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eschmi Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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I originally tried using a brass brush and some heavy cleaner and didn't do much do it, little hesitant to put an actual wire brush or wheel to it because I wasn't sure if it would hurt it or not , do I need to worry about the rough but I'm that crease at all? |
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:15 am Post subject: |
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eschmi wrote: |
I originally tried using a brass brush and some heavy cleaner and didn't do much do it, little hesitant to put an actual wire brush or wheel to it because I wasn't sure if it would hurt it or not , do I need to worry about the rough but I'm that crease at all? |
You could run a bastard file over it to break the heavy chunks of rust off, you can apply more force and cutting power that way. What you are seeing is what happens when you don't apply a thin coat of grease to the spindle after everything has been degreased as part of a bearing repack. |
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eschmi Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2014 Posts: 164 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:04 am Post subject: |
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alrighy I'll give it a try, thanks!! |
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BayCreamPuff Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2015 Posts: 769 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:04 pm Post subject: Stupid brake question |
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Can someone help me identify this line running into the front brake on a 79 Campmobile? I've looked at a bunch of diagrams and read the brake chapter in the Bentley manual and don't see anything about it.
This picture isn't from my bus, but I only have this line running into my front left brake.
Thanks! _________________ Cream Puff
'79 CA Stock FI Deluxe Campmobile
Earl Grey
'87 GoWesty 2.2 Westfalia
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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 Nov 12, 2015 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: Stupid brake question |
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BayCreamPuff wrote: |
I've looked at a bunch of diagrams and read the brake chapter in the Bentley manual and don't see anything about it. |
You'll want to move on to the chapter on speedometers next _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50260
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: Stupid brake question |
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BayCreamPuff wrote: |
Can someone help me identify this line running into the front brake on a 79 Campmobile? I've looked at a bunch of diagrams and read the brake chapter in the Bentley manual and don't see anything about it.
This picture isn't from my bus, but I only have this line running into my front left brake.
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That is your speedometer cable, the inner end sticks out through the bearing cap and should have a little C ring holding it in place. |
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BayCreamPuff Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2015 Posts: 769 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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You'll want to move on to the chapter on speedometers next Wink |
Yay! Thanks _________________ Cream Puff
'79 CA Stock FI Deluxe Campmobile
Earl Grey
'87 GoWesty 2.2 Westfalia
Marsha Mellow
'00 Eurovan VR6 Full Camper |
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sgbdoe Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 37 Location: NC
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:28 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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How should I go about restoring my bumpers? They're structurally ok, with just a couple small dents, but the paint is faded and there is surface rust. |
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:36 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Powder coat 'em. There's a place near me that has a paint color called "sky white" and it is a 99.99% match to "cloud white"
If the dents are an issue to you, you need some metal filler. _________________ Wash your hands
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sgbdoe Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2014 Posts: 37 Location: NC
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:45 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Thanks. Is there anything I can do to the surface rust? |
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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If the paint on it is good right now, then walnut blast it.
If the paint isn't great and you want to repaint it, sand blast or put some elbow grease on it with some sanding or some other abrasive. _________________ Wash your hands
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eschmi Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2014 Posts: 164 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:46 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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if they're chrome get some soapy water and aluminum foil, otherwise some 220 grit sand paper will work nice if you're repainting. |
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eche_bus Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2007 Posts: 1318
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:43 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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sgbdoe wrote: |
How should I go about restoring my bumpers? They're structurally ok, with just a couple small dents, but the paint is faded and there is surface rust. |
You didn't say what model year bus you're working on. The mid-to-late 70s buses use Pastel White, not Cloud White on their bumpers. Also, there are bumper straightening businesses that can make sure your bumpers are straight, remove dents, and sandblast the rust away. I located one near me and got back ready-to-paint, perfectly straight, dent-free bumpers. |
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dailyoliver Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2015 Posts: 106 Location: Sooke
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Hi Guys.
I need to replace the front axle beam on my 1979 Westfalia. Fortunately the local wrecker's yard has managed to find me a stock replacement for ($395 CAD).
However: I have heard to my horror that not all beams are created equal?
My silly question is: Has anyone had a problem with beams that do not fit?
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All beams are not created equal! You may find that your new beam is not the exact width of the frame (mine was, but I was warned about this, so I pass it on). If the beam is too narrow, you are SOL and walking till you find a wider beam. If it is too wide, then you *must* insert shims. I was very specifically warned not to crank the bolts to tighten it to the frame, or wedge it wider, as this will distort it, and cause a fatigue failure of the beam (I dunno, but it sounded bad to me!) |
http://type2.com/bartnik/beam.htm
Secondly mine has servo (cylinder type thing) - can this be fitted to the new one if it does not have one? I think I read that all post 76 beams should fit?
Thanks to anyone that can shed some light on this subject.
