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a1fa · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:50 am Post subject:

bueller? bueller? bump.. love talking to myself. Cool

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j_dirge · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:21 am Post subject:

a1fa · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:23 am Post subject:

What's the quality on those?
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j_dirge · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:27 am Post subject:

a1fa · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:59 am Post subject:

thank you.. now, on my fuel injection thing.. i am thinking about disconnecting an o2 sensor from one of my motorcycles, and putting an extension pipe onto the exhaust tip as a makeshift o2 sensor to tune the FI. any objections? its either that or pay someone $100 to do it... i still would not be satisfied.. i think.. Shocked

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reluctantartist · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:11 am Post subject:

There should be a shop somewhere that would do it at a reasonable cost.

Oh.and check bus depot for parts too.
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a1fa · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:19 am Post subject:

a1fa · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:46 pm Post subject:

I am frustrated. I bought a new exhaust from busdepot, and it does not fit on my bus.. I even banged on heater intake to get it to fit.. its close, but still not there... the top heat shield is in the way.

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veloandy · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:38 pm Post subject:

a1fa · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:52 pm Post subject:

bump
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reluctantartist · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:59 am Post subject:

German supply has the adapters you need. Or you have to dent the muffler to make it fit. I would get the adapters from German supply.

http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/product.php?productid=17477&cat=332&page=1
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a1fa · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject:

reluctantartist you are a gem! I'm in UK at the moment and traveling to Poland on Saturday, and was wondering if I should stock up on parts... Wink

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reluctantartist · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:52 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately as far as the engine, I think the 1600 cc was more popular. But if I were you and had a chance to get stuff, yes definitely stock up.
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a1fa · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:21 am Post subject:

It has been a while since last post. Yesterday we had close to freezing temperatures. Day before yesterday I added a quart of Lucas oil treatment into 10W30, to help with what appears to be a rod knock. I also tested the battery to make sure she will crank in the morning. 385/485A, a bit low, but would do. Drove it home, and parked it. The next day I tried to start it, she barely turns over, and no start. Should have left it in the driveway. I tried to roll it down the hill and bump it, but its a no go... so roll it down the street and park it on the side of the road. When I came back home, someone left me a nice tire mark and a long ass scratch on the side of my van. Evil or Very Mad

A friend came by with one of those new Tundras to give me a jump... it was no go. it would barely turn over.

Couple of things I can think off:
-- Battery is dead. This one is guaranteed,
-- The oil is way too thick now with Lucas in there. Possible.
-- Starter is weak. Plausible.
-- Grounds have finally decided to take a hike.

Shocked

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oreana123 · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:22 pm Post subject:

Hi. 81 aircooled Vanagon 2wd

I have read your posts with interest because I have had a lot of the same problems. Starting with the "knock" you hear, I can't help but think about your hyd lifters. All of your oil changes and additives will help to loosen up your valve train and perhaps cure the knock. My lifters were knocking until the 2nd oil change, they have since quited considerably. Because I live where it is cold, I run synthetic multigrade but I will change to straight 30w when it warms up.

My van was a $500 CL special, and had been stripped of many parts, including FI components. This situation forced me to learn the FI system and in the course of returning my engine to running condition, I cleaned every part and replaced any rubber possible. I too had a leak in the intake boot and replaced it from the junk yard.

My van is a passenger model. I have added a Westy bed but I try not to load up the van with anything like you have to carry around. I just weighed my van for a total of 3550 lbs with full fuel and me sitting in it. The low weight factor allows me to cruise at 70 mph easily on the freeway.

I would recommend an oil temp gauge install if you do not have one already. In the hottest weather here in Idaho, my driving is limited by my oil temp gauge. It tells me when to get my foot out of it. I have spent a lot of time closing up the engine compartment to aid the cooling system.

As far as your charging and starting problems go, know that batterys generally die whenever they are exposed to temp extremes- whether heat or cold. I also have reservations about using the body sheet metal for a ground return- I plan on fabricating a separate ground run to the engine block just to completely cure any possible ground resistance.

I just received a set of rear shocks I'd like to install but it is in the mid 20s outside (I know I am a whiner! Very Happy

). Do not lose heart, when your van comes together you will have a real jewel.

a1fa · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:27 pm Post subject:

Here is the damage:

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oreana123 · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:42 pm Post subject:

Ah what the heck- I just put on the rear shocks in about 15 minutes- remove the wheels and it is easy.

oreana123 · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:43 pm Post subject:

Oh man that is so FU- any way to find out who?

a1fa · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject:

I'll be walking my dogs around the neighborhood.. I'll be sure they sniff around every car. I'll find the perp....
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reluctantartist · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:40 am Post subject:

My camper will run the battery low if left to sit for a long time. There are a lot of things that provide a slow drain on it. I am running 0w30 oil in mine during the winter. It may be grounds if the jump did not work.
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