Alternator and Accelerator Pump Interference
Carb Identification Specs & Diagrams
Clutches & Throwout Bearings
Clutch Slipping
Cool Air Tin
Distribuator & Timing Specs
Exploded Views of Parts
Oil Flow Pic Thread
Pedal Assembly Pic Thread
Throttle Sticking and Flickering Headlights
Calling All STF Members Need Your Help Making a STF Sticky
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rsb
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Brainstorming the ultimate sticky...
My concept of the ultimate sticky is a supplement to the search function. a place where the best of STF has been sorted by topic. So if you have clutch trouble you click clutch and find the top notch threads, instead of wading through pages. to find the helpful threads. (not to knock the search function... it's valid, but has problems, efforts are being made to improve it, it's all good)
I think the best way to set it up is if there was a way to get multiple levels of information... The stickys seem a little 1 dimensional for this. What I would propose would be a forum with in the site called "search tree" or whatever... clicking on that would take you into the forum where there are threads.... for example clutch.... within the clutch thread you find posts... which ideally would be the summary of an item and the link to the archived item which is relevant to the subject at hand. EXAMPLE: "clutch slipping caused by faulty pressure plate http:blahblahblah.php"
The nice thing about this set up is that users of the site could do the contributing after the initial build, and it could be managed by a mod. If it's a sticky,it seems that it would be managed and maintained by one individual. So that's my thoughts...
... got some questions too:
Is there any interest in something like this?
Would people use it?
Would people contribute to it?
Should this thing try to encapsulate all the key issues of the total site including all specialty forums, or just the universal issues from the entire site? As an example "What kind of oil to use?" V.S. "What size of rims can I stuff under my fenders without modification?" you know... that sort of thing.
Food for thought.
- Brian
My concept of the ultimate sticky is a supplement to the search function. a place where the best of STF has been sorted by topic. So if you have clutch trouble you click clutch and find the top notch threads, instead of wading through pages. to find the helpful threads. (not to knock the search function... it's valid, but has problems, efforts are being made to improve it, it's all good)
I think the best way to set it up is if there was a way to get multiple levels of information... The stickys seem a little 1 dimensional for this. What I would propose would be a forum with in the site called "search tree" or whatever... clicking on that would take you into the forum where there are threads.... for example clutch.... within the clutch thread you find posts... which ideally would be the summary of an item and the link to the archived item which is relevant to the subject at hand. EXAMPLE: "clutch slipping caused by faulty pressure plate http:blahblahblah.php"
The nice thing about this set up is that users of the site could do the contributing after the initial build, and it could be managed by a mod. If it's a sticky,it seems that it would be managed and maintained by one individual. So that's my thoughts...
... got some questions too:
Is there any interest in something like this?
Would people use it?
Would people contribute to it?
Should this thing try to encapsulate all the key issues of the total site including all specialty forums, or just the universal issues from the entire site? As an example "What kind of oil to use?" V.S. "What size of rims can I stuff under my fenders without modification?" you know... that sort of thing.
Food for thought.
- Brian
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david58
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Great idea that is what we need and that is the reason I asked for help. Anyone that reads a thread and finds good info should post it in this thread so it will end up in the stickies. Look at the stickies as a library, you open a book and look at the contents, or subjects then you go to that page. So what we need now are subjects to click on. Lets make a list.
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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rsb
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(appologies for spelling, im using a mac book, and I dont know mac and hate typing on lap tops... will edit later.
(Worthwhile to separate stock from upgrades? less to dig through, but may have to go 2 places to get hat your looking for)
1) Basics (or better title)
1.1) cool tools
1.2) parts that suck
1.3) how to jack up vw
1.4) capacities (likw how much oil does a transxle hold)
... etc.
2) Engine
2.1) lubrication
2.1.1) Oil flow diagrm
2.1.2) how to remove oil preassure relief valves.
2.1.3) Oil breathers.
2.1.4) full flowing.
2.1.5)
2.1.6) oil leaks.
2.1.7) what is this white sludge in my oil cp?
...etc.
2.2) more stuff...
3) Cooling and heating.
3.1 Cooling.
3.1.1Cooling tin.
3.1.2 fan.
3.1.3 thermostat.
3.1.4 warning light on.
...etc.
3.2 Heating.
3.2.1 defrosting problems.
3.2.2 heater upgrades.
...etc.
4) Fuel and exhaust.
4.1 carberator.
4.1.1 choosing a carborator.
4.1.2 carb flooded.
4.1.3 tuning carb
4.1.4 bad combinations IE i have a flat spot in middle of power band/ 009+PICT34 = bad.
