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  Topic: Who here has euro headlights?
Mars

Replies: 4
Views: 280

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-12-08 11:32   Subject: Re: Who here has euro headlights?
Give it up CJ and Paul Wegweiser! Show us your brights and tell us where we can get them! :)
  Topic: My 1970 2002~Preview
Mars

Replies: 12
Views: 721

PostForum: Project Blogs   Posted: 5-12-08 11:22   Subject: Re: My 1970 2002~Preview
Little bit of a mid to late 80's euro flavor with the blacked out trim you got going on there. Works nicely. I would do the belt line trim in black to be honest. I think it would look even better a ...
  Topic: Electrical help for a new owner
Mars

Replies: 6
Views: 155

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-12-08 07:51   Subject: Re: Electrical help for a new owner
Your original owner's manual has a diagram. If you don't have the manual with the car a Haynes book has it towards the back.

There are some images/copies online but I can't think of a link to send ...
  Topic: OT: China earthquake--this FAQer's OK
Mars

Replies: 8
Views: 226

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-12-08 07:44   Subject: Re: OT: China earthquake--this FAQer's OK
crazy stuff. I had not heard about it but glad to hear you are alright.

freakish weather since the turn of the century. excessive hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis and flooding all over the world a ...
  Topic: I took some pics. Give me your thoughts. Newbie needs help.
Mars

Replies: 18
Views: 758

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-10-08 02:15   Subject: Re: I took some pics. Give me your thoughts. Newbie needs help.
Well, typically your engine number is the same as the car's VIN.

If your block says 278... that IS a valid 74 Tii vin number. As long as the body matches that same number you just provided it is i ...
  Topic: Part Number Request for Headlight Buckets Trim
Mars

Replies: 4
Views: 100

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-9-08 07:36   Subject: Re: Part Number Request for Headlight Buckets Trim
Mike,

Good info. Thanks.

Sounds like Bluedevil has what I am looking for. It is indeed grey.

I don't know how to PM you here but if you can just email me that would be great. Let me know w ...
  Topic: Valve Cover Oil Breather Modifications **Info Requested**
Mars

Replies: 10
Views: 376

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-9-08 11:49   Subject: Re: Valve Cover Oil Breather Modifications **Info Requested**
There are several options.

Some folks just take a long hose and point it down out out past the tranny to let the breather vent out underneath the car. I find that is messy, though.

Some just pu ...
  Topic: Part Number Request for Headlight Buckets Trim
Mars

Replies: 4
Views: 100

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-9-08 11:28   Subject: Part Number Request for Headlight Buckets Trim
Anyone know what the part number is for the rubber spacer ring? ETK does not show this for the US spec headlights.

This part exists between the headlamp chrome-ish trim ring and the grille. So, y ...
  Topic: MidAm 02 Fest pics
Mars

Replies: 5
Views: 299

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-8-08 05:17   Subject: Re: MidAm 02 Fest pics
Dig the wide angle pic of the group. Still love that red car on the far left...

;P


Mike Pugh looks cold(?) meanwhile Humberto is wearing shorts!
  Topic: door lock cylinder removal, how to?
Mars

Replies: 5
Views: 118

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-8-08 05:13   Subject: Re: door lock cylinder removal, how to?
You'll have to remove the door panel.

Once that is off peel back the acella film (if it's still there).

On the outer edge there should be a phillips screw - undo that.

On the inner handle ins ...
  Topic: New Electric Isetta / Smart Car Rumors
Mars

Replies: 2
Views: 149

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 5-7-08 11:56   Subject: Re: New Electric Isetta / Smart Car Rumors
kick ass!!

Betcha RIMSPOKE's will still blow this one away...
  Topic: Body guys - Re: Rust - Yay or nay on this logic..
Mars

Replies: 7
Views: 358

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-7-08 11:54   Subject: Re: Body guys - Re: Rust - Yay or nay on this logic..
Thanks Bill.
  Topic: Body guys - Re: Rust - Yay or nay on this logic..
Mars

Replies: 7
Views: 358

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-7-08 05:13   Subject: Re: Body guys - Re: Rust - Yay or nay on this logic..
Good tips. Thanks guys.

I think I will just clean it up like I thought about and put on either Eastwood or POR-15. If I recall there is a black POR-15 so that will give it a nice look underneath.
  Topic: Body guys - Re: Rust - Yay or nay on this logic..
Mars

Replies: 7
Views: 358

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-5-08 10:53   Subject: Body guys - Re: Rust - Yay or nay on this logic..
Car is beginning to show some light rust on the undercarriage. No holes or rot, just rust but it is starting to become 'textured' so it is likely beginning to progress.

My thoughts are to remove i ...
  Topic: battery leads to trunk 1600
Mars

Replies: 4
Views: 252

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-1-08 05:19   Subject: Re: battery leads to trunk 1600
The lead on the left is your main harness into the car and your electrical system. The one on the right goes to your starter.

