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cv66seabear Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2017 Posts: 105 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:20 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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KentPS wrote: |
cv66seabear wrote: |
I literally ordered every part for the brakes, drums pads, springs, etc. I know it's overkill but I thought it might be best just to totally rebuild them, plus it never hurts to learn something new!
Thanks again,
Kent |
Excellent logic and fantastic reasoning!
It must have something to do with the name.
But BusDaddy is right.... Keep all your old parts to make sure the new ones are gonna work. Did you get brake hoses too? They're simple enough to replace and should be done regularly. |
You got that right! I'll be looking at everything. Bought the brake parts at JBugs, so I hope the fit is right. _________________ "Not all who wander are lost." JRR Tolkien
1979 Campmobile - "Pancho Verde"
Old Friends - gone now:
1964 Beetle "Liebchen"
Mark 3 Jetta "Liebchen Zwei"
Passat Wagon "Wolf"
2015 Passat Sedan "Rudy" |
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beatles4 Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2014 Posts: 400 Location: Miami
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:44 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Wildthings wrote: |
beatles4 wrote: |
Hey guys, I have taken apart my axles and have removed the cv joints to repack and install new boots but I ran into a snag. The snap rings clips that are on the end of the axles that prevent the cv joint from sliding off too far were damaged in the removal process. From inspecting the axle it looks like either an e clip or a snap ring would work best. Any idea what size I would need or what other people usually do?
My idea was something that looks like this but I have no idea what the correct size would be.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-933-940?sei...hgoda9ULHQ |
Buy yourself a pair of duckbill snap ring pliers so you don't have to fight so hard getting the snap rings on and off.
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That is precisely what I used. Well, actually I used a Knipex 90 degree bent snap ring plier but the ends of the clip kept slipping off of the plier. _________________ Click to view image
http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-27771.png |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50254
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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beatles4 wrote: |
Wildthings wrote: |
beatles4 wrote: |
Hey guys, I have taken apart my axles and have removed the cv joints to repack and install new boots but I ran into a snag. The snap rings clips that are on the end of the axles that prevent the cv joint from sliding off too far were damaged in the removal process. From inspecting the axle it looks like either an e clip or a snap ring would work best. Any idea what size I would need or what other people usually do?
My idea was something that looks like this but I have no idea what the correct size would be.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-933-940?sei...hgoda9ULHQ |
Buy yourself a pair of duckbill snap ring pliers so you don't have to fight so hard getting the snap rings on and off.
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That is precisely what I used. Well, actually I used a Knipex 90 degree bent snap ring plier but the ends of the clip kept slipping off of the plier. |
Duckbill pliers are flat on the ends with a small indent in each bill to solidly hold onto the ends of the external retaining ring. Very useful tool. |
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lil-jinx Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2013 Posts: 1109 Location: New Brunswick,Canada
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Flores726 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2017 Posts: 13 Location: Menifee
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Hey guys. So I'm new to this whole VW scene. I have a fortin shifter but it only goes into shift pattern but no reverse. Could I be able to use this on my 74 bug?
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 5:23 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Flores726 wrote: |
Hey guys. So I'm new to this whole VW scene. I have a fortin shifter but it only goes into shift pattern but no reverse. Could I be able to use this on my 74 bug?
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are you pushing down to get it into reverse? and if you are new, do you know that reverse is not like other shift patterns? it is on the left side of the H, and down. |
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RixiesRide Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2005 Posts: 708 Location: Stockton, CA
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:09 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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The screws that hold the turn signal housing together seem to have been lost. Im on my way to the hardware store now to see what I can find. Any clue as to what size I should be looking for?
Also the itty bitty screws that attach the turn signal lever to the housing is missing one screw on each side.
Thanks _________________ 1973 Wild Westerner "Mr. Peabody"
1967 Beetle "Sherman"
http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/RixiesRide/WW/ |
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jonasbegood Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2017 Posts: 50 Location: Norway
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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If you have a 30 amp generator, how much amps can you safely pull from it? |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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RixiesRide wrote: |
The screws that hold the turn signal housing together seem to have been lost. Im on my way to the hardware store now to see what I can find. Any clue as to what size I should be looking for?
Also the itty bitty screws that attach the turn signal lever to the housing is missing one screw on each side.
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turn signals are different thru the years. whatchagot? |
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Flores726 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2017 Posts: 13 Location: Menifee
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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alman72 wrote: |
Flores726 wrote: |
Hey guys. So I'm new to this whole VW scene. I have a fortin shifter but it only goes into shift pattern but no reverse. Could I be able to use this on my 74 bug?
