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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Tuning duel Weber 44 IDF

Author: BlakeH00
Posted: Today 10:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

I am not sure, the only screw I know to adjust is the big one on each barrel. They are currently out 3/4 of a turn each. What would I need to do to find out the jet size? (still new to working on cars, slowly learning.)
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: 72camperbus
Posted: Today 10:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

My bus is weird, it's supposedly type 4 1700cc, but the fuel injection ports have been blocked,and now it has 1 carbuerator and a non-stock rectangle shaped air filter directly on top of the carb. and there's no documentation of anything like this being done, and I have ALL the paperwork on it.

it runs great except one of the cylinders is undercompressed from sitting with the valves open for 5 years.

Oh, yeah! some how in all this mess, my fuel gauge started working again!!
you can't believe how happy I am that fixed itself

P.S. I really don't know much about the fuel system yet.I really haven't done much work on the motor other than adjusting the valve timing & replacing the spark plug wires
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Scientists say because of global warming they expect the world's oceans to rise four and a half feet. The scientists say this can mean only one thing - Gary Coleman is going to drown.
-- Conan OBrien

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Stuck lifter

Author: KevbOliver
Posted: Today 9:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

well... sad to say i gave in and went to a shop and they charged me 150$ to pull the lifter and on top of that the guy was a prick.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: cobhc619
Posted: Today 9:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Even if the battery is too weak to turn over the motor it can still run by bump starting.
Do you have an electric fuel pump?? If you do it coulda fried itself from being old or something. Fuel cools them down
Fuel pressure good?
Do the gas in the carb thing
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1973 Westy

Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: josh
Posted: Today 9:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

You said "carb".
So we can assume the fuel system is non stock?

What kind of fuel pump do you have and where is it located?

I've never had a type4 bus with a mechanical fuel pump. But based on the stock location I would imagine it would prime pretty well from gravity.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: 3 quick questions

Author: Desertbusman
Subject: Re: 3 quick questions
Posted: Today 9:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

flat4freak1978 wrote:

2. What length of cable do i need to buy for replacing the positive and negative battery cables?

If the ones you have seem to be a good length, measure them or take them in for a match
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73kombi wrote:

when that red light goes on, you have to make a choice.

71 Superbug
71 Westy

Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: Desertbusman
Posted: Today 9:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

72camperbus wrote:

my dad was with me ...........and we pushed it the last few frickin' feet that he and his lazy self tried to avoid

He won't be driving again for at least a few weeks

What?
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73kombi wrote:

when that red light goes on, you have to make a choice.

71 Superbug
71 Westy

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: devesvws
Posted: Today 9:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

i now have 2 71 buses that are rusted all to hell, and have been looking for sometime for a good body, thats not rusted under the bottom windsheld area. its a hard find cheap
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: 3 quick questions

Author: 1975 Kombi
Posted: Today 9:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Tighten the belt up a bit. The squeal could be the rubber hardening when cold. So it slips instead of grabbing and could account for the faint light do to the low voltage coming from the alt.
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"I do not see things as black and white, but everything as very colourful!"

'75 Kombi/Westy (2.0L CV, H-Lifters, '75-'79FI mix, XR700, 003 Auto) project, sorta orange.
'91 Passat 2.0L 16V 5sp sorta red.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Project: Bays on the way�

Author: aopisa
Posted: Today 9:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 163

hansie wrote:

I went up to Vt 3 weeks ago to look at that blue bay . It is an auto with a tosted motor. Went up last weekend and picked up a adventure wagon top. I want to take my trailer up and bring the bay home but the guy wouldn't take my offer.

I didn't even know it was for sale. I just saw it for the first time on a route I make several times a week. I was in a hurry so I jstopped to snap a few pics. The body appears to be fairly decent and the interior looks like some of it might be salvageable. I was so shocked by seeing one I forgot to give it a good looking over!
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Why did you buy your Bay Window?

Author: soissisc
Posted: Today 9:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 199

I wanted a tent, my wife was not crazy about sleeping on the ground, so I reasoned that the bus was the perfect solution! Splitties are virtually nonexistent around here, bays too for that matter but we found one, broke down on the way home from buying it... But here we are 15 yrs later!
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68 Westy w/ 2.0L Upright conversion

Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: Wildthings
Posted: Today 9:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

If you are careful you can pour fuel into the bowl vent(s) and fill the bowl. After having done this the engine should start and run for at least a short while pretty normally. This assumes that it will crank at a normal speed, and have enough voltage to fire the coil.

It is always better to refit the air cleaner after dumping any fuel into the carb to lessen the chance of a backfire catching your rig on fire.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: the guy selling the 71 bus on ebay from luray va you here?

Author: devesvws
Posted: Today 9:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

read the first post i posted and put the pipe down quote "or if someone knows who the person is, thats selling the bus on ebay. please let them know i'm trying to make contact them" sometimes a place like luray va, is very rural and internet service suffers. who knows? thats why i'm thinking the guy, or someone that might know who he is, might be able to contact the guy for me.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: 72camperbus
Posted: Today 9:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

it does have spark, and did crank normal until the battery started to die.
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Scientists say because of global warming they expect the world's oceans to rise four and a half feet. The scientists say this can mean only one thing - Gary Coleman is going to drown.
-- Conan OBrien

Bay Window Bus :: 3 quick questions

Author: flat4freak1978
Subject: 3 quick questions
Posted: Today 8:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

1. What would cause the belt to randomly squeal at takeoff when the engine is cold?? mine has started doing that since i replaced the belt last weekend. and its only when the engine is cold. and kinda random still then????

