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Topic: Any parts from a 76 that would be an upgrade to a 73? |
colorobo2002
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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) |
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Topic: pressure washer purchase |
colorobo2002
Replies: 4
Views: 202
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-24-08 09:33 Subject: Thanks guys, I'm looking apple.com for refurbished. (nt) |
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Topic: iMac shopping advice |
colorobo2002
Replies: 4
Views: 198
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 10-15-07 02:42 Subject: I have a USB port and Firewire. (nt) |
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