How-To

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Top/Roof

Exterior

Interior

Guide	Format
Removing the top frame
Replacing rear window & window frame
Removing the rear window
Power top pump repair
Top replacement guide
Top replacement guide by "Ross" of vwgolfmk1.org
Top replacement guide by "northernmike" of VWvortex
Top replacement instructions by M&T Mfg. & other sources; includes headliner & insulation replacement

Guide	Format
Badge restoration
Compressing bumper shocks
Fixing sagging doors
Installing Mk2 big bumpers
Removing the door handles & repairing/re-keying the lock cylinders
Removing Clipper kit side skirts
Removing rear Clipper kit bumper
Removing foggy look of inner H1 headlights
Replacing a power-window door with a manual-window door

Guide	Format
Removing the dash, kneebar & related components
Removing/replacing glove box lid & lock
Repairing a broken odometer
Replacing dash vent foam
Removing/installing VDO console gauges
Installing new gauge faces into VDO gauges
Installing new instrument cluster gauge faces
Removing the airbag
Repairing the gas pedal bushing
Removing the front door cards
Removing the vent windows

Engine

Fuel Injection

Electrical

Guide	Format
Changing motor mounts
Getting more mileage out of motor mounts
Cleaning hydraulic lifters
Adjusting solid lifter valves
Replacing the camshaft
Adjusting the timing
Adding a serpentine belt set-up
Replacing the oil pump

Swaps:
Installing a 16V
Installing a turbo 16V
Installing an ABA 2.0
Installing a 1.8L JH head onto a 2.0L 9A block

Guide	Format
CIS Idle Adjustment
Making a fuel pump on-off testing switch
Finding vacuum leaks
Replacing the in-tank fuel pump
Diagnosing a failing control pressure regulator (CPR/WUR)
Improving cold air intake - Digifant
Improving airflow into the air box
CIS Vacuum Diagrams (1984-1989)
Digifant Vacuum Diagrams

Guide	Format
How to read the wiring diagrams in your Bentley Service Manual
Refurbishing dash switches
Installing LEDs
Wiring a CE2 MFA cluster into a CE1 harness
Converting front side-markers to turn signals
Adding relay(s) to the headlight circuit (version 1)
Adding relay(s) to the headlight circuit (version 2)
Installing fog/driving lights
Installing a starter bushing
Installing a hot-start relay
Bypassing the starter interlock
Installing a knock sensor
Fixing slow wipers
Swapping in an A2 or A3 wiper motor

Brakes

Suspension & Steering

Transmission

Guide	Format
Replacing disc brakes and pads
Replacing rear drum brakes
Converting rear drum brakes to disc

Guide	Format
Changing rear shocks
Replacing front struts/mounts
Installing front lower stress bar
Changing rear axle beam bushings
Replacing tie rod ends
Servicing CV joints
Replacing front wheel bearings
Replacing rear wheel bearings
Swapping from power to manual steering

Guide	Format
Adjusting the shift linkages
Testing the clutch
Repairing a broken shift cable carrier tube
Changing manual transmission oil
Replacing an auto transmission with a manual transmission

Exhaust

HVAC

Guide	Format
Removing/installing the exhaust C-clamps

Guide	Format
Removing the A/C
Removing the A/C (further discussion)
Removing the heater
Replacing the heater core
Removing & repairing the blower motor
Adding heat to side dash vents