Forum: Troubleshooting
02-06-2020, 03:47 PM
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-05-2020, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 11
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hi chaps - thanks once again. I did check the...
hi chaps - thanks once again. I did check the distributor springs, they were loose and snapped back-
I wet down there today and she wouldnt start!! I have almost no access to the flywheel for a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-05-2020, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,417
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-04-2020, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,965
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Forum: Ignition System
02-04-2020, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,652
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-04-2020, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,088
look at the carb, theres a small square flame...
look at the carb, theres a small square flame arrestor with a black hose ontop - give it 2-3 seconds max.. open throttle 5%-10% (this gets the starting fluid flowing) - and swing her over and see if...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-04-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 11
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blowby issue when under load - smokey!
Hi all - have a a4.. just replaced the head gasket (it blew) - was an old asbestos one.. head wasnt warped.. just did a nice block sand and its holding well.
Now when under throttle, after a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-08-2018, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 2
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plugs wet with fuel / add stat / hotter plugs?
(posting for some1 else)
late model - tstat was missing. Recently cleaned alot of crud out of block. Motor runs fine hours on end, but plugs wet with fuel / struggles to start after running.
I...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-02-2018, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,255
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Forum: Cooling System
06-01-2018, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,255
Should these water holes be blocked?
Hi - busy cleaning a head for the atomic 4.. Owner didnt know anything about flushing - either way been spending alot of time clearing the water passages. about 1/3rd of them were completely blocked...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-22-2018, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,041
gr8 - i have the same stand.. ill remove the...
gr8 - i have the same stand.. ill remove the flywheel cover and see what behind there.. drive is off so alot less weight on the other side - will see- not sure about those dinky 7/16 bolts - plus i...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-21-2018, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,327
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-21-2018, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 8
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a4 - Won't turn over, head off / valves out?
Hi all - working on an A4 - motor seized up.. got head off and valves out.. lifters are all spinning - but for the life of me cant get her to turn over.
Could the transmission be @ fault, and how...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-03-2017, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
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Forum: The Wish List
11-02-2017, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,139
Hi - can u remember what size the actual socket...
Hi - can u remember what size the actual socket was? I can hardly get a hand round the back of the motor - closest fit I could get was a 12 point 3/4 socket - that seemed to fit just about perfect...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-02-2017, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
thanks - for a once off job Im not sure ill be...
thanks - for a once off job Im not sure ill be paying the $55 just yet. Perhaps in the future..
Anyways ive posted my q up on 2 other forums. Hopefully they can shed better light. For a new comer...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-02-2017, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,180
it's actually quite good stuff.. It doesn't...
it's actually quite good stuff.. It doesn't collect anywhere unless there's a crack. Take it or leave it. I'm not some kid trying to save a buck.. In some instances it will last year's, others more...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-02-2017, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-01-2017, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,588
head gasket job, remove all studs and reseal?
Hi guys, busy doing a head gasket change among others. All but one of the studs came out during removal. Is it better to leave them in as is?
Since the rust that jams the head on comes thru...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-31-2017, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,995
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-31-2017, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,180
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-31-2017, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,447
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-31-2017, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,447
(continued)
Now to clean up the valve...
(continued)
Now to clean up the valve guides - a nifty tip is go get a 1/2" pipe cleaner from home depot, snip off the grey handle - PERFECT for a cordless drill (DONT USE REVERSE! the wire...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-31-2017, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,447
(continued)
Now for the valves:
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(continued)
Now for the valves:
(*** SEE post #4 - MOST IMPORTANT - block the 4 oil drain holes tight with tissue so you dont drop a keeper down there :0 )
You need a special valve tool...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-31-2017, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,447
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