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I hear ya. i can stand to pay up front if the communication is good, and I can stand no communication if i dont have to pay up front. But to pay and then no idea when? thats tough.

i would gladly p ...

just my two cents:

good things come to those who wait. Americans are used to getting what they want when they want it. Well, this doesnt work that way: businesses that dont have huge capital need ...

The p/n without the E is an earlier switch. do whatever rewiring is needed to make the E switch work.
Consult this site's wiring diagram page for the 71:

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the p/n without the E is an earlier switch. do whatever rewiring is needed to make the E switch work. consult this site's wiring diagram page for the 71:

awesome, thanks. off to sears i go... they have an Actron tester for 30 bucks

yup, i gotta walk two blocks to my garage as well. i do that everyday. well worth the peace of mind.

now comes the worst part- getting even more pissed when they try to weasel out of it. get ready for comments like:

well, is there some reason the arms wont work as is?
how do you know they wont wo ...

i searched both Ratwell FAQs and compression topics but couldnt find a good source from which to purchase a tester that will work on a type 4 . i have one of those testers that does not screw in and i ...

The only thing is it requires ALOT of hacking to the bus, which requires significant interior re-design, a good eye for engineering to make sure your new motor and tranny don't fall out on the interst ...

With a drag coefficient around .42, i would never consider a powerplant upgrade without also addressing the aerodynamic failings of the bay bus.

i have my own ideas:

1) lower the bus moderatel ...

the Suby TDI is the right shape, but too pricey- being a recent development.

to those who point out how much gas one could buy with the price of a conversion:

-when you convert, you get to keep ...

With a drag coefficient around .42, i would never consider a powerplant upgrade without also addressing the aerodynamic failings of the bay bus.

i have my own ideas:

1) lower the bus moderatel ...

With a drag coefficient around .42, i would never consider a powerplant upgrade without also addressing the aerodynamic failings of the bay bus.

i have my own ideas:

1) lower the bus moderatel ...

I always help people who have no Bentley. Its not my position to judge why they havent gotten one- perhaps their budget required that they buy parts first?

But- I am also not going to condemn those ...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiringt2.php

offhand, there was never a bay bus fuse block with only 9 fuse slots. even the 68 had 10 slots

heck, offer him $700, and drive it till you find a nice relatively rust free donor body to put the good running drive train into.

But that would amount to driving a parts bus.

just a fine point about flattening the manifolds:

most files are not as flat as you think. i personally prefer using some metal that is truly flat with sticky sandpaper applied to it- coarse grit o ...

if thats the OTC cup from the master ball joint kit, you need to notch the sides, weld in some tool steel 'teeth' to let the cup sit level. (the teeth will straddle the notches in the ball joint) usin ...

be sure to heat the pump a bit before trying to back the stud out- regardless of method you use for grabbing that stud. it will be easier to back it out because: the aluminum will expand more than the ...

