My DIY list of things for a 90ish Cabriolet (digifant2) part 1

Finally found the place where I should add all my how do I do that's.  So here are all my how-tos by category, remember, they are 1990 Cabriolet for most of them, but the suspension / engine / body/interior all apply to the MK1 Generally.

Have fun,,,,,,,

Here are all my how-tos by category, remember, they are 1990 Cabriolet for most of them but they all apply to the MK1 Generally.

FIRST TIME POSTERS READ


HOW to ask for HELP.




Convertible Top

Cheaper Rear Cable (cost effective)
http://volkswagenowner…/99266-Cheaper-Rear-Cable.

Top frame Seals:
http://volkswagenowner…Seals?p=605050#post605050

Replacing your Top, that pesky rear cable.
http://volkswagenowner…able.?p=638234#post638234

Top Boot Cover Strap Upgrade.
http://www.toplessrabb…viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3271

Rear Cable that I can endorse.
http://www.toplessrabb…viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3012

Rear Cable Lubricant for Cloth tops.
http://www.toplessrabb…viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3208

How I install convertible tops.
http://volkswagenowner…vertible-Top-Installation

Installing your top padding kit.
http://volkswagenowner…olet-Top-Pad-Installation

Installing your head liner.
http://www.toplessrabb…viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3013

Replacing your rear window.
http://volkswagenowner…ment.?p=519466#post519466

How to make your own rain gutters.
http://volkswagenowner…our-own-Vert-rain-gutters

"A" pillar gap repair.
http://volkswagenowner…uot-pillar-repair-the-Gap.

Wind Noise at the leading edge.
http://volkswagenowner…-top.?p=655074#post655074

How to clean your "A" pillar seal.
http://volkswagenowner…r-quot-A-quot-pillar-Seal

Cabriolet top pad measurements.
http://volkswagenowner…olet-Top-Pad-Measurements

Ez-on top replacement instructions.
http://volkswagenowner…abriolet-Top-Installation

"A" pillar door seal repair, stop the drip.
http://volkswagenowner…t-A-quot-Pillar-Door-Seal

Where to oil your top frame.
http://volkswagenowner…olet-Top-Frame-Oil-Points

Cheaper replacement top struts.
http://volkswagenowner…er-Top-Strut-Replacements

Top latch removal
http://volkswagenowner…briolet-Top-Latch-removal

Make your own rear cable.
http://volkswagenowner…-Cabriolet-DIY-rear-cable

Improve and make your own side tension cables.
http://volkswagenowner…t-DIY-side-tension-cables

Brake Reference Pictures.

http://volkswagenowner…ures.?p=655466#post655466


 

Wow Brian by the time I get past part 1 I'll be past!  
But the car will be perfect!  

Electrical/Educational

Educational:

Inside of a fuse box
http://forums.vwvortexâ(EUR-)¦er-Look-inside-a-fuse-box

Definitive Radiator fan operation explained:
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦-Fan-operation-explained-

Basic Electrical Tools for most common Repairs/Diagnosis.
http://www.toplessrabbâ(EUR-)¦/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3211

Briano's quick ground test
Briano's Quick Grounds test. | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum

Improving your grounds 93 digi.
http://forums.vwvortexâ(EUR-)¦nd-the-repair-of-your-car

Improving your cluster grounds.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦er-Connections-and-ground.

Electrical Primer
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦php/32254-Electric-Primer


Parasitic Drain Video
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦228-Parasitic-Drain-Video


Electrical:

Intermittently Honking Horn on turns.
Intermittent Horn Honking on turns and Bumps? - Topless Rabbit Forums

How I splice in wires.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3524

A/C blower motor replacement tips.
A/C Blower Motor Replacement tips. | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum

Alternator Tune up:
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=how-to_2%2Falternator-tune-up&redirected=1#post_1592287

Repairing your Fuel Sending unit.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦-Unit?p=600458#post600458


Headlight/Marker light out with Key out.
http://forums.vwvortexâ(EUR-)¦ghts-off-with-Key-out-fix


Repairing Mylar runs to the 10V Stabilizer. (Or Backfeeding the Voltages to the gauges.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦izer.?p=531266#post531266

Replacing the Ignition Switch in 90is Cabriolets.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦olet.?p=588594#post588594

How to remove your automatic starter.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦c-Starter-Removal-Install

My Wipers work, but the washer don't.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦ork-but-the-Washers-don-t.

Relaying your headlights.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦Relaying-your-Head-Lights

Installing a a/c cut-out switch.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦compressor-Cut-out-Switch

Removing your non-york Alternator
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦ator-Removal-Non-York-A-C

Cabriolet Bulb replacement numbers
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦-Bulb-Replacement-numbers

1985-1993 Radio Wiring pairs
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦riolet-Radio-Wiring-Pairs.

