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by kamenz
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: DIESEL
Topic: starting my diesel swap, 4cyl MB diesel engine into 89 Astro
Replies: 246
Views: 107654

Re: starting my diesel swap, 4cyl MB diesel engine into 89 A

Tinworm, what you install on the fire wall is your clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder is mounted on the trani, the spring load of the clutch pressure plate will force the hydraulic oil out of the slave cylinder back to master cylinder. You just have to make sure that the slave cylinder is...
by kamenz
Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Captains seat bolted directly behind driver; facing backward
Replies: 7
Views: 5536

Re: Captains seat bolted directly behind driver; facing back

Tom, one VW weekender model had a fold down rear facing seat behind the driver seat. Maybe this would be an option and worth further investigation.

Manfred
by kamenz
Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Lk Chelan 2011
Replies: 12
Views: 5848

Re: Lk Chelan 2011

Tom, thanks for sharing the pictures- like this area as well and I have a question.Is the secrete place Harts pass? And I think you short changed Lake Chelan by 25 miles. With the growing family and your interest you might want to search for a 4x4 Tiger.

Manfred
by kamenz
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Antilock Brakes kicking in at Low Speed on Dry Pavement?!
Replies: 27
Views: 18364

Re: Antilock Brakes kicking in at Low Speed on Dry Pavement?

Well if it is the bearing you usually can tell by the play in the hub wheel assembly. Just raise the front end with the wheel mounted and check for excessive play.
by kamenz
Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Matt's New Shop
Replies: 150
Views: 65459

Re: Matt's New Shop

Matt,since you are in the process to improve this lousy economy you might as well consider to upgrade your fleet to store in this new garage/work shop. :-k
by kamenz
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: Replaced distributor cap and rotor; still running bad
Replies: 4
Views: 2891

Re: Replaced distributor cap and rotor; still running bad

Open the hood in the evening-dark condition- fire up your engine and see where you have sparks flying.This will tell you what should be replaced concerning your ignition parts.
by kamenz
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Matt's New Shop
Replies: 150
Views: 65459

Re: Matt's New Shop

Matt now you have absolutely no excuse not to finish your van.Look's like you will have enough overhead clearance to drop this v8 in. Manfred
by kamenz
Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Hi, am a new member from Germany
Replies: 14
Views: 4015

Re: Hi, am a new member from Germany

Hi Baer,die meisten Conversion Vans sind in Indiana hergestellt bzw. umgebaut.Das Cobra Model ist bei Advantage Enterprises,Inc in Goshen,IN umgebaut.Mein ist bei Tiara Motorcoach umgebaut in Elkhart,IN . Wie viele von diesen Firmen noch aktive sind weiss ich leider nicht. Ich hoffe dies beantworted...
by kamenz
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: DIESEL
Topic: 1 Ton 94 Astro. 6.5L, 4l80e, 14 bolt swap project complete.
Replies: 119
Views: 63407

Re: 1 Ton 94 Astro. 6.5L, 4l80e, 14 bolt swap project comple

Matt fine wine's value increases over time,I hope you are not speculating along this line.
by kamenz
Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Predict gas mileage-A formula??.
Replies: 30
Views: 7360

Re: Predict gas mileage-A formula??.

Gary,just putting on studded snow tires reduces my mpg's by 5 mpg not to mention the crappy winter blend gasoline.
by kamenz
Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: little help troubleshooting issues with van running
Replies: 9
Views: 3702

Re: little help troubleshooting issues with van running

I would start with replacing the fuel filter,specially if you put some cleaner in your tank.Sea-foam is known to plug up the filter.Also it is a cheap fix and won't hurt.
by kamenz
Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: timing question
Replies: 7
Views: 3463

Re: timing question

What is way up,you have number in degrees?
by kamenz
Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:32 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Replacing just the mirror's glass: what adhesive?
Replies: 12
Views: 5124

Re: Replacing just the mirror's glass: what adhesive?

Tom, 3M makes some super double back adhesive tape which might do the trick.
by kamenz
Sun Jan 02, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Plans for My Safari's Convertible Bed
Replies: 12
Views: 5733

Re: Plans for My Safari's Convertible Bed

Hi,if you go with a full size spare ,which I also recommend, make sure you end up with the same OD as the tires mounted on your van.Don,t rely on the same tire size alone since the OD's seem to vary among the brands.This is very important with your AWD setup. And yes I averaged on a 4500mi trip,Wash...
by kamenz
Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: My XP computer
Replies: 28
Views: 13371

Re: My XP computer

Gary maybe you should give craigslist a try.You might find a good used one.