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Well... Yes and No. OK there is no real ajustment to the shifting linkage. But there is such a thing called a short shifter kit that does shorten up the movement of the shifter. I gather that thoose that have them installed, love em. I haven't installed one in either of my cars, but I do agree that...

...But on a brighter note, the DMV waived the back fees from 2008, so my bill went from almost 900 for the back fees to 194 for everything

just when i thought i was gonna be able to install the interior today i broke the damn ignition housing tab for the indicator switch...already ordered a new one, so i guess i'll just finish up the suspension and brakes

Then you can use the flat metal out of a Stanley Combination square for the flat bar stock, that is what I used for years. Or get a tool off the interweb. http://www.partsplaceinc.com/products/product-detail.aspx?sku=3506 https://www.doghouserepair.com/store/item/7128/5781-diesel-camshaft-locking-p...

Well I am fairly well versed in VW diesel. Don't forget the fenders as your westy ones will look funny :) im learning the diesel is a pretty easy platform to deal with, just need some specialized tools. my rabbit has been pretty flawless the entire time ive owned it. other than it goes through brak...

CalAltaDubber wrote:Nice to see you back SoCal.

Always loved the Caddy.

I can't wait till I see your treatment to it.

thanks. the coilovers were on my doorstep when i woke up today

Well I am fairly well versed in VW diesel. Don't forget the fenders as your westy ones will look funny :) im learning the diesel is a pretty easy platform to deal with, just need some specialized tools. my rabbit has been pretty flawless the entire time ive owned it. other than it goes through brak...

....and yes it is a diesel.....50mpg son

got a caddy. fwiw im about to go cut the rad support out of an 83 cabby in the junkyard to ger the round core support....lol http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z123/SoCal_GLI/2012-09-24_13-24-23_824.jpg http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z123/SoCal_GLI/2012-09-24_14-18-51_789.jpg test fit of the hom...

i was expecting to hear she threw a turtle at you when you went for the pass

Calimus wrote:I think you stole the wheels from a morris mini. Looks good man, but, ummm, why don't you just get another cabby and get it over with, lol.

cause cabbys' didnt come with diesel in the states

it will do:


78 diesel

Not sure how I missed all that. That really does suck. I know the feeling though, have rod knock in my rocco as well, but it was my own stupid fault. As for the flywheel, as much as that sucks, stick with the factory unless you are wanting to drag race it on the 1/4 tracks a lot. The alum one reall...

the good news is:
its an easy fix (#3 rod bearing)

the bad news is:
apparently they stole my aluminum flywheel and installed a factory one in its place

So.....less than 1000 miles on my engine and its time to do a rebuild (again), the shop that did the rebuild is not honoring backing their work, so im doing it myself (now that i have the space to do it...just wish i had the space back then) the engine is getting a knock at about 2500 rpm...leads me...