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Rathbone Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Palm Coast, Florida
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:51 pm Post subject: Is there a hit list on what I should do to 'sand proof' bugg |
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I just had my pistons and cylinders replaced on my engine and I would prefer not to do the engine any damage. I live near the coast and occasionally drive on the sand. What do I need to do to seal the engine and transmission well enough for this type of use? _________________ (o\_i_/o) what you've just said ... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul - Mr. Oblaski, Principal |
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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think sand is as critical of a problem as fine silt/dust, but a sand seal pulley and Outerwears on the K&N air filters(or better) is a good starting place |
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Lo Cash John Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2004 Posts: 2246 Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Use good air filters and apply grease along the rubber sealing surface when assembling. Sand can/does get under the air filters if you don't.
Crankcase breather system needs to keep out sand too. If you're using a common "breather box" get rid of it and go with something that uses a K&N style filter. If you have the stock draft tube (extends down from the stock oil filler/breather) you may want to place a filter on that. Not sure how I would go about it though.
Sand seal pulley setup as mentioned.
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Rathbone Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Palm Coast, Florida
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Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Putting grease on the air filter is a good idea - I've noticed sand getting through my K&N filter.
Ever heard of a sand proof alternator? _________________ (o\_i_/o) what you've just said ... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul - Mr. Oblaski, Principal |
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Lo Cash John Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2004 Posts: 2246 Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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Not sure on the alternator.
Just to be sure, you do know that K&N type filters have to be cleaned and oiled on a regular (read:FREQUENT) basis? I mention this because I see VW people driving around with K&N style gauze filters that have never once been oiled. Without the oil, the filter offers almost no protection.
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Rathbone Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2006 Posts: 235 Location: Palm Coast, Florida
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Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, but how often? I've only put 1,000 miles on it since I oiled it. _________________ (o\_i_/o) what you've just said ... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul - Mr. Oblaski, Principal |
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Lo Cash John Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2004 Posts: 2246 Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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My bug is a street car and I service the filter every other oil change (2500 miles per oil change). For someone driving offload and on the beach I'd say every oil change or after every trip onto the sand. _________________ www.LoCashRacing.org
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