65 Vert "Bud"

bigdog1962 · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:54 pm Post subject:

Knobs...
Headlight knob to be replaced - off white

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Windshield washer - torn up completely - not sure if the wiper motor works at all but that's another project. This isn't a daily driver so it will only be out on sunny days. I will order the knob but look at the windshield wiper motor later.

Yes, it's ugly. I think someone before just painted blue over everything....

bigdog1962 · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:58 pm Post subject:

A close up of the steering wheel - I swear I think it's made of wood...

bigdog1962 · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:08 pm Post subject:

Oh yes, while having the generator replaced, I had the intake manifold boots replaced.

Which brings us to today....
Running real rough, sputtering. Took it back to the mechanic - he said part of the carberator "fell off". Said it wasn't something that is not routinely checked. He took part of another carburetor he had and replaced the "top half" of mine - for $30 including labor. I THINK that was a good deal...
But, for you carberator buffs in the know what do you think? I don't have any pictures of the carburetor before it was repaired. Are you able to tell anything?
Before....

After...

bigdog1962 · Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:02 pm Post subject:

Arrived today

Got enough to keep me busy a while!

bigdog1962 · Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:28 pm Post subject:

A few updates - chose to do these based on the amount of time I had.
First the glove box - old

Looks like a mouse may have been in there some time. The hole was for a booster that someone had previously installed some time ago. You probably remember the KRACO brand...

Got a new one from WW - fits perfectly. Also bumpstops

bigdog1962 · Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:51 pm Post subject:

And the sunvisors - the old and the missing...

the new

Cjm005 · Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:05 pm Post subject:

I'm digging it... i like the color!
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=562603

Herrbern · Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:27 am Post subject:

Clamp your fuel lines. Fire hazard

bigdog1962 · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:56 pm Post subject:

Well I've been working on the wiring as I have a blown fuse and many of the electricals don't work. I tried taking my computer out to the garage and tracing the wires but that doesn't work. So I did as several people suggested in other posts - I had the wiring diagram blown up and laminated. Also bought some eraseable markers to check off things as I went.

I have found all sorts of things, as expected. Some things not hooked up, others hooked up wrong, etc., etc. Learning lot as I go along.
I was going to work on the light switch and check what's going where but I learned you have to have a special tool to get the switch out.

I tried needle nose pliers (as I was able to on the glove box) but it won't work. I'll be ordering the tool tomorrow.

bigdog1962 · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:58 pm Post subject:

Oh yes, I also bought clamps for the fuel lines. Thanks for the pointer, Herrbern.

Nubby · Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:13 am Post subject:

bigdog1962 · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:11 pm Post subject:

Since my last post, I have all the electrical working - even the dome light. Took some time and head scratching but got it done. Well, everything but the windshield wipers which I am going to do at a later date. I must say, getting all that to work was a rewarding experience. And to think I didn't even know what the purpose of a ground was, what a volt was, etc. The electrical problems ranged from bad grounds, things hooked up incorrectly, things not hooked up at all and burned out bulbs. Now to move on to the next project - rear axle boots.
Looking underneath the car, there is about a 1/2 of dirt, sand and oil caked on especially the left side where there is a tear in the boot.

That crud is caked on everywhere. Underneath the transmission.

I did a lot of reading here on the Samba about replacing the axle boots and changing the transmission fluid. Found the filler plug and managed to get it loose. I took this pix before scraping and cleaning up around the plug.

bigdog1962 · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:19 pm Post subject:

The axle boot on the left was a one piece.

Also removed the right side which was the split type - it didn't have a tear in it but I decided to go ahead and replace it while I was at it. When I removed the filler plug for the transmission, I couldn't touch the fluid inside the transmission - I figured it would be low. I measured with a wire and it was probably 1-2 inches below the full line.
I also adjusted the clutch after reading about how to do it here on the Samba. The clutch pedal had excessive play and when I was driving it, it didn't down shift very well. Between adjusting the clutch and changing the transmission fluid to the proper level, I'm hoping that it cures the problem.

bigdog1962 · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:30 pm Post subject:

I also hooked up the shop vac to the heater tubes and sucked some junk out.

The ground wire to the transmission will be cleaned/replaced - put it on the to do list. Not sure if this picture really shows how dirty it is or not but it's nasty.

Now waiting on my axle boots to come in from WW.

bigdog1962 · Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:39 am Post subject:

Both sides are 99% ready - just a little bit of fine cleaning left to do. The boots and a few other items are due in today from WW.

Also drained the transmission - both of the plugs looked like the one on the left. Seemed mostly like gunk. I imagine that the magnet part of the plug wasn't very effective for who knows how long. I did some reading about gear oil here on the Samba and I'll see what's available locally after putting the boots on.

Rome · Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:15 am Post subject:

The transmission and the general underbody area really is grimy. Do you have access to a power washer so you can spray this filth off? Even 2 cans of Gunk and a strong garden hose will help quite a bit, then use a stiff bristle brush to help scrub the dirt off.

Set the rear of the car up on jackstands, and you could even remove the rear wheels for better spraying access.

bigdog1962 · Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:20 am Post subject:

Definitely on the list. With as much gunk that is under there, I was thinking about taking to a car wash and putting it up on ramps on the rear. Going to do it in the very near future. Probably after getting the boots installed and the transmission refilled.

bigdog1962 · Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:34 am Post subject:

Both boots installed, transmission fluid drained and filled back up. It's supposed to be in the 70's this weekend (sorry my Northern friends) and I hope to get it out for a test drive and to the car wash for some degreasing.

I can't help but notice the thickness of the rubber boot (from WW) next to the axle - thinner on the side opposite the split. I guess they made it that way so that it would slip past the axle easier and then rotate. I also checked the "seal" by compressing the boot quickly and listening for air leaks. I know it's not completely airtight but I know it should be close. Sure enough, I had to make some adjustments untill I was satisfied. I figured if air could easily escape, fluid certainly would follow. So now its tight - looking forward to the test drive this weekend. I'll keep a watch on the boots for a leak.

bigdog1962 · Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 7:37 pm Post subject:

I posted some questions about my distributor, carb and oil bath air cleaner and I received some invaluable information.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=580072
Since then I have plugged the air fitting on the top right corner of the fan shroud as suggested by Aussiebug - it was used as part of the charcoal canister system when this engine was used with the 72/73 bug. (Thanks Aussiebug). And yes - I have already moved the fuel filter.
Unplugged....

Wooden dowel

Tight fit in place

With a little black paint

bigdog1962 · Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 7:43 pm Post subject:

The fuel lines are all safety wired and clamped

The engine seals are toast - as is most of the rubber on this vehicle. It seems that the PO would have replaced it when they replaced the engine but they didn't. I'm not driving the car now and I plan on getting the seal replaced within the next few weeks.


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