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Mar 16, 2012 | 02:41 PM

#616

acf6

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Pizza!!!

Mar 16, 2012 | 03:36 PM

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im currently trying to ebay stuff, then im going out for my birthday dinner

well, atleast i will be when my mom gets back with my truck, since her VW T(urd)Di is in the shop..again

Mar 16, 2012 | 03:53 PM

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acf6

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It seems like no one here has good luck with vw's... hmm...

Mar 16, 2012 | 04:00 PM

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keyul

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Yea, never again will I buy a VW. Unless I get another van for road tripping, and then it that case, I'll do the subaru motor swap in it and that should fix 98.56% of the problems with the VW!

Mar 16, 2012 | 04:58 PM

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danorules

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Originally Posted by acf6

It seems like no one here has good luck with vw's... hmm...

i have never heard of someone having good luck with one. i don't understand why they are still being purchased

Mar 16, 2012 | 05:02 PM

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StreamlineGT

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Why all the hate?

Mar 16, 2012 | 05:50 PM

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keyul

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I'd say go buy a vanagon and find out for yourself, but that's a harsh endeavor for anyone, and I don't wish it upon anyone either!

Mar 16, 2012 | 06:16 PM

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Went to put cables on the starter... the smaller stud snapped off the solenoid before it was even close to tight.

Made good progress on everything else though.

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Mar 16, 2012 | 07:11 PM

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pete, how long has it been apart? what was your total investment to get it back together?

montana heavenjugs, why was it raining in bristol today? it made me angry.

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:26 PM

#625

keyul

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pete, how long has it been apart? what was your total investment to get it back together?

montana heavenjugs, why was it raining in bristol today? it made me angry.

Was raining down here to! Not enough to make it worth going out into the woods with the truck though!

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:41 PM

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gbroehl1

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pete, how long has it been apart? what was your total investment to get it back together?

montana heavenjugs, why was it raining in bristol today? it made me angry.

It wasn't raining that much. I say suck it up. You can always stop by my place for food, refreshments, and relaxation

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:53 PM

#627

Zookie400

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It wasn't raining that much. I say suck it up. You can always stop by my place for food, refreshments, and relaxation

dont hold out on us, i know you have coloring books.

hey how many holes do the nozzles have on youe waiting to be installed big boys?

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:56 PM

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acf6

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some guy in my town is selling his truck that i pass all the time. 02 rc/lb 7.3, 6" lift/35s, 100k miles... to bad its rotted out

Mar 16, 2012 | 08:03 PM

#629

acf6

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nevermind, dont want to invest that much money anyways

Mar 16, 2012 | 08:06 PM

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pete, how long has it been apart? what was your total investment to get it back together?

Been apart since Dec 6, 2010

My investment: 2.60$ for a few nuts and bolts
Total repair cost: ~3200$ including fluids I believe.

New parts list:
Head gaskets
ARP head studs
EGR delete
Oil cooler
Every o-ring I could get my hands on I changed
Coolant filter
Glow plugs
Glow plug harnesses
Oil pan

It will be getting Caterpillar extended life coolant after a thorough flush.