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  Topic: Any parts from a 76 that would be an upgrade to a 73?
colorobo2002

Replies: 5
Views: 256

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 9-15-08 07:48   Subject: My list of stuff from a '76
• intermittent wiper/relay/wires (good to have spares, your '73 should have intermittent)
• 3.9 diff (with finned rear cover), quicker excelleration, higher revs on the highway though
• instrument c ...
  Topic: Harbor Freight Coupon (nt)
colorobo2002

Replies: 0
Views: 238

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 8-30-08 07:46   Subject: Harbor Freight Coupon (nt)
Go buy yourself a snap ring plier or something, enjoy!

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=3316
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/wkend0831/usa_cpnsave.html
  Topic: 1995 MK3 2.0 VW Jetta Trouble code info
colorobo2002

Replies: 1
Views: 243

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 7-8-08 08:57   Subject: 1995 MK3 2.0 VW Jetta Trouble code info
So I've got this '95 Jetta that I have retrieved a bunch of DTC numbers.
For the life of me, I can't find the code translations anywhere.
I'm looking for the earlier 4 digit code conversion which ...
  Topic: Help, my Tii motor cuts out intermittently !!
colorobo2002

Replies: 6
Views: 209

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-5-08 11:25   Subject: Here's a stab, try replacing the condensor.
I think I recall the same problem happening on a friend's car. Would be a cheap/easy thing to try. Good luck.
  Topic: What does the knob on the instrument cluster...
colorobo2002

Replies: 10
Views: 543

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-4-08 04:31   Subject: I agree, and if the speedo mechanism
is going bad, you don't want to let it go too long. Seems they go bad quickly when they start fluttering. You don't want it to crap out on you, cuz the magnet could likely make contact with speedo nee ...
  Topic: how can I search for all posts under a certain user's name?
colorobo2002

Replies: 3
Views: 337

PostForum: Site Suggestions and Questions   Posted: 6-20-08 07:54   Subject: Thanks fellas, I just figured out how to do it from
what you were saying. A little slow here, the 100 degree weather must have got to me.
  Topic: how can I search for all posts under a certain user's name?
colorobo2002

Replies: 3
Views: 337

PostForum: Site Suggestions and Questions   Posted: 6-17-08 07:08   Subject: how can I search for all posts under a certain user's name? (nt)
(nt)
  Topic: pressure washer purchase
colorobo2002

Replies: 4
Views: 202

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 6-8-08 11:54   Subject: Thanks all, picked up a Karcher 2400 psi at BIG LOTS
on sale for $250 refurbished. It's got a 5.5hp honda motor on it to boot. I think I will need the power to remove paint from my house. Like Dubois said, it's an investment. I think it was a good deal ...
  Topic: pressure washer purchase
colorobo2002

Replies: 4
Views: 202

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 6-7-08 09:46   Subject: pressure washer purchase
So anyone have anything good to say about the 1750PSI electric pressure washers. I'm looking at buying one for about $125. I'm also looking at a gas powered 2400psi for about $250.

I'm going to us ...
  Topic: Silly question, which recaros have the perforated leather?
colorobo2002

Replies: 6
Views: 195

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-24-08 10:47   Subject: I beleive there are three styles of vinyl recaros used
in the e21s. The head rests came in 3 styles over the years:
1-smooth vinyl, no piping on seams
2-smooth vinyl w/ piping
3-perforated vinyl w/ piping
  Topic: iMac shopping advice
colorobo2002

Replies: 4
Views: 198

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 5-24-08 09:33   Subject: Thanks guys, I'm looking apple.com for refurbished. (nt)
(nt)
  Topic: iMac shopping advice
colorobo2002

Replies: 4
Views: 198

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 5-22-08 10:12   Subject: iMac shopping advice
So I'm looking at buying an iMac. It's been many years since I've been up on Mac systems. I currently have a used g4 I bought a few years ago.

From what I understand, the 20" 2.4ghz iMac seems abo ...
  Topic: Basic Suspension Removal Question
colorobo2002

Replies: 9
Views: 293

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-5-08 05:06   Subject: Give the side of the idler arm a good whack with a
hammer. It will shock the two pieces of metal and make the tierod drop out.

That usually will work, if not, spray in some liquid wrench, and then whack it. If not that, since you're replacing the ...
  Topic: Need help choosing wheels? Here are 30 types
colorobo2002

Replies: 10
Views: 625

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-29-08 10:12   Subject: How about these, anyone know if they'd fit?
They're from a honda/acura. Don't know if those would fit, but look like some kind of wheel I saw on an '02.
  Topic: (household stuff) paint gun/compressor and asbestos question
colorobo2002

Replies: 4
Views: 196

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 3-6-08 10:41   Subject: Re: (household stuff) paint gun/compressor and asbestos question
Wear a PROPER filtration device just in case.

