A VW for DW

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A VW for DW

Postby Dwduc » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:14

So I smashed another deer Saturday the 8th with my Benz wagon. The wagon was on it's way out mechanically and not economically repairable so I found another beater wagon to replace it for daily drudgery and dog hauling. Was a write-off from that bad hailstorm that blasted Littleton. I might replace the hood if I find one super cheap and matching color. Otherwise I just plan on driving it till the wheels fall off, or I crash it.
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Re: A VW for DW

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:14

You need a cattle catcher for the new wagon.
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Re: A VW for DW

Postby Dwduc » Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:14

LOL, My Mom told me to get some Deer crossing signs and stick them on my fenders!

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Re: A VW for DW

Postby Huzer » Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:14

I like it. VW makes some good looking wagons.

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Re: A VW for DW

Postby Dwduc » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:14

It has been pretty good so far. It had a very minor exhaust leak that quickly turned major. Metal gasket between the turbo and the exhaust mani, apparently notorious for failing on these little Audi turbo 4s. It was relatively easy to access but an absolute pain to get all the old gasket material flaked and wire wheeled off of the flanges. Hopefully it lasts a long time.

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Re: A VW for DW

Postby Shadowden » Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:14

When did you fix that?

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Re: A VW for DW

Postby Dwduc » Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:14

Shadowden wrote:When did you fix that?

Sunday 8/27/2017 at approximately 22:30.

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Re: A VW for DW

Postby Dwduc » Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:14

Well that didn't last long, the 1.8t notorious for oil sludging started knocking, flushed the oil and put fresh in (was only about 2k since last change on Mobil 1) and she made it 25 miles and started the bad knockety knock. Its gone now, hope I learned from that to better research a car before buying.


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