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by wdyasq
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Due to ignorance
Replies: 7
Views: 2315

Re: Due to ignorance

One of the cars I admire is the little "Lowcost 7" with a Kubota diesel that can be found here: http://craigvetter.com/pages/2011-%20Fuel%20Economy%20Contests/2011-Mid-Ohio-results.html As mentioned, driving style and speed become critical after all the other minutia are attended to. I do ...
by wdyasq
Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Due to ignorance
Replies: 7
Views: 2315

Re: Due to ignorance

Thanks folks, Just the kind of information I am interested in. 5th - or high overdrive gears in most transmissions fail early. They are the preferred driving gear. They are NOT straight through and usually involve at least two more bearings to wear. The answer can be 'proper lube' and actually filte...
by wdyasq
Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Due to ignorance
Replies: 7
Views: 2315

Due to ignorance

I'm looking for a VW diesel. I am curious as to the years these little beasts were produced with mechanical pumps. I an not afraid of a high mileage vehicle as the motors are inexpensive enough to replace and should last half a million miles or more. How dependable are the manual transmissions? Is t...
by wdyasq
Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Tech FAQ Thread
Replies: 29
Views: 54720

Re: Tech FAQ Thread

My first post here but, my 'necessary' tool in the diesel tool box is the outboard boat fuel pump bulb. You can fill filters and pumps and delete air. When I was wrenching diesels all of the time, I had a bolts for the pump air/fuel bleed that had a fitting for a vacuum line attached. I'll guarantee...