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Dkwautounion Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2017 Posts: 178 Location: Socal
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:50 pm Post subject: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9665 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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What the???????
Junk!
Damn I have never seen that happen.
Time to look for a replacement case.
Good Luck. _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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Dkwautounion Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2017 Posts: 178 Location: Socal
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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the end cap came off the rod and that was the damage . |
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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3635 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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You got yourself a nice paperweight there. _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty
"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2003 Posts: 4863 Location: Harmony, PA
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:46 am Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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Rimco used to be able to do some pretty miraculous repairs, maybe check with them. The cost of a repair most likely outweighs the cost of another good used case. |
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13843 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:45 am Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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CAse thirty. I am sure you will so do it right. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
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anthracitedub Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2007 Posts: 3241 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:50 am Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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Were those lifter bores sleeved? Just a curiosity question. But yeah, I’d just remove the studs/hardware and find another case, also get to the reason as to why the rod came apart so it doesn’t happen again. |
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splitjunkie Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4083
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:38 am Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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There is probably other damage that you haven't found yet. Definitely a trash case at this point. _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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Dkwautounion Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2017 Posts: 178 Location: Socal
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:58 am Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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this engine came out of a 63 that I just bought . the engine has the vw manufactured stamp on it . the car sat since the 70s before I bought it. |
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Zwitterkafer Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2007 Posts: 875 Location: Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:40 am Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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How much warning was there before the rod cap came off? There must have been some knocking noises before it let go? _________________ "Criticism comes easier than Craftsmanship"
- Zeuxius, 400 BC |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9665 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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Now that I have taken a better look at the state of things.
It appears to have been a fresh build.
Look at the cam bearing. Hardly a mark on it. The same holds true with the crank bearing in the image.
The lifter bores are un-scored too.
The seller, may have been the builder. And he got discouraged after it failed shortly after startup. Then just let the car sit.
Yea the inside of the case looks grungy. But it would after the rod got loose and banged around in there before breaking the lifter bore. Hence all the grey shit that is all over the inside of the case. _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
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Dkwautounion Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2017 Posts: 178 Location: Socal
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: cracked case at one of the push rod lifters . case trash ? |
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the seller may have been the original builder, because he was the original owner . he was rather a grumpy guy and didnt want to share the history of the car to much . he was a old timer. I have a build thread on the car if you wanna check it out. odometer shows 40k. |
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