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are you pushing down to get it into reverse? and if you are new, do you know that reverse is not like other shift patterns? it is on the left side of the H, and down. |
If I push down it's solid and doesn't budge. Yes I've drivin a VW before and I am familiar with the shift pattern. Lol. |
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RixiesRide Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2005 Posts: 708 Location: Stockton, CA
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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alman72 wrote: |
RixiesRide wrote: |
The screws that hold the turn signal housing together seem to have been lost. Im on my way to the hardware store now to see what I can find. Any clue as to what size I should be looking for?
Also the itty bitty screws that attach the turn signal lever to the housing is missing one screw on each side.
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turn signals are different thru the years. whatchagot? |
It's for a '73. I ended up buying a pkg of each #6-32x3/4, #8-32x3/4 and #6-32x1/2.
Thank you Alman72 _________________ 1973 Wild Westerner "Mr. Peabody"
1967 Beetle "Sherman"
http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a269/RixiesRide/WW/ |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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RixiesRide wrote: |
alman72 wrote: |
RixiesRide wrote: |
The screws that hold the turn signal housing together seem to have been lost. Im on my way to the hardware store now to see what I can find. Any clue as to what size I should be looking for?
Also the itty bitty screws that attach the turn signal lever to the housing is missing one screw on each side.
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turn signals are different thru the years. whatchagot? |
It's for a '73. I ended up buying a pkg of each #6-32x3/4, #8-32x3/4 and #6-32x1/2.
Thank you Alman72 |
But all the fasteners on a VW are metric, none of those will work. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
Слава Україні! |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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they may work if installed with anger. I do not recommend installing anything angry |
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RixiesRide Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2005 Posts: 708 Location: Stockton, CA
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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found a cold start valve in my stash. 022 906 171 A
google says for a 914 1.7? only one hit, so not sure, so here I am. any chance of interchange on a transporter? 1979? other?
edit-this pic from 914 world ebay link, not mine, but mine is the same |
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aerosurfer Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2012 Posts: 1602 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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itll work just fine _________________ Rebuild your own FI Harness..My Harness
77 Westy 2.0L Rockin and Rolling Resto!
72 Sportsmobile (sold)
79 Tran$porter... Parts car money machine (gone) |
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Terminatez Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2015 Posts: 340 Location: Sun Valley, CA
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:02 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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What would be the optimal compression ratio for a Type 4 2.0 engine using the camper special kit from the type4store on a 72 camper bus loaded with the furniture. Preferably a weekend driver / sometimes daily. _________________ 1972 Westfalia P30 hardtop Campmobile [On-going Restoration]
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I don't think I've ever seen an engine in worse shape. |
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cv66seabear Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2017 Posts: 105 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Another day, another stupid question.
I'm adding a second battery to help ensure I don't drain my starting battery. 1979 Campmobile.
I have a few questions:
1. The stock alternator produces about 70amps, do I need to/or even can I change to a higher output alternator? Is 70a enough to charge both batteries?
2. When plugged into shore power, is the main battery being charged, and therefore the aux battery would be too, or is shore power going straight to the circuit breaker and then to the outlets (one big extension cord)?
3. If the circuit breaker/shore power is not already linked to the battery, can I link the shorepower to with the Bluesea ACR I'll be using, to help charge batteries?
4. What do you guys use to put a kayak on the top of the poptop?
As always, thanks for your help!
Kent _________________ "Not all who wander are lost." JRR Tolkien
1979 Campmobile - "Pancho Verde"
Old Friends - gone now:
1964 Beetle "Liebchen"
Mark 3 Jetta "Liebchen Zwei"
Passat Wagon "Wolf"
2015 Passat Sedan "Rudy" |
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The Dubbernaut Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2011 Posts: 162 Location: Kennewick, Wa
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 8:42 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Finally found the owner of this bay! But, Ive never dealt with a Riviera and not sure what this plate is. Can you decode this like the M-Plate? Ill post the M-Plate as soon as I can but the door was jammed and there is too much stuff in the way to get to the plate. So I got the VIN plate and this one.
_________________ 2012 Tiguan 4motion
2 Corrado's
3 Beetle's
76 Bus
2 Baja's
66 Pigalle Squareback
80 Rabbit
80 Rabbit Pickup
and still collecting! |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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79 fi bus sat along time before I got it. can the fuel pump be cleaned? gasket set somewhere? as I am not a huge purest, is there a suggested aftermarket pump? thanks |
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