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xzener
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 Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Very well could have been. The PO did not mention a tranny conversion. If so, glad it was done.
Can I tell by the VIN number?? I would like to find out.
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Redlabel6
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:34 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I'm not sure on the VIN. Is there a large hole in the engine compartment from the compartment into the right rear fender? That's where the oil and vacuum tank were located. You might also have some extra holes in the sheet metal to the right of the crank pulley, right rear firewall, and some mounting holes on the upper left firewall.
Here is an autostick engine compartment.
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xzener
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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No, I have no holes in those areas. Thanks.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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rear panel area on 69 convertible.... these little dealios turn but serve no purpose, I'll assume they are a small part of a bigger picture.. but I have no idea, also not sure what the snap is for as all my snaps above it are for the cover, these are found on both passenger and driver sides..
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63 vwnotch
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| Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I have the boot on in these pics which can't be seen, I was thinking maybe for the boot straps but appears somethings missing
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xzener
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| Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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What is this bracket next to the horn assembly??
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xzener
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| Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Haha... Nevermind. It supports the washer fluid bottle I just pulled out.
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:13 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Posted this pic in my new thread related to reassembling my 71 Vert back to running.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=669007&highlight=
Pretty sure they are down tubes from the brake fluid reservoir but need guidance which ones go where. The two primer ones are the same, the two etched ones have a slightly different curve. Do I use all four?
Anyone?
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:53 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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That is perfect! Thank you Sir. Now I can play around to find which fits the proper angle.
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:26 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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I'm not sure who's thread I took this pic from, but can someone tell me what the cable is at the top, I assume a heater cable? And also at the bottom of the pic, what is that electrical wire and where would it be going out through the engine compartment? Thanks.
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kman
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:36 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Top cable is rear heat flap control
Red wire is for rear window defrost (late model glass window convertible). I don't believe it enters the engine bay at all. I never did hook mine up as the grid on my window looks sketchy.
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:34 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Thanks Kman, that makes sense re the cable going to the opposite side heater flap. JBugs sells these cables and it looks like it goes to both flaps from the heater handle, so I assume they route through the two different tubes under the e-brake handle. Wiring to rear window defrost makes sense. My grid has always looked crusty as well and never tried to use it. I wonder if anyone sells a new replacement grid???
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:27 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Ok, came across a new part that I can't identify. I think it is the battery hold down that was originally in the engine compartment. Anyone Confirm?
Since I am going to remount battery under back seat, wondering if it is recommended to run a bolt through the pan and use this to secure battery in place....if it is the hold down, or am I just looking at future leakage/sealing problems down the road.
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crocteau
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| Since I am going to remount battery under back seat, wondering if it is recommended to run a bolt through the pan and use this to secure battery in place....if it is the hold down, or am I just looking at future leakage/sealing problems down the road. |
You could rivet a nut-plate to the pan as an anchor point for the hold down you have in hand, but you've already recognized the sealing issue.
It may be overkill, but I think you'd probably be able to realize better weather sealing using a hold down bracket/tray, for example:
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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| Since I am going to remount battery under back seat, wondering if it is recommended to run a bolt through the pan and use this to secure battery in place....if it is the hold down, or am I just looking at future leakage/sealing problems down the road. |
You could rivet a nut-plate to the pan as an anchor point for the hold down you have in hand, but you've already recognized the sealing issue.
It may be overkill, but I think you'd probably be able to realize better weather sealing using a hold down bracket/tray...
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Note the asymmetry from crocteau's picture, hides a symmetry. We have ours essentially free-floating, on a piece of rubber to damp-down the motions... Cable ties in this pic were replaced by velcro straps now, which don't do anything, really... It doesn't matter, the way we have it set up. There isn't a lot of space for the battery to float around, under a Ghia back seat. So you can use whatever makes you feel good. But you don't have a lot of vertical space to play in, if you have a tall battery.
The key thing is: look at the battery, and look at places where the hot terminal could ground itself. Make sure it can't get near any of them, what-ever happens. (If the ground lug grounds itself, that's just a better connection... Unless you want to disconnect power - then you shove the battery an inch to the side.) |
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:04 am Post subject: Re: What's this Ghia part and Where does it go? |
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Good ideas guys and thanks for the pics. Gives me some ideas. I will definitely figure out a way to secure the battery in place...don't want the thing bouncing around and welding itself in place on anything, especially if close to fuel lines!
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