SPEED HERO Blog — Automotive Life

More and more I get sucked closer to owning a VW. Everyday, in my lofts of odd research I learn little tid-bits of cool that I just can't shake. Balatch the other night hit me with a photo. Pictured about is the Volkswagen Taro, a partnership deal between Toyota and VW in order to gain Toyota some market share, and allow VW to fill a gap in their line up. Although Europeans buy very few trucks, the Taro still isn't too uncommon.

Those just waking up on the west coast. Here's some Cappuccino.

It was rainy. I had a camera. Here are some pictures.

Mi Casa Su Casa. This is the beginning of a very long term project. The pace is unset, however, it's determined not by my involvement, but rather the activity and openness of the local car community. The idea: Bridge the gap between locals while creating an active community surrounding a common interest. Tools: Land Time Parts Ideas Methods: Our first attempt with the MCSC project is to join in with a currently exsisting swap meet. Unlike the old hotrodders, this newer generation of car enthusiasts have lost...

I gave in, I bought a new headgasket. Awesome, last A engine C head gasket on the island apparently at JB auto parts. Swapped the gasket, cleaned the head and block, torque it down all nice and good, and it runs like absolute garbage, over heats like a whore, stalls, bogs and generally a serious bitch. The engine ran WAY better with the drilled out, reused 4AG gasket. Go figure, also, the air getting in my cooling system? Found out my heater core is leaking like a shiv. Who knows if my old gasket was working well or not.