I have a 7.3 with 400K. Tranny is definitely the weak link but mine is bulletfroof now so we will see . . . .
Never had a problem with the engine
Never had a problem with the engine
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (56 Viewers)
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Nothing yet waiting for it to stop
Couple updates:
-rolled 160k
-sitting at Sears waiting for them to test for a parasitic draw on my battery so they'll finally warranty it (3 weeks)
Since pics are like p*rn around here, I have a couple
And yes, the 80 gets the garage. The little tugboat TDI Jetta gets the hard life and is subject to the elements.
-rolled 160k
-sitting at Sears waiting for them to test for a parasitic draw on my battery so they'll finally warranty it (3 weeks)
Since pics are like p*rn around here, I have a couple
And yes, the 80 gets the garage. The little tugboat TDI Jetta gets the hard life and is subject to the elements.
This seems like a terrible idea, especially at that speed with a strap. Glad nothing happened.
JaketheSSnake
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I was hoping flat towing on a strap meant something else in Canada. If he actually pulled a dead truck down the road at speed, wow, just wow. Very dangerous.
LS1FJ40
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I made it to work.
Not usually a notable challenge, but it was about 12 deg F, raining and only myself and an old Volvo AWD made it over the mountain pass without sliding off the road. Had to stop to chip ice off the windshield twice.
Of course, work is a mountain range away, and it's nice here, so I don't even have any cool pictures to go with the story...
Edited to add: I bought GGAT2s, primarily because of their positive ice and snow reviews, and I want to X2 those. They are good on ice and snow.
GGAT2s?
General Grabber AT2s
LS1FJ40
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Ah yes. I put them on my 70. Liked them a lot. I'm leaning that way for my 80.
I had a bottle of Power Service "pop" inside one of my rear quarter panels. I know your pain.
Box Rocket
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My rear axle work is finally complete and the truck is back on the road. Replaced the housing, shortside axle shaft, passenger side hub, abs sensor, all new bearings/seals. Gah! On the upside, I have an extra locking rear diff if good condition if anyone is looking for one. (stock gears).
Same here, LOVE THEM
Lean harder they're great on an 80! Just wait for Sears to have a sale then pit that against wally world, after rebate, price match, mount and balance with road hazard for 5 I was out the door at under $1200 for 315's
It didn't even occur to me that it might mean something different in Canada, but yeah it sure sounded like flat towing down the freeway with a tow strap. Insane.
I worked on my other car today, parked next to my 80. The 80 was smiling the entire time, which drove me nuts about the other car.
Hmm, before I began to rebuild my 3fe it never showed higher than the first line no matter what the rpm.
While we are on the subject of oil pressure, yours looks really low.Couple updates:
-rolled 160k
-sitting at Sears waiting for them to test for a parasitic draw on my battery so they'll finally warranty it (3 weeks)
Since pics are like p*rn around here, I have a couple
And yes, the 80 gets the garage. The little tugboat TDI Jetta gets the hard life and is subject to the elements.
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Maybe a couple things I should add.. Initially truck was running, once truck died totally things slowed down to a crawl. Speed was only achieved briefly on one straight flat section of a rural highway with an unobstructed view of the local nothingness, all approaches to road in question were in sight, and distant. Still not a good choice, I wouldnt repeat the performance.
yeah, I've often wondered that but I was at idle. Under acceleration it pops up to the two thirds mark and at cruise it stays in the middle ....I've put 17k on it without any change. I run what's specified on the oil cap. Without doing much research, does it still sound low?
