Hi All,:madhell: Could someone tell me if there is suppose to be a license plate light above the lcense plate or when the Pontiac lights light up, does it provide enough lights for the plate. Right now the pontiac light does not light up- hard to get to the bulbs and cannot tell if there is a blown fuse. What is the proceedure to check and change the bulb for the back PONTIAC sign, do you have to take off the plastic cover with the nuts?. I guess I will start checking all the fuses as they are pretty stuffed in the panel.:wall:

i am trying to figure out if i should bail or put some work into this VW Golf '90. the other day i was driving, stopped at a redlight, shut off the engine to save fuel. went to restart it and engine did not turn over. pushed it out of traffic and checked under the hood. noticed that the timing belt looked slack so took off cover. with the cover off i noticed that the tensioner pulley of the timing belt had completely come undone. a few bearings & races left. my question is this: i have been told that this engine is zero tolerance and that this type of mechanical failure could result in damage to the valves and rods, so is there any hope that this engine is saveable? second question how much work & money would be involved in repairing it if it just needs a new belt & tensioner pulley. and what would be involved in repairing it if the rods & valves are in fact damaged? final question what could i expect to pay if for a replacement engine & installation? any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated!