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RBurn Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2016 Posts: 115 Location: Northern Ca
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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busdaddy wrote: |
ThisMetalMess wrote: |
Alright I've got one.
My brother and I are doing a quick restore on his new project, 68 bay window. We got the trans installed from our donor parts bus a 69. All seemed fine until one Cv shaft mount out of one side seized, and shifting it into other gears or neutral didn't change it. Think of it as the whole rear backed up, cus we didn't have the wheels bolted to the axles.
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Do you have an engine installed yet?, are the axles connected? |
Tried to use my imagination but i could not figure out whats in or out except the trans. _________________ 70 Karmann Ghia Vert
67 Beetle deluxe
62 Single Cab
70 T2 Model 221 *CARR FIRE Victim
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RBurn Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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This is being advertised as a 70 middle seat. At what point did the back rest have caps or a place for head rests? Is there a way to tell besides the arm rest placement?
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_________________ 70 Karmann Ghia Vert
67 Beetle deluxe
62 Single Cab
70 T2 Model 221 *CARR FIRE Victim
70 T2 Model 231 *CARR FIRE Victim |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51149 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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RBurn wrote: |
This is being advertised as a 70 middle seat. At what point did the back rest have caps or a place for head rests? Is there a way to tell besides the arm rest placement? |
The headrest holes started in 73, that looks like 74-75 or later from the squared off cushions, a close up of the vinyl pattern may narrow it down.
It'll still fit your 70 fine, but you'll lose points at Pebble beach if the judges see that _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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RBurn Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2016 Posts: 115 Location: Northern Ca
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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busdaddy wrote: |
RBurn wrote: |
This is being advertised as a 70 middle seat. At what point did the back rest have caps or a place for head rests? Is there a way to tell besides the arm rest placement? |
The headrest holes started in 73, that looks like 74-75 or later from the squared off cushions, a close up of the vinyl pattern may narrow it down.
It'll still fit your 70 fine, but you'll lose points at Pebble beach if the judges see that |
So with a 70 cover i guess it would not look right? The caps or headrest holes protrude up ? _________________ 70 Karmann Ghia Vert
67 Beetle deluxe
62 Single Cab
70 T2 Model 221 *CARR FIRE Victim
70 T2 Model 231 *CARR FIRE Victim |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51149 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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RBurn wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
RBurn wrote: |
This is being advertised as a 70 middle seat. At what point did the back rest have caps or a place for head rests? Is there a way to tell besides the arm rest placement? |
The headrest holes started in 73, that looks like 74-75 or later from the squared off cushions, a close up of the vinyl pattern may narrow it down.
It'll still fit your 70 fine, but you'll lose points at Pebble beach if the judges see that |
So with a 70 cover i guess it would not look right? The caps or headrest holes protrude up ? |
The headrest holes won't show, but you'll likely need to alter the padding so the edges are more rounded, not sure how the springs will interact with early covers. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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honeybus Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2002 Posts: 479 Location: Aldie, Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:48 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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How can I disconnect the wiring harness from the ECU?
Does the little tab at the bottom - left of the wiring harness connector need to be pressed UP or DOWN?
[/img] _________________ More than I need -
'78 Westy ... purchased 11 Dec 06 ($9,000); sand blasted/primered 7 Jan 07 ($1,200); body shop 3 Apr 07 ($2,000); paint shop 7 Nov 07 ($6,000); home 22 Apr 08; started TLC 28 Aug 08; got very first sign of life 8 Jun 2010; Run about 1,000 miles in Florida in May 2011; 1,600 miles road trip Orlando-Key West-Aldie Virginia 10-26 Mar 2020 (COVID-19 started)
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51149 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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honeybus wrote: |
How can I disconnect the wiring harness from the ECU?
Does the little tab at the bottom - left of the wiring harness connector need to be pressed UP or DOWN?
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Down. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Spray it with a little wd40. It will help break the seal. |
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RixiesRide Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2005 Posts: 708 Location: Stockton, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Now that I got the correct clutch and starter for my '73 I finally have a running, drivable bus.
Next question is do I need different tin since this engine is out of a '79. I know there's probably a piece of tin missing from the left side but it seems that the engine is sitting lower in this bus than it did in the 79. I have a new seal that I bought maybe 5 years ago for the 79 and it looks too narrow. _________________ 1973 Wild Westerner "Mr. Peabody"
1967 Beetle "Sherman"
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:27 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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RixiesRide wrote: |
Now that I got the correct clutch and starter for my '73 I finally have a running, drivable bus.