When relocating to the trunk you have several options. Find an existi ...
  Topic: Transmission interchangeability
Mars

Replies: 2
Views: 153

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-30-08 03:17   Subject: Re: Transmission interchangeability
For the most part with some minor differences. You are already aware of the 3 hole versus 4 hole output flanges.

Shifter platforms (early and newer) can be swapped around if needed between the old ...
  Topic: Question ? for Electrical guys only
Mars

Replies: 7
Views: 251

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-30-08 10:49   Subject: Re: Question ? for Electrical guys only
Hmmm...

Trivia: The "L" is short for "Ladung", which is German for electrical charge :)

Your alternator is clearly not happy. We'll start with the easy stuff. Check for any loose connections ...
  Topic: Woody's 68 Resto/Mod Project
Mars

Replies: 17
Views: 740

PostForum: Project Blogs   Posted: 4-30-08 05:55   Subject: Re: Woody's 68 Resto/Mod Project
You are the only other person I know now with a Tampico car. There is one fellow with an 1800 that races it but I have yet to see another 02 with Tampico.

Mine is originally Tampico. Did you jus ...
  Topic: guibo...drive line problems
Mars

Replies: 27
Views: 475

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 06:23   Subject: Re: guibo...drive line problems
Esty,

Devo1's diagram is correct. This is the recommended installation. 3 should go one way and the other 3 should face the other direciton. However, I have seen it installed the way you show pl ...
  Topic: Track Car
Mars

Replies: 5
Views: 281

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 06:01   Subject: Re: Track Car
You can do all of the above with enough time, labor and money.

In my opinion you would be better suited to keep a 318is as a track car since you don't really want an 02 for what it can do with its ...
  Topic: 1975 wiper question
Mars

Replies: 5
Views: 202

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 05:52   Subject: Re: 1975 wiper question
Wiper delay relay only kicks in when you pull back on the lever. Check your stalk for ground and dirt. Clean that up first.

Next, check your wiper motor. On your car you have a separate switch. ...
  Topic: Oil filler cap leak
Mars

Replies: 4
Views: 174

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 05:33   Subject: Re: Oil filler cap leak
You probably just need a new rubber gasket or a thicker one.

Buy a gasket or buy a new cap and take it off of that. You can also bend the the catches a bit underneath the cap to make for a tight ...
  Topic: Metric Mechanic 5-speed kit question
Mars

Replies: 7
Views: 309

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 05:25   Subject: Re: Metric Mechanic 5-speed kit question
Here's a pic of mine. I had installed one back around 2001/2002 on my Tii.

Just give Jim Rowe a call. He's a pleasure to speak with and very knowledgeable. They'll get you what you need. He'll ...
  Topic: 1ST drive
Mars

Replies: 55
Views: 1323

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 05:19   Subject: Re: 1ST drive
SEX-E!

Almost like poetry in motion. Well, almost in motion. Not totally up and running yet is she? Get 'er done.

>;P

I thought she sat higher than that before. The stance is wicked but it ...
  Topic: Feeler: 1966 1600
Mars

Replies: 3
Views: 277

PostForum: Parts   Posted: 4-29-08 05:01   Subject: Re: Feeler: 1966 1600
Airic,

There are still some additional details you could include on here that would be of interest to potential buyers.

1. Color
2. Condition (any rust?)
3. Interior (if any) included? Condit ...
  Topic: restored my old scratched chrome trim!
Mars

Replies: 11
Views: 422

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-28-08 04:27   Subject: Re: restored my old scratched chrome trim!
Nice work.

Just be aware that since you stripped off the anondized finish on there they will dull and fade periodically. You'll have to buff them up once in a while.

But, it beats spending hund ...
  Topic: guibo...drive line problems
Mars

Replies: 27
Views: 475

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-28-08 12:57   Subject: Re: guibo...drive line problems
As mentioned, bolt length/looseness or possibly a slight bend on your trans' 3 hole output (although you'd have other problems from that since the driveline would not be straight/balanced).

Another ...
  Topic: BBS deep dish 13" wheels
Mars

Replies: 2
Views: 341

PostForum: Parts   Posted: 4-25-08 05:46   Subject: BBS deep dish 13" wheels
Not mine. No affiliation. Just sharing as I came across these on VW vortex...

supposedly on a 2002 formerly.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3719791&page=1

http://i10.photobucket. ...
  Topic: FS; NEW early bumper, turbo overider covers, Petri BMW wheel
Mars

Replies: 16
Views: 475

PostForum: Parts   Posted: 4-24-08 06:24   Subject: Re: FS; NEW early bumper, turbo overider covers, Petri BMW wheel
email sent.
  Topic: Rota Wheels 13x8 4x100 on CL
Mars

Replies: 0
Views: 200

PostForum: Parts   Posted: 4-23-08 08:18   Subject: Rota Wheels 13x8 4x100 on CL
Just passing it along. No affiliation, blah blah

http://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/652136917.html

Located in SE Pennsylvania
 
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