30k Mile Build Thread...

[Volk14]

I'm sure there's a reason why you're re-doing your axles with that NEO grease but I was wondering about what's wrong with the OEM grease. Never had any issues with it

[ajhvw93]

I think a hood scoop done right looks good...but it will have no place on this one. Maybe I'll go there with the '93.

The diff in throttle resp was very noticeable of coarse everything in line is modded as well Abd/ K&n filter bigger throttle body 2.9 mani cat del suitcase del cams Not only is it feeding air its also keeping warmer eng temps away from filter

Haha! I kinda cheat though (even though the originals are what is in there)...A&E called and asked if I would do an episode of hoarders.



My OCD was in full effect when these were on my order list.

Thanks my friend!

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[SLC4EVER]

I'm sure there's a reason why you're re-doing your axles with that NEO grease but I was wondering about what's wrong with the OEM grease. Never had any issues with it

The OE grease dries out to easily, doesn't take heat well. Especially the inner passenger side since it is next to the downpipe.

[SLC4EVER]

It's about to get serious in here.

[ein]

Its scratched, you should throw it out.

I actually priced axles at the dealer recently because of all the crap I've heard about aftermarket ones.

They wanted $300 per JOINT to replace them!

[fastg60]

It's about to get serious in here.

Fuel filler? Details, please.

[cstanley19]

I believe we are looking at a trans differential.

[Volk14]

I was really hoping for a fuel filler to match the hood scoop but that looks like a transmission flange to me?

Is it?

[tachycardia]

[SLC4EVER]

That....was a fun drive.

[SLC4EVER]

Its scratched, you should throw it out.

I actually priced axles at the dealer recently because of all the crap I've heard about aftermarket ones.

They wanted $300 per JOINT to replace them!

Was that $300 just for the parts?? Yeah, I've had a bad experience way back with aftermarket rebuilt axles. So now I make sure the grease does it's job. If I do have to replace a CV some day, I will definitely do it myself. I HATE doing them though...so friggin messy.

Fuel filler? Details, please.

I was really hoping for a fuel filler to match the hood scoop but that looks like a transmission flange to me?

Is it?

A fuel scoop it is not. You are correct, it is indeed a drive flange.

I believe we are looking at a trans differential.

You were in close proximity .

[SLC4EVER]

So I got the freeze plug in to replace the nippled freeze plug (slide hammer with the right end would have been ideal). Couldn't find my driver, so I decided to eyeball it and drive in the new plug....the old eyeballs ain't what they use to be and I drove it too far.

Needless to say I'll be ordering a couple new freeze plugs to redo and have a few spares just in case. Found my drivers, so I don't plan on screwing that up again.

Buh bye OE heat exchanger...

[SLC4EVER]

Free to good home...eight little stubborn bitches.



Forgot how much I dislike removing diff rivets

[SLC4EVER]

I'm sure there's a reason why you're re-doing your axles with that NEO grease but I was wondering about what's wrong with the OEM grease.

Case in point...30k inside passenger joint.

[VWtrend]

Im glad i stumbled upon this thread while lurking back in here

Progress and Car looks Very classy dude

~Blake

[cstanley19]

You were in close proximity .

I was thinking it was a cheap diff.. I didn't wanna be that guy to say NoooOOOO! haha. After market axles suck. I put two brand new ones on this spring and the boots are already dry rotted and the torx keep coming loose. I think it's time for dss for me.

[ein]

Dak, it was $300 for a complete joint.

[SLC4EVER]

Progress and Car looks Very classy dude

Thanks brotha! The bar is going to work out nicely.

I was thinking it was a cheap diff.. I didn't wanna be that guy to say NoooOOOO! haha. After market axles suck. I put two brand new ones on this spring and the boots are already dry rotted and the torx keep coming loose. I think it's time for dss for me.

Yeah, I bought a full set of LoBro boot kits, but I think I'm going to swap them out for Meistersatz boot kits. The LoBro boots are rubber, but the Meistersatz look to be a polyethylene material (much better chemical resistance). At least the outer I have is, not sure about the inners. Did you use the plate washers under the bolts? The new boot kits didn't come with them, so I'm glad I didn't throw them out. Maybe use some blue threadlock?

Dak, it was $300 for a complete joint.

So no labor...That is nutty.

[SLC4EVER]

First time for me seeing one of these...she's a thing of beauty.

[SLC4EVER]

It's a might as well do it while I'm in there sort of part...



Was happy with the results on the '93, so it's go to go on the '94.

[VWtrend]

Keeps getting better and better dude. Glad it worked out for yah.

Would love to see more shots of this car with them wheelz on

~Blake

[SLC4EVER]

Thanks brotha. The 17's aren't assembled yet...but the 18's are good to go.

[BoostedCC-R]

so nasty

[VWtrend]

Shweet!!!!!!! Definetly digin this build yah got going dude as like all your builds Clean and quality

~Blake

[SLC4EVER]

Appreciate that guys...

[Volk14]

Case in point...30k inside passenger joint.

wow, I never paid attention to that. As much as I hate to work on axles, I guess I'll have to start using using better grease on my cars

You're not going FI with this car, right?

Can't wait to see the finish product, good luck with all the work you're doing to it

[VR6Nutt]

I spy another ride in the background. What do you ride?

[SLC4EVER]

You're not going FI with this car, right?

Can't wait to see the finish product, good luck with all the work you're doing to it

No, not going too crazy with this one. It will need to stay CA smog legal but still get me in and out of the turns as fast as legally possible...unless of course I am auto-x'ing it.

I spy another ride in the background. What do you ride?

The ski in the reflection or the dirbike? Assuming you mean the dirtbike, it is a YZ450F. A lot more reliable than a Corrado too.

[ein]

Has anyone tried contacting DSS about buying boots from them?

[SLC4EVER]

Interesting thought...are they as indestructible as their axles?

[VR6Nutt]

Assuming you mean the dirtbike, it is a YZ450F. A lot more reliable than a Corrado too.

Off topic...but...

Yes, the dirt bike. Nice - I don't see a whole lotta dirt bikers here on the tex. But being in SD, your riding options are still pretty open - especially further east. My ATF riding area is still Ocotillo. What year YZF? I am a die hard 2 stroke junkie here, refused to convert - love my CR500AF.

[TheBurninator]

Interesting thought...are they as indestructible as their axles?

They are at least alot better than the stock ones. Neoprene

[SLC4EVER]

My ATF riding area is still Ocotillo. What year YZF? I am a die hard 2 stroke junkie here, refused to convert - love my CR500AF.

I was raised in Ramona, so Ocotillo Wells was practically in my back yard. I still prefer to ride out there, but I don't go as nearly as often as I use to. Haha. I use to refuse to convert. But one kick and I'm off riding along with using a third of the gas I am sold on four strokes. Hard to deny the 500 awesomeness though.

They are at least alot better than the stock ones. Neoprene

Hmmmmm, it sounds like we should definitely get some answers as far as availability.

[SLC4EVER]

Transmissions are finally apart...might as well order bearings while I have to re-shim the pre-loads anyway.

Arguably the holy grail of 02a's. Should definintely get me out of the turns quicker.

[TheBurninator]

Gemini 6 speed setup? With matching diff?