First Air cooled.. 70 Camper.

[khalimadeath]

I replaced the condenser and points on the 009 distributor and it runs great!
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[khalimadeath]

[wcfvw69]

It's a pain in the rear to remove that screen from the tank w/out dumping gas all over. Since you noted it ran better after changing the filter, I'd be suspicious of possible clogging on that screen. Some folks have luck with the Por15 while others have it peel off and clog up everything.

You can buy a fuel pressure gauge for $20 bucks. It might not be a bad idea to see what kind of pressure that pump is putting out. I had a fuel pump start to go bad on me in a bug. It started to fall all over itself and I couldn't get to freeway speeds. Luckily I was able to turn around and get home. The pump was bad. After changing it, the problem was solved.

You should swap the distributor out. I can't recall if the one i sold you had new points and condenser or not? If it does, it's a quick change.
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[khalimadeath]

[wcfvw69]

Which fuel pump (brand) are you running? Picture? Have you checked your dwell to see if your points are closing up? What brand condenser and points are you using?

Off the top of my head, it sounds like a condenser acting up or a fuel pump on it's way out. Is your fuel tank clean? How bad was the fuel filter? Have you ever cleaned the screen inside the fuel tank that's on the outlet where you fit your fuel line to it?
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[khalimadeath]

So it seems my bus may be ready for a tune up after 4k solid miles. Last week the bus started sputtering between 45 and 65 mph. I would be driving then sudden cut out then going again. My tach would show the fluctuation if the brief cut out. My first thought was dirty fuel filter, so I replaced that. It solved the problem for about 100 miles then it started doing it again, this time badly. It even died at a stop light and wouldn't start again for about a min. This was after a 15 min drive on the highway.

After reading some threads I think that it may be my points or dirty carb.. I have done some pretty good off-roading/mudding/ snow driving and the engine bay is quite dirty. I have a rebuilt carb and distributor I have been procrastinating putting on, I guess I don't have much of a choice now. So I will replace those and see how it runs. Ill also clean the air filter again.

If that doesn't work, what are your thoughts? Fuel pump? Fuel line? ( the lines are only about 4k miles old as I replaced them. The spark plugs are only 4k mile sold, I suppose I could pull them and check em out too.
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[Abscate]

If a wheel bearing is going, greasing won't help.

Check front and back bearings on right side.

I'm no diff expert, but a diff failure on one load side sounds rare to me. Get some advice from Sambinistas who have been inside the diff.
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[khalimadeath]

So I am about 99% sure my transmission is going out. 3rd and 4th gear on throttle makes aggressive humming noise. When I turn left the noise goes away, when I turn right it continues, off throttle no noise no matter the speed or direction. CV joints are freshly packed and wheel bearings are recently greased.

Anyhow where is the best place to get a transmission from if I cant find one in town. I want a stock ratio transmission.
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Put a lot of miles on the bus this weekend. Good times in a small town parade outside Reno. Carson Valley parade of lights..

Then a little off roading to get an xmas tree. I was smashing this bus up a snow covered hill, going sideways in some spots and going through some very muddy ruts. I definitely put her through her paces today. The faces of people in their 4x4's was priceless.

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[wcfvw69]

[khalimadeath]

SO I have been giving some thought to stripping the yellow paint on the bottom portion of my bus off. I am pretty certain that it is a very old paint job, I have stripped it down to the OG paint in a very small area. The yellowish paint was done properly so its going to be that much harder to get off. The idea of having the bus the OG white color is tempting. The top half is still og.. This yellow paint was likely done without a primer coat, they scuffed the white and sprayed color then clear.

What are your guys thoughts?
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Thanks t, ill start going through some of that stuff when I can. The carb is recently rebuilt.. I will be swapping to a different carb soon so would just like this one to run as well as it can while I am driving it. I have been PM'ing Bill and I think I am making some progress. Its mostly small pops on deceleration and sometimes a louder bang! between shifts.
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[Tcash]

Make sure the condenser screw is tight.
Float bowl needle and seat may be leaking
Carburetor needle and seat cleaning
Fuel pressure to high? Test and adjust the fuel pressure.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=1381649
Intake n Exh leaks
Finding vacuum leaks with smoke (smoke test, tester)

Good luck
Tcash

[khalimadeath]

Thanks bus daddy. I ended up setting the timing at 30* BTDC with a timing light. I am still having some backfiring issues so I can only assume its the carb since the valves and points have been set. The volume is set at about 2 3/4 turns out and I am not sure as for the bypass. The idle is set at about 950. It backfires after load up at idle and it also backfires after a 2nd or 3rd gear pull then letting off the throttle completely.
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[busdaddy]

You can static time an 009 for now but you should check it with a light eventually, especially if it's a non German one, 7.5* BTDC.

The rivets for the footmans loops are 3/16" and you should get the backer washers for them as well when used on fiberglass.

As for you carb you'll have to get the springs, etc.. off a swap meet donor, or send it to Volkzbitz for a rebuild. Bentley should explain which hole to start with for the clip.
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[khalimadeath]

Got the top on, its a bit tight but it works. I am pulling my hair out trying to get the h30/31pict tuned up with the 009. I am trying to get my hands on a timing light and even then I wont know how to use it properly. Its the stock crank pully so just the usual timing marks, I have no idea how to set it. It runs but backfires like a MF!

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[khalimadeath]

Couple questions for tonight

First off I am missing a spring and a washer(s) for the connecting rod. Also what hole does the cotter pin go into? Where can I get said spring and washer?

30 PICT 3 carburator BTW..

What size rivets are used for these parts of the cargo rack? All the sizes I have aren't working.

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[khalimadeath]

Well Guys, I put the bus through its paces today. I drove the Dubs on the Lake Cruise. I made it the whole way. The oil temps got up there on some of the long hill climbs (about 210*) but most of the drive it was around 180*. I need to square away my timing and re tune the carb but I made it and the bus is safely back in the garage. Thanks for all the help you guys provided over the last 2 years Ive owned this Bus. From driving it home with the throw out bearing in pieces in the bell housing to cruising next to Lake Tahoe I am very happy to own it.

Thanks all.. Here are some pics from the last few days including today.

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[Tcash]

Contact asiab3 , he has thread on the Cooling Air Control. I can't find it.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=290054

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7862116&highlight=thermostat+flaps#7862116

thanks to jerseylooker[img]
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Good luck
Tcash