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[richparker]

I Received my new collapsable camp sink today. It comes with a wash basin, drain pan and a bucket. Still dialing in the camp set up after all these years

Headed to the VW graveyard in Cortez tomorrow with Samba a member Mtnbus, stoked for that adventure!!!!!
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[Manfred58sc]

Nice set up! I know where you are headed, say hi to the gang for me.
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[richparker]

Sometimes it’s all about the little things. Took me long enough, but I found a VW gas cap and I didn’t have to buy it off the internet.

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Peryl and my ‘65 bug, Tha Monsta. The Monsta is being towed to the shop today for a 2109cc.

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[Xevin]

2109cc???

Why? I know you got parts to do it. Is that the reason?

Great looking bug. Have a grand time RP.
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[Manfred58sc]

That is going to be a fast Beetle, make sure it can stop ( not sure factory drum brakes will be up for the task). Nice pair!
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[richparker]

Changed the oil (used Lucas Zink additive), oil filter, adjusted the valves and installed new cork valve cover gaskets. It was only 1200 miles since my last oil change but I wanted to change it before we head to Albuquerque on Friday for Buses and Balloons, which should be about 3 1/2 hours each way. The oil was pretty blacks and all the valves measured at .004, I set them all back to .006.

Just need to pack and we should be ready for our next adventure!
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[richparker]

Here’s the link.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092YVM9S4/ref=cm_sw_r_c...&psc=1


Unfortunately, there is a prerequisite that you have to understand the fundamental workings of an air cooled Volkswagen before you can buy one of these…😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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[richparker]

I’ve been getting fumes in the cab at slow speeds while the heat is on. No issues at speed but under 50 it stinks! Figured it was a exhaust leak, so I grabbed some donuts and gaskets from the shop to fix the issue. I pulled the hitch, bumper, rear apron and the breast plate. There was a leak on the 1/3 side and the heater hose on the 2/4 side had a hole in it. I cleaned the area. Tightened the donut bolts and used RTV to seal the leak. It was’t that big and I think the RTV will do the trick. Also replaced the heater hose and cleaned up the exhaust. I wiped down the engine and I’ll change the oil and adjust the valves before we head off to SoCal.

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[TomWesty]

Hi Rich,
Regarding your bug, have you run a 009 with Kaddies before? If you have I'll shut up.
Best, Tom
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Well, I had to take it apart again this weekend b/c I did not fix the exhaust leak last weekend. This time I removed the exhaust, cleaned everything and tried to figure out why it was leaking. Although I cannot be completely sure what was happening I found that the flutes were bent up and the donuts were not seating correctly. I bent them back into shape and made sure the donuts fit in the flutes nicely. Upon reinstall I used RTV on all the sealing parts to try and make sure it seals and doesn’t leak. Hopefully it works, can’t go to Cali with exhaust fumes in my heat.

Next weekend I’ll change the transaxle oil, engine oil, adjust the valves and check the tire pressure. Then on 11/6 we head to SoCal for 15 days. We will be be Lego Land for 3 days and 4 nights and camping mostly at RV resorts on this trip. So far we have reservations in Kingman, Joshua Tree, LL, and Santa Barbara. I need to make one more reservation in Big Sur, they are only taking those over the phone and we’ll be hoping for first come first serve camping in Monterey. We are all excited!!!

I got a hitch mounted cargo carrier for this trip. This should free up a lot of room in the bus and make everyone a little more comfortable.
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[Manfred58sc]

What a fun trip!!! You will have a blast. It should be warm so not much need for heat once you are past the desert. Never had heat in my Bus, what's it like?
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[DocNexil]

Legoland, eh?

I've been wanting to make a westy pop-top model for a bit and used your bus for reference since it's now relevant.
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[richparker]

That is awesome, Doc!!! How can I get my hands on that? It would look great on the mantle above my fireplace.
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