Shop Talk

345 topics in this forum

1. How do you tap holes that are deeper than the length of the tap?

   By idosubaru, December 4, 2017
   • 8 replies
   • 2k views
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   • Fairtax4me
   • December 9, 2017

2. How do you test continuity across large distances, i.e. my meter only reaches 2 feet...

   By idosubaru, September 17, 2015
   • 8 replies
   • 5.2k views
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   • czny
   • November 15, 2016

3. how to apply clear coat?

   By idosubaru, September 28, 2010
   • 12 replies
   • 3k views
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   • idosubaru
   • October 19, 2010

4. How to clean up chrom exhaust tip?

   By Jack in Norfolk, September 1, 2016
   • 0 replies
   • 1.1k views
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   • Jack in Norfolk
   • September 1, 2016

5. How to handle a new tool that I designed and had made

   By davebugs, August 6, 2009
   • 18 replies
   • 3k views
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   • davebugs
   • October 4, 2009

6. how to homemade--

   By Suba_GL_87, October 31, 2012
   • 9 replies
   • 2.9k views
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   • Suba_GL_87
   • January 14, 2013

7. How to use a cutting torch

   By idosubaru, May 4, 2011
   • 9 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • WoodsWagon
   • June 24, 2011

8. How to verify mechanic (corporate shop) destroyed my engine 1 2

   By Todd Toddman, January 23, 2022   

   • timing slip
   • timing belt
   • (and 4 more)

     Tagged with:

     • timing slip
     • timing belt
     • interference engine
     • oil pan
     • metal shavings in oil
     • oil pan gasket
   • 26 replies
   • 1.8k views
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   • idosubaru
   • February 24, 2022

9. Hydraulic/scissor lifts?

   By coylethebarbarian, May 1, 2010
   • 7 replies
   • 2.6k views
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   • True2Blue
   • May 5, 2010

10. Ideas for the ultimate garage! 1 2

    By RallyKeith, September 3, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 8.8k views
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    • davebugs
    • March 20, 2012

11. Impact sockets

    By jonbfish, October 14, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • idosubaru
    • October 14, 2020

12. Improved solvent parts washer

    By czny, July 2, 2017   

    • parts cleaning
    • parts washer
    • 2 replies
    • 3k views
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    • ShawnW
    • December 20, 2017

13. Interchange comparability

    By Larry of alaska, January 6, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
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    • idosubaru
    • January 6, 2021

14. ionized air added to fuel mix

    By gmdagit, February 7, 2012
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • nipper
    • February 8, 2012

15. IR thermometer suggestions

    By davebugs, November 24, 2012
    • 17 replies
    • 4.7k views
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    • carfreak85
    • November 27, 2012

16. Jack Stands

    By 1-3-2-4, April 16, 2011
    • 11 replies
    • 3.8k views
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    • mcbrat
    • September 19, 2011

17. Jack stands

    By 1-3-2-4, May 19, 2012
    • 6 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • 1-3-2-4
    • May 19, 2012

18. JDM EJ205 oil cooler hole?

    By Skyman44, November 12, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 813 views
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    • nvu
    • November 18, 2021

19. Just Some useful sticky notes as I get them

    By vwbajatruck@outlook.com, October 6, 2015   

    • VIN CODE
    • manual
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • VIN CODE
      • manual
      • big bore kit stroke
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • vwbajatruck@outlook.com
    • October 6, 2015

20. Keeping the Flywheel from spinning tool.

    By markjw, May 25, 2009
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
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    • Log1call
    • May 26, 2009

21. keeping the wheel from spinning tool

    By DaveAP, May 22, 2009
    • 5 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • oldschool
    • May 26, 2009

22. Laptop or Netbook setup for shop

    By Crazyeights, October 17, 2011
    • 17 replies
    • 3.8k views
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    • Illinois
    • March 9, 2012

23. LED shop lighting

    By czny, October 6, 2018
    • 22 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • Turbone
    • April 11, 2019

24. Lift install

    By subarubrat, August 27, 2014
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • Olnick
    • August 27, 2014

25. Little Crazy Project Wagon Trailer

    By one eye, August 15, 2011
    • 13 replies
    • 5.1k views
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    • kitaron
    • February 22, 2012