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Gulfaholic Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2017 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:28 pm Post subject: Broke down in Longview WA. (engine rebuild in progress) |
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Hello everyone. We are travelling the US in our 78 westy. Driving down the highway and heard a loud clatter in engine. We pulled over and turn of the engine. Wouldn't restart. I check compression today and #3 only had 40psi. I'm In need of somewhere we could work on the bus in the area. If anyone could help or get me in contact with some who could I would really appreciate it. Thank you. Dustin. |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Dustin - talk with Avery's tomorrow. FWIW you might have dropped a valve seat.
https://www.averysaircooled.com/ _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Gulfaholic Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2017 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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I talked with them today. He told me he wouldn't be able to look at it for a month. I was towed here yesterday and im camped out front on the street of he's shop now. I am unable to wait a month as I'm traveling right now. Any other suggestions? |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7629
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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What direction are you traveling? _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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Gulfaholic Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2017 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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North to Seattle. Then across the top of the states to Minnesota. |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22668 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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If you dropped a seat, plan on about 1k part, 1k labor to deal with it - maybe save 500 or so if you get lucky and can do it with engine in car.
Tow to your final destination might be less and saves your time, of course. _________________ .ssS! |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7629
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Hmm. I sent a text to someone that might be able to help. But he might be out of town. Keep you posted. If you need parts/tools from Portland I’ll be driving past you Friday night or Saturday morning.
There’s also an ACVW shop in Olympia.
http://www.olympiaautohaus.com/ _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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Gulfaholic Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2017 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Can you pull the head on a type 4 with engine in the bus? |
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Gulfaholic Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Can you pull the head on a type 4 with engine in the bus? I'm fine with spending the money to have it fix. Or somewhere I can do it myself I'll pay to rent a space to do it. |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22668 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Gulfaholic wrote: |
Can you pull the head on a type 4 with engine in the bus? |
Yes, but keep a low profile about it, as it upsets the real gurus here.
(They are right, by the way, its that grey area between creative mechanics and hackery)
Get the valve covers off and have a look at the valves to see if you have a stinker. You will need someone with more experience than I on a 78 and mushy oily valve lifters.
A poor mans' s compression test, turning the engine over and listening for 'even-ness' can also point you to a bad cylinder. _________________ .ssS! |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50349
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Considering how little time it takes to pull and engine and how much of a PITA it is to remove the tin with the engine in place, I would recommend pulling the engine. That way you can also do the clutch and the crank seals while you are at it. Pulling the exhaust before removing the engine can be a good idea, especially if you do not have an engine stand available.
Towing or shipping your rig home and getting a rental car to finish your trip may will be your best option. |
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Gulfaholic Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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I agree on pulling the motor but I'm on the side of the road in a residential area. If I had a place or driveway to do it i wouldn't even think of removing the head with motor in the bus. |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50349
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Maybe post a Craigslist ad for a place to work? Check out the Air Cooled Interstate Rescue Squad
<www.type2.com/rescue>
and the Vanagon Rescue Squad
<http://www.vanagonauts.com/vanagon-rescue-squad74.htm>
Can't be all that hard to fine a place in VW Transporter Heaven., |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7629
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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These guys have ACVW users too
http://vanalert.com/ _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51145 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16879 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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#type4 _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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TomWesty Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2007 Posts: 3482 Location: Wyoming,USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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And in that case, blind luck as to where the valve stem broke..... _________________ If you haven't bled on them, you haven't worked on them.
Visit: www.tomcoryell.com and check out my music! |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7629
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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I’ve contacted Robbie of Airschooled. He just happens to be in the middle of Oregon. I will PM you his private number. He can’t get on the The Samba Currently. His service is spotty at this time. Give him a call
https://www.airschooled.com/ _________________ Keep on Busin'
67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
Clatter wrote: |
Damn that Xevin... |
skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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Wasted youth Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2012 Posts: 5134 Location: California's Hot and Smoggy Central Valley
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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Xevin wrote: |
I’ve contacted Robbie of Airschooled. He just happens to be in the middle of Oregon. I will PM you his private number. He can’t get on the The Samba Currently. His service is spotty at this time. Give him a call
https://www.airschooled.com/ |
That’s probably a huge lift up! |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51145 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Mayday!! Broke down in Longview WA. |
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TomWesty wrote: |
And in that case, blind luck as to where the valve stem broke..... |
Indeed, but a roadside head swap with the engine in place in a couple hours is rather epic don't you think?, not saying everyone is up to it, but it can be done. _________________ 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
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