2. What length of cable do i need to buy for replacing the positive and negative battery cables? also going to replace the trans ground strap with a battery type cable. i think ive got a small parasitic drain due to old cables and connections.

3. When i got in the bus tonight to drive home, i noticed that when i turned on my blinkers the battery light blinked with them, ever so dimly. Bus ran fine. What would cause this? Battery draining? the battery is brand new and is 800+cca.

thnks for any help or advice.

Cheers

Justin
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: Wildthings
Posted: Today 8:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

So it does or does not crank at a normal rate?

Got spark?

Bay Window Bus :: RE: the guy selling the 71 bus on ebay from luray va you here?

Author: Dead 1
Posted: Today 8:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

devesvws wrote:

i did already but i'm not sure whats going on.

If you dont know whats going on, how are we to know?
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: norcalvw
Posted: Today 8:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

hang in there. dont rush into anything, i personally dont mind giving a thumbs up or down on anything you post up here looking for opinions.
we are in california, land of the pretty straight and reasonably priced buses. for three grand, you should be able to drive home a decent bus with minimal rust and body damage.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: the guy selling the 71 bus on ebay from luray va you here?

Author: devesvws
Posted: Today 8:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

i did already but i'm not sure whats going on.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: the guy selling the 71 bus on ebay from luray va you here?

Author: MalibuLX3
Posted: Today 8:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Contact them through eBay
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: 72camperbus
Posted: Today 8:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Yes I'm sure there are no leaks, and it did die of lack of gas, but I primed the carb. and it still wouldn't start, I think maybe the battery wasn't charged enough, cause I tried to start several times before priming.

Also, my dad was with me when it ran out,and he started it with out any gas trying to avoid pushing it to the pump, it died again, and we pushed it the last few frickin' feet that he and his lazy self tried to avoid

He won't be driving again for at least a few weeks
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1972 late model Westfalia "Jude"

Scientists say because of global warming they expect the world's oceans to rise four and a half feet. The scientists say this can mean only one thing - Gary Coleman is going to drown.
-- Conan OBrien

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Who painted my bus brown, why? Photos of my new bus.

Author: 2bayday
Posted: Today 8:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

peaceful warrior wrote:

Nice Chocolate Brown Bus! I like the strip as well, reminds me of 1960's surf shirts. Shame they did not paint the interior brown as well, and swap the green plaid out for tan or brown plaid......Nevertheless, enjoy the heck out of it.

I'm glad they left the interior original. The green interior just looks so good with the Westfalia cabinetry, they compliment each other well. The stripes are bright white, I would have toned those down a bit.

My latest VW obsession is the 69 and earlier Squarebacks. I love the style, nice curves, the bumpers and tail lights have that classic look, I got to get me one. Looks like you have a couple. How fun are they to drive?
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Bay Window Bus :: the guy selling the 71 bus on ebay from luray va you here?

Author: devesvws
Subject: the guy selling the 71 bus on ebay from luray va you here?
Posted: Today 8:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

the person thats selling the 71 bus on ebay, in luray va. please contact me about coming out and looking the bus over. or if someone knows who the person is, thats selling the bus on ebay. please let them know i'm trying to make contact them.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: frank79
Posted: Today 8:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

WOW! You log off Samba for 8hrs to open the business and you never know what'll happen! This is a hoot.

When I opened this thread and saw the photo I thought "you gotta be freakin' kiddin me." I wouldn't have paid $300 bucks and a beer for that bus.

Patience Jaz...it took me a solid year to select my bus. I talked to a lot of owners, looked through the classifieds here, but bought a bus off Ebay in Nevada! I just knew it was my bus. I packed up some tools, some clothes and the wife and went and got it. 2600 miles and 3 roadside repairs later I was home and began life as a sick freak who listens to motors and always has POR-15 on his skin somewhere...it's the life.
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1979 2.0L Campmobile

Bay Window Bus :: RE: 69 camper

Author: peaceful warrior
Subject: Re: 69 camper
Posted: Today 8:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

73kombi wrote:

bugdust wrote:

750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bugdust69/69%20camper/002.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

Now I see a reason for the cabinets....

Have fun!

What? You never rode in the closet as a kid? I used to love getting in the closet in my Dad's Westphalia, pull back the curtain and stick my tongue out at passing cars or something like that......never mooned them though...
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64 Variant S....next years project
68 Westy
69 Squareback
68 Squareback
59 Heilite Single wheel trailer

Bay Window Bus :: RE: heat exchanger hose

Author: Sage79
Posted: Today 8:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

I just got through this on my '79. The exact size is 52 mm which of course is ever so slightly larger than the only available size that's close which is 2" (50.8 mm). I used the medium tail pipe expander from Harbor Freight ($10 or less) to slightly enlarge the diameter and get them to slip on. Worked great.

Dirk

Bay Window Bus :: RE: possible vw bus scam

Author: SuperSamba
Posted: Today 8:05 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Yes, scam.
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Bay Window Bus :: Blue interior(seats & doorpanels), how common??

Author: lasslo
Subject: Blue interior(seats & doorpanels), how common??
Posted: Today 7:51 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

I have blue interior, doorpanels and seats(had seats, changed to brown seats some years ago, cause the blue ones was too crappy )

How common is it with blue interior? I�we never seen it in any other bus anywhere.
I�m restoring the truck now, and am trying to find blue seats, but it looks hopeless....
Does anyone make new seatcovers in org blue?

Anyone else with blue interior???

