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Topic: Replace Oil Pump or Not? 1978 924 48k original Miles |
mhariush
Replies: 4
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2025 1:44 am Subject: Replace Oil Pump or Not? 1978 924 48k original Miles |
| I removed rhe pulley in preparation for a teardown, I was planning in doing the front seal and everything. But then encountered the dreaded crank bolt as turns out. I didnt know about how hard this wa ... |
Topic: Replace Oil Pump or Not? 1978 924 48k original Miles |
mhariush
Replies: 4
Views: 6244
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2025 4:26 am Subject: Replace Oil Pump or Not? 1978 924 48k original Miles |
| I have a 48k mile original 78 and it is very original, still has original shocks, no aftermarket parts, glass strut had 1977 date sticker on it. Still has original stickers here and there that haven't ... |
Topic: Alternator and AC compressor Belt size & pn? |
mhariush
Replies: 2
Views: 23369
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:27 am Subject: Alternator and AC compressor Belt size & pn? |
Thanks. One of the belts, that look original says 9.5 x 771
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/2025_02_01_15_12_371739496291.jpg
and the other one, that looks like it has been replaced? re ... |
Topic: Alternator and AC compressor Belt size & pn? |
mhariush
Replies: 2
Views: 23369
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:15 am Subject: Alternator and AC compressor Belt size & pn? |
I am having the toughest time finding the correct part numbers for these belts.
I'm about to change the water pump and timing belt on my 1978 and it only has 46k miles and a lot of the parts on it ... |
Topic: Would anybody happen to have a picture of a Fuel silencer??? |
mhariush
Replies: 23
Views: 19417
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:34 am Subject: Would anybody happen to have a picture of a Fuel silencer??? |
| Interesting. It's referred to as a "fuel filter" in PET, but that 90 degree angle does make it seem like it would be for flow or something. I'll just clean out the one I have and try to get ... |
Topic: Would anybody happen to have a picture of a Fuel silencer??? |
mhariush
Replies: 23
Views: 19417
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:22 am Subject: Would anybody happen to have a picture of a Fuel silencer??? |
| thanks. I'll clean it out and work on sourcing some from europe |
Topic: Would anybody happen to have a picture of a Fuel silencer??? |
mhariush
Replies: 23
Views: 19417
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:07 am Subject: Would anybody happen to have a picture of a Fuel silencer??? |
| 16 years later and I am in the same predicament. I have a 78 and I think I should replace this filter. When I shake it, tiny little black bits come out. Assuming that's not good... If they come out wh ... |
Topic: 1978 Fuel Filter between Tank and Fuel Pump NLA? |
mhariush
Replies: 5
Views: 3133
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:31 am Subject: 1978 Fuel Filter between Tank and Fuel Pump NLA? |
I am replacing a some of the fuel system on my 78 that has been sitting for a while. Drained the fuel tank and the fuel was brown.
from the fuel tank there is a short hose, that goes into this VDO ... |
Topic: cross reference number for Fuel Filter (rear) |
mhariush
Replies: 9
Views: 4705
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:28 am Subject: cross reference number for Fuel Filter (rear) |
Very old thread i know, but these are old cars
I'm in the process or replacing this myself... What did you end up doing here? |
Topic: Dealer installed AC, Possible or Worth trying to save/fix? |
mhariush
Replies: 5
Views: 4892
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:00 pm Subject: Dealer installed AC, Possible or Worth trying to save/fix? |
| There's mention and schematics of the compressor in the 76-79 PET so it seems it was partially an option from factory? |
Topic: Dealer installed AC, Possible or Worth trying to save/fix? |
mhariush
Replies: 5
Views: 4892
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:13 pm Subject: Dealer installed AC, Possible or Worth trying to save/fix? |
| Is it the same "cool" system? |
Topic: Dealer installed AC, Possible or Worth trying to save/fix? |
mhariush
Replies: 5
Views: 4892
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:09 am Subject: Dealer installed AC, Possible or Worth trying to save/fix? |
My 78 came with a dealer installed AC from Cool Volkswagen Products Corp.
It's currently not working, and I dont know why. The switch in the vents doesn't turn anything on when enabled. And there a ... |
Topic: 1978 Steering Wheel Bearing Sleeve replacement |
mhariush
Replies: 2
Views: 4669
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:49 am Subject: 1978 Steering Wheel Bearing Sleeve replacement |
Late last night I was looking at some photos from other posts and I saw that the plastic sleeve wasn't where I expect and when I looked at my column I saw it and was able to pull it off.
Was able ... |
Topic: 1978 Steering Wheel Bearing Sleeve replacement |
mhariush
Replies: 2
Views: 4669
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:26 am Subject: 1978 Steering Wheel Bearing Sleeve replacement |
My 924 has a loose steering column and it appears that its at the steering wheel bearing. It feels very tight and firm and does not move around down at the firewall.
After some reading there seems ... |
Topic: Values and what or not to restore? |
mhariush
Replies: 5
Views: 5107
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:16 am Subject: Values and what or not to restore? |
| What's the general thought amongs you guys here? What "should" these cars be worth and what would you pay? Is Hagerty a good indicator? I still think these and the 944's are undervalued stil ... |
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