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zoti
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 Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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34 year old brake lines are always fun but it did open. Replaced the flex line and cleaned then painted the area.
The bushings took an unreasonable long time to get in. Just annoying and hard but finally got them in.
New bearings and seals in the bearing housing and stub axle installed. Don't forget the big C lip for the bigger bearing or you will have to take it apart again.
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zoti
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| Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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Waiting on some parts (cv boots, e brake cable etc) so in the meantime the rear training arm went back in and the brake lines were attached.
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PDXWesty
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| Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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Nice work. I've rebuilt my front end but didn't have the time or patience to paint everything. Maybe next time. Looks great!
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zoti
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:47 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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| Nice work. I've rebuilt my front end but didn't have the time or patience to paint everything. Maybe next time. Looks great! |
It had nasty surface rust. I can't stand it. |
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zoti
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| Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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zoti
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| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2022 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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Started taking apart the second side. 34 yo grease?
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Howesight
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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Thanks for all the great photography! The Bentley diagrams don't give the details that those great pics do.
By the way, if you could do a pictorial of rebuilding a Syncro transaxle and adding pressurized oiling, I know a few people who would be very pleased. 
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zoti
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: 88 Westfalia suspension rebuild |
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The disassembly of the other side went fast. No stuck bolts.
Had to address the sticky shifter bushing.
And install a new front parking brake cable. Done it without removing the gas tank.
Took it for an alignment today and it came back perfect. All in the green.
The beast is finished.
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