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Fuel tank leaks........

Last post by Lkastner « Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:45 am
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by NyceKarr » Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:17 am

i know there was a how to post on dropping the tank i just cant seem to find it. i checked cabby info - its not there. i checked here- cant find it...

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Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:45 am
How to Geld your bunny, and it still works correctly.

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by Briano1234 » Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:55 pm

Are you tired of hearing What are those for

Well folks have asked ove rthe years how can I get rid of those and still have
my heater vents work...

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Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:08 am
Check your lugs lately?

Last post by jamison08 « Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:44 am
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by Briano1234 » Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:14 pm

Here is a good pic of my rear Lug Bolts, after not being off the car in about a year.

Dissimilar metal corrosion between the Steel Bolt and the...

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Last post by jamison08
Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:44 am
What abt Front end Struts?

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:30 pm
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by GreenCabbie » Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:12 pm

I am looking at strut inserts and there are all sorts. KYB, Sachs, Bilstien $$$, APX, Monroe, etc. :?

I am looking for a good value that has medium...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:30 pm
Seat Belt Retractors.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:11 am

by Briano1234 » Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:11 am

Well I decided that I was a little tired of the slow retract on my cabby.
I decided to take the Passenger side out and see if I could speed it up a...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:11 am
Additional interior entry lights

Last post by GreenCabbie « Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:04 am
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by GreenCabbie » Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:41 pm

This old guy loves his Green Cabbie but sure would like some additional entry lights at night. The small light above the mirror works but more light...

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Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:04 am
Cheap Weighted Billet

Last post by RabidRabbit « Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:06 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:12 am

Well today I was pondering to send a friend of mine the weighted Billet from Missing Linkz for a present.
I bought one for my 90, along with the...

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Last post by RabidRabbit
Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:06 pm
What about tires?

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:36 pm
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by GreenCabbie » Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:53 am

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I need new tires for my 1993 vw cab and wonder what others have experienced as a good value tire?

I live in Colorado so mountains, snow, are...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:36 pm
Changing a Water pump.

Last post by 84Vert « Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:02 am
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by Briano1234 » Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:05 am
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Changing a water pump? Don't work at it from the bottom up....
Try this.

O dear, my water pump is nicht sie pumpin.
it is gerfunked beyond...
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Last post by 84Vert
Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:02 am
Frustration

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:50 pm
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by CalAltaDubber » Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:49 pm

Well, I had the Posh Bunny out this week end when I noticed that one of the centre caps missing from the wheels. I figure some jerk stole it while I...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:50 pm
Fire, Leaf Blower, water and Engine mounts.

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:17 am
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by Briano1234 » Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:58 pm

Should of snapped pictures, but I spose it is time I bought a 6 ton bench press.

I had to replace the passenger side motor mount, as well as the...

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Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:17 am
Things I've done and learned.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:03 pm
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by CR500Rider » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:59 am

I picked up a 90' Cabby a couple of months ago with a blown head gasket. I've since had the head rebuilt, replaced the water pump, timing belt, cam...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:03 pm
Internals of a Heater Valve.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:53 pm
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by Briano1234 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:47 pm

If you ever wondered what the insides of a heater valve looked like:

Yep the thing blew apart while baby daughter was driving her cab.......

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Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:53 pm
Changing ac refrigerant R12 to R 134a

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:04 pm
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by GreenCabbie » Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:17 am

The specs for my 1992 VW Cabriolet show I should put in 40 oz +- 2 oz of R12 refrigerant in the ac system once it is totally evacuated. Is it the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:04 pm
Tale of a tire shop.

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:21 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:38 am

Tale of two tire shops.

A while back I was visiting my brother in Illinois (Central near Taylorville) and he had to have a couple
of tires mounted...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:21 pm
installing a A/C cut out switch.

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:25 pm
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by Briano1234 » Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:56 am

How to install a a/c compressor cut out switch in your Cabriolet.

Parts needed, one butt connector one female insulated spad connector 8 inches of...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:25 pm
timing is everything.

