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by oshwass1969
Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 300918

Re: still leaking

Im still waiting (1 week and counting) for my cabby to get out the shop for a simple fuel leak at the pump on the banjo fitting between the copper washers. machanic tried that sealant (perma gold ?)and still leaking, he is about to give up too :( If he cant get it tommorow then i'll take her to anot...
by oshwass1969
Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Topless Pics
Topic: I picked up another Cabby.
Replies: 4
Views: 5508

Re: I picked up another Cabby.

I guess after the barn find, I thought that I needed another Cabby. http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/canitbeme1/VW1-439c.jpg me too, mines an 82..lol.. like your paint job better though :D http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc477/oshwass1969/IMG689.jpg http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/...
by oshwass1969
Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:18 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: need new fuel lines
Replies: 9
Views: 4049

Re: need new fuel lines

For the copper washers on the Banjo fittings. Remove them, and sand them smooth. Then using a pair of pliers to hold one, heat it with a propane torch till it changes color, that rejuvenates them and annuls the metal so they can seal. Also make sure that both sides of the banjo fitting are clean an...
by oshwass1969
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: need new fuel lines
Replies: 9
Views: 4049

Re: need new fuel lines

For the copper washers on the Banjo fittings. Remove them, and sand them smooth. Then using a pair of pliers to hold one, heat it with a propane torch till it changes color, that rejuvenates them and annuls the metal so they can seal. Also make sure that both sides of the banjo fitting are clean an...
by oshwass1969
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: need new fuel lines
Replies: 9
Views: 4049

Re: need new fuel lines

ok i got the lines replaced (custom made) now everything is back in place except i cant get the round loop fitting that goes on the pump to stop leaking, i bought new copper washers, flipped them from top to bottom, super tighten and still leaks...grrrrr..any suggestions? http://i1213.photobucket.c...
by oshwass1969
Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: need new fuel lines
Replies: 9
Views: 4049

Re: need new fuel lines

ok i got the lines replaced (custom made) now everything is back in place except i cant get the round loop fitting that goes on the pump to stop leaking, i bought new copper washers, flipped them from top to bottom, super tighten and still leaks...grrrrr..any suggestions? http://i1213.photobucket.co...
by oshwass1969
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: need new fuel lines
Replies: 9
Views: 4049

Re: need new fuel lines

anybody know where i can get theses fuel lines at, they broke off while trying to change the fuel pump...as you can see i FAILED!!! <a href="http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc477/oshwass1969/?action=view&current=IMG672.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1213.pho...
by oshwass1969
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: need new fuel lines
Replies: 9
Views: 4049

need new fuel lines

anybody know where i can get theses fuel lines at, they broke off while trying to change the fuel pump...as you can see i FAILED!!! <a href="http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc477/oshwass1969/?action=view&current=IMG672.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1213.phot...
by oshwass1969
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic/Open Forum
Topic: ben off line...
Replies: 17
Views: 7519

Re: ben off line...

will pray for you and family to be safe :D Gotta take it easy young man, you aint no spring chicken anymore! :lol:
by oshwass1969
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: i need a link!
Replies: 5
Views: 3010

Re: i need a link!

First things first before you go tearing the engine apart have you done a compression test and a leak down test to verify that the rings are bad? A Bently manuel would be much needed to do rings. You can change just the ring with the engine in the car but if the rings are in fact worn out it would ...
by oshwass1969
Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:42 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: i need a link!
Replies: 5
Views: 3010

Re: i need a link!

First things first before you go tearing the engine apart have you done a compression test and a leak down test to verify that the rings are bad? A Bently manuel would be much needed to do rings. You can change just the ring with the engine in the car but if the rings are in fact worn out it would ...
by oshwass1969
Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: i need a link!
Replies: 5
Views: 3010

i need a link!

I need a link on how to change the rings on my pistons for my 87 cabriolet, number 2 and 4 are leaking oil and coming out of the spark plug holes, any help would be appreciated...thanks in advanced
by oshwass1969
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: thought i cured the coughing!! grrr
Replies: 6
Views: 3004

Re: thought i cured the coughing!! grrr

i pulled my plugs out the car and took a pic of them, the pic sucks (crappy phone camera) but if you can make it out , are they good or somthing not running right? <a href="http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc477/oshwass1969/?action=view&current=IMG647.jpg" target="_blank">...
by oshwass1969
Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic/Open Forum
Topic: Who has the most junked up Garage?
Replies: 19
Views: 8120

Re: Who has the most junked up Garage?

:shock: WOW Brian..so far your the winner!!! next runner up..crabby cabby..lol. IN TWO WORDS...GARAGE SALE!!!!!!!! :!: Do you realize how much money you'd make..(enough to build another Cabby). Does my shop garage count..lol? And brian are those vhs tapes i saw??? geez mister, they went out with th...
by oshwass1969
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Off Topic/Open Forum
Topic: Who has the most junked up Garage?
Replies: 19
Views: 8120

Re: Who has the most junked up Garage?

:shock: WOW Brian..so far your the winner!!! next runner up..crabby cabby..lol. IN TWO WORDS...GARAGE SALE!!!!!!!! :!: Do you realize how much money you'd make..(enough to build another Cabby). Does my shop garage count..lol? And brian are those vhs tapes i saw??? geez mister, they went out with the...