RE: alarm/RKE actuator Mark Rada:
I've used a VDO electric/pneumatic OEM VW actuator from a Quantum on both an A1 and an A2. It replaces the drivers door unit; it uses same bolt holes. Have to splice into the pneumatic line under the dash using a "T" fitting and some PVC hose. I used small sections of PVC tubing and some rigid nylon-type tubing to make it easier to run the lines. RE; Wheel refinishing. Its best to keep the wheel sealed to prevent "vermiform" corrosion under the clear coat. You can probably try touch up first if you are not fussy about appearance to halt the process. Trying to strip the OEM finish from just some 16V teardrop center caps leads me to believe blasting is only feasible way of removing finish. I've consulted a NASA info site on corrosion for lotsa good info, but they advocate Zinc chromate primer, which is toxic and hard to come by. I had to go to aircraft repair hanger at airport to find. I also have old TSB on VW pat no's if you want VW equivalents, but dunno if still available. HTH, Brian D. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
