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    Changing Valve Springs

    I've done a little searching through the forums, and I came across a video on another site explaining how to remove the cam followers/rockers with nothing but a flat head screwdriver, the forward to the video states "I'm no expert, just too cheap to buy a $140 spring compressor". now - on to...
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    Manual airbag inflation/suspension conversion

    does anyone know of a way I can manually inflate the air suspension so I can drive the car while I'm waiting to install the coil over conversion? Also I haven't been able to find a lot of information on peoples experiences with the various kits out there. I'm just wondering which one is the...
  3. J

    bucking while going uphill

    took the mark8 on a drive today, and while going up a steep drive to a scenic outlook it started bucking/shaking/missing. I hadn't experienced this until now, and on the way back there were a few times it bucked a bit on the steeper grades on the highway. I'm inclined to think this is the fuel...
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    Valve cover gasket removal

    I'm in the middle of replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 94 mkviii and I cannot figure a logical way to remove the pass. side valve cover. I've moved the A/C hoses out of the way, and everything else it looks like it could hit on. Seems like I'm being held up by the shock tower at this...
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    recent purchase - couple of problems

    well so far I've only noted a few problems. The tach isn't working, the coolant temp never rises into the normal range and the engine stumbles when it is in OD at lower speeds - say 35-45. Also when I let off the gas to coast down (like when going from a 35mph zone to a 30) it doesn't really...
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    Intro

    Well, I just picked up my 1st mark viii. It's a '94 blue on blue with 113k on it. All in all it seems to be in pretty nice shape, and at $1500 you cant go wrong. It's nice to find a community with a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for this car. If there are any people in the Wisconsin area...
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