4.1.5 fuel injection
4.1.6 fuel tank
4.1.7 fuel gaue/ sender
4.2 exhaust.
...etc.
5) Engine Electrical.
5.1 alternator/ genertor
5.1.1 Problems switching for generator to alternator.
...etc.
5.2 Starter
5.2.1 replacing starter bushing.
5.2.2 my starter only works some of the time.
5.3 Ignition system
5.3.1 distributors
5.3.2 timing
5.3.3 coils
5.4 changing from 6V to 12V
6) transmition
6.1 manual transmission
6.1.1 shifter bushings
6.2 Autostick
7) Clutch and driveline
7.1 clutch
7.1.1 clutch problems
7.1.2 clutch adjustment tips
7.1.3 clutch decisions
7.1.4 cluthc cable/ clutch release assembly
...etc.
7.2 CV Shafts/ IRS
7.2.1 diagnosing the bum cv joint
7.2.2 servicing cv joints Tips.
7.3 Swing axles
...etc.
7.4 Wheel bearings.
Brakes
8.1) brke lights dont work
8.2) brake system leaks
8.3) brake upgrades
...etc.
9) suspension and steering
9.1 wheels and tires
9.1.1 tire decisions
9.2 upgrades
9.3 bushings
9.4 shimmys
...etc.
9.5 raising/ lowering
10) Body
...etc.
11) Chassis electrical
11.1 Speedometer troubles
11.2 gauge decisions
11.3 wiring diarams
11.4 upgrades
...etc.
By no means a complete, well organized, or entirely coherent list, but it's a start.
(Worthwhile to separate stock from upgrades? less to dig through, but may have to go 2 places to get hat your looking for)
1) Basics (or better title)
1.1) cool tools
1.2) parts that suck
1.3) how to jack up vw
1.4) capacities (likw how much oil does a transxle hold)
... etc.
2) Engine
2.1) lubrication
2.1.1) Oil flow diagrm
2.1.2) how to remove oil preassure relief valves.
2.1.3) Oil breathers.
2.1.4) full flowing.
2.1.5)
2.1.6) oil leaks.
2.1.7) what is this white sludge in my oil cp?
...etc.
2.2) more stuff...
3) Cooling and heating.
3.1 Cooling.
3.1.1Cooling tin.
3.1.2 fan.
3.1.3 thermostat.
3.1.4 warning light on.
...etc.
3.2 Heating.
3.2.1 defrosting problems.
3.2.2 heater upgrades.
...etc.
4) Fuel and exhaust.
4.1 carberator.
4.1.1 choosing a carborator.
4.1.2 carb flooded.
4.1.3 tuning carb
4.1.4 bad combinations IE i have a flat spot in middle of power band/ 009+PICT34 = bad.
4.1.5 fuel injection
4.1.6 fuel tank
4.1.7 fuel gaue/ sender
4.2 exhaust.
...etc.
5) Engine Electrical.
5.1 alternator/ genertor
5.1.1 Problems switching for generator to alternator.
...etc.
5.2 Starter
5.2.1 replacing starter bushing.
5.2.2 my starter only works some of the time.
5.3 Ignition system
5.3.1 distributors
5.3.2 timing
5.3.3 coils
5.4 changing from 6V to 12V
6) transmition
6.1 manual transmission
6.1.1 shifter bushings
6.2 Autostick
7) Clutch and driveline
7.1 clutch
7.1.1 clutch problems
7.1.2 clutch adjustment tips
7.1.3 clutch decisions
7.1.4 cluthc cable/ clutch release assembly
...etc.
7.2 CV Shafts/ IRS
7.2.1 diagnosing the bum cv joint
7.2.2 servicing cv joints Tips.
7.3 Swing axles
...etc.
7.4 Wheel bearings.
Brakes8.1) brke lights dont work
8.2) brake system leaks
8.3) brake upgrades
...etc.
9) suspension and steering
9.1 wheels and tires
9.1.1 tire decisions
9.2 upgrades
9.3 bushings
9.4 shimmys
...etc.
9.5 raising/ lowering
10) Body
...etc.
11) Chassis electrical
11.1 Speedometer troubles
11.2 gauge decisions
11.3 wiring diarams
11.4 upgrades
...etc.
By no means a complete, well organized, or entirely coherent list, but it's a start.
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david58
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Engines
...........Lubrication
................Oil flow diagrams
................How to remove oil pressure relief valves.
................Oil breathers.
................Full flowing.
................Oil Coolers and oil leaks.
................What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
............Cylinder Heads
................Different heads to use
................ How to adjust valves
What I would think would work best in the stickies. Is a Heading that says Engines when clicked on it takes you to a drop down list Lubrication, Cylinder Heads etc……When you clicked on Lubrication it would bring you to the threads under that heading, see the example above.
