> Date:          Fri, 16 Aug 96 14:38:03 CDT
> From:          Joel Walker <JWALKER@UA1VM.UA.EDU>
> Subject:       Re: '88 stalls when cold
> To:            Shawn Wright <vwnut@smus.bc.ca>

> replace the coolant temp sensor ... the blue one (sticks off to the left
> side) on the thermostat. it tells the computer that the engine is cold
> and therefore the idle should be upped. sounds like your sensor has died
> and the computer thinks the engine is warm all the time. it's a $15 part.
> oh, and be sure to get a new rubber o-ring with it. about another $1.
VW Dealer in Victoria: $41 + 4.65 - gee, last time I checked the US 
exchange rate was ~35%, not 350% !!!
Local FLAPS has them for $16 though... :)
 
> you'll lose some coolant, but not much. it's easier to do from up top,
> reaching down from inside the engine compartment (it's in the front left
> corner, just "outside" the engine area) ... that way, you don't get any
> coolant in your face/hair/etc. <the voice of experience>.
I may just wait until I flush the system anyway...

Thanks!
Shawn
'88 Westy 332k (Kyra)
'85 Jetta TD 350k (Jenni)