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Rome Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 9601 Location: Pearl River, NY
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Your engine should turn like butter, with that OLEO filler cap. |
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Ha!
Portuguese!
Brazil! _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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calexican Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2008 Posts: 727 Location: El Paso, TX
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:28 am Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Trylon wrote: |
Ha!
I was thinking how dirty it was!
Great chance to make it better. |
Now this is dirty. About two years daily driving in the desert. |
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Ospho? Wire brush and paint? Leave it alone?
So, how does this come off?
Clean this up and paint?
I hope I know what I am doing.
Completely clogged heat riser. I hear that also can cause hesitation.
_________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
The Karmann Ghia Fever YouTube Channel! |
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4105
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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I suppose you could use rust converter on the fan. Personally I wouldn't touch it.
The generator pulley normally will pull off without too much effort. If it's stubborn spray a bit of blaster on the top of the pulley shaft and let is work for a bit then take a coupe of flat blade screwdrivers, wedge them between the pulley and the generator at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions and gently pry. you should be able to shimmy it off. Be careful not to loose the little woodruff key.
I would not paint the oil cooler.
The manifold will look great with a fresh coat of grey paint.
I'll be watching your work as I am just getting ready to do some engine room house keeping on Joan. _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
Mike Gerson
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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kingkarmann wrote: |
I suppose you could use rust converter on the fan. Personally I wouldn't touch it.
The generator pulley normally will pull off without too much effort. If it's stubborn spray a bit of blaster on the top of the pulley shaft and let is work for a bit then take a coupe of flat blade screwdrivers, wedge them between the pulley and the generator at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions and gently pry. you should be able to shimmy it off. Be careful not to loose the little woodruff key.
I would not paint the oil cooler.
The manifold will look great with a fresh coat of grey paint.
I'll be watching your work as I am just getting ready to do some engine room house keeping on Joan. |
Thanks for all the advice! You are the King!
But… you are watching me? For comic relief?
Kinda fun when driving season is over isn’t it? _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
The Karmann Ghia Fever YouTube Channel! |
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4105
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Trylon wrote: |
kingkarmann wrote: |
I suppose you could use rust converter on the fan. Personally I wouldn't touch it.
The generator pulley normally will pull off without too much effort. If it's stubborn spray a bit of blaster on the top of the pulley shaft and let is work for a bit then take a coupe of flat blade screwdrivers, wedge them between the pulley and the generator at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions and gently pry. you should be able to shimmy it off. Be careful not to loose the little woodruff key.
I would not paint the oil cooler.
The manifold will look great with a fresh coat of grey paint.
I'll be watching your work as I am just getting ready to do some engine room house keeping on Joan. |
Thanks for all the advice! You are the King!
But… you are watching me? For comic relief?
Kinda fun when driving season is over isn’t it? |
Watching for motivation and inspiration _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
Mike Gerson
What is your "Bespoke Reality"? |
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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kingkarmann wrote: |
Trylon wrote: |
kingkarmann wrote: |
I suppose you could use rust converter on the fan. Personally I wouldn't touch it.
The generator pulley normally will pull off without too much effort. If it's stubborn spray a bit of blaster on the top of the pulley shaft and let is work for a bit then take a coupe of flat blade screwdrivers, wedge them between the pulley and the generator at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions and gently pry. you should be able to shimmy it off. Be careful not to loose the little woodruff key.
I would not paint the oil cooler.
The manifold will look great with a fresh coat of grey paint.
I'll be watching your work as I am just getting ready to do some engine room house keeping on Joan. |
Thanks for all the advice! You are the King!
But… you are watching me? For comic relief?
Kinda fun when driving season is over isn’t it? |
Watching for motivation and inspiration |
Cool!
And just a little “whoa, note to self, do not do it like Trylon tried”? _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
The Karmann Ghia Fever YouTube Channel! |
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4105
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Trylon wrote: |
kingkarmann wrote: |
Trylon wrote: |
kingkarmann wrote: |
I suppose you could use rust converter on the fan. Personally I wouldn't touch it.
