driver's seat
-ripped passenger's side front CV boot
-dings on rear bumper from P.O.
You're right:

both CV boots ripped

brake wear light from the wrong pads (back in my newbie days)

Airbag light...
 
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Usual driver seat rip.
Headlight adjusters aimed straight down.
ding on the rear bumper.
Need 225-40/18 for the summer (i can wait for the summer)
i could use an alignment after the lowering.
I just fixed the headlight switch!
 
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ssteph4
I am new to the forum and my b5 so this is great to get insight to my project.
Welcome aboard! Hope you brought a thick wallet with you.


The car seems to be running rich. It bogs coming off idle and does not start when warm unless I provide a bit of throttle. Not sure what to do about this. I could use some advice in this area.
Sounds like a coolant temp sensor could be the culprit.


Suspension makes clunking sound when going over bumps.
Could be a few different things, but since the control arms are notorious for going out, this might be what's causing the clunking.
 
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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The following need to be replaced...

Rear CV boot
Valve cover gasket
Cam adjuster gasket
Cylinder seals
Rear calipers
Brake lines
Brake reservoir
Cat is leaking

Oh and a new ECM...
 
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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i love my car but im losing oil like crazy no oil leaks and i havent seen no smoke
 
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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WHere to start
Cc works occasionally
Headlight washer and cap
Blown clutch
CEL
ABS light
E-brake light flashes all the time
Passenger window is slower that drivers
Drivers seat rip
Armrest torn to he'll
Fuel guage thinks I never have gas even after $55.00 fill up
Brakes squeal so bad
Radio wiring hack job where the wires are tapped into different wires on the same connector
^these are all problems from the previous owner I have owned it for a week
Any advice is awesome
 
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Audisaurus
^these are all problems from the previous owner I have owned it for a week
Any advice is awesome
step 1: check the FAQ stickie at the top of the B5 section
 
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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I will def be checking everything out. I have seen some of the topics I need, except for the E-brake light problem any insight? would it just be the sensor at the back of the E-brake?
Thanks
 
Old Mar 10, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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it died... no ideas yet.
 

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