( this is a copy of my post in new members section)

Hi folks

Just thought I`d introduce myself .
Bought my first VW today , its a 1997 Passat , 110 TDI.
Its done 160,000 miles, and a fully stamped up service book.

I`m having a few teething problems which I hope should not be an issue as I have a 3 month warranty.

Rear side door , the central locking works intermittently.

Engine ..seems fine , but sometimes it will not exceed 60 -70 mph, however I have heard its important to check vacuum hoses , so I will do this first , also I hear its good to give the car a good blast down the motorway. So I will try this.

3rd problem is the one i have no idea what it is.... the steering makes a scraping sound when you turn it either direction . Its not the steering wheel , its coming from outside the car, the car has standard wheels so dont think anything should be rubbing, and also the power steering feels fine. Any ideas?


cheers , and please to meet you all.

Dan