75 westy deluxe rebirth

bugger101 · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject: 75 westy deluxe rebirth

so i got up at 7:00 this morning went to uhaul, only to sit outside for a hour as they open at 8:00 d'oh!

so we hit the road at 9 no problems so far at 12:50 we got to the po's house. took the grand tour,loaded up the bus and hit the road. then the winds start to pick up so we are swaying like hell.Got home around 6 then i stupidly pulled the key out of the ignition so the steering wheel locked and we can't get to unlock Brick wall

then we gave up on it after trying for a hour. so i left it on the trailer at my shop

how would you guys get the steering wheel to unlock?

anyways time for the pics Very Happy

the engine is sitting on the mower next to the bus
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VDubTech · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject:

Nice lookin Bus. Turn the steering wheel while you're trying to turn the key. It will unlock.
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bugger101 · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject:

Westfabulous · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:36 pm Post subject:

Maybe try a bead of white lithium grease on each side of the key. Run it in and out and then work the lock and steering wheel back and forth. It should break free. Make sure you are using the right key; I assume you have more than one.
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bugger101 · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:05 am Post subject:

bugger101 · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:31 pm Post subject:

got some interior pics

started to clean out the interior and found a bag with a grass substance Shocked

by the way any one want a under dash a/c

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rustbus · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:38 pm Post subject:

bugger101 · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:39 pm Post subject:

bugger101 · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:48 pm Post subject:

this is what i found out from the m-plate

M-Plate content
Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2352027002
Serial number 027 002
Modelyear 1975
Planned production date
Friday, 06 September 1974
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7357
Type of engine Type 4 (ED) - 1795cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L65K - Ravenna Green
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 49 - Camping Red Cloth
Destination USA, East reserve

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M-Plate content
Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2352027002
Serial number 027 002
Modelyear 1975
Planned production date
Friday, 06 September 1974
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7357
Type of engine Type 4 (ED) - 1795cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L65K - Ravenna Green
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 49 - Camping Red Cloth
Destination USA, East reserve

M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
005 Heater outlet in seat box of rear bench seat 231
234

073 Pop-up roof Westfalia SO 73 -
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

583 Without compressor for folding spare tire -
P27 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile with pop up roof, folding spare tire and combined gas/electric refrigerator (1976-1979) 231
2x6 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
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RocketRod · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:10 pm Post subject:

AW 1973-75 VW Transporter 7.3:1 65hp@4200rpm 92.4 lb-ft@3000rpm
'74-'75 models with auto. trans. used L-Jetronic f.i., otherwise dual carbs.

Engine code, is a good starting point but no telling what has been done to it. Read about the 34 ICT's here and in the Performance forum. Good Luck!
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bugger101 · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject:

bugger101 · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:21 am Post subject:

hey guys are the big long bolts supposed to come out of the case?
and getting the case split is a bitch,anyone got any tips?
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trackwesty · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:02 am Post subject:

The Long bolts don't come out or they don't need to come out. You are most likely missing a bolt or nut some where. Look above the oil pump and flywheel area. If it seems too hard this is what ends up being the issue.
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trackwesty · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:02 am Post subject:

Be sure to look in the Bentley manual there should be a picture with all the bolts and nuts that need to be removed when splitting the case. did you take the oil pump out too prior to trying to split the case
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bugger101 · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:48 pm Post subject:

trackwesty · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:40 pm Post subject:

Check the locations in the picture
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bugger101 · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:09 pm Post subject:

ok guys i have taken all of the blots off of the case except the big torx bolt on the side of the block and have been banging on this bitch for 5 hours Brick wall

. and it hasn't even cracked its like someone jb weld the case together. is there a special tool or trick to do this?
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busdaddy · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:30 pm Post subject:

If it's the triple square bolt head under 3/4 cylinder it's not a case bolt but an oil passage or valve (depending on the engine), all case bolts have hex heads.
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trackwesty · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:34 am Post subject:

with tapping it should come appart. The last rebuilder may have used some strong sealant to keep from leaking but looking at the pictures it dosen't look like it worked Wink

Recheck all possible bolts, did you remove the rear and front seal?? you usually don't need to but it may have a bunch of permatex or something which is holding the case together
This is the tool for splitting a case apart but not used often
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faster · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: 75 westy deluxe rebirth

Glad to see that you`ve moved up to the Bus league. If you need parts let me know I still have a few from the 71 also have most of the wood headliner and some uncut 5X5 sheet of baltic birch for the headliner if you need them.

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