feeler: possibly parting out 86' 16v

[scirocco16vr32 at gmail.com (Chris Bennett)]

And that's different than the average scirocco how?!?

On 10/15/06, Ben Walter <toofast4you89@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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>
> --
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>
> 1986 2.0L 16v scirocco
> "there will be more to come..."
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