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bobhill8
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 Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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Today I took Danny for a walk in the sunshine. After a week in a dark basement, Danny looked great with his new gear reduction starter and T3 mount bushing, as well as some random painted bits.
I introduced Danny to his new friend, CajaAgua. They played hard to get for several hours, but after rotating the engine a bit at the pulley, I managed to join them. I will respect their privacy from here on out, and to be honest, this thread is getting a little weird. Thanks for coming along on our little trip.
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oasis
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| Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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The pic looks like the back of VW Joe. Great guy, straight shooter.
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bobhill8
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| Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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You are correct sir.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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i feel bad for missing this thread when Bob posted it. fantastic stuff.
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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^^^ It's just as good with the second read. I noticed subtleties that I missed the first time through. The colonoscopy was a bit weird but the sunset scene still brings a tear to my eye. I have a new found love for Hartford too.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:17 am Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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| ^^^ It's just as good with the second read. I noticed subtleties that I missed the first time through. The colonoscopy was a bit weird but the sunset scene still brings a tear to my eye. I have a new found love for Hartford too. |
imagine walking down the sidewalk and some guy drags a transmission out, plops it on the sidewalk, takes a photo, tosses the tranny back in and drives off.
amazing.
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bobhill8
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:17 am Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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Little update on Danny. Took the van up to the White Mountains overnight, camping out and eating well with the dog:
Then it was time to change the gear oil out after about 200 miles total. Danny has been shifting nicely and I have had no issues so far. Looking at the magnet seemed good. There was enough sheen to make Martin proud.
Overall I would say I am pleased. Props to VWJOE in Maryland for offering an economical option for a transmission swap. In the end, we will only know the real truth after XX,XXX miles. Until then, happy trails.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: Trip Report: Manny goes to MD |
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to be that relaxed...
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