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Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:23 pm

Just picked this up yesterday. Need to replace all the tie rod ends and the rear main seal before I can start driving it around, but have driven it around the block. Also has some rust in the rockers, jacking points and the rear outriggers.

More pictures here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/rpgreg2600/Bus#

Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:29 pm

Cool!

You need:

The stock air cleaner.

Plus either block off the fresh tubes from the shroud if you are running J-tubes or get the hoses back in there if running heat exchangers.

Metal fuel line, and new German cloth covered flexable fuel line.

Before driving it any farther!!!

Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:32 pm

Yes, I need an air filter, anyone have a factory one laying around?

Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:44 pm

Would try the "Classifieds" on this website, and you can always do a "Wanted Ad" there.
You can get into trouble advertising in the forums....

Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:59 pm

Congrats. Nice to see someone local got Dagan's bus. Have fun with it, and welcome to TheSamba. Check out or local group as well http://www.norcalaircooledgroup.org/

Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:43 pm

Eric&Barb wrote: Would try the "Classifieds" on this website, and you can always do a "Wanted Ad" there.
You can get into trouble advertising in the forums....

Oops, sorry. Would a later model air filter like this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1026789 fit or do I need to get an early style? I'd muh rather spend $20 than $100.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:02 am

Just get a cheap paper filter until the proper filter finds you at the right price.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:31 am

Isn't it fun to take that first drive in your new ride?

Have fun!

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:31 am

RPGreg2600 wrote: Eric&Barb wrote: Would try the "Classifieds" on this website, and you can always do a "Wanted Ad" there.
You can get into trouble advertising in the forums....

Oops, sorry. Would a later model air filter like this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1026789 fit or do I need to get an early style? I'd muh rather spend $20 than $100.
68 on ait cleaners sit on a uh table i guess, while your style hangs from the 2 hole bracket to the right of the engine

Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:17 am

Paper air cleaner will do in a pinch, but stock works much better.

You should be able to piece a 1964-67 setup together for much less than $100.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:20 am

Not bad at all. Be safe and dive in.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:27 am

Eric&Barb wrote:
Metal fuel line, and new German cloth covered flexable fuel line.

Or get the correctly sized fuel line that will not fail in a year with the US fuel blends.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:40 am

ToolBox wrote: Eric&Barb wrote:
Metal fuel line, and new German cloth covered flexable fuel line.

Or get the correctly sized fuel line that will not fail in a year with the US fuel blends.

so the german hose will fail in a year with US fuel? What do you use?

Mon Nov 08, 2010 1:42 pm

Hey guys, thanks for the advice, I will try a paper filter for now and keep an eye out for a stock oil bath. I know eric from nor cal relics through a Land Rover group I belong to, I'll have to poke around is pile of parts.

Anyway, another question. I just pulled the motor to replace the rear main seal and any others I can easily replace. I noticed that the bell housing on the transmission has ben ground out larger than stock. What would be a reason for doing it? Only thing I can think of is to fit a later model engine if they have a bigger flywheel?

Here is the engine number, anyone know what engine that would be? I'll try doing a search.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:03 pm

6v to 12v grind to fit the bigger flywheel?

Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:59 pm

Was this the one in Petaluma?

Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:23 pm

RPGreg2600 wrote: Here is the engine number, anyone know what engine that would be? I'll try doing a search.

My understanding is that H5 is 68/69 1500cc

Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:53 pm

The trans was definately ground out because it was originally a 6 volt setup. It's very common and you have nothing to worry about. I see this all the time at work.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:17 pm

RPGreg2600 wrote: Just picked this up yesterday. Need to replace all the tie rod ends and the rear main seal before I can start driving it around, but have driven it around the block. Also has some rust in the rockers, jacking points and the rear outriggers.

That shit'll buff out!
Sweet bus :D

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:24 pm

Adam wrote: Was this the one in Petaluma?

yes