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Murphy and his Laws
All 3 of my rigs need attention but my commuter is first to receive it’s attention. It vibrates something fierce at cold idle, talking below 20F. Have OEM fluid filled motor mounts to go in and it’s time. I have a weather window....upper 30’s for 3 days and I’m off... Car set up... Self...- Cant Write
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- Forum: Volkswagen TDI Diesels
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My lonely dark trail
On day shift this time of year, I drive to work in the dark, and I drove home in the dark. 2 days ago coming past “Double RL” Ranch (one of Ralph Lauren’s Tax Evasion strategies) I dang near plowed a big-bodied 4-point Muley deer. Had to come to a complete stop. :shocked: A year ago I worked...- Cant Write
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- Forum: Volkswagen TDI Diesels
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VANS, 3rd vs 4th Gen
Hey All you familiar with vans. Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending 2 hours with a 3rd Gen. I fell in LOVE!! For those of you who have experience with the 2 gens, what are the pros and cons of each in your opinion. Do you prefer one Gen over the next? Why? Many Thanks!!!- Cant Write
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Blue Smoke at cold idle, White smoke after descent/climb (air intrusion)
Hey all, After many scattered posts in multiple threads trying to diagnose my issue, I decided to start my own thread. Background: I bought a DOE van with 74k. Drive it 5 hours home and it smoked bluish on the way. Got better as I drove it. Vehicle now has 84k on it. Issues: I am currently...- Cant Write
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Ujoints
Ran the van up to 75 today. Dads 80th in the Black Hills this August, need the van to be ready. Had vibrations above 70, feels like driveline. Was gonna replace ujoints. Spicer still the best? Do they make them for NAPA or Carquest? Sealed or grease able? Should I replace both (stupid...- Cant Write
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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1988 E250 $2k
No affiliation, just trying to help keep these on the road. Someone NEEDS and WANTS a van :D https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/riverbank-1988-ford-e250-club-wagon-73/7600470880.html- Cant Write
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- Forum: Marketplace
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Wally the Walrus (1992 E350 High Roof/Ext. Body)
Hey Folks, I posted in the introduction forum as well, but thought I would specifically post in the IDI section. If I am out of line or did something wrong, please lemme know. The only other forum I have joined is TDIclub for my daily. Moving along, I bought a 75k original mile '92 from the...- Cant Write
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Wally the Walrus (1992 E350 IDI High Top/Ext Body)
Hey Folks, I just bought a 75K original mile IDI van from the Dept. of Energy. Drove it from ABQ to SW CO (outside of Telluride). Why did I buy it, cause MILES of wiring and reliance on sensors/nannies in the newer options is NOT something I am fond of. Plus they are just too dang expensive...- Cant Write
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- Forum: Introduction
