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    I had a jetta follow me home from San Jose

    A lot of people were looking at me funny during my drive back to Reno. The silver car is an 02 auto trans. Black car is 04 BEW manual trans. Only problem I had occurred just east of Colfax. My boost tube from the maf to the intake separated from it's connection at the maf. Car went into limp...
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    Does anyone mix water in their oils as part of the cleaning process?

    Recently I was explaining to an ex navy guy my idea for an high volume centrifuge. He asked if I was using water in the cleaning process. It seems that when the fuel is being cleaned by the centrifuge on a ship that water is mixed to catch particles then is drained by a valve with the cleaned...
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    Baldwin BF786 Fuel Filter

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4712.m2000054&item=200638090116&viewitem= These fit the 83-87. $4.99 each Free Shipping Only 28 left!
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    Is mineral oil good for fuel?

    Yesterday I just got a good source for waste mineral oil. I think it's used either as a cleaning agent or as cooling for machinery. Later today I get to pick up 10 gallons to see if I can make use of it. If so, then I'll be getting a 55 gallon barrel every few months. I know it's a petroleum...
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    Baldwin Oil Filters For Cheap On Ebay (U-haul)

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BALDWIN-OIL-FILTER-1989-1994-F350-7-3-Diesel-B134-/160580101988?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256351e764 Baldwin B134 oil filter $2.05 ea + $3.50 ship for 1st filter free for additional filters. I just bought 20 for $44.50 total 24...
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    Blazer won't start

    I got a call tuesday from a friend of a friend who can't get his blazer started after running out of fuel. I figure sure I can handle that. I get there and find that it's a 1982 n/a 6.2 . First thing I did was ask how much fuel was in the tank and he said he put 5 gallons while trying to get it...
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    CHRA Compatibility?

    The Ats 093 turbo in my 87 dually took a major dump as expected. When I first realized it was going out the damage to the impeller was already done. Money is tight but I have an incomplete 088. Can I switch the 088 chra into the 093 exhaust housing and be driveable again?
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    If you smog test what was your results?

    I had a run in with a dmv guy recently so I had to smog my 1987 dually. My truck was Registration suspended till I got the smog. I waited a while to get my test done since the dmv guy acted like such a beotch. My reg was expired when I got it done. Anyways I passed the test then went to renew...
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    What New Vehicle Laws Become Active In Your State On July 1st ?

    I was looking for info on an accident the stopped traffic on I80 Tuesday afternoon when I found a few new crap laws that go into effect now. DMV changes effective Wednesday o Assembly Bill 25: Implement $25 initial test fee and $10 retest fee for non-commercial license tests, Reduce new...
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    Dual Mass vs Lucky and ?

    So, I gotta ask this then. I have a superduty rollback with the zf5. This thing has 14,500 gvw so is it actually better to use a lucky clutch in it? From what I heard and faintly remember, the tow company I got it from went through a few transmissions until they returned to the dual mass setup...
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    Who needs a Turbo - Craigslist Offerings

    http://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/1018610215.html http://medford.craigslist.org/pts/1030461002.html http://redding.craigslist.org/pts/1034931497.html http://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/1028137002.html http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/1036403012.html...
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    If you want a good laugh...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2VHSbI2eR0&NR=1 This had me cracking up

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