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veg-head · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:42 pm Post subject:

OK so I'm going backwards, trying to make sure I got all the right stuff and it works.
I got the dog house off , the linkage needs work, I'm missing??? It looks like the rod to the? thermostat was is cut ?? on the one side , and it's missing something on the other side there's two little holes?? And what's the linkage to the thermostat look like ??? and any idea where I can get them.
So many questions. Crying or Very sad

mkparker · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:07 pm Post subject:

The cooling topic has been discussed at length on the entire site. None of the parts you seek are Thing specific as far as I know. Here is one of many threads that has some pics that may be helpful. Also, most any of the parts you need can be found in the classified section.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=106003&highlight=cooling+vanes
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GI Joe · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:52 pm Post subject:

Veg,
I wouldn't worry about the Tstat, unless you need a "proper" resto...or live in a Very cold climate where you'll need longer engine warm up time(helps to put at least a hint of location in your profile)...
Just make sure the flaps are locked open and move on! I had this issue with mine(down rod was cut, DS flaps were stuck open..). I just secured the Ps flaps open and let It ride! No worries!
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veg-head · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:22 pm Post subject:

Hay thanks for the info, my head is on over load, not sure what im doing , reading this post, looking at that post , got me a little informed but mostly confused, so like you said gi joe keep moving on.. shroud is going back on in open position , I think all the tin still needs to be there just no t-stat. Don't have any heater boxes anyway. I got the tri-mill bumper exit exhaust with the j pipes to go on. I'm ordering new tin, but I cant find the rear cyl tin deflectors x2 I think its #8 and cant find #32 pre heat tube tin (from pic on page 2),, not sure what i need at this point, Rolling Eyes

dam air cooled

mkparker · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:02 am Post subject:

#8

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1566122

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1438272

#32
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1655786

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1586074
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veg-head · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:27 am Post subject:

Thanks mkparker, way to kill a post , I should know" use the search fuction is all been covered before " . sometimes I wonder why anyone asks questions on the samba seeing that it all been covered. Evil or Very Mad

mkparker · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:35 am Post subject:

veg-head · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:45 am Post subject:

Hey it's all good I do appreciate the info, as you say sometimes the search will lead you down some crazy roads, but thanks for you input. 3 pages in and not much is happing, but some great people have offerd help and I hope this
post will go all the way to me cruising my Thing. Cool

Mkparker: sorry I'm just a little frustrated.

mkparker · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:13 am Post subject:

veg-head · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:04 am Post subject:

Well after a nice 2wk holiday to fla. Back to the thing,, gots me some new scat tin (some modifying) and taking off the push rod tubes and putting on the China tin also had to modify, I'm starting to get some where.. Razz

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Fancy yellow.

GI Joe · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:49 pm Post subject:

There ya go!! Looking great.... Cool

I gotta ask, what's parked next to it in the garage? Looks interesting..... Confused

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veg-head · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject:

79 mgb ,,

so. I've got a direct question, that probably belongs in the stupid question thread,, Crying or Very sad

what length and size are the engine bolts?? I now only have 1 (the one by the starter)

This sucks I need new bolts and nuts , I can get them but I need the size and length of each.. Help a big dummy. Sad

Shoyrtt · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:47 pm Post subject:

10Mm-1.5 Thread 70Mm Long Wink

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/fasb10m-150x70.html

veg-head · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the link, so it looks like I need 3 nuts; 2 - 85mm studs for the bottom? and the bolt for the driver side. Yea.

Shoyrtt · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:04 am Post subject:

veg-head · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:48 am Post subject: bleeding breaks

How do I know when it's time to replace the master cylinder. OK so I'm trying to bleed the breaks, I've got a new front disk break conversion new metal lines front and back, new drums shoes and wheel cyl. But original master. I adjusted rear for slight drag, and started bleeding the back rt. first. Got a little air and fluid from the rear , but can't get much and no breaks pedal soft and going all the way to the floor,, do I just keep bleeding or am I missing something.. Or do you think I need a new master? This thing is making me *$&!&$@ ..

GI Joe · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:26 pm Post subject:

Can't recall your situation... Was this a driver when ya got it? Did the brakes Ever work in your presence??

Either you haven't bled enough, Have a leak at some connection(you made quite a few connections with all those parts), or your master is bad...

Make sure the reservoir is full, and you're not re-introducing air... It takes a while to bleed brakes properly...

I had a similar issue when I did my front disc conversion. Turns out I had a leak, very slight leak at one of the from lines.. Too small to really notice for a bit, until the fluid started to puddle up... It was big enough to suck air back in though!
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GI Joe · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: funny pic.

veg-head · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:53 am Post subject:

This thing was a non runner when I got it, so as I say it's a work in progress Confused

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But I did get the breaks bleed, with a power bleeder, it worked great.

As far as the seats go, its back to the drawing board, my mount's didn't work, so I'm trying to come up with something else or maybe different seats , that will mount better, Crying or Very sad

but i really like these built in seat belts.

veg-head · Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 8:54 am Post subject:

Hey, the thing got pushed to the side, but now I'm back working on it a little lots of new stuff in it new motor,trans,breaks, tank redone new lines,. But I'm thinking it will never get there,, so should I sell it,, or.? I hear values are up. ?? What u think? Embarassed


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