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- Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:22 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Starter Bolts
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6228
Re: Starter Bolts
Drive in a Torx. They grab more flesh than a triple square
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:20 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1.6 diesel Dasher rebuild questions
- Replies: 33
- Views: 13703
Re: 1.6 diesel Dasher rebuild questions
Clutch cable is adjustable down by the lever on the side of the gearbox. Take up the slack by pulling on the lever with your hand. Adjust the locking nuts. Never had to remove a bush for the starter in 20+ years of Quantum driving.
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 3:37 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: What's Wrong With My Brakes?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5266
Re: What's Wrong With My Brakes?
Great that you fixed it. The lozenge can develop a notch in it, especially if the hub and the shoes are of good quality, and wear slowly.
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:48 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Test engine compression
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2979
Re: Test engine compression
Hi, I should think a plate would work. Not sure of the pressures, but perhaps 20 down to 5psi would give you enough time for a measurement. Variation between cylinders MAY be a sign of wear, but differences between BDC and the top 1/2 inch where bore wear occurs would show up in the case of wear, n...
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 7:15 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Test engine compression
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2979
Re: Test engine compression
You could always do a timed leakdown, for each cylinder at both TDC and BDC. Compare it with your running engine, to create a loose relationship with compression PSI and ring leakage. Work a little oil onto the cylinders if your 'new' engine has been stood a while, to closer match your current runn...
- Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:04 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: 1.6 diesel Dasher rebuild questions
- Replies: 33
- Views: 13703
Re: 1.6 diesel Dasher rebuild questions
See my recent thread. Your problem lies with the lift pump vanes sticking. Strip down and get the pump's vanes to stick to the walls with surface tension. 3hrs work total
- Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:20 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Newbie here, IP problem
- Replies: 62
- Views: 24866
Re: Newbie here, IP problem
If you can see enough of the return line that the braided line attaches to near the bulkhead, and if is transparent, then that is sufficient; (if it is like the Quantum...)
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:52 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: And now for something completely different...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5532
Re: And now for something completely different...
Wow, a neat test at the right time during a pump rebuild/reseal. Thats good to know when your in there, even better after its all put together! The vanes are such a precise fit, I dread taking them out and putting them back in. I hear they're supposed to stay in their exact positions. I know there ...
- Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:12 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: And now for something completely different...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5532
Re: And now for something completely different...
OK time's up! But first I'd like to raise a glass of cider to the 30th birthday of my engine, born on 7/11/1984. All thanks to, [or despite] the Plastic Bottle Hone job. Back in May, the engine developed the 'no restart when hot, until stone cold' disease: Up to 3 hours before a restart at it's wor...
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:17 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: And now for something completely different...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5532
Re: And now for something completely different...
'82... Yeah, far out man
This is actually a good sound.
If you get this after [strictly speaking during ] a rebuild; then it's a thumbs up!
This is actually a good sound.
If you get this after [strictly speaking during ] a rebuild; then it's a thumbs up!
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:31 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: And now for something completely different...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5532
Re: And now for something completely different...
Not a horse, not someone's tongue
It is inconveniently deep inside part of the car, and not seen by many...
I'll reveal all tomorrow
...
It is inconveniently deep inside part of the car, and not seen by many...
I'll reveal all tomorrow
...
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:40 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: And now for something completely different...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5532
And now for something completely different...
During some recent work on repairing my car, I produced this soundtrack. Strange as it sounds, it is something we should all aspire to and is a good sound. Before I reveal what it is, and it becomes part of a sticky, anyone care to play my game and guess what it is? :mrgreen: Hopefully the sound is...
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:15 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Newbie here, IP problem
- Replies: 62
- Views: 24866
Re: Newbie here, IP problem
Great... I use a 50cc syringe to suck fuel through pump and remove air. I disconnect @ end of return hose by firewall and is a cheap substitute for a Mityvac, and far more powerful than a squeezebulb ended syringe. Only downside is the plunger swells if immersed in diesel. Coating in moly grease re...
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:41 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Newbie here, IP problem
- Replies: 62
- Views: 24866
Re: Newbie here, IP problem
Hi,
That's about correct. I use the middle one on the left, however I'm sure you are within adjustable range. On the accelerator cable side I leave just a hint of slack.
That's about correct. I use the middle one on the left, however I'm sure you are within adjustable range. On the accelerator cable side I leave just a hint of slack.
- Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:08 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Newbie here, IP problem
- Replies: 62
- Views: 24866
Re: Newbie here, IP problem
With lid on, turn spindle as far anti clockwise as possible with fingers. Let it settle back on it's own. Back off slow idle stop. Drop on accelerator lever whilst tensioning the spring with a screwdriver. Aim to get the single mark in line with the second most clockwise 'long mark' Screw nut on wi...