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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:40 am Post subject: |
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P.S., Cal--also install the rubber seals where the air-duct hoses meet the tin.
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:59 pm Post subject: where to purchase stuff |
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do know where i could purchase these and possibly any other stuff i would need |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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google any of these:
Wolfsburg West
JBugs
Wolfgang International
Aircooled.net
MidAmerica VW
Eisparts
Airheadparts
That's enough to get you going.
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:16 pm Post subject: missing tin |
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what is the missing tin here called and were could it be purchased
also got piece of fuel pump spacer out of the crank
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:18 pm Post subject: compression test |
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is it possible to do compression test with file pump removed |
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:20 pm Post subject: fuel expansion tube |
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what lines hook to the driver side of the expansion tube
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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Those lines go to the left side (driver side in U.S.) of the two top, back, male fittings on your fuel tank. That is, if it's like my 1974 Super.
I can't remember the name of the small tin pieces ar either side of your heat risers. But they also have gaskets. And you have to buy them off the Samba Classifieds, since I don't think anyone makes them now.
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:10 am Post subject: Electric engines |
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Would an electric engine be a good idea to toss around |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe if you lived Down Under--next door to Joel .
Otherwise, you're in for a lot of remanufacturing of your car.
Tim |
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:25 am Post subject: Compression tests |
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So me and my dad were doing the compression tests and we heard on another forum that u need the engine hot but one shouldn't take out the spark plugs when the engine is hot opinons |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Cal--you can take out the spark plugs with the engine hot or warm. But you have to wait until the engie is cold to put them back in.
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EXJAY Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2009 Posts: 1109 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Looks pretty good Calvin. 74 is a good year for a SB! _________________ EXJAY
'74 Superbeetle (Family owned since new)
'73 181 Thing (sold) |
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Her74buggy Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2013 Posts: 367 Location: Houston
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: missing tin |
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also got piece of fuel pump spacer out of the crank
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I just came in from the garage with that problem. Trying to tune and the pump was leaky. Pulled the pump and saw a small crack in the Bakelite in the flange so I pulled the rod then the flange. SAME EXACT piece stayed in mine! I tried for a bit wIth a screw then a reverse back-out bit but after wiggling and pulling I had nothing. Had to walk away for a minute before I got frustrated and cracked it off into the case or something. Any easier way to get this out?
Your car looks clean Calvinater! That's going to be a great first car! The vert we have has been in tha family since day one and will be my daughters first car in a few years. You'll have the coolest car in the school parking lot and you'll know everything about keeping it running by then also. |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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There's a Chris Vallone YouTube video where he uses a tap (5/16, maybe) and a pair of pliers and a hammer.
He taps the bakelite tube, screws in a long bolt that matches the new threads, clamps vice grips (maybe pliers) onto the bolt, and hits the vice grips with a hammer.
Squirt WD40 or oil in the hole, first.
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Her74buggy Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2013 Posts: 367 Location: Houston
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Tim. Watched it and I am trying that method.
Hey Calvinater, make sure you keep us updated with pics. As you can see there are a lot of good knowledgable people here willing to help when you need it. It's a great thing your dad is doing with you and you will learn a lot that you will carry for a lifetime. Good luck! |
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:05 am Post subject: Thanks 74 bug |
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Alright i will keep you guys posted on anything new or old but most posting goes on at school were i do most research during a class were we can do anything we want as long as we learn so pics sometimes are rare |
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 11:43 am Post subject: Loom |
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anyone know where i could find my specific loom i couldn't find any |
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:19 pm Post subject: plug wire 1 |
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Is this part on the plug wire important. This is plug wire one
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KoMbI19 Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2013 Posts: 148 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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I am glad to see other young guys taking an interest in VW's! I also tried to buy a project to restore with my dad and never got around to it. Bought and sold and eventually got my restored Super a lot like yours. Enjoy the short time while it lasts! Good bonding time with your dad that some never got to experience. I hope it turns out alright! (also, my fuel filter is securely attached inside the engine compartment and hasn't blown up yet. Just in case- keep a fire extinguisher handy! I keep one in mine on the passenger side by the wheel well.) Have fun with it! _________________ 1972 Karmann Ghia Coupe- all stock
1982 Rabbit Convertible FI- all original
2006 Chevy Colorado Z71- 215k and still kicking! |
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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Howdy, long time since last post.(Looooong winter here)Anyway, The fuel tank was leaking, since removed,new one waiting in wings, the PO had installed copper fuel line alongside running board right side. Pressure tested bith OG line and PO line .Po line wins.Line in tunnel won't hold air. New brosol fuel pump, Temp. tank w/ inline filter setup. Started with gas down carb. Would not idle at all, pump checks okay, points good, wires and plugs good, idle solenoid good, removed,cleaned,reinstalled rockers. reset valves. still no idle, carb is apart as we speak should be back together tomorrow. Changed oil 3 times after trying to start on several occasions. Always smelled of gas. Flushed w/ diesel 50 or so revolutions with screw gun, (plugs removed) , Here's where advice is needed.
The diesel seemed to leak a fair amount in the area where the pistons mate with the case. Hard to tell with tin installed. oil weeps,. Our question is should we keep trying to get it to idle and comp test or should we drop the motor(first time for us, maybe even the car as the OG clamps are on the heater tubes)And see whats what in there?
Thanks _________________ "Albatross"! |
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