Its a neptunblue 68 singelcab.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: Desertbusman
Posted: Today 7:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

jazminbeezy wrote:

I'm looking for a project bus

Don't worry. Any bus you get will be a project bus unless it is a super super rare one. Even then just normal scheduled preventative maintenance will be a big project. These are not at all like later model cars that have the first scheduled tune-up at 100,000 miles. Even on the very first page of my original owners manual it say that when you have to pull off to the side of the road to make repairs be sure and turn on the emergency flashers. That's instructions for a new owner with a new bus.

Real glad you passed on the junker bus. Not running without current smog- a joke.
Look at this example of what you might expect to run into with a later model bus. Keep in mind that this is Kent's $30,000 bus with about everything new and wonderful.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=387310

That also brings up an important point. Earlier busses are still the same basic busses. However the are so much less complex and easier and less expensive to keep going in great shape. Because of that, a '71 would be the latest I'd even want to own.
Dreaming is cool providing it is realistic dreaming.
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73kombi wrote:

when that red light goes on, you have to make a choice.

71 Superbug
71 Westy

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: Tram
Posted: Today 7:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

SGKent wrote:

well I looked it up in a Bosch and VW FI book. The resistor would take it richer. At -10C (14F) the resistance is 7,000 to 11,600 ohms. At 80C (176F) the resistance drops to 270 - 390 Ohms. Adding a potentiometer would make it think it is colder. Besides it looks like above 200F it has very little effect.

I am not going this route but have a question for those in the know. What was the performance and longevity of the 1979 and 1980 Vanagon aircooled engines with the O2 sensor? I know a friend of mine had an aircooled Vanagon he bought after liking our 1971 bus and he had 3 or 4 engines under warranty from heat related failures.

It's an unfair comparison because a lot of trusty 2- litre engines that were almost bulletproof in Buses (except for valve seats) died agonizing deaths in Vanagons. The Vanagon body (especially Westfalias) was just too much of a load for the Type 4 powerplant. That's one of the main reasons the aircooled Vanagon only lasted three and a half model years.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: What did you do for your Bay recently?

Author: enjoispammy8
Posted: Today 7:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2173

Mike C wrote:

enjoispammy8 wrote:

i realized i havent done much for it in a long time

That could be a good thing meaning that your bus is doing well

or that im just procrastinating
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Heater Box/Exhaust conversion from 77 to 72-74 Question

Author: ddwbeagles
Subject: Need this part
Posted: Today 7:05 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 49

OK have all but one piece. Any leads on finding the following. See third pic from bottom on the German Supply kit.
http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/product.php?productid=16683&cat=409&page=1

2nd question = On the used heat exchangers there are minor gaps (very small) where the HX's outer cover meets the exhaust flanges and manifolds. Probably a stupid question as I assume the answer is yes, but should these be welded up?
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71 Ghia Coupe autostick
78 Westy

hazetguy wrote:

i'm going to stock up on search buttons

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 7:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

SGKent wrote:

unfortunately according to the Bosch books it doesn't appear to have much effect above 200F.

I'd be amazed if it did, but if the AFM was intentionally set lean and the resistance in the TS2 circuit was altered accordingly wouldn't it be like moving the goalposts a little? It may not be the answer for every situation but it would sure satisfy those smog nazis. Anybody ever tried grounding the TS2 circuit? 0 ohms must be leaner than 270 Ohms.

You need to get that bus on another dyno or road test it at 25 MPH in 3rd and see if the richness is always present or just when the smog goon is behind the wheel.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: timo78
Posted: Today 7:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

BD's hack, would work if TS2 were bypassed altogether to totally influence the resistance. I'd only feel comfy using that to pass the test, but it could be an easy plug in hack, then disco when your test completes. You'd need to figure out with access to a dyno [which it seems you have] what amount of resistance is the sweet spot for a fully warmed up engine.
BTW my AFM from F.I.C has been problematic as well. Bucking from a bad spot in the track after only 4 weeks. I now wonder if I am rich due to it as well. I seem to be more rich than I'd been prior to the new one. Guess I'll need to break down and take it to a shop to have it smogged and see.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: heat exchanger hose

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 6:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

Well now why didn't you mention that before??

The hose for the dump tubes is different than the stuff most VW supply outfits carry (can't recall the exact size but it's bigger than 50mm), you'll have to head down to the FLAPS and match it up with the universal carb preheat hoses.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: 1975 Kombi
Posted: Today 6:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

busdaddy wrote:

SGKent wrote:

it looks like above 200F it has very little effect.

Quite likely, but what if the AFM was reset slightly on the lean side? Then adding resistance would richen the mixture appropriately and allow for adjustment.
Just food for thought.

Maybe the contacts on the AFM are creating more resistance which is. The contacts might be cleaner or have less resistance over their length on the one AFM that work well.
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"I do not see things as black and white, but everything as very colourful!"

'75 Kombi/Westy (2.0L CV, H-Lifters, '75-'79FI mix, XR700, 003 Auto) project, sorta orange.
'91 Passat 2.0L 16V 5sp sorta red.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Why did you buy your Bay Window?

