feeler: possibly parting out 86' 16v

[toofast4you89 at gmail.com (Ben Walter)]

well, the engine itself burns oil, i have to add a quart about every 2
weeks.  running wise i thing the fuel enrichment is all off.  i thinks its a
good base for a rebuild

On 10/14/06, Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com> wrote:
>
> What's wrong with the motor?  I could have 2 engine rebuilds this winter!
> Nate
>
>
> Ben Walter wrote:
> > all right everyone, here's the news.   I'm keeping the car and made
> > arrangements with mom to steel her spot in to garage over the winter and
> my
> > dad and I are going to...
> > -swap the engine for the 1.8L 16v that came in Ben Harder's old black
> Rocco
> > that is now my dad's
> > -water pump
> > -lightened fly wheel and maybe pressure plate, we will have to see
> > -replace& convert the car to manual steering(the right way!!), p/s is to
> > far
> > gone to fix
> > -wheel bearings at all 4 corners
> > -new pads and rotors at all 4 corners
> > -new gas tank and the in-tank pump
> > -delete A/C while were in there
> > -and possibly fuel lines, well see
> >
> > i know I'm forgetting something but there is the list, few...
> >
> > anybody interested in a re-build able 2.0L 16v :)
> >
> >
> > On 10/14/06, Chuck Blue <sukchew@cox.net> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Spoken like a true scirocco nut.It's never worth it untill you're
> driving
> >> it
> >> on a soft fall day with a little breeze, the windows down, a little
> >> music,everything working like you envisioned.The thought ,Man! this is
> a
> >> nice cruiser, Then it's worth the frustration, money ,skinned knuckles
> >> and
> >> swear words,Then someone sez Nice Car!.It's worth every penny.That's my
> >> .02
> >>
> >> ole blue
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: <julie@menloparkrandd.com>
> >> To: "Ben Walter" <toofast4you89@gmail.com>; "Scirocco List"
> >> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 12:33 PM
> >> Subject: Re: feeler: possibly parting out 86' 16v
> >>
> >>
> >> Ben, we have all gotten disgusted with the cars, the grease and not
> being
> >> able to have nice acryllic nails. Well, may be not the nails for you...
> >> I look at it this way. I have a rare and good looking car, while my
> >> freinds
> >> all march in line with the current market and buy any thing they say
> they
> >> need. (and get 10 miles to the gallon and high priced parts)
> >> First off.... Get a copy of Pink Floyd "The Wall". Grab some munchies
> and
> >> your favorite beverage, turn down the lights and relax...
> >> Take a deep breath. Think basic mechanicals. The easy stuff first. Get
> it
> >> so
> >> it starts first time every time. then the go fast stuff later.
> Remember,
> >> its
> >> for fun.
> >>
> >>
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >From: Ben Walter [mailto:toofast4you89@gmail.com]
> >> >Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 09:50 PM
> >> >To: 'Scirocco List'
> >> >Subject: feeler: possibly parting out 86' 16v
> >> >
> >> >dear Lister's,
> >> >
> >> >it's starting to feel like its time to throw in the towel. my 86 16v
> >> Rocco
> >> >has got to many expensive problems for me or my wallet to keep up
> >> with.it
> >> >is
> >> >a tornado red car with a sunroof. it has H&R coil overs,bran new
> bonrath
> >> >poly strut bearings, 17" flik wasps(great condition-2 seasons) with
> >> falken
> >> >ziex 512 tires with about 60% tread left, stainless steel brake lines
> at
> >> >all
> >> >corners, rebuilt 2.0L 16v from a 92' passat(about 70k), euro bumpers
> in
> >> >great condition(black), euro lights in great condition, kamei upper
> hood
> >> >spoiler, 16v body kit is in good condition accept for the front
> >> passenger
> >> >side lip, BRAN NEW tectonics 2.25" stainless steel exhaust with a
> >> resonator
> >> >delete and a borla strait pass muffler, new ball joints, etc, etc,
> etc.
> >> I'm
> >> >leaving a lot out, simply because I'm tired and don't want to think of
> >> all
> >> >the problems
> >> >
> >> >the goal is to take the Little money i have in combination with the
> >> money
> >> >from the scirocco to get a new car/truck. if any one is very seriously
> >> >interested, and i can get rid of the majority of the car, i may go
> >> through
> >> >with it. i don't know if i will stay in scirocco's or not.
> >> >
> >> >peace for the time being...
> >> >
> >> >--
> >> >The Punk
> >> >
> >> >1986 2.0L 16v scirocco
> >> >"there will be more to come..."
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The Punk

1986 2.0L 16v scirocco
"there will be more to come..."