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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,402
Posted By vwnate1
Thumbs up That's glorious .

That's glorious .
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-08-2024, 02:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,966
Posted By vwnate1
Smile New Pup

I wish I could post attachments .

My ***** died at 20 + years old so I went to the West Riverside, Ca. animal shelter where they're over run with animals and have a high kill rate .

I went in...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-08-2024, 02:44 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 23,940
Posted By vwnate1
Thumbs up Excellent ! . I hope you write a detailed...

Excellent ! .

I hope you write a detailed report on how they work .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 427
Posted By vwnate1
Smile WELCOME HOME CHARLIE

Please tell us about the old 'Binder, I'm fond of them .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,702
Posted By vwnate1
Post Got Away

Yeah ;

That's about the size of it .

Yesterday one tripped the trap but managed to get away, left behind hair and flesh .

Maybe I need bigger traps ? .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 427
Posted By vwnate1
Post Packing Wheel Bearings

Yes, those mechanical packers work well and are dead easy to use .

They also create a mess and use too much grease, if you look on you tube there are some good videos on how to properly hand pack...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,702
Posted By vwnate1
Smile Traveling Rat Traps

I use a 12" or so length of light chain after having to chase a trap with rat 1/2 way in it around my back yard .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,702
Posted By vwnate1
Thumbs up Thanx ! . I've seen these but not blue ones,...

Thanx ! .

I've seen these but not blue ones, they never seem to get eaten .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,702
Posted By vwnate1
Post ? Blue Blocks ? perhaps a link ? . I used to...

? Blue Blocks ? perhaps a link ? .

I used to get hexagonal poison that was yellow in color, that always did the trick but I neglected to save the last package and apparently it's not sold in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,104
Posted By vwnate1
Post Festina Lente !

Sounds like you're ready to take on the commitment to get it fixed .

Take your time and begin searching for another fender, inner fenderwell and core support as necessary .

Depending on where...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,104
Posted By vwnate1
Post Choices

It all depends : if you really love the car fix it .

If you can afford to do so .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,702
Posted By vwnate1
Post Plastic Rat/Mouse Traps

Those look nice .

I use these 'tomcat' brand ones, also no touch and last years:...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-25-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By vwnate1
Thumbs up Health Issues

Thanx for this and all the other comments, I'm old and worry .
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-20-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,709
Posted By vwnate1
Post Grand Kids

There was this one woman I dated, her shiftless son had a child with the similarly shift & worthless 'girl next door' who I *think* was named "doorknob" because sooner or later every man gave her a...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-20-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,709
Posted By vwnate1
Smile Grand Children

The beauty of grand children is : once you're tired you can send them back to their parents.....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-19-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By vwnate1
Post Healthcare

You're quite right one needs to research but what about those of us who don't know enough to separate the wheat from the chaff ? .

I hope your big c. remains in remission .

Pops was a big time...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-19-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 605
Posted By vwnate1
Post Same Old Same Old

They _did_ mention they're looking into other properties, I remember when a MOBIL filling station closed in the 1970's Greyhound bought it and removed the pump island, used it for a depot for decades...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-19-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By vwnate1
Post WELCOME JERRY

It's nice that you have good memories of your father and his Mercedes' .
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-19-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 23,940
Posted By vwnate1
Post Raindrops Fallin' On My Head......

I think that depends on whom you ask .

California desperately NEEDS all this rain and more but if I wanted rain I'da stayed Down East :P .

At least the VW doesn't leak :vbac47679 .
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-19-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 23,940
Posted By vwnate1
Post one of -THOSE- vehicles

I hope at least you enjoyed it .

I've had a couple of those cars, no matter what I fixed and how good it looked, something was always going wrong with it and that killed the joy of owning it.
...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-17-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 23,940
Posted By vwnate1
Post Old Ferrari 250's

I've been told those are not well ventilated making them poor drivers .

I'd be afraid to own / drive / enjoy any Ferrari I think .

My nice 1985 300TD can barely be taken for a drive without...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 654
Posted By vwnate1
Post No ; I meant 'incorrectly referred to as' ....

No ;

I meant 'incorrectly referred to as' . because a "Breaker bar" is a completely different tool .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By vwnate1
Post Torque Converter Drain Plug

No way would I ever fail to drain this, as it holds much more fluid and crap that does the pan and filter .

You'll need a 5MM ATF Allen wrench, I prefer to use a 3/8Z" drive one, don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 654
Posted By vwnate1
Exclamation W123 Gear Oil & Brake Fluid

Yes, 85W-90 modern gear oil is fine, my '82 240D has well over 400,000 miles on it and the final drive is dead silent, doesn't leak, weep nor seep .

Use a 1/2" drive flex handle (misnomer 'breaker...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By vwnate1
Post TD Brake Calipers

After taking well over three months to get the correct rear calipers for my late 300TD I saved all the spare calipers and tried to give them away to rebuilders who claimed they couldn't get cores or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By vwnate1
Post Hood Hinge Repair

That's nice .

I've replace the driver's side hinge in situ but I'll never try it again, getting the lower bolt to begin it's threads without dropping the thin washer is maddening .

I too like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By vwnate1
Post Interesting, I wait to see what it turns out to...

Interesting, I wait to see what it turns out to be .
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-09-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 23,940
Posted By vwnate1
Post Buying Classic Vehicles

You're right ~ it's always cheaper tpo buy one after it's been restored and enjoyed a bit .

I only paid $3K for my old 1959 VW Beetle but it zoomed past $10K easily and still has the same old...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,402
Posted By vwnate1
W123 Window Lifts

The last time I checked, manual window lifts were not only still available but (IMO) dirt cheap at less than $40 from the M-B Classic Center .

The driver's door one went "BOING" ! one find & cold...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-08-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 23,940
Posted By vwnate1
Post Too Darn Fast

Stories like this tighten my scrotum .
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