1990-1993 Automatic no crank warm or cold
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦atic-No-Crank-Hot-or-Cold

1990-1993 Testing your Water temp gauge
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦ting-Digifant-Water-Gauge

Repairing your flaky water temp gauge.
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦ur-Flaky-Water-Temp-Gauge

The smarter fuse:
http://volkswagenownerâ(EUR-)¦Fuses...-Glows-when-blows.

Repair your rear window defroster lines:
http://toplessrabbit.câ(EUR-)¦php?mode=edit&f=7&p=17634

Okay here is the link that I was referring to for some reason I can't reply to your private post, and well sometimes I forget to post new onew to augment my how-to's I blame my Oldtimers Disease, or CRS Can't Remember Spit* *(insert the proper  evacuated waste word of your choosing).

My Cigarette Lighter won't charge my ipad.
My Cigarette lighter won't charge my Ipad, Iphone. | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum


 

Engine/cooling:



Radiator return upgrade.
http://volkswagenowner…rade.?p=663858#post663858

Leaky Heater Valve, and beefing it up.
http://volkswagenowner….....?p=644178#post644178

Swapping in a 2.0L 36mm Oil pump. Heads up.http://www.toplessrabb…/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3232

How I hate plastic parts:
http://forums.vwvortex…hlight=hate+plastic+parts

How I converted from  r12 with r134a:
http://volkswagenowner…converted-my-a-c-to-r134a

Definitive Radiator Fan Circuits explained:
http://volkswagenowner…ned-)?p=504978#post504978

How to flush your radiator:
http://volkswagenowner…ow-to-flush-your-radiator

How to replace your Valve cover gasket 1990-1993
http://volkswagenowner…Cover-Gasket.-90-93-Cabby.

How to change your water pump 1990-1993 Cabriolet
http://volkswagenowner…-change-out-my-Water-Pump

How to tighten a squealing a/c belt.
http://volkswagenowner…ighten-Squeeling-a-c-Belt

Triming your Radiator Shroud easy on/off.
http://volkswagenowner…ming-your-Radiator-Shroud

How to change your in-tank fuel pump 1984.5-1993.
http://volkswagenowner…ge-your-in-tank-fuel-pump

Additions to Ron's Digifant Single Fuel Pump Conversion.
http://forums.vwvortex…ht=big+thank+you+Tolusina

How I change the plug wires.
http://volkswagenowner…-Plugs-and-Wires-Digifant.

How to install a external oil cooler.
http://volkswagenowner…ng-an-External-Oil-Cooler

Digifant Intake tube repair.
http://volkswagenowner…nt-Air-Intake-Tube-Repair

Create your own dual down pipe:
http://volkswagenowner…ur-own-dual-down-pipe-1.8

Exterior:



      Leaky Car Syndrome fixes:

Another Leaky Knee Fix.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2737

Swimming Pool in Front Seats.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2853

Where is my top leaking.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2655

Where is my trunk leaking.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32207-Cabriolet-mk1-Where-is-my-Trunk-Leaking


How to un-bolt pivot windows hardware.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7199576-Vent-window-latch-swap&p=87874731#post87874731

Where Do I Place Jack Stands
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7122160-Jack-Stands-under-Cabriolet&p=87189221#post87189221

How I clean my Cabriolet.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/10022-How-I-clean-my-Mk1

Door Check repair from a great UK forum……..

http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2F-83-gti-set-to-get-full&start=540#post_1354305

Removing your Flag Mirror Glass
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7068757-Ever-want-to-take-the-mirror-glass-out-of-your-flag-mirror&p=86622489#post86622489

Repair your broken Grill Tabs
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6981782-Broken-Grill-Tabs

Installing Front windshield videos
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32710-Installing-MK1-Windshield-Videos

Saggy door fix.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32222-Saggy-Door-Fix

Hood Vent Debris Guard, Let's keep those rain drains clean.
http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1509&p=27750#p27750

Factory Paint in a rattle can
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32221-Factory-paint-in-a-Rattle-Can.

Repair a broken grille mount.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32223-How-to-repair-a-broken-Grille-mount.

Using a non-powered door in a 1990-1993 Cabriolet
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32199-How-to-use-a-non-Powered-window-door-in-a-later-Cabriolet

How to make a debris guard for the hood.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32217-How-to-make-a-Hood-Debris-Guard

How to remove and regrease your door latches.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32216-How-to-remove-and-re-grease-your-Door-Latches

How to gold leaf your badges.
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32198-Gold-Leafing-your-Badges

How to remove your inner lights on a quad grille:
http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/32186-Cabriolet-or-Quad-Grille-Hi-Beam-Removal

How to install your new Outer Scraper Kit on a Cabriolet.
Installing your new outer Scrapers Kit? | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum
 

Is there a doctor in the house?  

