Fail thread
Fail thread
Piston cooling nozzle from a fuso that broke a skirt. The bent one is the one that lost a skirt cyl 2. The missing one is from cyl 1. dont know how 2 stayed and 1 is gone.
I wish i would have snapped a picture of the 3" rear axle that we snapped in one of our tractors. It would have fit perfect here
I have a axle at home from a cat 777. Now that's impressive. Chromolly 3" solid 7' ish sheared at the splines.
RO w123 300D + European Road Trip in October = Epic fail.
Got a broken headlamp and windshield in the service... but that's fixable. Also got some paperwork problems.....
Front wheel bearing repair on 1987 quantum.
Brakes and axle must be disconnected, lower ball joint must be disconnected, tie rod must be disconnected, lower control arm must be swung down and out of the way, entire strut and spring assembly must be removed, outer wheel hub must be pulled out with a slide hammer, dust shield must be completely removed, and bearing must be pressed out of the hub on a bench after removing a pair of snap rings.
All said and done, what should be a super simple repair like most other cars requires you to damn near disassemble the entire brake and suspension system on that side, just so you can do the job on a bench press.
You can see the Audi overcomplexity influence on the fairly simple 80s VW products since a quantum is essentially a rebadged Audi 4000.
I bought a bearing, but now im replacing shocks, brakes, a tie rod, and sway bar links. What a pain in the ass.
(10-14-2011, 01:40 PM)dropnosky Front wheel bearing repair on 1987 quantum.
Brakes and axle must be disconnected, lower ball joint must be disconnected, tie rod must be disconnected, lower control arm must be swung down and out of the way, entire strut and spring assembly must be removed, outer wheel hub must be pulled out with a slide hammer, dust shield must be completely removed, and bearing must be pressed out of the hub on a bench after removing a pair of snap rings.
All said and done, what should be a super simple repair like most other cars requires you to damn near disassemble the entire brake and suspension system on that side, just so you can do the job on a bench press.
You can see the Audi overcomplexity influence on the fairly simple 80s VW products since a quantum is essentially a rebadged Audi 4000.
I bought a bearing, but now im replacing shocks, brakes, a tie rod, and sway bar links. What a pain in the ass.
(10-14-2011, 01:40 PM)dropnosky Front wheel bearing repair on 1987 quantum.
Brakes and axle must be disconnected, lower ball joint must be disconnected, tie rod must be disconnected, lower control arm must be swung down and out of the way, entire strut and spring assembly must be removed, outer wheel hub must be pulled out with a slide hammer, dust shield must be completely removed, and bearing must be pressed out of the hub on a bench after removing a pair of snap rings.
All said and done, what should be a super simple repair like most other cars requires you to damn near disassemble the entire brake and suspension system on that side, just so you can do the job on a bench press.
You can see the Audi overcomplexity influence on the fairly simple 80s VW products since a quantum is essentially a rebadged Audi 4000.
I bought a bearing, but now im replacing shocks, brakes, a tie rod, and sway bar links. What a pain in the ass.
(10-14-2011, 04:16 PM)DeliveryValve Crap, I hope I don't have to do that with my VW B5.5 Passat if I ever need a new bearing.
When I repaired the CV boots on my Passat, I found out that the CV joint and outer hub holds the wheel bearing together. This requires 140 ft lbs of torque plus a 90° turn using a 4 feet long cheater bar. Damn did it feel like I was going to sheer off the bolt. Is that same procedure for the audi?
(10-14-2011, 04:16 PM)DeliveryValve Crap, I hope I don't have to do that with my VW B5.5 Passat if I ever need a new bearing.
When I repaired the CV boots on my Passat, I found out that the CV joint and outer hub holds the wheel bearing together. This requires 140 ft lbs of torque plus a 90° turn using a 4 feet long cheater bar. Damn did it feel like I was going to sheer off the bolt. Is that same procedure for the audi?
There are special tools to remove the bearings without heving to dismount the whole knuckle ;-)
(10-10-2011, 01:37 PM)vstef_is RO w123 300D + European Road Trip in October = Epic fail.
Got a broken headlamp and windshield in the service... but that's fixable. Also got some paperwork problems.....
(10-10-2011, 01:37 PM)vstef_is RO w123 300D + European Road Trip in October = Epic fail.
Got a broken headlamp and windshield in the service... but that's fixable. Also got some paperwork problems.....
(10-15-2011, 12:38 AM)majesty78 There are special tools to remove the bearings without heving to dismount the whole knuckle ;-)
(10-15-2011, 12:38 AM)majesty78 There are special tools to remove the bearings without heving to dismount the whole knuckle ;-)
(10-15-2011, 03:53 AM)vstef_is(10-10-2011, 01:37 PM)vstef_is RO w123 300D + European Road Trip in October = Epic fail.
Got a broken headlamp and windshield in the service... but that's fixable. Also got some paperwork problems.....
Tech-wise I still have to change the oils (engine, gearbox, diff), and it's running great.
Paperwork seems to be properly addressed in a few days... so you guys might get to see some Pics from Stuttgart!
(10-15-2011, 03:53 AM)vstef_is(10-10-2011, 01:37 PM)vstef_is RO w123 300D + European Road Trip in October = Epic fail.
Got a broken headlamp and windshield in the service... but that's fixable. Also got some paperwork problems.....
Tech-wise I still have to change the oils (engine, gearbox, diff), and it's running great.
Paperwork seems to be properly addressed in a few days... so you guys might get to see some Pics from Stuttgart!
was at Big Lots the other day....
Craigslist posting fail.
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/2660124992.html
Where can I get the upside right version?
haha thats funny
Ryan really wants to trade his merc for a kia
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2676929812.html
why do I not have a spare kia on hand
(12-09-2011, 01:59 AM)majesty78 External crankcase venting that is *g*
(12-09-2011, 01:59 AM)majesty78 External crankcase venting that is *g*
Win?
Haha taht's awesome! I wouldn't want to try it though
dude with an old merc i sure as hell would. things can be hit by a bomb and still work!
I guess depending on the situation I might try this, or just go buy a cut off wheel and use a cordless drill!!
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/2864804248.html
120,000 original correct miles. 4.5 Litre V-8 New fuel pump, tank flush. Starts runs smooth. clear title in hand. This auto is being sold as is no guarantee even though its fairly pristine. I am doing this as a favor for an acquaintance, so i have limmited info. The price is 1/2 what it is easily worth, so it is firm. Interior is perfect. the low price is strictly because we need to sell fast in a soft market!! This is a 7500 car easily per the Mercedes dealer!!
Thank you
NOTE the dog pissing on the car!
(02-23-2012, 04:40 PM)willbhere4u NOTE the dog pissing on the car!
(02-23-2012, 04:40 PM)willbhere4u NOTE the dog pissing on the car!