As for a legal standpoint, if it IS asbestos, then you cannot just dump it in your trash. It is supposed to be bagged and handled as a hazardous mater ...
  Topic: (household stuff) paint gun/compressor and asbestos question
colorobo2002

Replies: 4
Views: 196

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 3-6-08 01:40   Subject: (household stuff) paint gun/compressor and asbestos question
EDIT: HOUSE IS FROM 1906.

So I'm renovating my house and all of the floors have a linoleum-like flooring on them. They are more like a paper backed stuff. They tear apart, and crack into large piec ...
  Topic: Dumb question
colorobo2002

Replies: 2
Views: 150

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 3-3-08 09:38   Subject: Hey Russ, (nt)
there are two types of headrests on recaros (you know how many I had to play with and pull apart). There are some that have a clip/pin(don't know the name for it, looks like a large bobby pin) that sl ...
  Topic: Blowfish Headliner
colorobo2002

Replies: 11
Views: 489

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-18-08 09:00   Subject: Whomever installed your headliner didn't press the
steel bows into place. They should go back and remedy this. Perhaps you can gently (on a warm day, when the headliner is most plyable) try pressing the bow into place, I'd press it in place so that it ...
  Topic: Another 02 movie shot in American Gangster
colorobo2002

Replies: 2
Views: 249

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-17-08 10:11   Subject: LOL
bolt upright pointing at the TV like the monkeys in 2001 space odyssey grunting OH OH OH

Great one, I've done the same thing. I'll have to see that movie.
  Topic: Confused - again!
colorobo2002

Replies: 9
Views: 365

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 2-17-08 09:41   Subject: Really sounds like the T-Stat to me
running hot with old t-stat. Replaced with open t-stat and runs cool. I'd try another proper temp t-stat.
  Topic: Body shop in Sacto?
colorobo2002

Replies: 1
Views: 145

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 1-25-08 01:21   Subject: Body shop in Sacto?
So the other night a tree limb fell down on our car (a VW). So I'm looking for a decent/reputable body shop in Sacramento. Anyone have a suggestion? The landlord is being cool and might pay for repair ...
  Topic: E30 Basketweave damage-Need a good Wheel shop in ATL
colorobo2002

Replies: 6
Views: 399

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 1-25-08 01:18   Subject: Hey Todd, I had heard of a decent place east of the Atlanta
down I-20. I don't recall the name of the place, never got to use em.

I had good luck building up a gouged rim with jb weld and then painting it. Not much help if you want to keep a polished lip. G ...
  Topic: NEED: Hood hold-down bar part
colorobo2002

Replies: 1
Views: 179

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 1-6-08 02:54   Subject: I'd bet there's one of those do-hickey's
on the squaretail at the South PullAPart. Might even find one of those dome light covers on a 320 while you're there. I could hook you up with a dome light cover if you like, let me know.
  Topic: Experience with replacing driveshaft center support bearing?
colorobo2002

Replies: 9
Views: 411

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-26-07 10:33   Subject: if you do find that it's the center bearing,
don't be ashamed if you can't remove that nut yourself. I struggled with it using evey which method outside of power tools. Then I said screw it, brought it to a driveshaft shop and had them replace t ...
  Topic: Rear metal exhaust hanger on body is kaput, replacement?
colorobo2002

Replies: 2
Views: 275

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-26-07 06:53   Subject: That's exactly the part I used once, for the same
situation. Funny.
  Topic: OK. Went to PNP to find the rim rings for my car. But
colorobo2002

Replies: 3
Views: 269

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 11-4-07 09:07   Subject: e21 turbines, with ET18, which some
will say is horrible for '02s, others are ok with. My car came with em on it, and I've always thought they are a cool looking rim. Tramlining with them was a bit of an issue for me though. But hey, ne ...
  Topic: 1971 bmw 2002 sunroof car - $1200 L.A. Area
colorobo2002

Replies: 7
Views: 305

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-30-07 10:23   Subject: My mid-year '71 was a mixture. More info...
It was born on April 13th, 1971. When I bought it from the 2nd owner it had the long bumpers, side trim and is a 12-fuse car. It did however have the short console and round shift boot (no ring on the ...
  Topic: WTB: aftermarket air filter
colorobo2002

Replies: 3
Views: 194

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 10-29-07 06:03   Subject: sounds like you're keeping the solex?
If so, that big old air cleaner breathes cooler/cleaner air than the typical k&n/weber setup. I'd look into getting a round replacement k&N filter for your big can and keep it stock.
  Topic: Free Mac video recorder? (nt)
colorobo2002

Replies: 5
Views: 202

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 10-16-07 01:13   Subject: Thanks guys. (nt)
This is a good start, I'm looking into a longer player. Also, it turns out, now I might not need to record the whole thing, so the 9 min recorder could work. Thanks again.
  Topic: Free Mac video recorder? (nt)
colorobo2002

Replies: 5
Views: 202

PostForum: Off-Topic   Posted: 10-15-07 02:42   Subject: I have a USB port and Firewire. (nt)
(nt)
 
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