I just rebuilt my engine and am proud to say that there are NO leaks or drips (now).  So, it’s possible.  Yes. 

Thanks guys,  they are on my shopping list.  But, I’ll keep the points in the car also (just in case).

PMossberg is right. VW’s don’t leak oil unless there is a problem. Another place is the push rod tubes. The spring loaded are notorious for leaking, use original VW parts. Another place to check is around the oil pump. If somebody replaced it and pulled it using a screwdriver to pry it out, they probably damaged the sealing surface on the block.…[Read more]

GramdpaJo.  It’s a pretty nice looking shell and well may be a bargain for someone.  Low startomg price but, I’ll bet that it doesn’t “go cheap”.

I have the Petronics on my MG Replica and have never had a problem. They work great, no points to mess with. The only way to fly.

Ok paint should be dry by now how did it come out?

It’s easier to just run a temp jumper direct from the gauge to the battery.

Yeah. I swapped out batteries and tested the batteries with another volt meter. Got 13.2 or so on both with the engine running. I seem to have low voltage to the instruments, as read on this meter. I think it’s the meter. But I have not yet pulled it to test it directly at the battery.

Ed, My voltmeter also read about 2vdc low when I put it in about 3 months ago.  Weak battery.  One dead cell. 

Got the switch for the fog light working, aimed the light and wrapped the wires under the hood.Here are the headlight relays (left two) and the new fog light relay tucked in under the steering shaft. Now I’m under the dash again, trying to clean everything up and maybe find out why my volt meter has consistently read about 2 volts low since I…[Read more]

Pretty sure that Advance Auto (and maybe all of the auto stores) will allow you to check out the valve spring compressor for free.  Sorry I can’t help with Chevettes.   Roy

Here ya go. $20 delivered.

MGLondon….When you meet Wobby and his TD, his comment will make much more sense.Until then trust me, he wasn’t really making a serious observation on painting his engine compartment or on paint prep in general.

looking good Ed

Ed.  This is really eerie…..-  Look at my question that you were answering before I asked it. 

I believe anything you paint has to be cleaned first, otherwise, the paint won’t stick.

Nobody needs anything, Richard. They’re pretty nice shirts though. 

Does anyone remember where the ice cream place was.

If I painted my engine compartment would that mean I would have to clean it first

Thanks Allen for the help. 

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