The generator pulley normally will pull off without too much effort. If it's stubborn spray a bit of blaster on the top of the pulley shaft and let is work for a bit then take a coupe of flat blade screwdrivers, wedge them between the pulley and the generator at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions and gently pry. you should be able to shimmy it off. Be careful not to loose the little woodruff key.
I would not paint the oil cooler.
The manifold will look great with a fresh coat of grey paint.
I'll be watching your work as I am just getting ready to do some engine room house keeping on Joan. |
Thanks for all the advice! You are the King!
But… you are watching me? For comic relief?
Kinda fun when driving season is over isn’t it? |
Watching for motivation and inspiration |
Cool!
And just a little “whoa, note to self, do not do it like Trylon tried”? |
I’ll try not too😃
_________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
Mike Gerson
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4105
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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I think it looks period perfect😎
I had looked at that site for a vintage 12 volt application
No luck. _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
Mike Gerson
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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kingkarmann wrote: |
Trylon wrote: |
kingkarmann wrote: |
Trylon wrote: |
kingkarmann wrote: |
I suppose you could use rust converter on the fan. Personally I wouldn't touch it.
The generator pulley normally will pull off without too much effort. If it's stubborn spray a bit of blaster on the top of the pulley shaft and let is work for a bit then take a coupe of flat blade screwdrivers, wedge them between the pulley and the generator at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions and gently pry. you should be able to shimmy it off. Be careful not to loose the little woodruff key.
I would not paint the oil cooler.
The manifold will look great with a fresh coat of grey paint.
I'll be watching your work as I am just getting ready to do some engine room house keeping on Joan. |
Thanks for all the advice! You are the King!
But… you are watching me? For comic relief?
Kinda fun when driving season is over isn’t it? |
Watching for motivation and inspiration |
Cool!
And just a little “whoa, note to self, do not do it like Trylon tried”? |
I’ll try not too😃
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And so it begins! _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
The Karmann Ghia Fever YouTube Channel! |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10965
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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I would leave the oil cooler alone if it’s not leaking.
I would wire wheel the fan and paint it because why not? _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
1973 Ghia convertible |
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Braukuche wrote: |
I would leave the oil cooler alone if it’s not leaking.
I would wire wheel the fan and paint it because why not? |
Don’t see any leaks but wonder about those seals.
It’s a great time to check them, no? _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
The Karmann Ghia Fever YouTube Channel! |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10965
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Trylon wrote: |
Braukuche wrote: |
I would leave the oil cooler alone if it’s not leaking.
I would wire wheel the fan and paint it because why not? |
Don’t see any leaks but wonder about those seals.
It’s a great time to check them, no? |
I would replace them. Again, why not, you’re in there. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
1973 Ghia convertible |
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overboost Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2021 Posts: 178 Location: Huntersville, NC
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Braukuche wrote: |
Trylon wrote: |
Braukuche wrote: |
I would leave the oil cooler alone if it’s not leaking.
I would wire wheel the fan and paint it because why not? |
Don’t see any leaks but wonder about those seals.
It’s a great time to check them, no? |
I would replace them. Again, why not, you’re in there. |
*Liked* I would replace them. Again, why not, you’re in there. _________________ The older I get... The faster I was... |
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:28 am Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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kingkarmann wrote: |
I think it looks period perfect😎
I had looked at that site for a vintage 12 volt application
No luck. |
Missed this reply — thanks King, so helpful! _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
The Karmann Ghia Fever YouTube Channel! |
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Trylon Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2019 Posts: 4853 Location: Connecticut
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: '59 Karmann Ghia fever |
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Got the nut off!
Now how the heck does the fan come off?
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_________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
The Karmann Ghia Fever YouTube Channel! |
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sputnick60 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 22, 2007 Posts: 3907 Location: In Molinya Orbit
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