Author: anachronism
Posted: Today 6:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 199

ok..this is kindof long but...
ok ...I have an '82 aircooled vanagon, nice vehicle...but it doesn't have much character...I have always wanted a bay ( not a splittie) a bay.
so...I was up north of my home ( by about two hours) helping a friend take down some trees that were threatening his cottage and on the way home, about 5 mins from his place I saw a westy bus sitting in a farmer's field....now neither my friend or I could remember seeing it on the way in...and I really NOTICE vws.
of course we had to take a look at it, the farmer told us he had towed it out of his barn just the day before as he needed the room for a 16 foot fishing boat he had just been given, said he might consider selling it, but not for less than " a hunnert fifty"
that of course sold me, even if the bus was a total rust bucket I could pull it apart for bits and make the money back, it had a 1600 DP upright in her and only 75,000 on the clock so I figured I could pull the drivetrain and build a buggy...I told him I would take it but there was no way I could drag it out of the muddy field she was sitting in, and the farmer's tractor had developed a bad knock from a faulty injector.
I told him I would be back next weekend with a sawzall and I would take her down into pieces ( I assumed the body was pretty bad as I couldn't see much metal on the lowers) the farmer was appalled ...said he would rather make a mobile haywagon out of her than have her torn up
so he says ....well lets start her up and see if we can drive her out, I said " ummm yeah ...and the last time it ran would be???"
he told me she ran well before she was parked 20 years ago for rust issues....and that he would just go and grab the battery of the trolling motor in his new fishin boat, he grabbed it and dissapeared while I was attempting to get the wingnut terminals to work in the back of the bus...he reappered with a section of garden hose over his shoulder a jerry can in one hand, the keys in another and a pretty sour look on his face...admitted he may have gotten a mouthful whilst getting gas out of the riding lawn mower,,,we emptied the jerry can and both hopped in the bus, him in the drivers side and me in the passenger side ...he told me to watch my feet...I looked down and saw the ground! I sniffed the air and commented that someone had had a lot of fun in here ( major pot smell) the farmer said " oh yeah...that's me " it wa sthen that i noticed he head several twisty top smokes lined up neatly in his shirt front pocket...I started to wonder what it might be that he "farmed"
anyway
he turned the key and the dashlights did come on, I had checked for oil when I was doing the battery so I new it had some...the engine turned over....nuttin...he furiously pumped the gas stabbing away at it as if a horde of roaches had invaded the bus, maybe they had, there was not much in the way of front floors to keep them out.
he turned the key again...and this time just kept cranking and pumping, the engine caught on one cylinder and then two ...thre and four chimed in and it leveled out.....well the farmer was just beaming.....he threw it in gear and proceeded to churn mud like a professional bogger
we drove it out, drove it around his property and parked it in a dry spot near the house, I gave him money and told him I would be back in a couple of weeks to tow it home, he said he would take it part way if I would give him gas money...after a little convincing he told me for thirty dollars mor ehe would drive it all the way back to my house ...no current plates no insurance....
I gave him my address and told him to hold off on that!
well the following weekend he shows up in my driveway with the bus and his nephew who is going to drive him home ...WOW ...I did notice he ad nothing in his front pocket ...I think he consumed them on the way

and that is how I got my '72 ...since then I have put a couple of FRDs on it , new rockers( the reason I thought the body was so bad was because it was up to its hubcaps in the mud), new floors, a dogleg and a rear wheel housing...it is a westy with a pretty clean interior and a decent tent....

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: SGKent
Posted: Today 6:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

unfortunately according to the Bosch books it doesn't appear to have much effect above 200F.

re 1979 - thank you.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: What did you do for your Bay recently?

Author: bugdust
Posted: Today 6:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2173

Let's see...I've owned it exactly one week.

I've pressure-washed the exterior, cleaned most of the interior, tore out the nasty old carpet, stick-on "parquet" floor tiles, rotten plywood under that and the Old Milwaukee can glued over the hole (sink drain?) in the floor. I've taken a wire wheel to some of the rust on the roof. I got the front hub off and brake freed up. I removed the rear bumper, apron and trailer hitch, disconnected all the engine wiring, fuel line, heater boxes and pulled the engine out...oops, forgot the accelerator cable! Got it undone and the engine is out now. The pressure plate center was laying in the bellhousing and there is oil caked everywhere. I should get it on the engine stand and start tearing it down this weekend.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Having fun in my Bus

Author: vw76westy
Posted: Today 6:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

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i do 23.3 in the 1/4mile at fontana
& run 14.1 in the 1/8 mile at irwindale

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in this pic my son was upset that we did not get first place
in the piston cup

i did not make out there to race this year
but watch out in march 2010

Bay Window Bus :: RE: heat exchanger hose

Author: ebprickett
Posted: Today 6:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

My 77does not have "dump tubes". It is my 79 with" dump tubes" that I need new hoses to connect these "dump tubes" to the control box.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Urgent: need answers today for 77 Bus purchase

Author: TreeHugger63
Subject: Abandoning this thread...
Posted: Today 6:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 43

I won't be posting about this bus in this thread anymore. Please refer to this thread:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4209458#4209458

Bay Window Bus :: RE: What did you do for your Bay recently?

Author: Mike C
Posted: Today 6:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2173

enjoispammy8 wrote:

i realized i havent done much for it in a long time

That could be a good thing meaning that your bus is doing well
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 6:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

Oooohhh, that Riv doesn't look bad, even with a transmission job it would be cheaper than the POS with the mashed nose and maybe it just has shifter issues. Worth a tire kick.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: 69 camper

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 6:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Dayum, that's a way better score than the rusty roach clips and melted crayons I always find
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: 69 camper

Author: bugdust
Posted: Today 6:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

No, the kid's mine. I did find a Winchester Model 37 .410 shotgun in it.
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It will be going back to it's rightful owner.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 6:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

SGKent wrote:

it looks like above 200F it has very little effect.

