Drum Roll Please............................

DuckRyder · 01-01-2003, 12:44 PM

It runs It Runs IT RUNS

For the first time sine 1988!

Did I say:

It runs It Runs IT RUNS

Jim Smolka · 01-01-2003, 04:37 PM

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

Bruce Allert · 01-01-2003, 06:53 PM

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

DuckRyder · 01-01-2003, 07:34 PM

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................. Does it go around the block???

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)

Joe Bob · Joe Bob's Garage

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

campbellcj · 01-02-2003, 12:26 AM

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

DuckRyder · 01-02-2003, 06:57 AM

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Originally posted by mikez
So....the next post is the dreaded hot start problem....?

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.

hardflex · 01-02-2003, 07:43 AM

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

DuckRyder · 01-02-2003, 07:58 AM

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

Peter_Hinkle · 01-02-2003, 09:25 PM

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

Joe Ricard · Joe Ricard's Garage

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?