Recent content by bluetuffy

Oh man, I just realized I was trying in neutral. F. Gonna remedy that tomorrow when I try again. Gonna slowly depress the clutch and then crank. I think my filters have maybe iced.

Do you have a block heater or the like?

Well, the weather is forecast to be about -25f on the morning I leave, so I bought an oil pan heater and put a bunch of Howes in. I also got a bottle of Diesel 911 just in case. Wish me luck!!!

Heater seems to work great, defrost seems to keep up, I think I’ll be okay. The trip should be pretty great, I’m excited! Thanks for your help, Ralf!

Idk how many mud buddies are in paradise valley MT, but good to know I can put out a call! I think I’ll stick with my 15w40 and just let it warm nicely before moving. I only have like 2.5k miles on this batch of oil so I’ll just be careful and thoughtful. Then I just have to decide what oil to...

Thanks for the tips. I'm gonna watch a youtube or two about checking my glow plugs. I'm using an additive whose name I'm forgetting but the reputable private diesel mech in town had suggested. I felt the difference in running on the first tank. I'll look into FPPF next. No electricity...

I have not. I would wager that they are, it's in very good nick. But I will look into this.

Okay, so I'm going to be driving my 75 troopy to a hot springs resort in Montana for christmas (yeah, feel bad for me. Gonna be rough) and it's going to be fairly cold. -11 Frankenstein or -24 C. Do you all have any suggestions in case she won't fire? I'm taking some jumpers and stuff, should I...

Oh man, that’s a great deal! Thanks!

New to this, do I DM you for one when they’re back in? also, how much you want for one? Thanks!

1HZ RHD 5sp 73k Miles OME suspension and boat trailer wheels ;). Purchased in Kenya by a fam friend. Now in the great American west.

Oh heck yes, I adore all things air cooled VW. Driving home today, I was able to swing by the secret in-town trail and the snow was deep enough that I ended up with some fresh residue on top of my bumper. Felt nice. I'd love to get into the snowy hills sometime. I'll shoot for a run to Chico in...

Thank you for confirming for me. Means a lot. I'm in Billings. I would love to be a part of a good old fashioned meetup. I am going to be in your neck off and on over the next few months. Maybe I can holler and we can catch a coffee etc! AirheadNut says BMW to me. I had to sell my oilhead to...

I have a 199X (plausible deniability in the US) HZJ75 troopy. It has one battery. it's 12V, right? Right? I feel so dumb, but I can't figure out how to make sure. There's 12v on the wires I've checked, but IDK how to make sure. I'm looking at new headlights and I think the standard 7 inch sealed...

She looks great! I looked on Cruiser Outfitters for that bumper, but I couldn't find it. (I am extraordinarily stupid, that might be the problem.) Can you post a link or something?