Next question is do I need different tin since this engine is out of a '79. I know there's probably a piece of tin missing from the left side but it seems that the engine is sitting lower in this bus than it did in the 79. I have a new seal that I bought maybe 5 years ago for the 79 and it looks too narrow. |
The seal was the same from 1972-79.
http://www.jbugs.com/product/411-225.html
The engine cover plates should be the same. Unless you have the cutout for air conditioning on the left rear corner of the engine bay?
1972-73-74 Type IV (4) Engine Tin |
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SamboSamba22 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2015 Posts: 2772 Location: Benton, Arkansas
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marty_mcfly Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:12 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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72 westy, rear wheel backing plate stuck. Took off the top bolt behind brake cylinder and two bolts above star adjusters. Looks like some kind of pin or bolt possibly broken off and certainly well-rusted in that third hole (at the vertex where the star adjuster housings converge).
Maybe this is a dumb question, but is that unusual? Can I drill that out?
I'm waiting on turtle-paced postal service for my Bentley manual, so please bear with me if there's something in there about this...
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mechanicjay Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2014 Posts: 63 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Is there a secret to pulling the fan on a Type IV engine. I pulled the bolts, she just doesn't want to come free. _________________ 1973 VW Riviera Camper - "Sunshine Daydream"
1981 Ford F100 - In family since new!
1983 Rx-7 - The Sports car.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51149 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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marty_mcfly wrote: |
72 westy, rear wheel backing plate stuck. Took off the top bolt behind brake cylinder and two bolts above star adjusters. Looks like some kind of pin or bolt possibly broken off and certainly well-rusted in that third hole (at the vertex where the star adjuster housings converge).
Maybe this is a dumb question, but is that unusual? Can I drill that out?
I'm waiting on turtle-paced postal service for my Bentley manual, so please bear with me if there's something in there about this... |
It's a locating dowel, it usually stays in the spindle but sometimes comes off with the plate, a flat ended punch should get it moving. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51149 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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mechanicjay wrote: |
Is there a secret to pulling the fan on a Type IV engine. I pulled the bolts, she just doesn't want to come free. |
Rubber hammer, cock it to one side slightly and then the other to work it loose. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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mechanicjay Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2014 Posts: 63 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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busdaddy wrote: |
mechanicjay wrote: |
Is there a secret to pulling the fan on a Type IV engine. I pulled the bolts, she just doesn't want to come free. |
Rubber hammer, cock it to one side slightly and then the other to work it loose. |
Okay, that's the route I was taking, but didn't seem to be making much progress...I'll keep knocking it about.. _________________ 1973 VW Riviera Camper - "Sunshine Daydream"
1981 Ford F100 - In family since new!
1983 Rx-7 - The Sports car.
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marty_mcfly Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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thanks busdaddy;
penetrating oil, heat and some good taps, the whole plate came off, dowel lodged in it. Work on getting it out tomorrow, hopefully the right side will be a bit more forgiving. And found the thread on this topic with the right nomenclature for the part. _________________ '72 Westy (Hejira) |
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RixiesRide Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2005 Posts: 708 Location: Stockton, CA
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Tcash, thank you for that information.
SamboSamba, I'm certain that part was there when the engine was in the 79. Either got removed by the guy taking out the engine or the guy installing it. Thanks for the link to that ad. Now I know what to look for. _________________ 1973 Wild Westerner "Mr. Peabody"
1967 Beetle "Sherman"
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Kabasue Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2011 Posts: 359 Location: Nevada
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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What lube do people suggest I use on my steering knuckles, or is good old generic molly grease good enough? _________________ Remember to get your VW spayed or neutered
71 SB convertible (Finally Finished!)
73 Transporter (next project)
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airschooled Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012 Posts: 12727 Location: on a bike ride somewhere
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Kabasue wrote: |
What lube do people suggest I use on my steering knuckles, or is good old generic molly grease good enough? |
What do you plan on greasing? Do your ball joints have zerk fittings? Or are you asking about the spindle shafts where the wheel bearings ride?
Or do you have a Brazilian bus with king-pin front suspension?
Robbie _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
One-on-one tech help for your Volkswagen:
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