[Vwdiesel] Bondo Golfy is on the road ! (sortof)

[Smith, Michael]

Well, 

I just got done boosting, then driving (short trip) the 86 Golf I've been
going on about the last 4 months.
Just paid the taxman/DMV ($200!) and the garage $1100..sigh. and it's still
not driveable. (another sigh)
More creaks, bumps, rattles and vibrations than I remember in my Jetta.
(Guess my 94 Pathfinder has me spoiled)

Heater core needs replaced. (Thanks to you-know-who-you-are on the
list...not sure if your name is in confidence or not) It should be here any
day now.
Just blows thick sticky smokey burnt smelling steam-YUCK !  Talk about a
cold drive back to work from the garage (10km) with no heater.
Dealer says my VIN# is not valid for any recall.  He never heard tell of any
such heater core replacement.  Anyone got the letter with the recall notice
number on it ??

Also, the front left wheel is getting REAL hot.

They replaced one wheel bearing.....not sure which one.....perhaps needs
another?

Anyways, it's a start !

-15*C here and cold as the dickens with the wind.

Back to work before boss catches me.

Mike in NB