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- Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:56 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Another tach question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1528
Re: Another tach question
i have heard good things about it too. Two questions can it go on any injector line and does the tine tach have any outputs for like another gauge or anything?
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:23 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Another tach question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1528
Another tach question
I have read through some of the past post's and could not find a real answer on a tach for a diesel... First off regarding Dakota Digital tach it say's something about not working with 86-91 VW Vanagon's and other similar models Why will it not work? I have a 85 jetta diesel N/A with a W terminal di...
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:48 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Head Blots mistake -- How bad and what to do
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1361
Re: Head Blots mistake -- How bad and what to do
Thanks for the input was worried there for a sec. The head gasket is not leaking as far as i know. I put alot of hard work in to my new baby and want the best so it will last's forever lol. I remember that the old head blots were in there dam tight my 425 ft/lb impact could not get them out lol. I e...
- Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:22 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Head Blots mistake -- How bad and what to do
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1361
Head Blots mistake -- How bad and what to do
So i had a problem i just found out.. I hope i did not mess up that bad but i have a bad feeling, i recently just got my 85 jetta diesel back to life... will but up pic's and let u all know how it was to do a full rebuild being my first one, after a new lower and top end rebuild.... So here is where...
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:40 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: repair blend door= heat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2426
Re: repair blend door= heat
well i feel stupid lol those back doors i was talking about.. i was cleaning the box and found out they were the blend doors :shock: might need those patched to have both heat and cold :D. but still am wondering if i should just batch hole or the whole doors and there does seam to be a gap on the to...
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:53 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Unstick pistons in Block that sat outside? How?
- Replies: 69
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Re: Unstick pistons in Block that sat outside? How?
np always tring to get an idea off and watching people run with it. so.. i managed to find all the info u need so i will list it let me know how it goes.. things u need: 1. dc battery charger 2. Rubbermaid tub for part 3. iron re bar 1 or more rods of it...no stainless steel !!!!! (makes poison if u...
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:08 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: repair blend door= heat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2426
repair blend door= heat
so i always wounded why i had no heat in the car. this winter i had my fill i was in that Chicago blizzard lol very very cold. so a finally decided to try to figure out why some mild heat came out floor and defrost but cold out vents. after reading much on the forum i determined that the blend door ...
- Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:59 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Unstick pistons in Block that sat outside? How?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 19766
Re: Unstick pistons in Block that sat outside? How?
did not see any mention of it here so decided to chime in. i do remember something awhile ago about using something like baking soda and water and an iron rod with dc current.... but again i hardly remember. i believe i saw it on Sunday's power block stuff if u know what i am talking about. From wha...
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:33 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 85 jetta engine rebuild
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1523
Re: 85 jetta engine rebuild
thanks for the advise i have the Bentley manual already best book for the vw IMO.. for the oil my auto friend said the same thing start on standard the later switch to synthetic i sill don't know what to do i got a great deal on royal purple 20 bucks for a 5 qt jug :D so i picked up a few any advant...
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:50 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 85 jetta engine rebuild
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1523
85 jetta engine rebuild
rebuild an 85 jetta diesel 1.6 n/a. first off let me say this forum has been very helpful on ideas and aspects on rebuilds. with that said i have not found any posts dedicated to any of the following subjects on with i am interested on regarding the rebuild. i have found tad bits on total seal's gap...
- Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:05 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: manual to auto diesel swap
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8999
Re: manual to auto diesel swap
i get love but why no faith in the auto tranny? any stories?
- Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:04 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: manual to auto diesel swap
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8999
Re: manual to auto diesel swap
ill let everyone know how it goes i found the trans for dirt cheap $250 it had 60k on it ill get my tranny guy look at it first tho.
just wondering if u have had any experiences with emiata.com turbo upgrade from n/a or should i start a new post about that?
just wondering if u have had any experiences with emiata.com turbo upgrade from n/a or should i start a new post about that?
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:08 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: manual to auto diesel swap
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8999
manual to auto diesel swap
hey all i am new but was was wondering.... i have an 85 jetta diesel n/a love it but is time for some changes. the rings are bad i think. its hard starting when cold and there is blow by when i take off oil cap. i am planning on pulling the motor and repairing the rings. in the mean time i came acro...