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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2005, 10:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
What you say is partially true. Unfortunately, I...

What you say is partially true. Unfortunately, I live in the Great Pacific Northwest where the concentration of biodiesel users/brewers/enthusiasts is probably greater than anywhere in the country,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-10-2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
I never did update this thread. I did NOT...

I never did update this thread.
I did NOT receive any compensation from the seller. I whacked his Ebay feedback, but that does nothing for me.
The reason why the tranny fluid was low is because...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
I talked to last owner-he seems willing to...

I talked to last owner-he seems willing to discuss some sort of compensation.
What a clusterf*ck.
At any rate, he said some 'o ring' right near where coolant is added has dried out and is leaking. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
-I popped the used sunroof switch in that I got...

-I popped the used sunroof switch in that I got from junqyardjim and, VIOLA!!! the sunroof works beautifully.
-I was able to mess with the rheostat a bit and now the instrument lights work great....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
Thanks for the advice. I may take it to a 'pro'...

Thanks for the advice.
I may take it to a 'pro' just to get their opinion. Today was a reasonably warm day and I was able to run the climate control to see if the AC worked-it didn't feel cool at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
Thanks bone. If that is to mean the small,...

Thanks bone. If that is to mean the small, round, somewhat clear plastic cap with the word 'Elmwood' (among other letters and numbers), then I saw no bubbles. I hit the strongest fan setting on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
Hmmm, I spose I'll have to wait for my Haynes...

Hmmm, I spose I'll have to wait for my Haynes manual to arrive. I can't seem to find any 'window' to observe 'bubbles' anywhere near the AC compressor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
Yeah, the body is virtually rust-free. The...

Yeah, the body is virtually rust-free. The interior is damn near immaculate. It actually runs quite good and the brakes seem to be in excellent shape. I have a huge list of things I need to do and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
I might just have to fawkin take you up on dat,...

I might just have to fawkin take you up on dat, fuzzball!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
Absolutely right! I love this car and I'm...

Absolutely right! I love this car and I'm committed to getting it back to near perfection (well, near 'serviceability' at any rate). It is now in a home that will love and pamper it with only the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
I sent him a letter registered mail listing my...

I sent him a letter registered mail listing my complaints and demanding some cash back. I threatened to give him bad feedback, but also to take him to small claims court.
Furthermore, I suspect...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
Thanks for all of your thoughtful replies. I...

Thanks for all of your thoughtful replies. I will keep you updated on the progress of an 'adjustment'.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 05:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
True enough. It smokes at start up, but then...

True enough. It smokes at start up, but then cleans up real fast.
Also, the body is very straight with no rust and the interior (except for the small dash cracks) is very clean. I'm actually...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
I've actually bought 2 other vehicles off of Ebay...

I've actually bought 2 other vehicles off of Ebay with tremendous success and that probably had more to do with me letting my guard down on this one than anything else.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,718
Posted By stockdad
My miserable Ebay experience with an 82 300DT..

Here's my winning bid:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4549659693&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Here's what was never mentioned:
Ø The owner mentioned that all...
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