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by vwkook
Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Where did the fuel go?
Replies: 5
Views: 1680

Mayhaps the fuel in the filter gelled?
by vwkook
Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Same time next year
Replies: 4
Views: 1338

haha

I had the shakes for awhile there.

I must say the blond who kept popping up was attractive though.
by vwkook
Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: filler cap question UPDATE
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

I had this problem with a jetta 10 or so years ago. The pick-up screen would get caked with rubber residue from an inferior hose I must have used on the fuel system somewhere.
by vwkook
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Break in procedure after re-ring
Replies: 4
Views: 1950

Break in procedure after re-ring

I searched. (maybe not quite well enough)
What seems to be the best way for a break in as to not glaze the cylinders after a re-ring/rebuild?

TIA
by vwkook
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: ARP studs for 1.6L VW .
Replies: 14
Views: 7118

For 12mm, why not use HoloKrome 12 x 110 SHCS?. rolled and burnished threads 180,000 PSI torque to 165n*M (122 Ft/lbs) $3 each at Grainger. Seems to be most of what racing studs offer without the hassle and price. I am a Holo-Krome and Unbrako distributor and have often thought the same thing, howe...
by vwkook
Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
Replies: 2713
Views: 7015645

I'm thinking the TD's are much more prevalent in CA.
I sure would like to find one on the cheap as well.
The caddy needs just a bit more horsepower for pulling the boat down the freeway.
by vwkook
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Lower Timing Belt Cover and Crank Pulley
Replies: 6
Views: 2366

It's worked for me in the past as well. I wouldn't say it's stupid at all. (provided the lug bolts are somewhat close to snug)
by vwkook
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Cool finds in Nova Scotia
Replies: 5
Views: 1775

Looks like a good deal to me.
by vwkook
Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: 84 rabbit wont start need help diagonising?
Replies: 17
Views: 10977

Check the glow plug fuse on the firewall behind the master cylinder. My money is on this.
by vwkook
Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
Replies: 2713
Views: 7015645

Our thoughts are with you hagar.
by vwkook
Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Duraterm Plugs
Replies: 43
Views: 14929

Thanks guys.

I guess it doesn't really matter as I'm gonna run the solenoid/button show anyway.
by vwkook
Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Duraterm Plugs
Replies: 43
Views: 14929

Anyone Bueller?

I searched the web and couldn't find an answer.
by vwkook
Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Duraterm Plugs
Replies: 43
Views: 14929

Quick question. Are 80010 the fast plugs?
by vwkook
Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Duraterm Plugs
Replies: 43
Views: 14929

Anyone order from Jack recently?

Is this what he's carrying now?

I tried calling. No answer.
by vwkook
Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Diesel pump injector rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 4699

Haha hagar!!

I was thinking the same thing about the thumbs.

Very explicit pictures indeed.