Cabby Info: How-To

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Top/Roof

Body & Exterior

Interior

Guide	Format
Frame: lubricating the hinge points
Frame: removing
Power top: repairing the pump
Top: replacing (the complete guide...almost)
Top: replacing (by "briano1234", top replacing expert!)
Top: replacing (by "Ross" of vwgolfmk1.org)
Top: making your own replacement cables
Windows: replacing rear window & frame
Windows: removing the rear window

Guide	Format
Badges: restoring
Bumpers: compressing the shocks
Bumpers: installing Mk2 big bumpers
Bumpers: repairing the black bumper ends
Clipper kit: removing side skirts
Clipper kit: removing rear bumper
Doors: fixing the sag
Doors: lubricating the latches
Doors: removing the door handles & repairing/re-keying the lock cylinders
Doors: replacing a power-window door with a manual-window door
Fender flares: refurbishing
Lights: removing foggy look of inner H1 headlights

Guide	Format
Airbag: removing
Dash: removing instrument cluster & dash
Dash: replacing vent foam
Doors: removing front door cards
Gauges: installing new gauge faces
Gauges: removing/installing VDO console gauges
Glove box: removing/replacing lid & lock
Instrument cluster: installing new gauge faces
Odometer: repairing a broken odometer
Pedals: repairing the gas pedal bushing
Seats: replacing seat guides
Seats: swapping in Mk4 front seats
Seatbelts: fixing the retractors
Windows: removing the vent windows
Windows: repairing the rear window defrost lines
Windows: Adjusting the window stop

Engine & Cooling

Fuel & Exhaust Systems

Electrical & Ignition

Guide	Format
Belts: adding a serpentine belt set-up
Camshaft: replacing
Fan shroud: modifying for easier removal & installation
Knock sensor: installing
Lifters: adjusting solid lifter valves
Lifters: cleaning hydraulic lifters
Motor mounts: changing
Motor mounts: getting more mileage out of them
Oil cooler: installing (aftermarket)
Oil pump: replacing
Vacuum: finding leaks
Vacuum: how to use a vacuum gauge

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
Air box: improving airflow
Air box: improving cold air intake (Digifant)
Airflow sensor: testing (Digifant)
Control pressure regulator: diagnosing
Conversion: fuel injection to carburetor
Fuel distributor: cleaning & fixing CIS distributor
Fuel pumps: making an on-off testing switch
Fuel pumps: replacing
Fuel pumps: single pump conversion (Digifant)
Fuel tank: Replacing (not a complete guide)
Fuel vapor: Refurbishing charcoal canister
Idle: CIS idle adjustment

Exhaust clamps: removing/installing C-clamps

Guide	Format
Dash: refurbishing the switches
Electrical problems: diagnosing
Gauges: fixing a flaky water temp gauge
Ignition: tune-up (plugs, wires, dist. cap)
Ignition: replacing ignition switch
Ignition: replacing/servicing starter
Instrument cluster: wiring a CE2 MFA cluster into a CE1 harness
Lights: aiming headlights
Lights: converting side-markers to turn signals
Lights: installing fog/driving lights
Lights: installing LEDs
Lights: installing Mk3 courtesy light
Relays: installing headlight relays
Relays: installing a hot-start relay
Starter: installing a starter bushing
Timing: adjusting
Timing: adjusting (Digifant only)
Windshield wipers: fixing slow wipers
Windshield wipers: troubleshooting washer pump
Windshield wipers: swapping in an A2 or A3 wiper motor
Wiring diagrams: how to read them

Brakes & Wheels

Suspension & Steering

Transmission & Clutch

Guide	Format
Calipers: installing new anti-rattle clips
Disc brakes: replacing brakes and pads
Drum brakes: replacing
Swaps: drum brakes to disc

Guide	Format
Axles: changing rear axle beam bushings
CV joints: servicing
Front-end alignment
Shocks: changing rear shocks
Stress bar: installing front lower stress bar
Struts: replacing front struts/mounts
Swaps: power to manual steering
Tie rod ends: replacing
Wheel bearings: replacing front bearings
Wheel bearings: replacing rear bearings

Guide	Format
Clutch: testing (M/T)
Differential seal: replacing (A/T)
Gears: installing a taller 5th gear (M/T)
Interlock: bypassing the starter interlock (A/T)
Shift cable: repairing the carrier tube (M/T)
Shift linkages: adjusting (M/T)
Swaps: replacing an A/T with a M/T
Transmission oil: changing (M/T)

Maintenance & Tune-ups

HVAC

Miscellaneous

Guide	Format
Oil: changing
Tune-up: changing spark plugs, air filter

Guide	Format
A/C: removing
A/C: installing a cut-out switch
A/C: retrofitting R-134a
Blower motor: removing & repairing
Dash: adding heat to side vents
Heater: removing
Heater core: replacing

Guide	Format
Powder coating
Smoking/tinting lights