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It runs It Runs IT RUNS

For the first time sine 1988!

Did I say:

It runs It Runs IT RUNS

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Congrats on getting your car running. Does it go around the block???

RIGHT ON ROBERT! WAY TO GO!!!!!
and ditto _ what Jim said!
bruce

Thanks Guys. It does move under its own power, as I recall the clutch in this motor tranny combo is weak, so tomorrow when I can round up a few friends if we have to push it up the driveway, I will see how it drives a short way (its insured but no tags yet, that will be a nightmare I expect)

So....the next post is the dreaded hot start problem....?
:eek:

When in doubt, always park on a hill, and NEVER leave home w/o your AAA card ;)

Actually it has always had a starting problem that’s part of the reason it was parked. I posted on that one already and ignition switch seems to be the consensus. but for my own personal learning, what’s the hot start problem?

I've accomplished what I wanted to which was to make sure I could get it to run without having to buy a lot of very expensive D-Jet components. It runs well enough that I'm sure once the wiring is restored and the rebuilt engine is in the D-Jet will be fine.

Now I can set out to get started on the motor. Powder coat anyone?

And yeah I should join triple A.

so what engine is this that's running, another 2.0?

Yes I have 2 2.0's, one is a 73 the other a 75.

Congrats, man. It's always a great feeling when ya first hear it fire up. Good luck with the rest of it...PCH

So now the journey really begins. Be carefull out there. Now that it runs make sure it will stop. I suspect you are far from done. You still have the what's up with these weak brakes. how big of tires can I put on it, whats this do?, and above all keep the "while I'm in here I should fix this too monster" at bay. So how much of that fine German rust is your car carrying around?