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Yeah, I was thinking last night more about gear ratios, etc. Probably not worth the effort, even with a free car. We did VTEC solenoid for the customer a year or so back. The engine is quiet, so unlikely the timing chain/guides/tensioner need any immediate attention. I think I'll drive if...

I have been gifted a 2003 Element. It's AWD, manual. Mechanically it's OK, 190k miles, no major faults outstanding, clutch feels OK. The K24 runs fine, but it's not a diesel... The engine compartment is pretty big, and the setup -- engine mounted transverse, transmission on the left side --...

I should check this. I get a bubble in the clear line when the car sits overnight. Doesn't affect starting or running, but it still bugs me...

Well OK then... For sale, not mine! 2002 vw golf tdi alh 5-speed - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist There are 5 or 6 decent ALH cars for sale on CL in the US PNW right now, mostly manuals.

There is a car ALH fans may find of interest in Seattle that is listed in "Parts", not cars FS (a common mistake, based on my observations.) I'll post a link if it's OK.

9 minutes of that is fiddling with the hood release lever... 🤡

Finally retired my battery, a VW branded one dated 2012. In the last couple weeks it has been unenthusiastic about starting the car on cold mornings, I have had to jump it a couple of times. Confirmed the alternator was still humping, so I tested the battery and the verdict from the Snappy...

...and WHY is the fan always running? I'd start by checking relay(s), since fans almost always get power from a relay. Is there a relay that is getting a switching signal when it should not? AC and coolant temperature sensor are the primary source of fan requests, so those need to be evaluated.

Bentley manual has diagrams, also you can do a short subscription to VW Erwin and download them.

I'm pretty sure that shield is just there so you can leave it off and join the "I left it off" club.

Yes, Frostheater.

Ideally you want a residual pressure valve and a proportioning valve, both of which are widely available. I do disk brake conversions on vintage cars regularly, setting up brake bias is a critical part of delivering a safe car.

Might be time to resign the ABS module to the trash and make up some brake pipes. ABS is nice, but not necessary.

Finished up getting the driving lights mounted. I suck at taking pictures of the process... I'm *doing* the process. I could never make a living on Yoot Toob. Here are pictures of the finished product. Just imagine that behind each of the socket head screws you see there is a threaded rod...

I'm the dinosaur at the shop, I still use air. My 1/4 and 3/8 are Matco, 1/2 is a Snappy that will loosen anything, all are at least 7 years old. They get oiled every day. The juniors have a bunch of battery Matco, Snappy, and Milwaukee stuff. The tool truck boys talk them into upgrades...