Builds SLOW 71 (1 Viewer)

[scrapdaddy]

The shop just called and got it in the bay to work on. It's a tight fit on that side, so see what happens. I've put helicoils in the # 3 cylinder on some VWs before that lasted as long as I owned them. Worse case I pull the coil pack and injector wire and drive it home.

 

[scrapdaddy]

All done! So for the room, vehicle fix, etc. only cost me @ $250. The helicoil repair was only $100. I'm so happy it turned out positive and we can get back to exploring Co. in the morning. Looks like I'll be pulling off the cylinder head this Winter or driving to Id. for a 4bt transplant.

 

[Pigeaten]

All done! So for the room, vehicle fix, etc. only cost me @ $250. The helicoil repair was only $100. I'm so happy it turned out positive and we can get back to exploring Co. in the morning. Looks like I'll be pulling off the cylinder head this Winter or driving to Id. for a 4bt transplant.

oh No! i love your rig, dont make it another smokey Pig-not that there is any problem with that!

 

[J Mack]

driving to Id. for a 4bt transplant.

I can't wait!
Stay tuned boys poop bout to get real....

 

[scrapdaddy]

Nah, it'll take more than a helicoil for me to pull the whole motor, for now.

 

[J Mack]

Nah, it'll take more than a helicoil for me to pull the whole motor, for now.

I told you let me drive your pig for a day and I'd blow it up for you and we could justify the 4BT swap to Mrs Scrap.
You managed to blow the LS up without my help so I say this is the perfect time to break the 82 MPH barrier and turn this into the " NOT SO Slow 71"
It's like less than $5000.00 and we're doing it for the kids, who can say no to that?

 

[scrapdaddy]

It does seem like it was meant to be. I might start messing with the LS while I'm in there.

 

[fj55tlc]

If you come through Colorado Springs, let me know.

 

[Megadoomer]

In honor of two of my favorite pigs I'm going to make my pig a hybrid. You know, part LS, part 4bt. 4bt for off idle torque and then switch to LS for the 160 mph top speed. And also the LS for the Starbucks drive through so they can hear me order my drink.

 

[scrapdaddy]

That's a very important consideration about Starbucks as I would hate to have my swiss mocha latte with a caramel swirl mixed up with some girly drink.

 

[PabloCruise]

Thanks guys! He's got it now and hopes to get to it today, if not it's not going to happen this weekend. I didn't know Wal mart sold cameras.

You need to get out more Ron!

 

[PabloCruise]

oh No! i love your rig, dont make it another smokey Pig-not that there is any problem with that!

 

[PabloCruise]

If you come through Colorado Springs, let me know.

Or a little further N!

 

[tucker74]

I’ve always loved the idea of a 4BT, but it takes a special kind of person to deal with all that rattling. Definitely a cool little motor though. I think what you have is a great blend of power and livability Scraps!

 

[scrapdaddy]

I rode in J Mack's wagon on this trip and honestly it's not any nosier than most inside the cab. You can hear the diesel rattle standing outside, but inside she's smooth when driving. I'm sticking with the Chevy for now it has somewhere around 100,000 miles, so maybe in another 100,000 unless I change my mind.

 

[tucker74]

That’s a testament to @J Mack , I’ve been in two 4BT converted 80s and a 60 ... this was not the case.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Leaving Steamboat we drove up to Leadville at over 10,000 ft. and the wagon was rolling. After walking around there we headed down to the Great Sand Dunes park. Deo had stopped there and we wanted to see it. We're taking our time and driving back across Kansas on Hwy. 50, a secondary highway with small towns along the way. Screw the camera! Jeri is taking pictures with her (device)? whatever you call them and I'll see if my daughter will transfer them at home to the computer.

I miss my camera and the wall phone. We bought some flip phones so people can stay in touch and they haven't rung in two weeks.

 

[RUSH55]

What’s your number? We’ll run a test...

 

[scrapdaddy]

What? and ruin my peace time. Maybe I should charge the battery.

 

[RUSH55]

Awwe maan