SakoTGrimes

Truck weigh stations aren't accurate in my exp. I weighed my BMW 2002 in at 2200 pounds. The manual says 1340KG, which is about 2900 pounds.

My aunt told me that many years ago she watched a Brat run from the police for hours, it got 3 flat tires and smashed into everything along the way, and of course kept on going. Good advertisment.

My 68 Jeep weighed about 5300 pounds

Well, in a few months I MIGHT sell 98% of my possesions and begin the process of moving to Australia. Might is the key word here. I'm browsing eBay Australia and I've got a towel handy for drool spills. Oh man, Oz got some sweet Subs. Looking at a d/r 1991 Loyale equivalant right now, although I'd probably end up in an early 80s Leone. If I don't move, an extended holiday is a definate anyway. Rock on mates! Oh yeah, and if any Australians want to post some info on living down under, they will officially be "rad" in my book.

Both timing belts only have about 5500 miles on them, but I will check that tomorrow. What difference would it make if the passenger side belt broke? Is that screw on the rotor itself or is it underneath or someplace?

I have not checked for spark or fuel delivery. How's that done? I checked the oil level th morning after, so I'm sure the filter is full now.

Yesterday I changed the oil (much easier the second time) I thought I put in 4.5 quarts but the dipstick looks like it has about 6. I started the car at 5:20 this morning and it made all kinds of bad whining noises. I figured the engine was just dry and the oil was cold so I went inside to get some things while I let the engine get warm. When I went outside (about 3 minutes later) the engine was off and I couldn't get it to restart. Plenty of charge, the oil is definately still in there. Could overfilling it prevent starting? Help!

About 2 feet is probably going to be the maximum for me. Does my 92 Loyale have a distributor? I thought it was all electronic.

No turbo on my car Nipper, Subi81, if ya ever break down in or around Medford you get a free tow and two hands. By the Sea, I will be donating 3 full pallets of various Skittles I stole from WinCo (its OK its for charity) to hurricane relief.

AHEM..... see my last post. you have to actually click on it.

OK, so what's IMO?

dangit, thats probably the 3rd time Iv'e forgotten the pic!

I'll get 5 15's from Loopy in Corvallis in October (I hope) Not sure yet if I'll get ugly smooth ones or fancy ones but they'll be 15's. In case they say "Make me an offer" when I ask the price, what do you guys think I should offer? I figure if I say $50 and they don't like that at all they might charge more than they originally would. Don't want that. What's a fair price per wheel? Are different styles more/less valuable?

The winner of this contest will receive a FREE SKITTLE!!!* I was trying to get my air intake pointed up (for water crossings) and I decided to make some black things silverish. I don't know what this thing is called. *winner must pay $4.95 shipping and handling fee for said Skittle, our choice of color please, offer valid in continental United States only, void in Oregon, California, West Virginia, Ohio and where prohibited.

Some people think "the motors blown!" at the first sign of trouble and they have enough money to go out and replace it. I saw an almost mint EA81 d/r wagon at a junkyard, only the key wouldn't turn.

OK, who's gonna stuff one in a GL?

Dang stupid B9. I hate it, it's so ugly. But.... I feel it growing on me. Maybe I'll pick one up in 20 years for $1000 and get Mudrat to put a dual range in it. How cool is a wheelin' minivan?

Reading a "Subies can swim" thread inspired me to do some water crossings of my own. I'll take precautions, but I know eventually that SPFI EA82 will get wet. What do I do then? Is it safe to run the engine? Will I need to change the oil or use an additive? Will just a little water do significant damage? It'd be good to know before it happens. Thanks

Ummm.... the Tribeca IS a minivan.

Daaaaaamn!

Be sure to let your engine get broken in properly!

Is your company nice enough to supply dirt tires, snorkel, dual-range, ect?

I guess "not worth it" is the answer I'm looking for. Something spinning around 50 times per second just seems so fast to me.

I don't like going down the freeway at a shrieking 3500 RPM. How much extra gearing would getting 3.70 diffs get me and how much on average does it cost?

So what's an easy way to mount the mufflers? Back when I had me a 'Maro I sorta just c-clamped it on which didn't work out so well.