Forum: Member Showroom
10-26-2024, 05:20 PM
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That's a great looking 780 Bertone! I haven't...
That's a great looking 780 Bertone! I haven't seen one of those locally for years. I always though they had a resemblance to a BMW 5-series, like a late 80s / early 90s era.
I might have missed...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-17-2023, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-10-2023, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-29-2023, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Hey gang,
I also got in the 18mm tap and die...
Hey gang,
I also got in the 18mm tap and die set I from Amazon. It's cheap, but it did work!
I used the die on the 18mm crank bolt and I think it came out pretty well. Once back at the car I'll...
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Forum: Forum News / Comments and Suggestions
07-29-2023, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 26,938
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-15-2023, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-17-2023, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-09-2023, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Hey gang,
Well not much to report regarding...
Hey gang,
Well not much to report regarding the Volvo. I did just now place my order for parts so that's something. This summer is looking pretty busy but I'll be picking away at getting the car...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
05-30-2023, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 23,608
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-29-2023, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 26,324
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-29-2023, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 78,167
I personally don't think it is necessary to...
I personally don't think it is necessary to replace the crankshaft bolt (the large 27mm one). Unless of course if it is damaged.
I cannot comment on the flywheel bolts. If they are torque to yield...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-27-2023, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Okay, scratch that. I did find some idler...
Okay, scratch that. I did find some idler pulleys. Rock Auto carries INA and SFK, and a few others. You can find them by searching for 069109243B or 1257120. I believe that the second number is the...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-27-2023, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-27-2023, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Parts help!
I am getting my parts order together and I need help with 2 items:
I cannot easily find a water pump o-ring. I am sure there are thousands of sites that sell them, but I cannot confirm what is the...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-20-2023, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Hey ngoma,
Good question. No I'm not too...
Hey ngoma,
Good question. No I'm not too hung up on originality, but I do need the 4-terminal connector as it plugs into the glow plug relay. I am wanting to replace the 4 wires but reuse the...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-19-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-15-2023, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
George, you've come through again! Using your...
George, you've come through again! Using your link I was able to find the VW part number for the 27mm crankshaft bolt: N 010 143 2. From there I Googled for that and another site popped up listing...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-15-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Going over my notes I plan to buy a new timing...
Going over my notes I plan to buy a new timing belt idler pulley. If I determine the existing pulley and its bearing are in good shape I'll keep the new one as a spare. The Greenbook says to use...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-15-2023, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-15-2023, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-14-2023, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Hey gang,
I'm working on cleaning up the big...
Hey gang,
I'm working on cleaning up the big 27mm bolt for the crankshaft damper. There is more of that very strong epoxy on the shank and on some of the threads. It's slow going cleaning this off...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-13-2023, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-13-2023, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-09-2023, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-06-2023, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,425
Not that I can see. The damper looks to be a...
Not that I can see. The damper looks to be a heavy piece of metal. I think that's all of it.
Hey thanks! It's relaxing, what can I say?
I ended up not going to the car today. I had yard...
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