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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,497
Posted By barry12345
Modern systems are making some of us buy the...

Modern systems are making some of us buy the known most reliable brands of cars. Where the dealers back shops are also well supported. With skilled staff.

Cost per mile of ownership can be very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,893
Posted By barry12345
The domestic oil fired furnace at the price of...

The domestic oil fired furnace at the price of fuel oil at this time here is pretty much not very sane. Kilowatt hour costs now also kill any practicality of electrical resistance heating.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By barry12345
I always inverted the head and put a little thin...

I always inverted the head and put a little thin fluid around the valve heads.. Especially when getting it back from a machine shop. To check for valve sealing. Personally I would do the same on a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,893
Posted By barry12345
Diesel is about 8.50 an American Gallon here in...

Diesel is about 8.50 an American Gallon here in eastern Canada. Gas is substantially cheaper. I suspect manipulation by the oil companies.

To heat our large forty year old house that is...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-22-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,828
Posted By barry12345
At eighty years old I almost want to suggest to...

At eighty years old I almost want to suggest to the young jogger that goes by the house early every morning. Weather permitting for years now.

She should check if the jogging wears joints...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By barry12345
Eric, I can be frugal at times. I made the wife...

Eric, I can be frugal at times. I made the wife pay for the marriage license. They would not give me a refund they said if it did not work out.

Unless you need the car running right away. I...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-21-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,828
Posted By barry12345
The pain for gain replacement. Knee...

The pain for gain replacement.

Knee replacements seem in general to work out well. Better this way from the amount of discomfort involved.

Hear they are no walk in the park initially. So to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By barry12345
Almost no tolerance for surface metal removal if...

Almost no tolerance for surface metal removal if warpage exists. On those heads.

A little history perhaps. The early 603 3 liter engines had an excellent lower block. The problematic head caused...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By barry12345
I suspected breech between the two cylinders head...

I suspected breech between the two cylinders head gasket perhaps from head warpage. As well as whatever the original issue was. Not cracked head for that issue.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By barry12345
I would see what is out there in complete engine...

I would see what is out there in complete engine land. You do want to find another engine with a better head than the #14 though.

That engine has probably experienced a serious overheating before...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-12-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,680
Posted By barry12345
What I feel about the skull difference. Applies...

What I feel about the skull difference. Applies specifically or primarily to mostly larger dogs. That could do real damage. With a bite.

I would exclude small dogs. It is proven that dogs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2022, 01:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,293
Posted By barry12345
Camshaft mark or whatever requires both cam lobes...

Camshaft mark or whatever requires both cam lobes at about 45 degrees upward. Number one cylinder. Sounds like you are describing one lobe in vertical position. . Probably just my wrong...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,293
Posted By barry12345
Ask how or where the cam timing mark is found by...

Ask how or where the cam timing mark is found by others familiar with this engine. Or perhaps look up changing the timing chain on this type engine in the site archives. If there is a mark it will be...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-09-2022, 12:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,680
Posted By barry12345
It is just my opinion. I am not a dog expert. At...

It is just my opinion. I am not a dog expert. At the back of the skull. There is a protusion you can feel. I prefer dogs that have that. It is not breed specific.

A breed like a Doberman again...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-07-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,297
Posted By barry12345
Fixations on poor police performance is possibly...

Fixations on poor police performance is possibly an issue with where people choose of are forced to live. If I were put in handcuffs I consider myself as being arrested. If this was the case and...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-07-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,680
Posted By barry12345
I was going to expand a little on pit bulls. No...

I was going to expand a little on pit bulls. No proof but at least one vet suggests a head imaging every six months. Any evidence of brain swelling by comparison put them down.

This to me might...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-02-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By barry12345
We are pretty well spared the homeless and...

We are pretty well spared the homeless and begging in our region. At the same time it is easy to see it soon erupting.

This is a very strange economic event occurring here. The cost of a roof...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-02-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,680
Posted By barry12345
People to me that have any concerns about their...

People to me that have any concerns about their dogs. Or keep breeds or mixes that are considered risky. To me have a real problem.

This my pit bull is not a problem is still out there. Even...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,214
Posted By barry12345
Ken to me had a very good segment or tutorial on...

Ken to me had a very good segment or tutorial on doing brakes in general. He used a 300d as the working example. Lots of good suggestions I thought. Catching the details of a brake job are productive...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By barry12345
Volkswagon was far more clear on their extended...

Volkswagon was far more clear on their extended warranty I think. Plus payouts of various types to owners.

I found another 2012 Volkswagen Passat diesel with 40 thousand miles on it. The lady...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,214
Posted By barry12345
Could make sense for uneven pad wear. If what you...

Could make sense for uneven pad wear. If what you see in that old hose. You may not have been getting full release of the brake fluid pressure on that side.

Proof almost would be if the pads on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,457
Posted By barry12345
Disconnect exterior fuel tank hose. If fuel flows...

Disconnect exterior fuel tank hose. If fuel flows fine by gravity. One could assume the fuel tank filter is not obstructed.

Years ago we had a vehicle in that somehow their seemed to be some...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-21-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,573
Posted By barry12345
There was kind of clue. When new spark plugs...

There was kind of clue. When new spark plugs indicated a substantial improvement.

Strength and color of ignition spark. It should look healthy. New plugs may have done better on a weaker or...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-20-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,573
Posted By barry12345
Have a good mechanic check it out before...

Have a good mechanic check it out before considering changing the engine. If you work at it every day. You can often identify problems you have seen a lot of before.

Sounds like you did and he...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By barry12345
Your front hoses may not be bad to deal with if...

Your front hoses may not be bad to deal with if only on the car 8 years. Even the head of he fitting on yours may still be the same wrench size. Instead of corroded down to less.

I usually do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,457
Posted By barry12345
Check your transmission fuel level. I remember i...

Check your transmission fuel level. I remember i had a weird issue years ago when mine was a little low on fluid. Can not remember it exactly it was so long ago.

Not suggesting in the least this...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-15-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,955
Posted By barry12345
Compressor failure on some brands seem to be...

Compressor failure on some brands seem to be quite the issue these days. Common enough to stay well away from some brands now.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-15-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 796
Posted By barry12345
Safety did not sell. Volkswagen has generally had...

Safety did not sell. Volkswagen has generally had a very strong passenger compartment. They were basically double bodied.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-15-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,573
Posted By barry12345
Any maintenance done yourself that reduces the...

Any maintenance done yourself that reduces the chance of a road breakdown. Tends to be cheap in comparison. Or extends the useful lifespan of a vehicle.

I really go over an older vehicle before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,214
Posted By barry12345
About every seven years for a car in normal...

About every seven years for a car in normal service. Is the recommendation I remember with changing brake hoses.

For the cost involved replacing the brake fluid yourself every year probably...
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