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PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:26 am    Post subject: Re: Fuel pump question Reply with quote

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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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PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:50 pm    Post subject: Re: unknown part Reply with quote

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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.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Fuel pump question Reply with quote

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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.

A really really short length of copper tube is also a washer Wink
Got a small pipe cutter and some small diameter copper tubing?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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. Eh?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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. Eh?

Length of gears.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:54 am    Post subject: Re: '73 westy engine swap Reply with quote

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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.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would an internal tooth washer be okay to use on one of the CV boot bolts?

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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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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bala wrote:
Would an internal tooth washer be okay to use on one of the CV boot bolts?

Probably better off without a washer. Those are pretty mild steel.

New ones.
M8 Schnorr Washer for CV Joint
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-belleville-spring-washers/=vv4ajg]


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Would an internal tooth washer be okay to use on one of the CV boot bolts?

Probably better off without a washer. Those are pretty mild steel.

New ones.
M8 Schnorr Washer for CV Joint
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-belleville-spring-washers/=vv4ajg]

Good Luck
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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.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bala wrote:
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Bala wrote:
Would an internal tooth washer be okay to use on one of the CV boot bolts?

Probably better off without a washer. Those are pretty mild steel.

New ones.
M8 Schnorr Washer for CV Joint
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-belleville-spring-washers/=vv4ajg]

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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.


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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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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=
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bala wrote:
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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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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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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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.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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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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.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got it in neutral?, splines don't matter, turn the flange or the wheel until it lines up.
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Gah, duh! Thank you so much busdaddy! You just made my morning tomorrow much better.

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