by Chris | Feb 4, 2023 | 2nd time around, Auto tech
A Syncro owner had this complaint after driving a long distance and parking: . When I went to go drive it 30 minutes later there was a massive vibration, so much that I am not comfortable driving. Most violent at ~5 mph, diminishes as I speed up, but still feels like... by Chris | May 22, 2021 | 2nd time around, Auto tech, Mods
I compiled this list long ago by going thru the ’86+ fuse panel wiring diagrams to help people with questions about powering extra instruments and other accessories. It’s been copied many times by others, usually without attribution, which is pretty rude,... by Chris | Apr 8, 2020 | 2nd time around, Auto tech
A fellow on a forum had a question about making his own pressure tank like the one I showed off here. He linked to another welded aluminum box tank similar to the one I chose, and asked if I thought it would work. I only saw one opening for a hose connection. Some of... by Chris | Jan 24, 2019 | 2nd time around, Auto tech
Lots of flywheel seals get replaced and still leak. The primary reason is that the f/w has a groove worn in the seal hub, this being much more of a problem with wbx’s than it was with older VW boxers because they tend to be left in the vehicle for two or three... by Chris | Jan 23, 2019 | 2nd time around, Auto tech
A fellow attempting to repair a flywheel seal leak on a recently rebuilt engine had the seal pop out of the case, and he wondered why. A helpful participant posted this: . Are you recessing the seal on the seal bore or is it flush with the case? Also, there are two... by Chris | Sep 23, 2018 | 2nd time around, Auto tech
This 2nd time around is a good one. I know this one has helped loads of people definitively diagnose the problem with their Bosch Airflow meter (AFM) , and many of them have been able to repair theirs instead of shelling out a few Benjys for a reconditioned one. Like...