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    Someone go get it!!!

    https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/pierce-1994-ford-turbo-diesel-f250-with/7817097491.html Maybe that would be a good swap candidate for my buddies ‘96. Or maybe it should stay power stroke
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    This mice or?

    Is that a green NB? Kids called mine the “Silly Green Bug” Btw, chipmunks love that VW hood insulation, at least here they do. I’ve found them dead up in there when driving, engine heat? 2 different cars. First thing I do is tear out the hood insulation
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    We run studded tires at my residence. I curse the idiots that buy the cheapest hardest longest lasting tire due to price when they are driving a 40k plus vehicle. And think they will work in the winter. Steep grades and hard compounds coupled with ice equals disaster. They closed 10 miles of...
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    Sudden loss of oil

    You’re absolutely right!! And it gives me piece of mind knowing that my nonmechanical wife can call someone if I am not around. I have no problem paying for 200 mi one way version. I have been with them since 2013 when I realized just how mechanical helpless my wife is. Oh, and I love her to...
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    Sudden loss of oil

    The are way into the black on my account. So we even each other out!!
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    Someone go get it!!!

    http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/1993-ford-f250-idi-turbo-diesel-7-3-service-body-4x4-resto-modded-1973-alaskan-camper-pop-top-portland-or.246059/ Way overpriced, but what a rig!! ZF-5, crew cab would really have me drooling and rubbing nickels!!
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    Seat heater install

    @The_Josh_Bear @IDIBRONCO I disagree but the wife insists on the kids eating in the car, they inevitably crumb and spill, leather and vinyl are much easier to clean. Have some alcohol wipes and done. @IDIBRONCO exactly, I work in Montrose!! Come out sometime, base out of my house and visit...
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    Locking Hubs: Seeking Reviews

    The literature I’ve seen mentions 1mpg savings when hubs unlocked. My steering gives more feedback with the hubs locked in, but No vibes and I can drive 65+ as we will get lots of mixed roads here. If you see more pasture and gravel miles, I vote drive slugs. And a second pickup to take on the...
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    Seat heater install

    I get it. My commute, 49 miles 1-way, I’ve learned a couple things and it might be quirky VW things. I like the blower motor off, but directed where I need passive heat. (Not possible on older fords or chevys) and the seat heater on 2. I prefer cloth as well, but my experience is they suck...
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    Seat heater install

    This is awesome!! My only observation has been towards the level of heat. All of my wife’s vehicles (Chevy, Ford, Toyota) have all had 3 levels of heat. With the lowest setting still too hot for me. VW MK4 and B5.5 era has a rotary dial with 5 levels. I find 3 to be right when I am cold, and 1...
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    Sudden loss of oil

    Now that I read what I wrote, prolly should have proofread that thing!! :dunno But I did mean it sincerely, as in take the wife someplace for a weekend getaway. Her car is a backup and it’s been mentioned before that she doesn’t like how noisy the IDI is.... But I had to laugh at how it came...
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    Sudden loss of oil

    @ROCK HARVEY i too have seen that oil and that video. I used to run Valvoline European Formula in my TDI. (VW505.01) Now they went to this restore formula. I didn’t think it would be formulated for diesels....
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    Sudden loss of oil

    What about grabbing a uhaul flatbed, put your wife’s car on it. Give her a set of noise canceling headphones and take her for a night to some resort a tank of fuel away.... If the roads aren’t covered in salt, and the kids (if you have them) have a place to go. Just a thought. But given your...
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    99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?

    Do you have the whoosh sound as well when pressing the brakes? Isn’t that another sign of a bad booster..
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    Rock Auto, scam on shipping?

    Since my nearest parts store is 17+ miles 1-way. I will definitely start considering RA. I usually been using GM Parts Direct, or something like that for my big orders. The ones that buy up and resell the parts’ dept surplus.
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    Rock Auto, scam on shipping?

    I don’t have much experience so I’m asking sincerely. Why do you use RA over your local Napa or Carquest? Is it a price or quality thing? Or both? With RA, the not being able to talk to someone if I need to return a part scares me.... And scamazon, I will use them to find things im looking...
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    Blow by and Low Mileage Tare Down Questions

    It’s prolly my eyes, but the piston rings look like they are full of grit? That isn’t build up on the pistons already is it? I assume a simple brake clean spray would remove all that..... I’m sorry to hear about your luck!! That really sucks, and I hope it’s salvageable and back together for a...
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    2025 Oilburners IDI Rally!

    I really wanted to make this work!! Looks awesome and tons to do, spoke with the wife and tried to make this work, but ultimately too many conflicts!! Sucks and it’s my sad truth, as this looks great!!
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    IP question

    How do you track you mileage if your odometer is broken? Do you have an app or a specified known route? Earlier I was gonna mention if you could drive it with your emergency e-pump engaged and see if the problem cleared. Glad you got it figured out!! Now the real question, what’s your next...
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    Surface mount hitch receiver on front bumper to carry bikes?

    If you mount it to the bumper, my concern would be the constant flexing of the bumper steel weakening a ripping through at some point. Would take some time, but I see it happening. The fulcrum length coupled with bike weight will do it. See this photo..... I messed up mounting that spare...
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    7.3 IDI excessive oil usage

    I have never used it on my IDI, only on my ALH TDI’s (2003 VW)
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    Punisher valve bodies?

    @XOLATEM i was very tempted to tie you in here. So I’m glad you chimed in. I actually trust what you say!! You seem to me that you have experience to talk the talk. And you don’t blow smoke. There is another thread recently on here about a YouTube series and buying a rebuild kit from the...
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    Timing question #1 vs #4 cyl

    @FrozenMerc that makes sense. If the above is true, the piece I’m missing is why do they designate #1 (pickups) or #4 (vans) then? Is it out of convenience (access) or is there something more. This is coming from someone who has yet to play with my timing meter. So please excuse my ignorance.
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    Dana 60 swap & F350 parts truck consideration

    That’s a nice pickup!! Too bad you don’t need a nice one and a beater. It might be easier to ask what you plan to scrap? Not knowing your storage situation and Being in remote AK, I’d error on the side of pack-ratting it. keep both drivetrains and all electrical do-dads, glass, window motors...
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    7.3 IDI excessive oil usage

    I usually order it online, but have noticed local auto parts stores are starting to carry it. Check the website for usage, but I’m pretty sure fuel only and NOT to put it in the crank case. I just went and read the label on my can and it mentions only to mix with fuel or run directly through IP.

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