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by Kanzan
Fri May 14, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Caddy speakers
Replies: 4
Views: 2115

Caddy speakers

When I redid my 1981 Vw Pickup (Caddy) I replaced both original speakers with new Pasasonic EAB-030 speakers. They were still in the original boxes. I'm sure they were new, just been on the shelf for years. Even with the original radio, they only lasted a short time, about one year. Both cones just ...
by Kanzan
Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Monster Diesel
Replies: 2
Views: 1827

Monster Diesel

Anyone see the American Chopper episode where they built the diesel chopper? It was sponsered by Monster Diesel, fuel additive. If all the claims they make for this stuff are true, we should all be using it. So far, I can't find any independent testing on it. Has anyone on here used the stuff? What ...
by Kanzan
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Quantum TD Oil Cooler
Replies: 45
Views: 11763

Harry, don't know if this has anything to do with your coolant problem, but it sure helped mine. Kanzan

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by Kanzan
Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Front suspension brace kit
Replies: 6
Views: 1798

vwcaddy, What model VW would I look for at the wrecking yard, to find the lower brace bar you spoke about? Thanks, Kanzan
by Kanzan
Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Front suspension brace kit
Replies: 6
Views: 1798

Front suspension brace kit

Will be working on my 81 Caddy over the winter, new wheel bearings, struts and shocks. Was wondering about the front suspension brace kits. Are they worth it? Do they do any good? Anybody tried them? Thanks, Kanzan
by Kanzan
Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: UPDATE on engine swap 1.9TD onto a mk1
Replies: 32
Views: 14498

Don't know if this has anything to do with your coolant loss, but here is how I fixed mine. Kanzan

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by Kanzan
Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Fuel Injection Lines
Replies: 10
Views: 3869

Are they any different then 1.6na diesel? Kanzan
by Kanzan
Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Coolant Loss
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

80 mile trip today, out to the shooting range and back, didn't loose a drop of coolant!!! Kanzan
by Kanzan
Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: hagar
Replies: 13
Views: 7541

Happy Bday Hagar, thanks for all the great info. Tried the 2 quarts of 2cycle oil in 10 gallons of diesel. WOW what a difference. Some hills where I used to shift down, I now go up in 5th. You are 7 years older then me. Kanzan
by Kanzan
Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Coolant Loss
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

M1A

I think anything that will divert the flow of return coolant away from the underside of the exp. tank cap would do the trick. Was afraid the baffle would fall down into the exp tank, so I did a small modification, added a plastic leg to prevent it from falling. Just a piece of an oil bottle and a po...
by Kanzan
Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Coolant Loss
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

Coolant Loss

Been loosing small amounts of collant ever since I put my rebuilt 81 Caddy diesel back on the road. Had one small leak on the head that went away with the 1000 mile retorque. Did the 2 minute test for engine pressure in the expansion tank, and found nothing. Have new radiator, heater core, water pum...
by Kanzan
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: I Fixed It, I Fixed It
Replies: 2
Views: 1307

I Fixed It, I Fixed It

Or rather Fatmobile fixed it!!!! Been working on a surging throttle and failure to idle down problem, in my 81 Caddy 1.6na for sometime. Went back and reread everything I could find on the subject on several VW Forums. Lots of people said to check the rear IP mounting bolt, but only Fatmobile said &...
by Kanzan
Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Steering column repair
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

I got my 2 piece shaft collar (#510-2018) from enco.com. Lots of places should have 1 3/16" two piece shaft collars. Kanzan
by Kanzan
Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Steering column repair
Replies: 6
Views: 2212

Steering column repair

Finally got my wife to ride in my 81 Caddy diesel, wouldn't you know, a new intense rattle developed on the way home. Found I could calm it down by pushing up or pulling down on the steering wheel. At home, further examination found a small white plastic ring laying on top of the first U joint on th...
by Kanzan
Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Help 1981 1.6 nt wont idle down after reaching higher rpm
Replies: 16
Views: 6188

iamspencer, please explain, "i tunes the idle down, someone had it cranked all the way out" Thanks, Kanzan