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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Fuel pump question |
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The screw at the very top of my fuel pump has a washer/seal that is smashed and slightly leaking. What is the original washer made of and can I get it at a local FLAPS or hardware store? |
Go through all the boxes at your local hardware store and see what you can find. You should be able to find fiber washers and nylon as well. They may even have brass or copper. Thinking of copper, maybe use one from an oil change kit. |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: unknown part |
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alman72 wrote: |
what is the grey box/rectangle to the left of the sink?
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Thanks for Bus Daddys reply about adventure wagons and rivs
the heater has a small propane tank, like one that comes with a grill, but small. Does this help narrow it down? I am looking at a ad, trying to figure out what it came out of, and where it was located on the bus. Seller is selling for someone else, so no help there.
very much a newbie, have had my 73 sportsmobile for about a year now, and have been stalking for just as long. LOVE the rarest of the rare thread. I have learned a lot and am looking forward to years of aircooled fun! |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel pump question |
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Wildthings wrote: |
mpls_ham wrote: |
The screw at the very top of my fuel pump has a washer/seal that is smashed and slightly leaking. What is the original washer made of and can I get it at a local FLAPS or hardware store? |
Go through all the boxes at your local hardware store and see what you can find. You should be able to find fiber washers and nylon as well. They may even have brass or copper. Thinking of copper, maybe use one from an oil change kit. |
A really really short length of copper tube is also a washer
Got a small pipe cutter and some small diameter copper tubing? _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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airschooled Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012 Posts: 12687 Location: on a bike ride somewhere
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:27 am Post subject: |
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How do we measure oil pump gears to find out what size a pump is? Length of gear or diameter? I have a NOS Febi pump that has a part number for 21mm, but is identical in size to my Schadek 26mm pump. _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:26 am Post subject: |
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asiab3 wrote: |
How do we measure oil pump gears to find out what size a pump is? Length of gear or diameter? I have a NOS Febi pump that has a part number for 21mm, but is identical in size to my Schadek 26mm pump. |
Length of gears. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:54 am Post subject: Re: '73 westy engine swap |
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PITApan wrote: |
SkyLo420 wrote: |
Thanks a bunch. I havent got it put up in the bus yet. Its all put together aside from the muffler & tried to get it mounted today but I have to change the flywheel and pressure plate stuff. The one on my old motor was type m210 and the new one is type m215. Its about a 3/8-1/2" thicker and the width of the teeth is wider. I have pictures of where all the wires go and getting the hang of working on it. Still learning a lot though.
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learn about heater flaps and thermostat and get some fitted. The operating rod is missing = no flaps. |
Agree- no flaps means scuffed pistons- better do compression test- those flaps are a diverter from cylinders and to oil cooler. With out them the cooling air is not going to the right places. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Would an internal tooth washer be okay to use on one of the CV boot bolts?
I am planning on re-using the serrated washers that were on there as long as they look like they are in good shape.
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kkjellquist Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2013 Posts: 752 Location: Asheville, NC
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Would it be possible to replace the spring plate bushings without removing any brake parts, shocks, etc? Here's the steps I am noodling on;
1. Jack up rear end nice and high.
2. Jack up entire real wheel assembly until spring plate is off lower stop.
3. Remove wheel and support assembly w/ blocks
4. Support fwd portion of spring plate with jack
5. Remove spring plate cover
6. Break/remove 4 bolts holding plate to rear wheel assembly
7. Pry spring plate past lower stop and lower w/ jack to remove torsion bar tension.
8. Replace bushings and reverse/re-assemble _________________ 1977 Sage Green Deluxe Campmobile - "Turtel"
(1978 2L FI, Pertronix, Hydraulic Lifters)
Turtel - http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=561195
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Thanks!
I need them tomorrow, so I'll have to see if I can get them locally. Big box stores don't seem to have them. _________________ 1976 Westy
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50255
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:27 am Post subject: |
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Bala wrote: |
Thanks!
