New engine build by ladies

joey1320 · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Looks great Cool

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Eric&Barb · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Looks like you need a new to you used fuse box. The one you have now is pretty much parts. The repro ones are made of plastic that does not hold up to the same high heat as the OG ones. Then clean that up with soap water followed up with vinegar soak to clean off the corrosion. A must to solder up the clips inside the fuse box to get rid of voltage drops. Need a proper fuse box clip instead of the DPO self tapping screw.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=261440&highlight=fuse+box+clip
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Cusser · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

It's been a year, would've hoped you would've been driving it every day by now.
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Joannekay · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:05 am Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Thank u guys
All great..
Needed starter relay..starts instant now.
It’s taken so long because we care for our mum & are renovating our homes.
Just 2 older woman doing it ourself.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ma2Rl_8YKs4&feature=youtu.be

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OdbbFeZ4AS8&feature=youtu.be

Ordering new fuse box & will get auto electrician to finish.

Happy ladies

Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:21 am Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

That axle boot will tear itself up in that position. The split should be at 3 or 9 O'clock, not 12 O'clock like it is. As is the axle flexes up and down there and the split is not as flexible as needed in that straight up position.

Also helps to push the small end in towards the transaxle about 1/4" before tightening that end hose clamp to keep the boot from over stretching when the beetle is jacked up for maintenance. This keeps the boot from over stretching and tearing.
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Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:36 am Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Here is the soldering for the fuse box.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?searc..._chars=200

Need a higher wattage iron to do the work quickly without melting the fuse box.

Your electrician should invest in factory brass terminals and crimper tool. Those cheap terminals do not seal up enough to keep out corrosion between the wires and terminals.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338938
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Joannekay · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Thank you Eric..
Prior owners did shocking things.will fix all .

Will have a word with auto electrician ...

Appreciate all your help.

calvinater · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Now take your mom for a ride.
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Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Glad to help!

Great to see you two smiling, may you have many more miles...
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scdevon · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

It sounds great in the second clip and the idle seems smooth and right on.

Congrats!
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Joannekay · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Thank you heaps guys.
Mum wants to wait a day or 2 lol.

Now to finish those forgotten bits.

Engine idling sweet.

Accelerator cable setup a problem.

Joannekay · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Will see how good the auto electrician is or eBay..

Eric&Barb · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Kind of hard to tell without our 3D glasses. Is the accelerator cable hitting the nut on the throttle shaft??

If so, what is the VW part number on the intake manifold??
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Joannekay · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Eric no end on accelerator cable to hold barrel in place..

Joannekay · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Model engine build while we wait 4 Xmas postage to finish..

Close match to ours

57BLITZ · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Joannekay · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:58 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Thank you..xx

Auto electrician spent 8hrs..all working now.

I forgot to install starter bush

Old out..new in freezer overnight

Starter Bush’s
Top left...6 v. Supplied by geno on sambo installed in bellhousing
Worked well on bench test even with crack right threw it.

Top right..12v supplied by geno..doesn’t fit starter.

Bottom right was the 1 we removed.
Stuffed & why trouble starting

Bottom left...perfect..thank you again Wayne.

Joannekay · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

New starter bush in...success.
Freezer didn’t help..we just beveled edge a tad.

Winning 1st kick now on start.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=sXsJZrDXYGU

Next problem.

Accelerator cable & broken throttle pedal
Cable sticking..

tomsbuggered · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:12 am Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Finally got through reading the whole thread, quite a journey and you stuck with it. Good on ya!
There is a wealth of knowledge on the Samba, once you filter through the advice but invaluable.
Keep at it and you'll be out the other side and cruisin' the rest of the summer. Looks like you are getting some insane hot weather!

Edit: spent Christmas Day on Lake Macquarie a couple years back. Beautifull part of the world.

Cheers.
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Joannekay · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: New engine build by ladies

Thank you tom..
It’s been a great journey & we feel a little more knowledge to fix our vw
Can’t wait to drive & enjoy vw feeling.
It is a sweet part of paradise Lake Macquarie..
Our little bay is sugar bay...back in the day was sugar cane farm..


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