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    Need fuel sending unit 1978 Volare

    The steel tube from my fuel sender is cracked and spewing fuel. Can't find one new in the obvious places - RockAuto doesn't have them! What other cars would have a compatible fuel sending unit?
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    Something burned up... how bad is this?

    Alright... got the new check valves (plugged) in and, although it's not attached, something "like" an air-switching valve in place - picked up another diverter valve from a Cordoba and it's a place holder. I'm still not sure what it does but the car is running now and seems to be okay. Already...
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    Introducing New Member: Tuba-man

    "Old" is a relative term... Poor thing is on ice at the moment as some part of the smog system blew up (in a gruesome fashion) and I haven't had a chance to get to a junkyard and pick off something to replace it! Also... Miraphone 188 CC!
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    Something burned up... how bad is this?

    Great - thanks! Here it is: BWD CV8 - Exhaust Air Supply Check Valve | O'Reilly Auto Parts
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    Something burned up... how bad is this?

    Thank you gentlemen! Is there an official part name for the check valves? Definitely going to hit the junkyard for the air switching valve.
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    Something burned up... how bad is this?

    Yeah - it's pretty spectacular. Perhaps I can find one of these at the boneyard. Any ideas why this might have happened? I had noticed that the junction between the front hose and the 'air switching valve' seemed a little weak - there may have been some moisture in there or something.
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    Something burned up... how bad is this?

    I'm obviously a fool for thinking that this poor '78 Volare could just be started up after sitting nearly 20 years and driven with just an oil change and some tires. But she seemed to be running fine - the 318 was smooth and quiet and even passed California emissions. Then the other night I...
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    1978 Chasis Manual in PDF?

    Thanks! I'll look for them.
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    1978 Chasis Manual in PDF?

    Thanks Bud - big help in any event and I appreciate it. I was hoping the picture was of the weird orange grommet thing on the end of the wiper motor. The repair kit has a bunch of pieces and it's not clear to me what order they go in... the old ones are in pieces!
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    1978 Chasis Manual in PDF?

    Sounds like you scored a pretty good deal. I have been unable to find one for anything reasonable. Would you believe that all of the A body manuals through about 1973 are out there as free PDFs?!
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    1978 Chasis Manual in PDF?

    Thanks! This will definitely help. Would it be possible to get a picture of the rest of the first page, with the complete figure? Much appreciated - Trevor
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    1978 Chasis Manual in PDF?

    Hi All, Is there a PDF available of the 1978 Aspen/Volare anywhere? I need some detailed information about the windshield wiper linkage and not much is turning up in my search attempts. Have to replace the big wiper grommet/thingy with a repro one from Ebay. Dude's included instructions are...
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    Windshield wiper grommets!

    Thanks! No kidding about the price. But that is surely the piece that broke. Ordered. I'll post pics when it gets installed.
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    Windshield wiper grommets!

    In what donor cars might I find one of these at the local junkyard?
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    Windshield wiper grommets!

    Thanks! It looks like a very different "grommet" than what I have on the Duster (they are small and white, there are two of them). Coming off this wiper motor is a small nipple but there appears to be what is left of a round, plastic piece in there. What should this piece look like? Is this a...
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    Windshield wiper grommets!

    Hello Everyone, New member here - my name is Trevor and I'm looking for advice on getting the windshield wipers on my recently acquired '78 Volare working. I can hear that the motor is working but the wipers are not connected. On my Duster, it was a simple matter of getting under the dash and...
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    Introducing New Member: Tuba-man

    Hello! Well... I play tuba. Previously, mostly into A bodies (1968 Barracuda Fastback and 1973 Plymouth Duster). I came into a 1978 Volare sedan in really good condition and thought I'd look around to see if there were any other people into these cars. So here you are. Anyway, the Volare had...
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    Introducing New Member: Tuba-man

    Location: Novato, CA
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