I need them tomorrow, so I'll have to see if I can get them locally. Big box stores don't seem to have them. |
So long as you have the spreaders you are okay without having any washers. Just tighten the bolts good and tight, VW upgraded the specs for the identical parts on the Vanagon to 33ft*lbs. If you don't have the spreaders then get some Grade 8 washers from either your local hardware store or FLAPS. |
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Wildthings wrote: |
So long as you have the spreaders you are okay without having any washers. Just tighten the bolts good and tight, VW upgraded the specs for the identical parts on the Vanagon to 33ft*lbs. If you don't have the spreaders then get some Grade 8 washers from either your local hardware store or FLAPS. |
Yep, I have the spreaders.
How about these for piece of mind. There are some 1/4" in stock at the local Fastenal.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/01625...ngMachine= _________________ 1976 Westy
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Bala wrote: |
Wildthings wrote: |
So long as you have the spreaders you are okay without having any washers. Just tighten the bolts good and tight, VW upgraded the specs for the identical parts on the Vanagon to 33ft*lbs. If you don't have the spreaders then get some Grade 8 washers from either your local hardware store or FLAPS. |
Yep, I have the spreaders.
How about these for piece of mind. There are some 1/4" in stock at the local Fastenal.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/01625...ngMachine= |
I am pretty sure those would be too small, a 5/16" would probably fit, but should be checked before purchase. 5/16" = 7.94mm |
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BusPriest Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2014 Posts: 420 Location: Denver, Co
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Is a vapor barrier necessary on the front doors if you are doing birch panels that are coated with poly? Basically im asking if the vapor barrier is just for protecting door cards.
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airschooled Air-Schooled
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:55 am Post subject: |
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BusPriest wrote: |
Is a vapor barrier necessary on the front doors if you are doing birch panels that are coated with poly? Basically im asking if the vapor barrier is just for protecting door cards.
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Yes they are. Your window scraper seals are not 100% waterproof, so VW added drain holes to the doors to let water get out as efficiently as possible. The vapor barriers prevent this water from damaging the panels, and they help get the water out which helps prevent rust. _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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asiab3 wrote: |
BusPriest wrote: |
Is a vapor barrier necessary on the front doors if you are doing birch panels that are coated with poly? Basically im asking if the vapor barrier is just for protecting door cards.
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Yes they are. Your window scraper seals are not 100% waterproof, so VW added drain holes to the doors to let water get out as efficiently as possible. The vapor barriers prevent this water from damaging the panels, and they help get the water out which helps prevent rust. |
Correct, without the vapor barrier (including the inner flap on it) water ends up on top of the doglegs beside the seats. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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Re packed my CVs and replaced the boots. When putting the CV assemblies back on the driveshaft do they have to be aligned (clocked) on the splines a certain way? Now that I'm reinstalling them I can't for the life of me get all the bolts to line up. I'll get all the inner, then can only get one bolt started on the outer and vise versa. _________________ 1976 Westy
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busdaddy Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Got it in neutral?, splines don't matter, turn the flange or the wheel until it lines up. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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Bala Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Gah, duh! Thank you so much busdaddy! You just made my morning tomorrow much better.
For the record, it's in gear and with E-brake on (as per the Bentley ). _________________ 1976 Westy
1966 Beetle |
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XXX/Rx/RnR Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2008 Posts: 405 Location: valley of the sun
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:20 am Post subject: |
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Gasket on the t-body to plenum was split. Replaced and the engine will idle, but still a little high. No issues driving to work last night. I need to purchase the tool so I can check the compression. _________________ 78' westy, 2.4 195hp ecotec, audi turbo a/t, a\c, 2 1/2" lift spindles, index rear, 930 cv's & axles, 225x65x17 BFGs ## 77' hardtop 2.0 T-4 duel 44 weber's, 225x50x17s ## 74' baha bug |
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