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by FineFrank
Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: To Pre-Heat or Not?, That is the Question.
Replies: 4
Views: 1992

Re: To Pre-Heat or Not?, That is the Question.

If you're worried about it, use an oil pan heater instead. It warms everything from the oil up-and warm oil flows. One like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Kats-24150-Watt-U ... B000I8TQD6

Thank your mechanic, and continue using the block heater. It won't hurt a thing.
by FineFrank
Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: Free to a good home...
Replies: 0
Views: 15856

Free to a good home...

I sold a butt load of stuff here a couple years ago, and have since moved. Still haven't found a replacement bunny, so I'm unloading the rest. Still have: 1.5 Pump, from a running car ten years ago. Various other parts, like the jack, HD engine mount, etc. All free for the price of shipping, except ...
by FineFrank
Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:18 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: Wtb: Working 1.5L Bosch injection pump
Replies: 1
Views: 1479

Re: Wtb: Working 1.5L Bosch injection pump

I have one I took out around ten years ago. Yours for the shipping.
by FineFrank
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: Spare parts for my '83
Replies: 9
Views: 3696

Spare parts for my '83

Selling some of my extra VW parts. All of them fit a 1983, all prices are without shipping. "Core" injection pump, It hasn't been on a car in years, but bet it'll work, no promises, $25 Coolant tank $10 HD passenger side motor mount from that other company, very light surface rust on it (I...
by FineFrank
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: New head gasket- update.
Replies: 4
Views: 1554

New head gasket- update.

After weighing the merits of fixing vs. junking the '83, I've decided to throw it away. To a degree I hate to do it, but it just doesn't work for me economically. In addition to needing a new head and attendant parts to install it, it also is in need of a windshield that I cannot source locally. I'l...
by FineFrank
Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Time for a head gasket
Replies: 10
Views: 3812

Re: Time for a head gasket

The block is straight. There's a mark in #2 that looked like a crack yesterday, but after filling the block with water last night and finding no leaks, and inspecting it with magnification this morning, I'm a little less ready to dump the car. Piston protrusion is .813mm. Here's the head crack pics:...
by FineFrank
Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Time for a head gasket
Replies: 10
Views: 3812

Re: Time for a head gasket

Well, It's time for more than a head gasket. I scrubbed the head last night and it's got a big crack between the valve and the prechamber insert, and it's also warped more than .004. I'm thinking it's junk. I'm tempted to buy a reman head from Jack, but I have no core, so it might be just as well to...
by FineFrank
Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:09 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Offroad Rabbit
Replies: 11
Views: 5507

Re: Offroad Rabbit

I added two or three inches of lift to my 83 by installing springs and spring hats from a 85-92. It's a direct swap in, and it's REALLY easy. I waited until I put struts on the front, though.
The rear is lifted the same way, although TD's dirt cheap method is just as good.
by FineFrank
Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Time for a head gasket
Replies: 10
Views: 3812

Re: Time for a head gasket

Yup, the new coolant tank is in the works.
So the "notched" gasket is the right one? Why the blazes would my mill have a gasket with holes?

What part number do I need for ARP studs? I'm not very excited about listening to the racket the TTY bolts make. Taking them out was bad enough...
by FineFrank
Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Time for a head gasket
Replies: 10
Views: 3812

Time for a head gasket

I finally killed my 83. Radiator split on the side and dumped all the coolant, and the engine got pretty hot, and coolant leaks into #2. I have a mechanical head (oil drain boss between 2 and 3 only), but I have a 3 hole gasket, part # 068103383AG and 12 mm head bolts-i measured with an end wrench- ...
by FineFrank
Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Front end alignment question
Replies: 5
Views: 3020

Re: Front end alignment question

You can get your alignment very close to where it needs to be using a level floor, a carpenter's square, and a tape measure. The links below are a good start: http://www.elantragtclub.com/id554.html http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=597192 http://www.allpar.com/fix/alignment.html http://newsgro...
by FineFrank
Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: helicoiling the t/b tensioner, need sizing help
Replies: 5
Views: 1889

Re: helicoiling the t/b tensioner, need sizing help

Was it timesets that are a bit longer than helicoils? The tensioner is important, helicoils might not be long enough, have enough threads. Yes. In addition to being longer than a helicoil, they are much more likely to stay IN the part they're installed in. I'd recommend a Timesert over a Helicoil, ...
by FineFrank
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: replacement struts and springs.
Replies: 19
Views: 6240

Re: replacement struts and springs.

[quote="bbob203"]could i do the fix tyler came up with if im just looking for a bandaid for the time being with my saggy back end? heres what im working with only things in trunk currently is a tool box with tools spare tire and a spare battery someone gave me. You certainly could. I'd for...
by FineFrank
Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: paraffin and other potions..
Replies: 17
Views: 7511

Re: paraffin and other potions..

I'm using a pound of Gulf canning paraffin to ten gallons of diesel in the warm months, and two stroke oil from the HazMat facility at the landfill (free) in the winter.
The engine is noticeably quieter on the paraffin, but I can't tell any difference on the two stroke oil.
by FineFrank
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: replacement struts and springs.
Replies: 19
Views: 6240

Re: replacement struts and springs.

I'd pass them by and save up for KYB's. I put a couple sets of Monroe shocks on various vehicles, and while they work pretty good for a while, they don't tend to last as long as KYB's or Bilsteins. Sachs lower end shocks and inserts are in the same class, AFAIC. The sad thing is that I spent the sam...