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:37 am

by Briano1234 » Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:37 am

I set the blue cabby time manually when I replaced the Belt and never looked at it with a light.
Wed I set it with Ron's tutorial, and it was...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:37 am
Trying to get to center vent servo

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:38 pm
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by BigDaddy90Cabby » Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:32 pm

I pulled the dash bezel off, and cant get to the damn servo.. is there any way to pull the whole glove box out?? if i can get the box out, then i can...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:38 pm
A gathering of parts sources

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:02 pm
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by Calimus » Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:06 pm

Ok, so there's been some small work going on and the passing on of parts sources. I thought it might be a good idea to gather up a list of parts...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:02 pm
How do I stop the squeal noise when turning a tight turn?

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:00 am
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by GreenCabbie » Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:35 am

Cab does great on all small turns but for the tight turns it has a squeal. I looked to the power steering. Levels are good . No leaks. What else...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:00 am
Stinky Bunny v.1.6d

Last post by GREENGOLF « Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:28 am
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by GREENGOLF » Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:01 pm
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OK, the build started last week. The wife had 3 wisdom teeth pulled and we both came down with some sorta creeping crud and lost a day.We picked up a...
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Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:28 am
Replacing Roll Bar Foam

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:42 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:30 pm

How to Replace your Chewed Roll Bar Foam.

Since the BAP is upcoming Should I really post this at this time: :shock:

The foam on my Roll Bar was...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:42 pm
Installing Oil cooler

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:49 am
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by Briano1234 » Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:43 pm

I went to the yard and stumbled on a Volvo 940 Turbo that had a Wahler Oil cooler on it.
It takes either a 28mm socket, and a 19mm to remove the oil...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:49 am
Barn Find on the road again!

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun May 13, 2012 11:59 pm
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by Autonut » Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:42 pm
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Still needs some interior TLC and I need to find some body trim, but it's ready for some summer time cruising.
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun May 13, 2012 11:59 pm
81 1.6 gas know how

Last post by randy1234 « Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:54 pm
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by randy1234 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:19 pm
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Does anyone have a schematic drawing of the engine, air conditioner, and alternator exploded view? Three things happened this week - -one good, two...
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Last post by randy1234
Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:54 pm
Synthetic Oil

Last post by randy1234 « Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:44 am
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by CalAltaDubber » Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:52 pm
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I'm looking into synthetic oils. I have one question.

Has anyone used AMSOIL? If you have What do you think of it?

OK two questions.
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Last post by randy1234
Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:44 am
clutch cable

Last post by Black93CAB « Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:49 pm
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by Black93CAB » Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:38 pm

Ok so i have tried looking all over the internet for a write up or pictures of step by step on how to replace a clutch cable. Mine snapped this...

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Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:49 pm
Typo found in the Bentley

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:27 pm

by Briano1234 » Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:27 pm

Will wonders never cease,,,,

In the Bentley in the 91 and greater Cabriolets circuit path 48
They have the cooling fan labeled as 1 br gnd
pin3...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:27 pm
How to repair floppy vents.

Last post by randy1234 « Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:43 am
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by Briano1234 » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:52 pm

My vents are so floppy they don't stay up...Do I need viagra?

Carefully remove the vent from the dash.

Pull the vent all the way pointing up....

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Last post by randy1234
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:43 am
Cv joint and axle, lower control arm replacement

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:20 am
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by Jasonsaley » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:30 am

I have a 92 cabby, I hit a curb at a good clip.....I need to replace the lower control arm and the axle and cv joint...I havent done this before. I...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:20 am
buying cars with no title

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:37 pm
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by Steve E J » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:00 pm

Hey guys, it's been a while since I have been on here but bear with me.

So I put an ad on Craigslist for parts car wanted for my vw cabriolet. A guy...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:37 pm
Breakdown Kit

Last post by Calimus « Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:40 pm
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by CalAltaDubber » Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:08 pm

After my small breakdown last week end (broken alternator belt) on the highway, I have been thinking what one should carry for a breakdown kit.

Our...

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Last post by Calimus
Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:40 pm
It has begun!

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:50 pm
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by StephanieGA » Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:22 pm

What started as a simple change of the valve cover gasket has evolved into new head gasket, motor mounts, timing belt, valve rings, etc, etc, etc,....

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:50 pm
Fuel pumps stay on

Last post by gull « Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:05 pm
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by eric4321 » Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:27 pm

I am helping a friend with an 87 Cabby that is bone stock. The car has several issues that need to be sorted out but one has me stumped at the...

