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by CR500Rider
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

Briano1234 wrote:Looks nice. But white is a beatch to keep clean.
I couldn't agree more but it was with the car when I bought it.
by CR500Rider
Sat Nov 29, 2014 11:53 pm
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

After driving around a couple of years with about 2 rolls of Gorilla Tape holding the top together, I got a new one on. Now I can finally get carpet and upholster the seats. I'm digging it. https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1237534_10152904111078556_3545550149988956800_n.jpg?oh=0...
by CR500Rider
Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

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In preparation for the new convertible top, I built a rear shelf. I was digging around in the warehouse and found an old mixing console case. It's a cheap case that came with a console I bought years ago. I immediately put the console in a more "manly" case and threw this one in the junk p...
by CR500Rider
Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

Installed a stereo. I went with the Clarion FZ150 from Crutchfield. The stock VW speaker connector plugged right in and is wired the same. I had to use the connector that came with the radio for power. Soldered and heat shrink wrapped of course. https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/...
by CR500Rider
Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:17 pm
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

Finally got around to fixing the sagging air box. It's definitely flatter than it used to be. The front passenger side tab was broken off so I drilled a hole where the tab used to be and used a carriage bolt. Is there supposed to be some sort of spacer on the back side where it clamps? I had a gap s...
by CR500Rider
Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

Replaced the knock sensor, replaced the fan-on switch and put the new plug wires on. Didn't notice a difference in the way it runs but I feel better about it. https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10644944_10152734368208556_7426475451885354088_n.jpg?oh=b0c4b579f11ae5b9c89df4ff977...
by CR500Rider
Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

Wired up the "Hot Start" fix. I mounted the relay to the ground stud just behind the battery on the fender.
by CR500Rider
Sun Jun 08, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

Swapped both fuel pumps, new fuel filter and new fuel pressure regulator. I also replaced several fuel hoses. Here's what the transfer pump looked like.

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by CR500Rider
Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: ~ Exterior Fuel pump on 90 - replacement question
Replies: 6
Views: 6560

Re: ~ Exterior Fuel pump on 90 - replacement question

I'll do that. I drive 200 miles then fill up. That leaves around 5+ gallons in the tank. Of course, who knows how many times it was run on empty before I got it.
by CR500Rider
Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: ~ Exterior Fuel pump on 90 - replacement question
Replies: 6
Views: 6560

Re: ~ Exterior Fuel pump on 90 - replacement question

Thanks Briano! I decided to go with the original 2 pump setup. Your article on the in tank pump replacement will help a lot. Hopefully replacing both pumps will solve the "bogging" problem I've been having. Doesn't matter what speed the car will (sometimes) hesitate (like it's starving for...
by CR500Rider
Fri May 30, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: ~ Exterior Fuel pump on 90 - replacement question
Replies: 6
Views: 6560

Re: ~ Exterior Fuel pump on 90 - replacement question

Briano,

The link seems to be dead. Is the procedure (with your additions) anywhere else online?

Tony
by CR500Rider
Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: What tool removes this?
Replies: 3
Views: 5335

Re: What tool removes this?

I never could find a puller that would fit. I ended up heating up the "pulley mount" and used a straight screwdriver (then a Z bar) to get it off. To mount it on the new pump I put the pump in the freezer for about an hour then put the "pulley mount" in the oven. It slipped right...
by CR500Rider
Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: What tool removes this?
Replies: 3
Views: 5335

Re: What tool removes this?

I bought a "new" pump and have to use the old one. :banghead:
by CR500Rider
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: What tool removes this?
Replies: 3
Views: 5335

What tool removes this?

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by CR500Rider
Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: The past week in Car repair
Replies: 959
Views: 299423

Re: The past week in Car repair

I've been putting off a nasty exhaust leak and power steering issues since I bought the car. Tonight I ordered a pump and new hoses, the catalytic convertor and a new O2 sensor.