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NCangler -> 2000 Beetle 1.8 Engine question (4/21/2008 2:24:08 PM)
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Hi all. I'm a new member here and let me thank you first of all for this forum and for your willingness to share information with other members. I bought a 2000 Beetle about 2 years ago and my 17-year old son ran in a ditch with it, tearing up the front of the car. I've had the body work and radiator replaced, etc. (to the tune of $2400) and in close inspection of the engine I've found something that I'm pretty sure isn't right but I don't know what it is. I'm attaching a couple of pictures in hopes that someone can tell me what this is. It is located just to the left and below of the battery box. It appears that one side is broken and that the rod (or whatever it is) has twisted. I can't tell if this is related to the suspension, the steering, etc.
I attached a photo link. I have labeled the problem areas. "A" is the item in question. It appears that the right side has twisted off. "B" and "C" are not connected to anything and I'm guessing that they should be or that something is missing. I bought a VW repair book from Chilton hoping to narrow down the search but couldn't find anything in there. I'm glad to take it in for repair I'd just like to know what I'm referring to when I go in the shop. :)
[image]http://www.ncangler.com/temp/engineshot.jpg[/image]
Any input is most appreciated! Thank you.
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