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by the man 53
Tue May 06, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: where to buy auto paint?
Replies: 9
Views: 3492

you should have a random orbit sander or a dual action sander and some sand paper to help after the big rust is gone. I use a chemical that is called something like extend naval jelly and extend rust eater that turns to black primer, LPS dot 3 all of which do well to control rust. Use your time and ...
by the man 53
Tue May 06, 2008 7:42 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Jetta alternator belt tensioner solution
Replies: 39
Views: 28566

I resized the picture but I still don't have dimentions. I went and bought some stuff today out on business :D . I got a 2" wide roller with a bearing in it for 2 dollars and a piece of 1/4x1-1/4 flat stock and bolts to go with it. I just am too lazy to do all of the measuring and stuff right n...
by the man 53
Sun May 04, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Jetta alternator belt tensioner solution
Replies: 39
Views: 28566

I need one of these. Could you make me one reasonably, or tell me how long of peice of the 1/4"x1-1/4" stock is? I also need the bearing part, because mine is always needing attention and the bearing is going now on the stock item. I will need two if I am doing this anyway, also what are t...
by the man 53
Sun May 04, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: Desperately in need of a 1.6 Hydro camshaft
Replies: 4
Views: 2309

Hey I recognize your name from GTD. Do you still need one? as I have one from an 86 that is in the basement and needs a little TLC. It is moist in the basement and there is a little surface rust, but name your price and its yours. I cleaned a spot of it with emery cloth and looked ok. cya Lucas ><>
by the man 53
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: New Injectors Leaking
Replies: 20
Views: 5661

even if it is the cloth line and was cut it can/will leak. I fought something similar when I used to use the cloth line. I cut it put it on and after 1 day it started leaking on 1 and 4. After 4 days it started leaking on 2 and 3....the only thing was I didn't know what was leaking. I since went to ...
by the man 53
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Injector tubing???
Replies: 11
Views: 3614

It doesn't have to be the 3.2mmID braided cloth line. That will work...about a year or more if you don't breathe on them. I have since started using a chainsaw fuel line. The call it *spelling is up for grabs on this* Vytrill line and it is a transparent yellow color. You can stretch bend pry and do...