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Paulbeard Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Remember to reach for the Silver paint at the hardware store instead of the Black paint when you do paint your wheels.
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Not so sure about that…but I'll think on it. _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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If you're running stock full circle wheel covers then black is used as a contrast with the silver caps. If running only center caps then silver is the correct color.
In my opinion black wheels just look like something people do to their cars when they just don't care.
As always, do as you please this is just my opinion.
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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Paulbeard Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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I don't have the silver caps and truth be told, I may never run these wheels. The Nexens are M+S as these VancoWinters are so I may just keep the alloys with the Nexens year round. Good to know the lore, all the same. _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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maz-o Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2017 Posts: 79 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:50 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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broke into it because I locked the keys inside .........
tools needed: metal wire
time: 1 minute |
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Paulbeard Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Scrubbed the roof with dish soap and a soft scotchbrite pad, drove to the car wash for a thorough rinse, then when the sun was lower (but not low enough 😅) I laid on the Penetrol. Went over the top and luggage rack twice, it seemed so thirsty. As was I when I finished. Climbing up and down off the sawhorses is hot work…
Should look good by morning. _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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krupe93 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2014 Posts: 1 Location: So. New Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Put a TDI engine in it and stripped out the interior to pressure wash out 34 years of dirt
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AZ Landshaper Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2009 Posts: 1698 Location: The Old Pueblo
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:55 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Whittled up a new guide ring for my shift linkage guide pin. Made from cutting board material. So far so good.
Changed my spark plug wires, finally.
Drove this whip till I ran out of gas.
Need to get that pesky fuel gauge repaired next!!! _________________ Support Small Business.
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85 Weekender w/ EJ22
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64, 71, 72, 73, 76, 81, 84, 85 & 87 Campmobiles and Westfalias
and a 67 bug. |
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kipkohl Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2012 Posts: 91 Location: Olympia, WA
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 7:08 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Replaced header pipes, collector, and J pipe with GW stainless parts. No fitment problems whatsoever. PB blasted all fasteners for a few days prior, and encountered no stripped/broken studs/bolts. |
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unclebrad Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2014 Posts: 20 Location: Concord, CA
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Made up a removeable water tank cabinet with electric pump.
Still using a strap to hold it in place, but the red stripe that creates doesn't look too bad.
_________________ '89 Syncro Tintop Weekender |
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iulian Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2015 Posts: 33 Location: Bucharest, Romania
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:49 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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I upgraded the tank filler cap to a DTM style one. The old plastic adapter was in a bad shape and the cap lock was soon to be needing a screwdriver to open/close.
The filler cap is Newton Equipment and the adaptors are made from aluminum, purchased them from Germany.
Now I can go racing... other vans
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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On my 378000 K mile Tristar I replaced the high Pressure Power steering hose. I bought the OE replacement hose from My good friends at Van Cafe.
It seemed to be leaking in the center where the noise restrictor is. It was seriously tight at the compression fitting ( I used a small butane torch to get it loose) I also changed over the Cover because the new one does not have it.
The Compression side originally used a 19mm / 17mm Combo and re-install used a 19mm / 21mm Combo.
I've re filled it and and tested it and no more fluid in the driveway. Well on its way to 400K.
Stacy
[/url] _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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table Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2007 Posts: 69 Location: Vancouver, Canada
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atomatom Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2012 Posts: 1867 Location: in an 84 Westy or Bowen Island, BC
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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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finally went back in to re-adjust my rear brakes - about a year ago, i had a panic moment when i noticed i had over-tightened one and the wheel was nearly ready to catch on fire. so i backed the adjuster off way too much, to the point the self-adjuster arm didn't work. :/
i've been checking with an ir thermometer and it seems evenly warm all around. phew! as a precautionary measure, i replaced the ebrake cable too.
now i have brakes that work as soon as i put pressure on the pedal. instead of pumpity pump. and a working ebrake! win win win. _________________ 84 Vanagon Westy, 1.9L, California raised but defected to Canada. |
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AZ Landshaper Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2009 Posts: 1698 Location: The Old Pueblo
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:51 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Installed kenwood speakers to match my tape deck. Now my Run DMC tapes sound tight. Took a long drive out to some high desert last night.
Love the way things are working out. _________________ Support Small Business.
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85 Weekender w/ EJ22
Previously
64, 71, 72, 73, 76, 81, 84, 85 & 87 Campmobiles and Westfalias
and a 67 bug. |
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OB Rat Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2013 Posts: 77 Location: Florence, OR
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Took it out on my home town dunes today, (Florence, OR). Why do so many leave their big lifted trucks in the staging parking lot...???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMqA2ib3kJo
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7915 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Had the flywheel seal replaced at an out-of-town shop a couple weeks ago. Started the van to drive home and heard alternator bearings making some noise. Got home and immediately ordered a new alternator through AutoZone (total waste of time). Got the new alternator, which had the wrong pulley installed. Long story short, the new A-Z alternator had to be returned. Ordered a Bosch rebuilt via AutohausAZ over the weekend, got it Tuesday, prettied-up the old pulley and fan, installed the alternator (along with a new Gates alt belt) Wednesday, fired the van up today and took it for a drive. Finally, no strange noises and no drips!
_________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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AZ Landshaper Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2009 Posts: 1698 Location: The Old Pueblo
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:51 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Autozone Ha ha ha Killing me there. Half the time I need to find my own parts there because the clerk is lost in la la land.
My alternator has been whistling at me for a month now. I would replace it but Ive been driving driving driving. And lovin it.
So what did I do w my van this weekend. Went camping of course. _________________ Support Small Business.
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64, 71, 72, 73, 76, 81, 84, 85 & 87 Campmobiles and Westfalias
and a 67 bug. |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7915 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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AZ Landshaper wrote: |
Autozone Ha ha ha Killing me there. Half the time I need to find my own parts there because the clerk is lost in la la land. |
Heck, I don't even walk into a VW dealer without part numbers in hand, let alone a FLAPS-type store.
I went with A-Z because of the lifetime warranty. Instead, I've now got a 2-year warranty. On the bright side, I won't be starting a 1500-mile journey in two weeks with funny-sounding alternators (grinding bearings on the "original", squeaking on the A-Z rebuild). _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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schenks13 Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2011 Posts: 87 Location: New England
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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kamzcab86- I see a spec of dirt on your engine!
**Edit** My bad. It was on my computer screen. _________________ ******************************************
'87 Syncro High Roof
'07 Rabbit
'94 Jetta
Old Town Tripper 172
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7915 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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schenks13 wrote: |
kamzcab86- I see a spec of dirt on your engine!
**Edit** My bad. It was on my computer screen. |
Actually, there is a bunch of dirt up towards the trans I haven't had a chance to clean off yet. _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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