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Topic: Gerson - [email protected] - Klassic Fab
Blaubus Replies: 309 Views: 108770	Forum: Buyer and Seller Feedback Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:24 pm Subject: Gerson - [email protected] - Klassic Fab
Blaubus Replies: 309 Views: 108770	I hear ya. i can stand to pay up front if the communication is good, and I can stand no communication if i dont have to pay up front. But to pay and then no idea when? thats tough. i would gladly p ...
Topic: Gerson - [email protected] - Klassic Fab
Blaubus Replies: 309 Views: 108770	Forum: Buyer and Seller Feedback Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:59 am Subject: Gerson - [email protected] - Klassic Fab
Blaubus Replies: 309 Views: 108770	just my two cents: good things come to those who wait. Americans are used to getting what they want when they want it. Well, this doesnt work that way: businesses that dont have huge capital need ...
Topic: Headlight switch 71 bus,HELP!
Blaubus Replies: 5 Views: 1773	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:14 am Subject: Headlight switch 71 bus,HELP!
Blaubus Replies: 5 Views: 1773	The p/n without the E is an earlier switch. do whatever rewiring is needed to make the E switch work. Consult this site's wiring diagram page for the 71: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/ ...
Topic: Headlight switch 71 bus,HELP!
Blaubus Replies: 5 Views: 1773	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:13 am Subject: Headlight switch 71 bus,HELP!
Blaubus Replies: 5 Views: 1773	the p/n without the E is an earlier switch. do whatever rewiring is needed to make the E switch work. consult this site's wiring diagram page for the 71:
Topic: where to buy compression tester for T4
Blaubus Replies: 13 Views: 1140	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:02 am Subject: where to buy compression tester for T4
Blaubus Replies: 13 Views: 1140	awesome, thanks. off to sears i go... they have an Actron tester for 30 bucks
Topic: Semi-retirement
Blaubus Replies: 17 Views: 2406	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:58 am Subject: Semi-retirement
Blaubus Replies: 17 Views: 2406	yup, i gotta walk two blocks to my garage as well. i do that everyday. well worth the peace of mind.
Topic: The Tragedy of tragedies
Blaubus Replies: 27 Views: 3443	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:46 am Subject: The Tragedy of tragedies
Blaubus Replies: 27 Views: 3443	now comes the worst part- getting even more pissed when they try to weasel out of it. get ready for comments like: well, is there some reason the arms wont work as is? how do you know they wont wo ...
Topic: where to buy compression tester for T4
Blaubus Replies: 13 Views: 1140	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:56 am Subject: where to buy compression tester for T4
Blaubus Replies: 13 Views: 1140	i searched both Ratwell FAQs and compression topics but couldnt find a good source from which to purchase a tester that will work on a type 4 . i have one of those testers that does not screw in and i ...
Topic: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:58 am Subject: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	The only thing is it requires ALOT of hacking to the bus, which requires significant interior re-design, a good eye for engineering to make sure your new motor and tranny don't fall out on the interst ...
Topic: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:30 pm Subject: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	With a drag coefficient around .42, i would never consider a powerplant upgrade without also addressing the aerodynamic failings of the bay bus. i have my own ideas: 1) lower the bus moderatel ...
Topic: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:46 am Subject: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	the Suby TDI is the right shape, but too pricey- being a recent development. to those who point out how much gas one could buy with the price of a conversion: -when you convert, you get to keep ...
Topic: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:34 am Subject: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	With a drag coefficient around .42, i would never consider a powerplant upgrade without also addressing the aerodynamic failings of the bay bus. i have my own ideas: 1) lower the bus moderatel ...
Topic: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:05 am Subject: The most fuel efficient bay window engine conversion?
Blaubus Replies: 57 Views: 13666	With a drag coefficient around .42, i would never consider a powerplant upgrade without also addressing the aerodynamic failings of the bay bus. i have my own ideas: 1) lower the bus moderatel ...
Topic: I'm going to come clean here
Blaubus Replies: 55 Views: 6342	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:43 am Subject: I'm going to come clean here
Blaubus Replies: 55 Views: 6342	I always help people who have no Bentley. Its not my position to judge why they havent gotten one- perhaps their budget required that they buy parts first? But- I am also not going to condemn those ...
Topic: 1971 type 2 electrical woes
Blaubus Replies: 8 Views: 1080	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:50 pm Subject: 1971 type 2 electrical woes
Blaubus Replies: 8 Views: 1080	http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiringt2.php
Topic: 1971 type 2 electrical woes
Blaubus Replies: 8 Views: 1080	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:44 pm Subject: 1971 type 2 electrical woes
Blaubus Replies: 8 Views: 1080	offhand, there was never a bay bus fuse block with only 9 fuse slots. even the 68 had 10 slots
Topic: What would be a deal breaker?
Blaubus Replies: 44 Views: 3612	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:54 pm Subject: What would be a deal breaker?
Blaubus Replies: 44 Views: 3612	heck, offer him $700, and drive it till you find a nice relatively rust free donor body to put the good running drive train into. But that would amount to driving a parts bus.
Topic: i want a quiet exhaust......
Blaubus Replies: 51 Views: 4050	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:52 am Subject: i want a quiet exhaust......
Blaubus Replies: 51 Views: 4050	just a fine point about flattening the manifolds: most files are not as flat as you think. i personally prefer using some metal that is truly flat with sticky sandpaper applied to it- coarse grit o ...
Topic: Quick Ball Joint removal question!
Blaubus Replies: 22 Views: 3322	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:41 am Subject: Quick Ball Joint removal question!
Blaubus Replies: 22 Views: 3322	if thats the OTC cup from the master ball joint kit, you need to notch the sides, weld in some tool steel 'teeth' to let the cup sit level. (the teeth will straddle the notches in the ball joint) usin ...
Topic: can i fix my type 4 oil pumps broken stud??
Blaubus Replies: 23 Views: 2661	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:32 pm Subject: can i fix my type 4 oil pumps broken stud??
Blaubus Replies: 23 Views: 2661	be sure to heat the pump a bit before trying to back the stud out- regardless of method you use for grabbing that stud. it will be easier to back it out because: the aluminum will expand more than the ...


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