1993 golf

arty · « **on:** August 28, 2012, 08:57:04 AM »

I had new struts installed on my car, but it does not look right plus the car shakes, i had the rims and tires inspected and balanced all its OK now my next guess is that they did a bad installation on the struts.

Russ · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2012, 09:40:21 AM »

Who installed the struts? What doesn't look right about them? Are they tightened down all the way?

arty · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2012, 12:17:51 PM »

the struts were installed by a mechanic that normally deals with domestic cars. the top mount on the struts have a gap between it and the body, I don't know if they are tightened down all the way, that is the reason i wanted to see a picture to compare, i tried to attached one to the forum but it wont let me. thanks for your help Russ

Russ · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2012, 12:34:19 PM »

It won't let you? Why?

moneybags · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2012, 12:54:36 PM »

You should come out to Lupi's in East Brainerd tonight and let us gander at it. Probably (hopefully) something simple...

arty · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2012, 01:08:57 PM »

It tells me that the file its to large. Lupi's ? what time. my oil light and alarm turned on at lunch so i will be replacing the oil pressure switch and the crack shaft hose after work. I notice it was ruptured. I'm hoping is not the oil pump.

arty · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2012, 02:56:21 PM »

arty · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2012, 02:57:53 PM »

pic 2

Russ · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2012, 03:00:56 PM »

Did you use new strut mounts?

DieselDoc · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2012, 03:03:58 PM »

There is supposed to be a gap like you have. As long as you are not hearing clunking or popping while going over bumps or dips in the road you are ok.

If the pressure switch does not fix it, check the filter, if it has been "frammed" you may consider changing to a mann or mahle filter.

Sal

arty · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2012, 03:14:10 PM »

? i will ask the mechanic. I know he bought a kit, but I don't know what is in the kit. I was planing on changeing the oil so thanks Doc for the tip.

moneybags · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2012, 03:16:33 PM »

Quote from: arty on August 29, 2012, 01:08:57 PM

Lupi's ? what time.

Every Wed. night 7-7:30ish

Zen · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2012, 07:04:22 PM »

Quote from: DieselDoc on August 29, 2012, 03:03:58 PM

If the pressure switch does not fix it, check the filter, if it has been "frammed" you may consider changing to a mann or mahle filter.

Sal

Amen on using Mahle or Mann filters!

I did a bunch of work on my 96 Passat (2.0 ABA) about three years ago (replaced a bunch of oil seals and the oil pan gasket. When I put it back on the road, my oil pressure alarm went crazy. I replace both oil pressure sensors and it didn't help. I was about to pull my hair out, because this engine had never had an oil pressure problem, just a bunch of oil leaks. I posted the problem here and someone ask what brand of filter I was using. They had an oil change special at AutoZone that included a Fram filter, so that's what I used . . . I was told that was probably my problem . . . and it was. I put a Mahle filter on it and it's been fine ever since.

arty · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2012, 07:39:09 PM »

i tried to followed doc. tip but for some reason they didn't carried that brand so i used an STP now my sound alarm is off but my oil light keeps flashing. So i don’t know what can be the problem the engine runs ok no weird noises or anything

Zen · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2012, 08:00:36 PM »

Quote from: arty on August 29, 2012, 07:39:09 PM

i tried to followed doc. tip but for some reason they didn't carried that brand so i used an STP now my sound alarm is off but my oil light keeps flashing. So i don’t know what can be the problem the engine runs ok no weird noises or anything

Nobody in LaFayette carries them, so I usually order my oil filters from http://www.autohausaz.com/ I buy 3 or 4 at a time so I always have one on hand when it's time for an oil change. Now that I think about it, I think I'm out. Guess I need to order some myself.

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