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Pacmanfever Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2013 Posts: 201 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:43 am Post subject: Sage VW advice, separating fact from fiction |
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What sort of urban legends, and universal truths have you heard about Volkswagens in general that either turned out to be true, or ended up being hogwash?
For me, it seems every time I mention we're running the 1835 that came with the bus, someone says, "I don't like those, the cylinder walls are too thin".
Is that just an oft repeated rumor that impending doom is part and parcel of 1835 ownership, or hogwash? What about other "truths" that seem to permeate the hobby? |
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thom Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2000 Posts: 5943 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:50 am Post subject: |
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How about the myth of "I need a bigger engine" ? _________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
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joe56vw Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2004 Posts: 3202 Location: Olympia wa
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:17 am Post subject: Re: Sage VW advice, separating fact from fiction |
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Pacmanfever wrote: |
What sort of urban legends, and universal truths have you heard about Volkswagens in general that either turned out to be true, or ended up being hogwash?
For me, it seems every time I mention we're running the 1835 that came with the bus, someone says, "I don't like those, the cylinder walls are too thin".
Is that just an oft repeated rumor that impending doom is part and parcel of 1835 ownership, or hogwash? What about other "truths" that seem to permeate the hobby? |
92mm cylinder(1835 ones) are 90.5 cylinders that are machine out to fit 92mm pistons
so yes are thinner and some have been known to overheat and some don't
but I think this has more to do with who and how the engine was build and who and ho the person who owns it drives the vehicle it is in
there are lots of vw "myths" that I know of but every time I post them on there are 20 members or keyboard mechanics to say how wrong I am _________________ '60 15 window walkthrough
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=559931&highlight=
why is there no sarcasism button on here? |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2011 Posts: 1593 Location: Louisville, ky
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:51 am Post subject: |
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I'm pretty sure we all heartily embrace out own myths and freely and loudly proclaim our expertise right here on the Samba. So your asking the originators of the bull to tell you how to tell when it's bull?
Just pay attention to who posts what and you'll figure out who knows there shit and who's full of shit. |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31271 Location: Hot Arizona
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vwracerdave Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 15280 Location: Deep in the 405
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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The biggest myth of all time has to be the guy who swears his Uncle's VW came from the factory with a Porsche engine in it. _________________ 2017 Street Comp Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble, OK
2010 Sportsman ET Champion - Mid-America Dragway - Arkansas City, KS
1997 Sportsman ET Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble ,OK
Featured in Dec. 2001 HOT VW's Magazine page 63
Watch my racing video's http://www.youtube.com/user/okvwracer/videos |
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6T5 square Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2005 Posts: 1081 Location: Dover, DE
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:16 am Post subject: |
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my wife always tells me I shouldn't drive my car because it's old and I'll ruin it.
I never listen. _________________ John
65 square 1500S (weezer) sold but always on my mind
60 beetle (Ned)
Quoting John Muir -- Open the rear boot. Get out the stool and sit down. Contemplate the air-cooled beauty before you. - How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive -- Step-By-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33883 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:12 am Post subject: |
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"You don't need a thermostat in warm climates"
"Old VWs are cheap to run."
"They are as safe as new cars if you drive carefully."
"That'll buff out." |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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VWs are supposed to leak oil. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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Just my hands. And a little lube. No tools. |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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EverettB wrote: |
All false:
The heat doesn't work (True below 0 degrees or so)*
They break down all the time
The brakes are unsafe
They have to warm up first before taking off
And similar things related to the owner not taking care of their car properly or parts missing. |
* except Type 3. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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wythac Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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"I get 35mpg out of my 1835...."
Fiction, unless you are going down a 35 mile hill and have your motor shut off for the last 10 miles. |
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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I don't see no advice from Sage _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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sb001 wrote: |
maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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That would look great slammed on earlies. _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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