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by ZachDKingNH
Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Engine swap question
Replies: 8
Views: 3039

Engine swap question

I have been looking into purchasing an 84 rabbit body that currently has no engine. My plan was to put a turbo diesel from an 82 quantum in it, im not to sure about the engine mounts and how it would fit or even if it would fit? ive never put an engine in a car but i have a very experienced friend w...
by ZachDKingNH
Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Looking for advice from experience..
Replies: 15
Views: 4724

will a metal straight edge ruler do? and should i lay it going parallel with the head, or perpendicular? thanks
by ZachDKingNH
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Looking for advice from experience..
Replies: 15
Views: 4724

when i go to look at it how will i be able to tell if the head is dammaged or warped?
by ZachDKingNH
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:18 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Looking for advice from experience..
Replies: 15
Views: 4724

this is what the previous owner said was the reason for the head coming off. " when I hit something in the road and it kicked up into the radiator I saw steam and shut it down instantly. I was not under hard boost, so I did not have to cycle the motor to let the turbo cool down..." not rea...
by ZachDKingNH
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Looking for advice from experience..
Replies: 15
Views: 4724

this is what the previous owner said was the reason for the head coming off. " when I hit something in the road and it kicked up into the radiator I saw steam and shut it down instantly. I was not under hard boost, so I did not have to cycle the motor to let the turbo cool down..." not rea...
by ZachDKingNH
Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Looking for advice from experience..
Replies: 15
Views: 4724

hey thanks a bunch ill be sure to do a little investigating
by ZachDKingNH
Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Biofuels Forum
Topic: Oil filtering
Replies: 7
Views: 6465

Hey Ed, there are a lot of restaurants that have a filtration unit that connects directly to the fryalator and filters it pretty well. not to sure what exactly they are called but i know for a face that a few folks do it. it makes the oil last quite a bit longer but can get a bit messy.
by ZachDKingNH
Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Looking for advice from experience..
Replies: 15
Views: 4724

Looking for advice from experience..

hey everyone, i was just hoping to get a bit of advice from everyone on a car ive been looking to purchase. Im 17 years old and have a bit of mechanical experience but im looking to get more and hopefully this would be a good way. It's an 81 4 door rabbit with a 84 jetta turbo diesel and a 5 speed t...