Recent content by Alfissimo

Reviving this post I don't do mods anymore. I did that in my 20's and learned that 99% of them are garbage. Only non stock item on mine is taller/skinner tires, 245/70/17. No complaints on that choice. Otherwise there is nothing I need to do to make it a better truck. I am not into wasting...

I have been researching RTT's and although I have never tried one due to expense I prefer ground tents as well. My wife is the problem here. lol. So I thought a RTT might be the solution to her sleep issues on the ground. Now I am thinking of coming up for a sleeping solution for her in the...

Nice. I was thinking about one of these. We had a Westfalia when I was kid.

You are welcome. My conclusion is, leave it alone and go. The chances of you having major issues is slim. I'd say you could run into just as many issues with a petrol rig. I'd say if your rig is in tip top condition and you take a few precautionary measures to the rig before going it should be...

I have to agree. After some time with research, HEMA is not all that great. I think it's been pushed by them at the overland expo and through expedition overland crew. I see it's potential but GAIA is much more useful.

Ton in Australia, russia and other places. US is a bit slim since it was not a huge model here, of course. I'd like them to bring the Amarok here! I am working on my TDI for overlanding. For now, second battery going in, storage building up, pre-filter for fuel, rooftop pop up tent and a few...

I agree with you but I wonder if I would pass CA emissions with my 3.0L Touareg TDI? I have talked with Malone (who also does Sprinter) but I have not obtained information from them if it will still pass CA SMOG. Removing the DPF would unleash this monster with a slight tune as well and rid me...

You the guy from Vino Loco?

You the dude that works at Vino?

Possibly but it is known in the US diesel is not used much and tanks are not maintained well. No filters on pumps. Most stations are indep. owned. So who knows! Like I said, I prefer to use Pacific Pride (Carter Oil in Flagstaff) as they have 30 micron filters on all pumps. When do they change...

No. I should have probably noted the year, 2010 TDI. I think the V10 had more filters and filter with water separator. 2010 has the typical fine mesh basket in tank, then replaceable primary which should be about 10 microns. I am looking for more protection and water removal. Quality control in...

Cool, I will figure it out.

Ok. Need some advice here. Not sure where to place this post but here it is. I am looking at 2 systems, Fuel Manager Standyne FM100 filter kit (3-30 micron) with water sensor or MANN+HUMMEL PRE-LINE kits (4-6 micron, maybe a 10 in there). 1...

Ok. Need some advice here. Not sure where to place this post. I am looking at 2 systems, Fuel Manager Standyne FM100 filter kit with water sensor or MANN+HUMMEL PRE-LINE kits. 1: https://www.dieselcare.com.au/service/filtration-systems/ 2...

I think these cars are reliable. I had a 2005 that I just sold. Just did not need it. I think the main thing is using OEM parts ONLY, making sure everything is in tip top condition, including cooling system, fans, sensors, fan module (complex cooling system that I suggest you look at carefully)...