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| Brad Roberts |
 Feb 18 2004, 11:30 PM
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914 Freak!  Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None  |
The van tries to pull nicely. It acts like a set of trigger points going out. Under load it bucks lightly like it is trying. Right now it just DIES when it sees any kind of grade. It drops speed like I pulled a parachute. The tranny has very firm upshifts from 1-2 and 3-4. It actually hits 4th pretty hard.
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| Brad Roberts |
Feb 19 2004, 10:51 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Catalytic converter is PLUGGED up. It gets replaced tomorrow morning at 8am.
I had someone who works on them drive it... he said it had HALF the power it should have. B |
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| tesserra |
Feb 19 2004, 11:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Lafayette CA Member No.: 479 |
Brad,
I have had low power problems with FI cars when the fuel filter was clogged/old. They are cheap and might help after the cat has been changed. Just a thought. George |
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| Korijo |
Feb 20 2004, 12:05 AM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
I saw that the trip permit made it.
Is the cat the last issue ? Or, is the gauge still a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Feb 20 2004, 12:20 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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Saw the van earlier.... I was surprised it hasn't made it to its destination yet. Its like the Odyssey. Geez.
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| Korijo |
Feb 20 2004, 01:18 AM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
how should we give you gas money ? paypal ?
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| ArtechnikA |
Feb 20 2004, 06:41 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Feb 19 2004, 08:51 PM) Catalytic converter is PLUGGED up. It gets replaced tomorrow morning at 8am. thanks for the update. i wasn't able to get stickers outta here, if someone will email or PM me Dave's address i'll have some sent there Priority Mail, oughtta get there about the time everything else does... (i couldn't see making it a panic, 'cause we shouldda put the stickers in the package originally if we'd wanted pictures that bad ...) |
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| Bleyseng |
Feb 20 2004, 10:12 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Dave is going to JP's on Friday so I'll bring the couple I have to stick on the van. Hopefully I get lots of pics to post.
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| ArtechnikA |
Feb 20 2004, 10:19 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Feb 20 2004, 08:12 AM) Dave is going to JP's on Friday so I'll bring the couple I have to stick on the van. Hopefully I get lots of pics to post. you have Ross-Tech/VAG-COM stickers ? |
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| Bleyseng |
Feb 20 2004, 10:35 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Send them to me...
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| Brad Roberts |
Feb 20 2004, 11:27 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
New CAT.. and FLOWMASTER Muffler.. FOR DAVE... LOL 175$
Leaving soon. B |
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| Brad Roberts |
Feb 20 2004, 11:37 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Dave,
Use the PayPal donate and send some gas money my way. I'll use my PayPal business card for the trip and keep all the gas reciepts. Send 300$ or so.. I 'll need to pay for the CAT and Flowmaster. B |
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| Korijo |
Feb 20 2004, 01:23 PM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
Just sent the $$$.
Thank you very much, Brad... |
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| reverie |
Feb 20 2004, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 14-March 03 Member No.: 427 Region Association: None |
The arrival of the van may be kinda emotional.
We all might need a Costco box of kleenexes, JP. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Feb 20 2004, 03:27 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Picked it up from the muffler shop.. runs a little better, but not much. I still think the cam timing is off even though it shows no codes. Everything I read says that if the timing is off it will throw a code.. but nada.
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| r_towle |
Feb 20 2004, 06:45 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,680 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Congrats....its still a sluggish pig, but they are fun.
Rich |
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| boxstr |
Feb 20 2004, 06:59 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Brad JP decided to postpone until next weekend, He figured that would give you more time to get the van done.
See you next weekend. CCL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Head north and call when you get close or near Salem. 503-799-5794 |
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| krk |
Feb 20 2004, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 997 Joined: 27-December 02 From: San Jose Member No.: 22 |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Feb 20 2004, 04:32 PM) FIXED. The timing was WAY The F off... I knew it felt like the cam timing was off or the ignition timing. We are leaving for Wash. NOW. JP.. if you read this we need directions. It runs great and spounds great.. almost brought a tear to my eye.. ITS FUCKING DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Gauges work now also.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) B Wow -- it runs and had gauges now? Most excellent -- and the drive will be much easier on you -- good luck on the trip! kim. |
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| ChrisReale |
Feb 20 2004, 07:03 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
I wish I could see the van drive off on its way to its final destination. Since I cannot, I will drink a beer in honor of the "Van" saga, in honor of all those who put money towards the purchase, in honor of Brad Roberts for putting his time and efforts in, and in honor of Dave and his family who will finally be able to take advantage of the mobility (aka, dragging Dave's heavy ass wheel chair!)
Cheers all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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