Quite likely, but what if the AFM was reset slightly on the lean side? Then adding resistance would richen the mixture appropriately and allow for adjustment.
Just food for thought.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: BUSBOSS
Posted: Today 6:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

jazminbeezy wrote:

I'll keep looking through the classifieds
and if anyone sees a running westy send it my way.

Here'a Rivi with potential. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1472595766.html

Here's another if your wallet is fat.http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/1467717275.html

If it's even fatter - they've been trying to sell this at the same price for a year! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1464727279.html
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: VDubTech
Posted: Today 6:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

SGKent wrote:

I am not going this route but have a question for those in the know. What was the performance and longevity of the 1979 and 1980 Vanagon aircooled engines with the O2 sensor? I know a friend of mine had an aircooled Vanagon he bought after liking our 1971 bus and he had 3 or 4 engines under warranty from heat related failures.

Never had any heat related problems orfailures in my '79 CA emissions Westy. Haven't driven it in a few years as I'm getting it ready for paint, but I did about 12-15K miles a year in it for about 4 years before I took it off the road.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: SGKent
Posted: Today 5:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

well I looked it up in a Bosch and VW FI book. The resistor would take it richer. At -10C (14F) the resistance is 7,000 to 11,600 ohms. At 80C (176F) the resistance drops to 270 - 390 Ohms. Adding a potentiometer would make it think it is colder. Besides it looks like above 200F it has very little effect.

I am not going this route but have a question for those in the know. What was the performance and longevity of the 1979 and 1980 Vanagon aircooled engines with the O2 sensor? I know a friend of mine had an aircooled Vanagon he bought after liking our 1971 bus and he had 3 or 4 engines under warranty from heat related failures.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Brake Booster vs Progressive Carb

Author: busman78
Posted: Today 5:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Okay, I should of used "inHg", Hg being the chemical sign for Mercury, so inHg is inches of mercury or in this case vacuum. Impossible to pull 30hg, intake would colapse into itself.

All this system does is control the amount of air that can enter the manifold, does the same as a PCV valve does, which is a restrictive valve so only so much crankcase fumes can be sucked at a given time under "X" amount of vacuum. The breather tower I am using originally came with a disk inside that acted like a PCV valve, only problem was it was closed at idle and I wanted scavenging at idle.

Consider the VW case as a large vessel or flask with two 1/2 inch holes, you can only draw so much vacuum against that vessel, I am getting a controlled air leak is another way of looking at it. Kind of like pulling a vacuum line off an intake manifold of a running engine, your vehicle would go super lean if you have a carb(s) set up, by controlling the leak, adjusting the fuel to compensate the engine does not know the difference and I get a good crank case breather set up.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: jazminbeezy
Posted: Today 5:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

I can live without the pop top but it would be an ideal purchase.

I realize that what I'm looking for and what I'm going to get are 2 completely different things but you can't blame a girl for trying.

I'll keep looking through the classifieds
and if anyone sees a running westy send it my way.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Early Bay - Generator light question

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 5:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Well that's promising, check that the regulator is grounded well and all the terminals are clean and tight.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 5:42 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Any backfires when it died? Is there a hose off somewhere? Sure it quit from lack of gas?
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: VDubTech
Posted: Today 5:42 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Dump a little gas in the carb(s) it will fire right up if you were truly out of gas.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: fastinradford
Posted: Today 5:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

chazz79 wrote:

Around the mid-ohio area that bus would go for 5-600.00. It looks to have been beaten profusely with the ol' ugly stick. The thing with buses is that everything is weld on so it doesn't matter if it's rusty or wrecked, you're still in a high skill area of body repair. Unknown engine/transmission is a strike, crappy body is another strike, that thing better have a mint interior or you should keep looking. In my book it's either gotta drive, be pretty inside, or pretty outside. If it doesn't have any of those qualities then what do you really have worth starting with?

I'm in south-eastern ohio, next time you see a $500 bus that could run and isn't too rusty, throw it my way, I'd make it worth your while.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: 69 camper

Author: 73kombi
Subject: Re: 69 camper
Posted: Today 5:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

bugdust wrote:

Now I see a reason for the cabinets....

Have fun!
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: 69 camper

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 5:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

I've found some suprising things in new busses, but never a kid! WoW!

Looks like a nice project, keep up with the pics.
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Bay Window Bus :: HELP!! I ran out of gas!

Author: 72camperbus
Subject: HELP!! I ran out of gas!
Posted: Today 5:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Please help, my bus ran out of gas a few miles from my house, and now it won't start, even after I filled it up with around 8-9 gallons. Everything checks out, it just won't start.

P.S. I'm safe at home, I got a ride from one of my non-VW friends.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 5:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

bluecab wrote:

SGKent wrote:

Bluecab - why is this bus so special? I would think that unless it was really special it wouldn't be worth the time. Has it been sitting indoors during this time or outdoors?

i think its been indoors, if you saw the rust buckets here in england you would understand, 70 miles away they are 18 inches under water with the heavy rain, the weather here rusts the vans hence thats why we like your nice dry vans! i have a big garage to keep them in.

I understand that but an east coast bus??? If this dude is too lazy to come up with paperwork or free up the wheels how are his picture taking skills? I'd want pages and pages of well lit shots of the lower periphery from inside, underneath and outside, they had bondo 27 years ago and it was really cheap back then
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: 69 camper

Author: skid
Posted: Today 5:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Whoa! Did you know that you purchased a bus with a child hiding in it?!
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Bay Window Bus :: 69 camper

Author: bugdust
Subject: 69 camper
Posted: Today 5:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

I picked up this 69 camper last weekend. It has issues. My plan is to get it back on the road asap and fix it up as I go. I am the 4th owner. The 3rd owner was an elderly guy that bought it from his brother (the 2nd owner) who bought it from the original owner in 1971. So, from 71-09 it was in one family.

