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by godsend789
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Another tach question
Replies: 4
Views: 1498

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?
by godsend789
Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Another tach question
Replies: 4
Views: 1498

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...
by godsend789
Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Head Blots mistake -- How bad and what to do
Replies: 5
Views: 1334

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...
by godsend789
Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:22 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Head Blots mistake -- How bad and what to do
Replies: 5
Views: 1334

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...
by godsend789
Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: repair blend door= heat
Replies: 3
Views: 2332

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...
by godsend789
Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Unstick pistons in Block that sat outside? How?
Replies: 69
Views: 18241

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...
by godsend789
Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: repair blend door= heat
Replies: 3
Views: 2332

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 ...
by godsend789
Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Unstick pistons in Block that sat outside? How?
Replies: 69
Views: 18241

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...
by godsend789
Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:33 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: 85 jetta engine rebuild
Replies: 3
Views: 1507

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...
by godsend789
Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: 85 jetta engine rebuild
Replies: 3
Views: 1507

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...
by godsend789
Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: manual to auto diesel swap
Replies: 6
Views: 6541

Re: manual to auto diesel swap

i get love but why no faith in the auto tranny? any stories?
by godsend789
Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: manual to auto diesel swap
Replies: 6
Views: 6541

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?
by godsend789
Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: manual to auto diesel swap
Replies: 6
Views: 6541

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...