Peace -->> D/O |
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beatles4 Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2014 Posts: 400 Location: Miami
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:15 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Could someone either link me a photo or point me in the right direction? I am stumped. I have the original westy z bed and I can't seem to figure out how to properly mount it to the floor of the bus. While I was at a show I dug under someone else's bay bus to see but they had a big piece of wood covering up the whole area so I couldn't see. _________________ Click to view image
http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-27771.png |
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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: Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:04 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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beatles4 wrote: |
Could someone either link me a photo or point me in the right direction? I am stumped. I have the original westy z bed and I can't seem to figure out how to properly mount it to the floor of the bus. While I was at a show I dug under someone else's bay bus to see but they had a big piece of wood covering up the whole area so I couldn't see. |
"Installation is the reverse of the removal" http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=291736 _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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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: Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:10 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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dailyoliver wrote: |
Hi Guys.
I need to replace the front axle beam on my 1979 Westfalia. Fortunately the local wrecker's yard has managed to find me a stock replacement for ($395 CAD).
However: I have heard to my horror that not all beams are created equal?
My silly question is: Has anyone had a problem with beams that do not fit?
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All beams are not created equal! You may find that your new beam is not the exact width of the frame (mine was, but I was warned about this, so I pass it on). If the beam is too narrow, you are SOL and walking till you find a wider beam. If it is too wide, then you *must* insert shims. I was very specifically warned not to crank the bolts to tighten it to the frame, or wedge it wider, as this will distort it, and cause a fatigue failure of the beam (I dunno, but it sounded bad to me!) |
http://type2.com/bartnik/beam.htm
Secondly mine has servo (cylinder type thing) - can this be fitted to the new one if it does not have one? I think I read that all post 76 beams should fit?
Thanks to anyone that can shed some light on this subject.
Peace -->> D/O |
I've never heard of an undamaged beam being so far off it wouldn't fit an undamaged bus with a minimum of prying and jacking. They are all built on a jig as well as the bus frame, Germans are obsessive about flawless interchangeability, as long as it's a mid 1970 or newer beam it'll fit the frame. If it lacks the mount for the booster it may be for an earlier bus, check the mounting hole pattern carefully first. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=151765 a capable welder can swap the booster mount over, if it's pre 73 you'll also have to swap the spindles and brakes. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
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dailyoliver Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2015 Posts: 106 Location: Sooke
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:00 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Just the answer I was looking for thank you busdaddy. I think this should fit then.
Big thumbs up to you guys --> peace D/O
busdaddy wrote: |
dailyoliver wrote: |
Hi Guys.
I need to replace the front axle beam on my 1979 Westfalia. Fortunately the local wrecker's yard has managed to find me a stock replacement for ($395 CAD).
However: I have heard to my horror that not all beams are created equal?
My silly question is: Has anyone had a problem with beams that do not fit?
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All beams are not created equal! You may find that your new beam is not the exact width of the frame (mine was, but I was warned about this, so I pass it on). If the beam is too narrow, you are SOL and walking till you find a wider beam. If it is too wide, then you *must* insert shims. I was very specifically warned not to crank the bolts to tighten it to the frame, or wedge it wider, as this will distort it, and cause a fatigue failure of the beam (I dunno, but it sounded bad to me!) |
http://type2.com/bartnik/beam.htm
Secondly mine has servo (cylinder type thing) - can this be fitted to the new one if it does not have one? I think I read that all post 76 beams should fit?
Thanks to anyone that can shed some light on this subject.
Peace -->> D/O |
I've never heard of an undamaged beam being so far off it wouldn't fit an undamaged bus with a minimum of prying and jacking. They are all built on a jig as well as the bus frame, Germans are obsessive about flawless interchangeability, as long as it's a mid 1970 or newer beam it'll fit the frame. If it lacks the mount for the booster it may be for an earlier bus, check the mounting hole pattern carefully first. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=151765 a capable welder can swap the booster mount over, if it's pre 73 you'll also have to swap the spindles and brakes. |
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beatles4 Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2014 Posts: 400 Location: Miami
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:41 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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busdaddy wrote: |
beatles4 wrote: |
Could someone either link me a photo or point me in the right direction? I am stumped. I have the original westy z bed and I can't seem to figure out how to properly mount it to the floor of the bus. While I was at a show I dug under someone else's bay bus to see but they had a big piece of wood covering up the whole area so I couldn't see. |
"Installation is the reverse of the removal" http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=291736 |
This was the photo that just said, remove the bolts.
I don't have that piece of wood on the bottom and I don't know if I have enough of the floor brackets or not. Maybe early bay is weird or maybe I am missing pieces. _________________ Click to view image
http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-27771.png |
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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: Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:07 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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beatles4 wrote: |
maybe I am missing pieces. |
Sure sounds that way. Got pics of yours? _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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