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by Motornoggin
Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Sump over filled?
Replies: 3
Views: 421

Re: Sump over filled?

I'm thinking the same thing, just oil in the system that eventually makes it's way back to the sump. However, it registers nearly two quarts over full when cold, then about a half quart low when warmed (still checking with the engine off). Could the oil cooler be draining back? Still kinda hard to c...
by Motornoggin
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Sump over filled?
Replies: 3
Views: 421

Sump over filled?

66' Corsa Turbo, four speed, no modifications. When it's cold and been sitting for several days, the dip stick registers way over the full mark. When I've been driving for a while and it's warm it registers slightly under the full mark (checked with the engine off). Is there enough oil left in the o...
by Motornoggin
Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Project of the Month?
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Re: Project of the Month?

Sounds like a great idea!
by Motornoggin
Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: Corvair of the Month Calendar Page (Sponsored by Clark's Corvair Parts)
Topic: Corvair of the Month June 2010
Replies: 20
Views: 6534

Re: Corvair of the Month June 2010

I'll throw my hat in the ring, so to speak. If I qualify of course, being new around here I don't want to step on any toes. 66' Corsa Turbo. I've ownded it for several years, but just got it done in the last few months. I'm the second owner. It has 29k miles on it, but I intend to drive it often. Ev...
by Motornoggin
Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Wyoming
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Re: Hello from Wyoming

Collision wears red shirts, automotive wears blue, diesel is green, eagle techs are grey and ams is white shirt and tie. I think they change it up every couple/three years.
by Motornoggin
Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:17 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Wyoming
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Re: Hello from Wyoming

4carbcorvair wrote:I was a techie......(autobody)

Nice town. :)
Ah, a strawberry (red shirt). heheh. :tu:

I do a lot with the school and with the students every day in my work at the auto parts store.
by Motornoggin
Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:10 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Wyoming
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Re: Hello from Wyoming

It has a red gut, just took on a yellow hue in that pic.

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It hadn't been detailed yet in this pic so it's a but dusty.


I'm in Laramie.
by Motornoggin
Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What other cool cars/bikes do you have/have you had?
Replies: 176
Views: 14815

Re: What other cool cars do you have/have you had?

Almost too many to list... 47' Willys CJ-2A 50' Ford Crestliner Custom Coupe 68' LeMans convertible 81' Trans Am WS-6 with a blower 84' K1500 with a 408" BBC 36' Pontiac Delux Six sedan (Great Grandfather bought it new, now owned by my cousin) 59' Catalina coupe 59' MGA 62' Bonneville coupe 62'...
by Motornoggin
Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: How did you get into Corvairs?
Replies: 50
Views: 6654

Re: How did you get into Corvairs?

My dad had one when he was younger and always talked about how well it handled and what fun it was. We have owned and restored dozens of cars over the years and the 66' Corsa Turbo I have now was "just one of the many" during that time. in 1997, a co-worker of a good friend mentioned that ...
by Motornoggin
Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Wyoming
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Re: Hello from Wyoming

Thanks guys. My father and I did all the work excepting the paint. We usually sell the cars we restore, but this one is so unique and turned out so well I decided to keep it. It's been a lot of fun so far.
by Motornoggin
Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Wyoming
Replies: 12
Views: 948

Hello from Wyoming

I was browsing some Corvair pics on Google and ran across this site. Here is a pic of my 66' Corsa Turbo.

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