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Last post by gull
Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:05 pm
Will Not start

Last post by 84Vert « Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:11 pm
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by 84Vert » Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:32 am

Ok, after sitting for about 9 years I got the Rabbit started about a week ago. Wednesday i tried to start it again. It would turn over but after a...

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Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:11 pm
Some Good Newa Some Bad

Last post by 84Vert « Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:22 am

by 84Vert » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:22 am

So Saturday the blinkers finally came for my motorcycle so I can put them on and sell it. Good news these fit and work, bad news notice one of the...

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Last post by 84Vert
Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:22 am
Power steering only works a higher rpms

Last post by Phatdoggx « Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:21 pm

by Phatdoggx » Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:21 pm

I think this is an obvious one but just looking for confirmation, I took the power steering pump off and spun it with a drill and it shot out fluid...

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Last post by Phatdoggx
Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:21 pm
windshield wiper fluid not working, motor ok

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:22 pm
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by jghardt » Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:09 am

Hi, I'm new to the forum. Had my 93 cabby laid up a few years. She out of the barn now and most all things are working except the windshield washer...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:22 pm
Ok need your help naming this tune.

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:45 pm
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by Briano1234 » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:11 pm
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My baby daughter told me yesterday that her car made a whoop sounds as she drives it.

Today, I drove it and yep there was a do-whoop sound from the...
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:45 pm
Question on Windshield Wipers.

Last post by Calimus « Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:24 pm
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by Briano1234 » Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:26 am

I am a Stock kind of guy, and have been looking at buying a new set of blades for the Cabby.

The issue that I have besides being uglier than hell at...

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Last post by Calimus
Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:24 pm
my parts have arrived....WOOT!

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:23 am
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by NyceKarr » Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:38 am

took em long enough but they came....nothing to special, just tune up items. but still amped to get it done. changed my fluids, filter, plugs wires,...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:23 am
Riddle me this 92 Cabby won't run after start

Last post by Calimus « Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:15 pm
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by Briano1234 » Mon Feb 07, 2011 2:45 pm

Ok, I have to air This out.

My 92 Green Cabby has an issue:

The car when cold starts fine and runs like a champ.
Turn it off, and restart it after...

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Last post by Calimus
Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:15 pm
Repair Broken Seat Release Cables

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:35 pm
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by Briano1234 » Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:15 pm

well Snap, the cable that releases the seat back just broke.

First Remove the seat from the rail.
Remove the inner rail cover.
Remove the 10mm...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:35 pm
16 valve engine

Last post by eric4321 « Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:14 pm
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by eric4321 » Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:23 pm

I was at the junk yard the other day and came across a 90 Passat with a 16 valve engine. I did not get to look to closely at it. I am wondering if...

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Last post by eric4321
Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:14 pm
Reupholstering Your Car Seats

Last post by GreaseJunkie « Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:21 am
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by GreaseJunkie » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:15 am

I decided to reupholster my seats for my '87 Cabby. I had the backs out already for the top install, so I figured why not?

Some major things I...

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Last post by GreaseJunkie
Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:21 am
Help, NEED an Alternator bolt!

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:56 am
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by Black93CAB » Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:15 pm

While driving along yesterday, i heard a loud smack and then noticed my red battery light had come one and my volt meter was down to about 10.5...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:56 am
Bright light lenses

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:32 pm
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by eric4321 » Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:10 pm

I am trying to figure out how to take the lenses for the bright lights out of the grill for cleaning. I have read about Brian's trick using denture...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:32 pm
Low Temp Thermostat and switch experience...Thoughts?

Last post by cabrio2k « Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:05 pm
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by cabrio2k » Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:48 am

So, I have been considering going with the low temp (80 degree) thermostat and low temp switch...I have not run my car yet but I figure I might as...

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Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:05 pm
Replacing a Differential seal

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:49 am
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by Briano1234 » Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:38 am

Replacing the Differential seal on a Tranny.

Tools required.

6 inch 2 finger Pulley remover.
1 or 2- 10mm 1.50 pitch bolt.
1 or 2- 6-inch 10mm 1.50...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:49 am
Any way to block wind in back seat?

Last post by Mario « Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:43 am
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by No Automatics!! » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:04 pm

I realize after searching this forum that there are options for reducing the wind for the front seat occupants, including those see-through screens...

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Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:43 am

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