As found, sitting on jack stands
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Got it home
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Early Bay - Generator light question

Author: EvanKon
Posted: Today 5:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Had a quick chance to check the charging voltage out.
When running @1200rpm, charging voltage is 14.2, as I rev the engine the voltage increases. At about 2,000-2,500rpm its at 14.5v.
I read this at the battery terminals while running.

I took your advice and picked up a charger today... so the battery had a few hour charge.

I didn't get a chance to look further into the oil light, or why the generator light is still lit - only while running. I will re-check the electrical in case something is grounded, or miswired. Although I did notice that as rpm's increase, the light just barely pulses a little.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 5:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

So if Jazminbeezy's bent on the late interior with the bed up top a 74 is the only year with the upper bed and can still dodge the smog test.

Most of the late interior fits into any bus but the twin bed up top is a 74+ thing. If you don't want a pop top or can live without one any bus can become a camper.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: blamb
Posted: Today 5:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

Please listen to the people here they have no interest in steering you away from a good deal however they know a lot of info and from my experience this past summer working every day starting from a bus which sat for ten years the gas tank was just one of the many problems that i encountered , from rubber rot , hose's new tires plus multiple oil changes tune ups and a final trip to a mechanic to set the carbs so i could pass air care here in BC. In summery i would try to find a bus which is in better shape to start with and save your dollars for use on some other items you will need for the bus you do get in the end ... just trying to help ... Brett

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: skid
Posted: Today 5:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

jazminbeezy wrote:

73kombi wrote:

jazminbeezy wrote:

so would the general consensus be a pass on this one?

Perhaps you should re-read the 1st page?

I couldn't keep up with reading and typing replies.

73Kombi

Thanks for steering me away from a junker bus.
You help was much appreciated.

I dunno, if you're going to ask for advice you should really make sure to read all the posts. Otherwise...why bother asking? There was an ad for an awesome looking bus on the first page and I would jump on that if I were you.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Tuning duel Weber 44 IDF

Author: VWDruid
Posted: Today 5:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

what are the jets your using?
to small you'll run lean and hot.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: aeromech
Posted: Today 5:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

SG brings up a good point. If you buy anything 1976 and newer at least be sure that the seller gets it smogged first, it's the law. I've had a few customers who didn't and wound up paying big money to get them to pass.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: Ian
Posted: Today 5:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

check this out:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1461102300.html

more realistic with a rebuilt motor
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 5:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

SGKent wrote:

The TS2 doesn't have anything to do with the CSV but it does definitely control mixture, how much I'm not sure and exactly where it's influence stops I don't know. But I have seen a potentiometer added in the circuit and used as a dash control and we all know how rich it runs when it's disconnected so where is the other end of the scale? This is a question for the electronics nerds I guess.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Brake Booster vs Progressive Carb

Author: 73kombi
Posted: Today 5:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

busman78 wrote:

It is not intended to lower vacuum, it evacuates the case at a fixed rate, only "X" amount of crankcase fumes can pass through the orifice at any given RPM.

Ok, here you are losing me...so you want to pull 30+psi of vac thru your case, yet lower the volume?

busman78 wrote:

I tested vacuum off the dipstick once, at around 3K rpm I had just a little over 3hg.

Can you explain hg? I tried the google. All I get is Mercury...
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: SGKent
Posted: Today 5:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

Quote:

SGKent wrote:
Tell the truth - did you already pay money down on it?

No, I didn't put money down on it.

Good because I was worried. Here is your biggest issue with that bus in my opinion. Any thing newer than 1975 requires a smog test. Many smog parts on that engine are no longer available new. We restored a 1977 which is basically the same engine and fuel system and it has been a nightmare. Keep in mind that a smog test is not just a one time event - you will have to do it every two years unless it fails as a gross polluter which forces it into a one year cycle. Look for a 1971 or 1973. I think they will be good years to restore. If you find a later one make sure it passes smog tests before you buy it. AND if you find a late one that passes smog and runs well but the body is a mess, consider that you are buying it just for the engine and trans only.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: bluecab
Posted: Today 5:20 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

SGKent wrote:

Bluecab - why is this bus so special? I would think that unless it was really special it wouldn't be worth the time. Has it been sitting indoors during this time or outdoors?

Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: Ian
Posted: Today 5:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

put a tampon in it!!
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: My New Bus - 77 Tintop/Westy Conv - The Adventure Begins!

Author: TreeHugger63
Subject: Re: My New Bus - 77 Tintop/Westy Conv - The Adventure Begins
Posted: Today 5:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

VDubTech wrote:

You mean a new thread for the new Bus you already have a thread going on? You even used some of the same pics in your original thread. .

Well, that thread says: Urgent: need answers today for 77 Bus purchase.
It is no longer urgent, I need no answers today, and I already purchased the bus. So, this will be the history of the bus thread that I will keep alive. I have abandoned the aforementioned thread as it no longer fits the criteria of the heading.

VDubTech wrote:

Nothing wrong with your VIN #, and the Bus is a '77. The "22" designation at the beginning of your VIN simply specifies a Microbus. A "21" would be a panelvan, a "23" would be a Kombi, a "24" would be a Microbus L, a "26" would be a pickup and a "27" would be an ambulance.