I started a new thread on Lubrication so we can organize it into clickable links, please add info.
...........Lubrication
................Oil flow diagrams
................How to remove oil pressure relief valves.
................Oil breathers.
................Full flowing.
................Oil Coolers and oil leaks.
................What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
............Cylinder Heads
................Different heads to use
................ How to adjust valves
What I would think would work best in the stickies. Is a Heading that says Engines when clicked on it takes you to a drop down list Lubrication, Cylinder Heads etc……When you clicked on Lubrication it would bring you to the threads under that heading, see the example above.
I started a new thread on Lubrication so we can organize it into clickable links, please add info.
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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david58
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Our STF Lubrication Sticky see below thanks guys for all the help is gathering this great info. rsb should be posting the next subject for us to work on. 
This is going to take a lot of time and effort I am counting on you guys for input.
...........Lubrication
.................Oil flow diagrams
................How to remove oil pressure relief screws
................Oil cap screw removal with pictures.
.................Full Flow
.................Pre Oiling
.................Oil Pressure
.................Oil Cooler Replacement
.................What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
.................Oil overheating
This is going to take a lot of time and effort I am counting on you guys for input............Lubrication
.................Oil flow diagrams
................How to remove oil pressure relief screws
................Oil cap screw removal with pictures.
.................Full Flow
.................Pre Oiling
.................Oil Pressure
.................Oil Cooler Replacement
.................What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
.................Oil overheating
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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Ol'fogasaurus
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- Joined: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:17 pm
I view the newbie site as an introduction to the STF forum in general. When a question is asked and could fall into another site's discussion expertise, the site commander could come in and post an invitation to that site. It does not mean things could not be discussed here but “for more detailed explanations you might want to visit this site.” Would having a general guide to the other forums on STF so people will feel more comfortable when moving into them for a more detailed discussion. A lot of the more specific sites can be daunting if a newbie comes in on a very advanced discussion and it overwhelmed.
I think you also need some discussion on nuts and bolts (fasteners/standards). There is probably a lot to lean and when and when not to use a particular fastener.
Also a Shock-Talk thread would be nice. How to choose, how to set-up non-stock configurations, etc..
A general discussion (sticky or two) might be helpful on the differences between king & link and BJ beams, and swing vs. IRS transaxles. You know, basic things that a lot of dubbers are so use to that we don’t always think about getting back to explaining basics.
I think you also need some discussion on nuts and bolts (fasteners/standards). There is probably a lot to lean and when and when not to use a particular fastener.
Also a Shock-Talk thread would be nice. How to choose, how to set-up non-stock configurations, etc..
A general discussion (sticky or two) might be helpful on the differences between king & link and BJ beams, and swing vs. IRS transaxles. You know, basic things that a lot of dubbers are so use to that we don’t always think about getting back to explaining basics.
Lee
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david58
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The STF Members are Making This in the NEWBIE Forum for a Sticky to be used in the STF, some subjects will be forum specific while others will be more general it will be up to the mods and upper management as to what is used, and where. I asked for every-one's help. I am one of the newbie mods, but I am also an STF member. I don't think it would be right for me to post this in any other forum other than the one I am assigned too. Now In a weeks time. The STF has great info on Lubrication it has already been posted on The Samba. If us new guys can do it just think what all of us can do together as Team STF.
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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david58
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Importance of Cooling System
Problems w/ aftermarket Engine Tin
Importance of Cooling System
Thermostat
Type 1 Cooling System pics and diagrams
Dog House Fan Info
Problems w/ aftermarket Engine Tin
Importance of Cooling System
Thermostat
Type 1 Cooling System pics and diagrams
Dog House Fan Info
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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david58
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Our STF Sticky in the Works
Lubrication
Oil flow diagrams
How to remove oil pressure relief screws
Oil cap screw removal with pictures.
Full Flow
Pre Oiling
Oil Pressure
Oil Cooler Replacement
What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
Oil overheating
Cooling the Engine
Problems w/ aftermarket Engine Tin
Importance of Cooling System
Thermostat
Type 1 Cooling System pics and diagrams
Dog House Fan Info
Clutch and Drivetrain
Different styles of Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearings Type 1
Clutch problems
Clutch adjustment tips
Which clutch?
CV Joints and Axles
Pics of CV Shafts IRS
Diagnosing a bum cv joint
Tips on Servicing cv joints
Swing axles
Wheel bearings
Front Wheel Bearing Repack
Rear Wheel Bearing Repack
Lubrication
Oil flow diagrams
How to remove oil pressure relief screws
Oil cap screw removal with pictures.
