Recent content by mandarin

I hope it doesn't come to lifting the motor. I drove the torx bit out of the socket carrier and am able to put a 10mm box-end on it, slip another box-end on the 10mm, then slide a 3'ft pipe on. It isn't ideal I know, lots of places for things to move out of alignment. I first tried leaving...

Heat! I knew I was forgetting one of the tricks, should be fun with all the penetrating oil around there now! My craftsman box-end now has a slight curve LOL! btw- what's a snipe...besides the creature in the woods :eyes:

Well I've finally got around to taking care of this leak, bought the o-rings, found a short T-60 that I can put a box-end on, new oil (SL/CI-4) and filter, and a nice Saturday as well. However, even with a 3-foot pipe on the wrench this darn bolt won't turn. I was able to break a non-Craftsman...

I noticed a differnet description recently in this thread. You say the noise is also heard from under the vehicle, and the sound goes away when rev'd? Maybe the lifter idea is not the actual cause. Could be a bearing, or loose flex plate bolts. Both of these can be less audible under load...

I too have this exact symptom during the cold for the first few minutes. Length of time seems to vary according to ambient temp. It is not something I am content to live with either. It always wakes me up when entering a snowy corner...am I sliding, is it the steering? Mine actually sqeeks...

Re: Noob with a few questions...(off topic) Nice Scirocco! Euro lights and bumpers...what year? I learned how to drive a stick on my Dad's '75, bought an '81 for my 1st car, had an '83 in college... -Jon