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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

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....and yes it is a diesel.....50mpg son
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Well I am fairly well versed in VW diesel.
Don't forget the fenders as your westy ones will look funny :)
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Nice to see you back SoCal.

Always loved the Caddy.

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

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Briano1234 wrote: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 brake light switches like skittles.

ive already got the majority of the parts i need to make this truck pretty much new. im ordering an injection for it on friday though
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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 :)
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SoCal_Cabby wrote:
Briano1234 wrote: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 brake light switches like skittles.

ive already got the majority of the parts i need to make this truck pretty much new. im ordering an injection for it on friday though
Cam and IP lock, and a Dial gauge and you are pretty much set. All the other Tools you should already own.
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Briano1234 wrote:
SoCal_Cabby wrote:
Briano1234 wrote: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 brake light switches like skittles.

ive already got the majority of the parts i need to make this truck pretty much new. im ordering an injection for it on friday though
Cam and IP lock, and a Dial gauge and you are pretty much set. All the other Tools you should already own.
i have the pump lock and the dial gauge already
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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/p ... x?sku=3506

https://www.doghouserepair.com/store/it ... audi-empi/

Cheapest I found.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sch83200.html

To lock the ip I just used a large bolt that I found in the "extra" bolt crap I had laying about. I actually think it was a engine/tranny bolt or a bumper bolt, I can't remember
too many years and cars ago.
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Briano1234 wrote: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/p ... x?sku=3506

https://www.doghouserepair.com/store/it ... audi-empi/

Cheapest I found.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sch83200.html

To lock the ip I just used a large bolt that I found in the "extra" bolt crap I had laying about. I actually think it was a engine/tranny bolt or a bumper bolt, I can't remember
too many years and cars ago.
yeah i have a piece of aluminum ive been using.
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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
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...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
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SoCal_Cabby wrote:...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
Glad to hear, I too once had to pay back taxes on a car to the time of the last title 3 years before I even owned it....
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Nice to see ya back man. Caddy's are always a fun project. :thumbup:
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