Stranded Westy Renton WA 90859

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:38 pm Post subject: Stranded Westy Renton WA 90859

Anyone close to this area? I have a buddy that is from texas that broke down he is in need of a 11mm wrench and has walked miles and no auto parts stores are open.
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

rmcd · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:57 pm Post subject:

I'm guessing you are close to http://www.north-westy.com
_________________
VW LT40 build. Like a Vanagon but 30% larger in every direction and 40% slower even in metric.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=749359&highlight=

IdahoDoug · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:01 pm Post subject:

If it helps a 7/16 wrench is identical.
_________________
1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:02 pm Post subject:

He is there right now they are closed
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

IdahoDoug · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:03 pm Post subject:

And that's a size a lot of gas stations will sell in cheap tools section...
_________________
1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:04 pm Post subject:

He walked to the closest AutoZone and bought the biggest tool kit they have, by the time he got back they were closed once he found out he needed the wrench and the kit doesnt have the 7/16 in it either.
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:05 pm Post subject:

well he just checked and sure enough after walking two miles there is a 7/16 in the kit. what an idiot Very Happy

_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:06 pm Post subject:

Im laughing with him on the phone now I told him I wrote that last line "what an idiot"
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:07 pm Post subject:

He flew into Seattle and bought the westy and it broke down 40 min later damn the luck.
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

IdahoDoug · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:13 pm Post subject:

Crapola. Which way is he headed to TX? By coincidence I am thinking of Seattle for vacation this weekend. And vanagon parts run. Cough - sorry honey I was going to tell you... Laughing

_________________
1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:15 pm Post subject:

He said he was headed back through Salt Lake City
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:17 pm Post subject:

Thats if he gets back on the road looks like he is going to have to spend the night the westy has the Subaru conversion and the mustache bar is in the way of the thermostat
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:19 pm Post subject:

This is the Westy he bought
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

IdahoDoug · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:23 pm Post subject:

Nice! So he will either pass through Idaho on the I90 near me or the Southern route through Boise. If he has any parts needs to get home post them up as either route there are resources. What stopped him besides the entirely unnatural lump of Japanese steel? Heh
_________________
1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:28 pm Post subject:

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:29 pm Post subject:

sad part is that the guy he bought it from didn't even offer to help him out.
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

danfromsyr · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:39 pm Post subject:

he needs to verify that it has the coolant bypass added for the thermostat.
because w/o a coolant bypass added into the conversion it'll overheat when the heater core(s) are shut off... maybe this is what happened.

the guys at Northwesty should be able to offer valuable assistance.
_________________

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:43 pm Post subject:

ConcreteAce · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:47 pm Post subject:

update he has managed to get the thermostat housing off. He cant move the plunger at all but he can move it on the new one so he may be lucky if there is no head gasket damage.
_________________
Ethan Dunlap
Spring, Texas

'51 Deluxe
'61 Build
'68 Turbo Diesel Baja
'64 Ghia Vert
'61 Baja Build

IdahoDoug · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:54 pm Post subject:

2.2 or the 2.5? My 2.2 had the thermostat on the bottom front of block. Yeah I could see mustache bar issues. No need to answer, just yakkin while reading a book and crossing fingers..
_________________
1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

	Forum Index -> Vanagon	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time Page: 1, 2 Next
Page 1 of 2