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by bfrey003
Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: r12 - r134 conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 4160

r12 - r134 conversion

so my mechanic told me my ac compressor went bad (it stopped working and one of the bolt appendages broke). i bought a new one and took it up to him and a day later he told me that it's still on the r12 system and that they cant do the conversion. he gives me the number to another shop where they to...
by bfrey003
Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: Body Mods
Topic: roof racks
Replies: 1
Views: 18242

roof racks

Okay, so i know the original racks are no longer available (or are insanely expensive). I've seen a lot of custom jobs that look good, but i have no experience or equipment to make anything that would be travel worthy. Does anyone know of anyone making and selling them for a reasonable price? I did ...
by bfrey003
Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Replace starter
Replies: 7
Views: 8329

Re: Replace starter

awesome. thanks for all the info!!!!!
by bfrey003
Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Replace starter
Replies: 7
Views: 8329

Replace starter

not sure what category this really goes under, but here goes. I need to replace the starter on my 91 carat. doesnt seem to be a hard find as all the major shops carry them. my only problem is which one. i have an automatic so that part's easy, but then it denotes that one starter uses the old style ...
by bfrey003
Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: stupid question time
Replies: 1
Views: 4889

stupid question time

ok, so i have a couple leaks and Sandy took advantage of them. i know i have the drippy knee, where it leaks at the top-latch. but I also have a leak behind the steering wheel/dash and it drips on the pedals. i think i brought this up before and someone mentioned that the rain gutters (i think) migh...
by bfrey003
Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: seat belts
Replies: 2
Views: 5335

seat belts

ok, so my car failed inspection cause both front seatbelts are frayed which is a no no in the state of Va. I've been going through the supplier list on c-info and the ones i've tried so far dont have seatbelts. Instead of me going through the entire list does anyone know where I can get both belts f...
by bfrey003
Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Primer for Electrics....
Replies: 3
Views: 6498

Re: Primer for Electrics....

i hope you didnt just type all that. it looks like you just wrote a chapter. all good info and much appreciated!
by bfrey003
Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: Convertible Top
Topic: Swimming Pool infront seat? Dont even know how to swim GRR
Replies: 3
Views: 6623

Re: Swimming Pool infront seat? Dont even know how to swim G

i know i have the drippy knee (dripping at each of the latches) and drippy foot (then from behind the dash above pedals) lol. we just had a really bad flood a few weeks ago so i gotta figure our what to do with the carpet. i dont care about the look of it, just gotta clean it and get rid of any mold
by bfrey003
Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: belts and tensioners
Replies: 22
Views: 8750

Re: belts and tensioners

Heck yes!! thats a lot better than the $40 for the passat one. how do you wanna do it, paypal?
by bfrey003
Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: belts and tensioners
Replies: 22
Views: 8750

Re: belts and tensioners

i know you said non-2.0 but would this work? it looks like the blowout http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-2-0L-16v-9a- ... de&vxp=mtr
by bfrey003
Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:40 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: belts and tensioners
Replies: 22
Views: 8750

Re: belts and tensioners

that actually helps a lot. at least i can do searches and actually find listings the the part number. Thanks a ton for this!!!
by bfrey003
Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: belts and tensioners
Replies: 22
Views: 8750

Re: belts and tensioners

would this be called the power steering tensioner or something else? i'm having a hell of a time finding it :(
by bfrey003
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:33 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: belts and tensioners
Replies: 22
Views: 8750

Re: belts and tensioners

well then, it's really a good thing i didnt get a new pump
by bfrey003
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: belts and tensioners
Replies: 22
Views: 8750

Re: belts and tensioners

anyone know where i can find those couple of parts? I'd like to have a working alternator and maybe even some power steering, but i'd also like to not have to buy a brand new p/s pump just for a stupid bracket
by bfrey003
Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:30 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: belts and tensioners
Replies: 22
Views: 8750

Re: belts and tensioners

Thanks, I didnt think so. is part 22 the tensioner bolt??