Interior:

Every Vent fix I have ever thought of.
http://volkswagenowner…Hands%5C-Whistleing-Vents

Cold hand whistling vents.
http://volkswagenowner…Hands%5C-Whistleing-Vents

Rear seat back pull replacement.
http://volkswagenowner…-Release-Pull-Replacement.

Repairing your Seat bottom Bolster foam.
http://volkswagenowner…foam.?p=662258#post662258

Removing your Head rest to remove or replace the cover.
http://volkswagenowner…er-it?p=662274#post662274

Removing your Seat Back cover to repair the Bolster.
http://volkswagenowner…ters.?p=662282#post662282

My B-Pillars are dull.
http://volkswagenowner…llars-look-dull-and-dingy.

Making a Parcel Shelf.
http://volkswagenowner…ur-Cabriolet-Parcel-Shelf.

Cabriolet Trunk Lid Key Lock cover.
http://www.toplessrabb…=29&t=3198&p=27535#p27535

How to remove a door card and adjust the window and stop.
http://volkswagenowner…rd-and-adjust-window-stop

How to repair broken trunk card board.
http://volkswagenowner…et-Repair-Trunk-Cardboard.

Where is my trunk leaking:
http://volkswagenowner…Where-is-my-Trunk-Leaking

2-door/Cabriolet seat back release cable repair.
http://volkswagenowner…at-Back-Cable-Replacement

Floppy vent fix.
http://volkswagenowner…ow-to-repair-floppy-vents

Repair your Heater control pivot.
http://volkswagenowner…vot-broke-%28Cabriolet%29

A/C thermoswitch Slider pops out of the Arm.
http://volkswagenowner…lace.?p=584825#post584825

Repair a broken heater control mount.
http://volkswagenowner…-control-mount.-Cabriolet

Replace your chewed roll bar foam
http://volkswagenowner…your-Chewed-Roll-Bar-Foam

Seat rocks and is hard to slide.
http://volkswagenowner…t-rocks-and-hard-to-slide

Cabriolet Fascia mounts broke?
http://volkswagenowner…-Fascia-Mount-hole-repair

How to safely remove your center and side vents.
http://volkswagenowner…Caddy-Center-Vent-Removal

How to replace your slow seat belt retractors.
http://volkswagenowner…w-Seat-Belts-in-Cabriolet

How to remove your Hood Hinges.
http://volkswagenowner…Installing-Replacing-Hood
 

Suspension/Steering:

Broken sway bar strap fix.
http://forums.vwvortex…trap-%28cabriolets%29-fix

How to replace your rear struts:
http://volkswagenowner…-replace-your-Rear-Struts

How to replace bushings with no press.
http://volkswagenowner…-Bushings-without-a-Press.

Beefing up your Strut Mounts.
http://volkswagenowner…eefing-up-the-Strut-mount.

How to replace your front struts, and mounts.
http://volkswagenowner…g-Front-Struts-and-Mounts

How to keep the rear lower shock bolt from seizing.
http://volkswagenowner…r-Strut-Bolt-from-Seizing.

How to remove a power steering pump.
http://volkswagenowner…a-Mk1-Power-Steering-Pump


Transmission:

How to remove and replace a torque convertor seal.
http://volkswagenowner…tor-Seal-010-transmission.

How to change a differential seal:
http://volkswagenowner…nging-a-Differential-Seal

How to make a cheap weighted shift rod.
http://volkswagenowner…heap-Weighted-Shifter-Rod

Automatic Transmisison Service guide.
http://reflectionsands…s.com/a1-tech/BIGATSG.pdf

Golf Cabrio said

Wow Brian by the time I get past part 1 I'll be past!  But the car will be perfect!  

I would of posted in one document but it seems there is a limit to the length of post, so I had to break it up a wee bit into sections, and you got in the middle of it.

I had that same issue on length when posting some of my longer threads, and the gracious admins gave me a length of post pass….

We've got good guys both on the back and front end of this club as you know and you're a very welcome addition for sure!  

Awesome. Thanks

Brian this is awesome

My mechanic has just cancelled his holiday for next year and I have let the Mrs put the heating on for an hour!!

Thanks

Wes

If any of the links are broken or hesitate, here is another link to the list, and I know all of those work.

http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/80146-Briano-s-Links-by-class...