Thats kewl, I was worried what I would have to go through to get it fixed. I was having palpitations after all the media and posts on that stolen bus. Thanks for the clarification info. That is comforting to know. So where is that info on the Vins listed?

O.K. so what about what the paint section says? Are those incomplete or off on the colors and years? Am I right about the OG color? Is it Panama Brown?

Oh, and how do you make those seperate qoute windows work? I tried but, it didn't take.

Thanks Again, TH

Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: SGKent
Posted: Today 5:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

Bluecab - why is this bus so special? I would think that unless it was really special it wouldn't be worth the time. Has it been sitting indoors during this time or outdoors?
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: bluecab
Posted: Today 5:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

Yes we will stay on thread.

iv noticed !!

Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: SGKent
Posted: Today 5:14 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

73Kombi - no. My bad. I have too much on my mine and was reading a thread of yours at the same time as I was writing to VDubTech. Sorry.

Yes we will stay on thread.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Brake Booster vs Progressive Carb

Author: busman78
Posted: Today 5:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

It is not intended to lower vacuum, it evacuates the case at a fixed rate, only "X" amount of crankcase fumes can pass through the orifice at any given RPM.

I am not sure there is that much heat, the air into the base of the manifold is warn, but is getting hit with cold air/fuel immediately, I feel it helps a little on cold days.

I tested vacuum off the dipstick once, at around 3K rpm I had just a little over 3hg.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Favors rich 1977

Author: SGKent
Posted: Today 5:10 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 30

Quote:

It's probably also a money maker. I think that the actual purpose of the test is to fail as many vehicles as possible.

Yes - we had terrible smog issues in the 1960's here so they worked to clean up the air - which is much cleaner now even with many more cars. The issue appears to be that they are testing a 1977 car with tests it was not designed for. I really think that the AFM I got back is working exactly like it should and the test is too much on it. The dyno settings are based on the gross weight of the vehicle. This means that the dyno loads it to 15mph and 25mph at a steady 2000 RPM as if it was fully loaded. So when the bus is tested, the average bus is tested in a way that it might be used 1% of its life if that. One new thing I noticed too. When the smog goes to pre-test, it dials up DMV and downloads the results of the last test. If a pass isn't sent back, the DMV assumes a fail but it doesn't get gross-polluter status which then puts it in an annual test instead of every two years.

Bus Daddy wrote:

Quote:

SGkent, instead of messing with the AFM why not add a potentiometer and/or extra/less resistance to the TS2 wire for tiny mixture tweaks?

Ok I am game, but help me out. Does the TSII affect the mixture all the time or just below a preset resistance? I thought it only affected the cold start injector. Are you saying that the hotter the engine gets the leaner the mixture gets indefinitely?
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: A1 sidewinder headers question

Author: VWDruid
Posted: Today 5:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 16

I e-mailed about some custom work and he can make a 1 3/8 header to use with the old heater box or with out.

Don when is it arriving?
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Having fun in my Bus

Author: blue72beetle
Posted: Today 5:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Any buses flip on the corners, from lack of proper Hankooks?

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Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: bluecab
Posted: Today 5:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

I think we are getting away from my topic- can you pm each other and put your do do's back in please ! Ha ha!!

Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: VDubTech
Posted: Today 4:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

SGKent wrote:

Quote:

Please tell me you're kidding. I caused you to stop posting here for a month?? I'm not trying to cause anything, but again, you don't know me or anything about me, so please refrain from making ASSumptions. I love everything about my job, not too many people can say that. Don't take my being to the point and being blunt as being mean, nothing could be further from the truth.....just a joke dude, don't take things so personally.

73 Kombi - don't take me literally. You help so many people here. When you are in Sacramento, Cathy and I will take you out to dinner.

My observations of people who work at the DMV here is that the public is unthankful for all that the DMV staff does for them. It would be hard to work in that environment.

Are you talking to me? The text you quoted was from me....
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: jazminbeezy
Posted: Today 4:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

SGKent wrote:

Tell the truth - did you already pay money down on it?

No, I didn't put money down on it.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: SGKent
Subject: edited
Posted: Today 4:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

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VDubTech - don't take me literally. You help so many people here. When you are in Sacramento, Cathy and I will take you out to dinner.

My observations of people who work at the DMV here is that the public is unthankful for all that the DMV staff does for them. It would be hard to work in that environment.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: jazminbeezy
Posted: Today 4:50 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

Thanks busdaddy

That was my intention starting this post.
I was fully aware that there were bus owners on this site
that know what they're doing.
I know that you can't just purchase a 20 year old bus and
just cruise in it. You have to take care of it, like a husband.
I want to be good to my van so it will be good to me.
Getting my hands dirty is no problem.
I just have to wait longer and save more money to get my man.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Brake Booster vs Progressive Carb

Author: 73kombi
Posted: Today 4:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Nice post...I was looking at getting both heat to the manifold, and less PCP in the case. I see you say yours is 1 1/2" long with the orifice, yet I fail to grasp how that lowers the vacuum. I too have some copper chore boys in my breather box...

I'll admit my ghetto attempt was just a trial run...I was thinking of adding a pressure regulator into the mix, so it would pull only 3~5 psi instead of full manifold vacuum, and still get the heat.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: SGKent
Posted: Today 4:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

Quote:

our european neighbours arent one bit friendly

many of our familes left there for that reason.............

now we miss it so much we argue amongst ourselves here on this side of the pond so it reminds us of home....

