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Thanks for the info, sounds like I ought to just get the parts and get right to it. I'm guessing I ought to get new rubber stops for sure. Did you guys find it necessary to replace the rubber parts in the upper mounting? They're not so cheap. i replaced all of the rubber, front/back w/ poly, got it...

that is a great item. wish i would of seen that 3 months ago. i changed all my inserts and had no hidden surprises. here's the link to JCW, think i might have to take my rears out again. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10114/s-10101/p-100000229572/mediaCode-ZX/appId-100000229572/Pr-p...

sold

CoolAirVw wrote:

Op-Ivy wrote:Where are you located? Check local junkyards!

Not to get off topic, but if we reply to the post in the classified, "check local junkyards" what is the purpose of the classifieds?

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here's where i go: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=802
good luck!!

MPalm wrote:But for the struts at the front? Or longer springs?

thatś the best way to go but too much money compared to the lift i put on her,

badtomatoes wrote:I'm not picky. I need a set of wheels that are round and will fit my car. My car currently has 2 Flintstone rims on it (not round).
I'm in Chicago, IL.

Thanks in advance!

i have 4 steelies for $30.00 plus shipping. i m in Texas if youŕe interested.

Monomer wrote:I think it has to do with the safty on the lock - you know; so you cant lock the door unless it's closed. anybody?

have you tried locking w/ door closed?
i ordered 2 handles off ebay, sent both left sides. had to rework one of 'em w/ parts off old one before it worked.

Those lines are a pain...Take apiece of wood and drill a hole the same sizes as the hose. Then cut the wood in half down the length. Now you can clamp the two pieces of wood with the hose in between. Leave enough of the hose pointing out the end so you can insert the barb and tap the fitting with a...

Tac wrote:I may just buy some line at the hardware store to get it running.

clear line from the hardware works, bring old piece in to match up

I wonder if it is common for this area to leak, and if anyone has any good tips on replacing seal without removing the pump ? very very common. ip needs to be removed. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3471547 http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5311 http://www.vwdieselparts.c...

yes im in the same boat as JamesW, my caddys front end is in major need of some suspension work. the struts are always bottoming out and with two people in it the tires even rub sometimes. i would like to know how to tell if my springs might be bad, of if i can just put new strut inserts in? and wh...

no I have not work on the W/pump my block is in the machineshop as we speak, but got couple of pics to share... of my crank where the front seal seats. I have heard people move the position of the seal to avoid a iol leak due to groved cranks any body knows how this is achieved? you will need to ge...

libbybapa wrote: Great write-up. Thanks.Andrew

thanx, i added your tip to my library.

----hagar the GURU ? ----I just want to be one of you guy's ----Not a wizard EH ? - i would like to meet up w/ you one of these to see your rabbit and swap stories, would be great! i'll be in Coleville, SK this coming July, Loon Lake to be exact for 2 weeks for some camping(hint, hint).

hagar wrote:----hagar the GURU ? ----I just want to be one of you guy's ----Not a wizard EH ? -

i would like to meet up w/ you one of these to see your rabbit and swap stories, would be great!