Purple turbo 240D

Slowness 220D

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03-05-2014, 10:16 AM #482

(03-04-2014, 09:34 PM)sassparilla_kid Vacuum pump diaphragm should last a long time yo, maybe it already had a pinhole or it got torn installing it?

This one is totally my fault. I had a spare diaphragm so I did a quick install. Took me about 20 minutes to open, replace and seal it back up.

I installed the diaphragm in the wrong position and those metal plates in the wrong position, putting stress on it where it shouldn't. The hole was maybe about an inch and a half big.

(03-05-2014, 09:51 AM)Simpler=Better Until you're rich and old or your parents suddenly get rich and old your cars are going to be in a constant state of triage. Trade for a 4cyl ranger stickshift[the mecca of modern simple]? Then the timing belt will snap, alternator brush melt, caliper lock up, ujoint fail, fuel pump screen clog, etc. etc.

The kids your age who have newer cars and never have to work on them? Don't bullshit yourself, they don't pay a dime to own or maintain them. Just the way it is. Hell, I'm "established" and my DD still has like 15 things wrong with it but it still drives so I don't care.

Is the issue preventing the car from driving "safely"? Is the issue doing permanent damage? If you answered no/no, just keep topping off the oil and fix stuff 1 part at a time.

[rant]
I have just enough heat to defrost the windshield(wear hat).
AC is broken(sweat alot).
Driver's seatbelt latch is frozen open(reach over to passenger latch).
The parking brake sets, but won't release if it's colder than 35* out(park on level ground in gear).
There is an unidentified knocking until the engine gets to 100*F or so(warm up before moving).
Seat will snap back if you push too hard (Don't push).
Vibration(oh well).
Resonance at 1600rpm(keep her wound).
Third gear grinds to engage when cold (skip it)
Throwout bearing is starting to make noise(only use clutch from a stop)
Elec fan is ziptied in place, wiring is crap(it works, don't touch it)
Coolant is mud colored(watch the temp gauge, wait for spring)
Rear spiders are visibly worn, can feel slop easily (go easy on the rear end)
Passenger upper balljoint boot is torn (grease like it's free)
Alignment is shot(okay this one I need to fix tires ain't cheap)

[/rant] Still cheaper than a payment/ new car insurance, and I don't have any issues hitting potholes at speed or the occasional run-in with a shopping cart.

Yeah, Im out of a lease payment. $300 a month. I only pay $120 now for insurance. I do have 3 points on my license though, might get another 6 next month if the judge dosnt like my excuse (speeding back home from georgia)

its usually little things and im too god damn lazy to just fix them. However, the fuel issue was a little strange.

It runs pretty well now that I have that separator. When I drained the old filter, there was this strange, bright orange substance, smaller then rice clogging up the filter. (wish I took a picture)

All i need now is a valve adjustment and when I get more money fix the front end because that's shot. $200 for the kit from rock auto, $100 cheaper then my payment. My dad left all his tools in the garage when he moved out, I think he has the thing-a-majig to push down ball joints.

as for other kids my age, they always ask how I know how to do this stuff, I usually say. "I'm not afraid to break shit and get dirty"

This post was last modified: 03-05-2014, 10:23 AM by Purplecomputer.