In California we even elected an Austrian for Governor and now he is trying to get California removed from the USA as a state. Perhaps he misses home too and dreams of being a Prince or King with us as his feudal peasants...... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125814283469047497.html

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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: busdaddy
Posted: Today 4:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

Good call, that "haven't run it due to bad gas" line scares the crap out of me at that price, maybe the gas is bad because it was off the road due to a bad engine.

Keep looking and feel free to ask about it here before doing a deal. Some of us do have our dream busses and we did invest alot of time and money in them, but who you don't see here is the people who bought a bus like that and washed thier hands of VW's because the long list of repairs ontop of the initial inflated purchase price destroyed them financially and emotionally. Props to you for not being afraid to do some repairs and realising that a 30-40 year old vehicle isn't something you just jump in and go. There are far better busses for that kind of money or better priced projects needing that much work.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: jazminbeezy
Posted: Today 4:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

73kombi wrote:

jazminbeezy wrote:

so would the general consensus be a pass on this one?

Perhaps you should re-read the 1st page?

I couldn't keep up with reading and typing replies.

73Kombi

Thanks for steering me away from a junker bus.
You help was much appreciated.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: VDubTech
Posted: Today 4:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

SGKent wrote:

no - about a month. You were the cause last time too. Are you trying to make it happen again?

Low on meds? I know that working in the DMV can make people downright mean....

Come on - take your best shot ..... I am ready for you this time......................

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: jazminbeezy
Posted: Today 4:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

MalibuLX3 wrote:

I'm just going to throw this observation out there...

jazminbeezy, the one posting this thread being their only post, joined the Samba on November 14, 2009

Seems a little out there for me, maybe not, but just an observation

I've been a visitor of this site for about 7 months now.
I've just never made an account.
You could say I was a lurker of the classifieds for awhile.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: 73kombi
Posted: Today 4:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

jazminbeezy wrote:

so would the general consensus be a pass on this one?

Perhaps you should re-read the 1st page?
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Brake Booster vs Progressive Carb

Author: busman78
Posted: Today 4:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 21

Did not mean to hijack, just showing a picture of the one way valve on my beast.

The orifice is made from 1/2" brass round stock, 1-1/2" long with a hole drilled through the center, made several from approximtaely 2mm to 4mm, the engine liked the 3mm (.120). I started large and worked my way down, I will try the smaller ones, but so far have been satisfied with the orifice installed now. The tower has three copper Chore-Boys and the breather has another one to separate the oil. The filters are housed near the top of the engine bay and are large metal fuel filters with 1/2" fittings, was not ready to spring $23 each on K&N mini's with 1/2" male fittings. Yes this set up does suck, literaly, can assure you there is no back pressure in my crankcase. I can not say whether it does anything for cooling, maybe a little warn air to the manifold, it does perform a little better in temps below thirty, but that is seat of the pants testimony.This set up is not much different than what American car makers did in the early seventies, instead of trying to find through trial and error a PCV valve that would give a consistent flow based on vacuum signal I tried what Ray Greenwood posted on the STF and used a fixed orifice. If you are sucking oil then you need a smaller hole in the orifice.

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: jazminbeezy
Posted: Today 4:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

I am aware that VW owners always steer you in the right direction.
=] Thanks Samba friends.

If anything I might just purchase an empty bus and put the westy
interior in it. Thanks for the advice in the above post.

Again, I'm looking for a camper that's running.
I can do an engine rebuild eventually and make other
improvements but right now something running would be great.
If anyone could steer me in the right direction your advice and help will be much appreciated.

I guess it's back to the classifieds for me then.

=]

Bay Window Bus :: RE: buying a bus with no title or how to get the title?

Author: bluecab
Posted: Today 4:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

We love vw buses here in england and we love it how you americans help us, our european neighbours arent one bit friendly!

Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: aeromech
Posted: Today 4:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

I'm going to be honest here but also blunt. You've got your heart set on this bus and actually don't want to be talked out of it. You don't want to listen to the guys you asked advice from because you are young and immature. We know how much it would cost to replace a bad engine in that bus (more than the bus at $3k). We know how much body work costs and a paint job. It's fine to start with a project bus. Most of us have had project buses in the past but most of us have good jobs and the money to spend to fix them up. This bus looks like a money pit to me. I say hold off, save your money until next year, and spend $5-6K on something half way reliable and nice with a proven track record from a seller you can trust.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Purchasing a 1978 Westy off Samba

Author: stuco
Posted: Today 4:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 52

jazminbeezy wrote:

I passed on purchasing the junker.
Thanks for all the advice people of Samba.

I'm looking to get a bus that's a project bus, nothing fancy.
Camper interior and running.
An older model westy preferably.
Hopefully more months of searching the interweb will turn
up a bus that's right for me.

Good decision, if the owner comes to his senses (time helps) you may be able to get that bus for a reasonable price later on. For 3k or a little more you should be able to get a clean running bus. Check out my thread in my signature, I put a westy interior (total price $100, gotta look around) in my transporter and I have a very comfortable camper now. People on the samba are brutally honest and when you get the RIGHT bus for you, you will thank us. Keep reading and reasearching and looking and you will find "the one" I promise.
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Bay Window Bus :: RE: Anyone for A Transporter Meet?

Author: 420GOAT
Posted: Today 4:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 297

man Jody i missed you're announcement. Spammy, what date do you like? gotta get more heads this time too. there is a toy drive in Pedro this saturday, me and some buds are rollin. check the show listings. ill get the gril ready. 19th is my daughters b-day, but maybe the weekend before or so, let me know.
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