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static Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002 Posts: 1830 Location: The High Desert
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Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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New galley pump!
I changed out the galley pump with a new one maybe 15 years ago.
I had replaced O-rings along the way, but the "remove-repair-reinstall" love affair was long over.
Thankfully, The Bus Depot (for now) still stocks manual pumps for the early Bay Westfalias.
I also needed to replace the water line from the tank (it was only 47 years old) with a new one.
Getting to it was a pain, but JLT helped.
And it works! I'm going camping! |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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static wrote: |
New galley pump!
I changed out the galley pump with a new one maybe 15 years ago.
I had replaced O-rings along the way, but the "remove-repair-reinstall" love affair was long over.
Thankfully, The Bus Depot (for now) still stocks manual pumps for the early Bay Westfalias.
I also needed to replace the water line from the tank (it was only 47 years old) with a new one.
Getting to it was a pain, but JLT helped.
And it works! I'm going camping! |
[img][/img] _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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RBurn Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2016 Posts: 115 Location: Northern Ca
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Went with hankook vantra LT. 185r14.
Sandblast powder coat rims.
New front brakes, wheel cylinders
Did new shocks front and rear. Kyb gr2 front and rear gas selects.
Changed transaxle oil, adjusted the valves and changed motor oil
Removed, cleaned greased cv joints and new boots.
Next will be installing correct rear and middle seats and checking rear brakes.
I think shes ready to roll.
_________________ 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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Beagledog1 Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2004 Posts: 144 Location: Plymouth, MI
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Installed a new pop-up canvas from Bus Depot.
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RBurn Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2016 Posts: 115 Location: Northern Ca
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:26 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Middle seat. Check. Now for some seat middle seat seat belts
_________________ 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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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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richard123vmt Samba Member
Joined: February 04, 2017 Posts: 126 Location: california
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Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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My front door button (71 Bus) was increasingly difficult to operate, giving me soreness clear up to my shoulder. Yesterday, I tried some adjustment to the striker plate. There was a galling on it. Anyway, I did get it to work much better but today I discovered I could not get out! The inside lever would not work. Thinking something had gotten disconnected, I removed the panel but I found that it was the trim on the inside lock lever itself which was causing the trouble. I removed the trim and it works--but I like this not. I like to keep all the parts that come with the car.
Is there any good treatise on door locks? It would be nice to fix it so that it was a pleasure to open. |
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westysmb Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2017 Posts: 65 Location: San Antonio, TX
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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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I have the engine out right now, so I figured I'd quickly tackle this project.
Yesterday I replaced the old duct taped (yes, duct taped) filler hose with a new, proper piece. Much better now.
_________________ 1970 Westfalia with a late Sportsmobile top |
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static Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002 Posts: 1830 Location: The High Desert
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Had my local VW repair boutique install Pertronix ignition.
I procrastinated and dicked around for about 25 years or so until I trusted that new fandangled system.
Wish that I had done it years ago. Immediate, noticeable improvement. |
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Spike0180 Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2015 Posts: 2269 Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:16 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Changed oil
Replaced rear soft brake lines
bled brakes
fixed oil leak
greased front beam
replaced spring in drivers door handle
found that my brake light switches are both worthless... _________________ Brutis Patches Izabich: 1970 VW Transporter - 1776cc DP
Current State: Projects never truly end...
Location: Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Other cars: 2003 F150, 2003 Jetta GLI vr6-6sp
Sambastic: adj; the quality of being nit picky, elitist, expecting everyone to do things the way they believe is best with no regard to situation, "sambastic" |
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66311 Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2006 Posts: 1477 Location: Olive Branch MS
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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Bought a bike rack that clamps on the swan neck ball.
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scrivyscriv Samba Electrician
Joined: October 04, 2011 Posts: 2918 Location: Memphis
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:06 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Globespotter wrote: |
Decided to test set up my Westy tent for the first time in the basement. Didn't realize how huge it is! It is in mint shape, barely used and is going to be awesome this summer!
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Where the heck is everyone getting these sweet tent finds??!?!?! _________________ Robert in Memphis
Dünkelgrügen 1967 Java Green bug thread
Engine rebuild thread
If you're ever in the Memphis area, you are welcome to stop by for advice and help. |
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Charlie57 Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2012 Posts: 140 Location: Lebanon, TN
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Today I did some prep work to my engine, have to stop and order some parts but did make a little progress. Here is my engine with the new thermostat, the fan shroud flaps and a few random pieces installed. I have to order some parts before I can keep going.
I do have a few questions under my thread:
"Restoring my 78 from the ground up"
Charlie
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NOVA Bus Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2005 Posts: 517 Location: Herndon, VA
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 6:15 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Finally got around to finishing my front end restoration on 1977 Transporter.
Parts installed: Ball joints, drag link, tie rods, torsion arm bump stops, brake rotors, calipers, pads, wheel bearings, brake booster, brake master cyl, all the hoses and tanks, and set of nice new Koni shocks. Let's hope it lasts another forty years!
Many thanks to all you techies on this site for advice and information on how to do this the right way, invaluable resources here on Samba.
Before:
After:
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1977 Transporter / Weekender
- GE engine, L-Jetronic w/ hyd. lifters
- Brown Beige plaid P27 Interior (ED)
http:/[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-29638.png]Click to view image
Camper Interior donor:
[/URL]/www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php?lang=EN&id=721 (M-Code for interior). |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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New set of NGK spark plugs today. the last set had been in my '77 (2.0L FI) for 34K miles & about 7 years.
Also installed a hot/hard start relay. I gave finding the actual issue a try for a while, but I just don't drive the bus enough to really dig into it any more. The relay is mounted safely inside the engine compartment with the wires going through to the starter. Clean install. _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page. |
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AirAssault2 Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2015 Posts: 64 Location: Washington D.C.
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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I rewarded her for being a good girl and took her on her longest journey yet. We did a 900 mile round trip to Morehead City, NC and camped near the beach. She did a phenomenal job. I couldn't have been more proud and more excited for more adventures. You should check it out!
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camit34 Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2006 Posts: 1567 Location: Commerce City CO
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Drove it down to ALBQ last weekend for the Balloon Fiesta
_________________ In search of a Vanagon
1971 Westy (SOLD)
1971 Deluxe (SOLD)
1967 Freedom Camper (SOLD) |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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I've been trying to get to Busses and Balloons for over a decade. One of these years... _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page. |
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airschooled Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012 Posts: 12686 Location: on a bike ride somewhere
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:08 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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Special reverse flood lights installed:
Spark plugs cleaned (EW!):
…and went to the beach!
Also bought more heads, drove 500 miles, and polished the fuse box tabs for the second time in six years…
Robbie _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
One-on-one tech help for your Volkswagen:
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 1:32 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bay recently? |
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got the new tires and rims mounted and the signature paint job has begun - still working on the electrical- tested the new out of the box starter switch and --Dange it- the old one is bad.- so back into the column again in 3 years-
[img][/img] _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
Don't step in any! |
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