Full Flow
Pre Oiling
Oil Pressure
Oil Cooler Replacement
What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
Oil overheating
Cooling the Engine
Problems w/ aftermarket Engine Tin
Importance of Cooling System
Thermostat
Type 1 Cooling System pics and diagrams
Dog House Fan Info
Clutch and Drivetrain
Different styles of Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearings Type 1
Clutch problems
Clutch adjustment tips
Which clutch?
CV Joints and Axles
Pics of CV Shafts IRS
Diagnosing a bum cv joint
Tips on Servicing cv joints
Swing axles
Wheel bearings
Front Wheel Bearing Repack
Rear Wheel Bearing Repack
Last edited by david58 on Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:50 am, edited 1 time in total.
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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Ol'fogasaurus
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david58
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There is and if there isn't we need that info here on the STF in our own threads. Even if we have to start new threads. This is the biggest and baddest Sticky I have tried to put together and without your guys help I don't see no light at the end of the tunnel. So guys grab a shovel and dig thru the threads on the STF and scoop up some info.Ol'fogasaurus wrote:somewhere there must be a bunch of posts on engine numbers and location, chassis numbers ans location, Alt vs. generator stands and (matching?)fuel pumps
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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david58
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- Joined: Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:14 pm
Our STF Sticky in the Works
Lubrication
Oil flow diagrams
How to remove oil pressure relief screws
Oil cap screw removal with pictures.
Full Flow
Pre Oiling
Oil Pressure
Oil Cooler Replacement
What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
Oil overheating
Cooling the Engine
Problems w/ aftermarket Engine Tin
Importance of Cooling System
Thermostat
Type 1 Cooling System pics and diagrams
Dog House Fan Info
Clutch and Drivetrain
Different styles of Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearings Type 1
Pedal Assembly Pic Thread
Clutch problems
Clutch adjustment tips
Which clutch?
CV Joints and Axles
Tips on Servicing cv joints
Pics of CV Shafts IRS
Diagnosing a bum cv joint
Swing axles
Wheel bearings
Front Wheel Bearing Repack
Rear Wheel Bearing Repack
Tuning an Air-Cooled Engine
Timing Marks
Carb Adjustment Procedures and Diagrams
Fastener Sizes and Tools to Use
Engine Fastener Sizes
Body Fastener Sizes
Here is what we have so far.
Engine Lubrication
Cooling the Engine
Wheel Bearings
CV Joints and Axles
Timing Marks
Different Styles of Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearings
Differences in Flywheels
Clutches
Engine Related Fastener Sizes and Tools to Use
Lubrication
Oil flow diagrams
How to remove oil pressure relief screws
Oil cap screw removal with pictures.
Full Flow
Pre Oiling
Oil Pressure
Oil Cooler Replacement
What is this white sludge in my oil cap?
Oil overheating
Cooling the Engine
Problems w/ aftermarket Engine Tin
Importance of Cooling System
Thermostat
Type 1 Cooling System pics and diagrams
Dog House Fan Info
Clutch and Drivetrain
Different styles of Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearings Type 1
Pedal Assembly Pic Thread
Clutch problems
Clutch adjustment tips
Which clutch?
CV Joints and Axles
Tips on Servicing cv joints
Pics of CV Shafts IRS
Diagnosing a bum cv joint
Swing axles
Wheel bearings
Front Wheel Bearing Repack
Rear Wheel Bearing Repack
Tuning an Air-Cooled Engine
Timing Marks
Carb Adjustment Procedures and Diagrams
Fastener Sizes and Tools to Use
Engine Fastener Sizes
Body Fastener Sizes
Guys we really need some help here. The more input the better this sticky will be.David58bug wrote:There is and if there isn't we need that info here on the STF in our own threads. Even if we have to start new threads. This is the biggest and baddest Sticky I have tried to put together and without your guys help I don't see no light at the end of the tunnel. So guys grab a shovel and dig thru the threads on the STF and scoop up some info.Ol'fogasaurus wrote:somewhere there must be a bunch of posts on engine numbers and location, chassis numbers ans location, Alt vs. generator stands and (matching?)fuel pumps
Here is what we have so far.
Engine Lubrication
Cooling the Engine
Wheel Bearings
CV Joints and Axles
Timing Marks
Different Styles of Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearings
Differences in Flywheels
Clutches
Engine Related Fastener Sizes and Tools to Use
Hot, humid air is less dense than cooler, drier air. This can allow a golf ball to fly through the air with greater ease, as there won't be as much resistance on the ball.
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rsb
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- Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:03 am
main topic thread... all VW things electrical
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... 568#857568
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... 568#857568
