Recent content by sorce_code

I know how you feel, I have a 99 Toyota 4Runner with 255000 miles. I have used this SUV for work and play. be proud of you driving skills, most drivers abuse their rides. 300,000 miles is good, let it go, replace it with the same quality and drive it the same as the last one.

check the block number!!! this is very important, its located just below the fuel pump. VW engines have different head bolt sizes, 8 & 10 MM. the case savers are the threads that the head bolt go into on the block and on the old style cases these are junk, and will lead to replacing the motor...

they make rivet tools that have multiple tip choices. stay away for steel rivet around wet applications. if it's possible to reach the back side of the rivet, then you can use a backing washer to add some support if the material being riveted is brittle. i.e. cast aluminum or extruded aluminum...