Overlanding a VW Bus Around The World?!

[notchboy]

[nemobuscaptain]

I rarely travel off grid, unless Uncle Sam made me. When in my VW busses, I always have an alternator with me.
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[HastaAlaska]

It depends on how much time you spend off-grid. We've been hard on these batteries for 2 years and they are such a game-changer. Unless you have experienced it, it's hard to say.

We wouldn't be able to work remotely from our Bus if it wasn't for these batteries. The fast recharge time and more usable energy is like night and day difference compared to other deep cycle batteries

That said, we totally understand that this isn't the right fit for everyone.
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[nemobuscaptain]

[Alan Brase]

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[HastaAlaska]

A quick note as I know some of you following this thread were considering upgrading to Lithium batteries, if you are not - you can disregard this message.

ENDING MONDAY 30th NOV (I think)

I noticed that Battle Born Batteries (the ones we installed in our build) have a really good deal on right now $150 off plus free shipping and 10 YEAR warranty. Also, our discount code seems to still be working even in the sale which gets an additional $50 per battery

Use Code: kombi5off for as long as it lasts until they turn it off, which they were supposed to do but I guess forgot.
https://kombilife.com/li-ion-batteries/

Also as a heads up, they just released a self-heating battery for people in colder climates.

Normal Lithium batteries don't like the below-freezing temps. Wish this had existed when we installed ours. (it's a bit more expensive though)

https://kombilife.com/HeatedBattery/

Thought some of you would appreciate that.
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[Clementine79]

[HastaAlaska]

[Alan Brase]

A bit late to this starter solenoid repair party, but:
Very likely you can buy JUST the high amp repair end that will need to be soldered onto the fine solenoid wire. But the parts are available separately. And for a small amount of money, I'd think.
You very likely broke this yourself trying to tighten the battery cable nut. I always use plenty of grease on the stud so it doesn't corrode and freeze in a less than tight position.
The nut may have loosened somewhat on its own after many heating cycles. There are peak loads of perhaps 200 amps going thru this stud and it may have needed tightening.
Use care when checking the tightness OR remove the negative battery cable to avoid welding with your wrench.
I've changed a LOT of these on WBXer vanagons and without the cooling tin it is pretty easy to do from above and I just wrench carefully and do it hot. (electrically) (don't do as I do, do as I say!)
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[HastaAlaska]

[Fairmounter]

[Fish]

So I just watched the Venice episode where you were talking about bump starting the bus. I thought I should mention (I'm sure you already know this, but others may not) that when bump starting on a slight hill or flat ground put the bus in second or third gear. This will keep the wheels from skidding you to a stop and let the motor turn over easier.
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[HastaAlaska]

New Bosch solenoid arrived from Italy - now starts right up. No idea how much longer this OG starter will last but for now it's working great.

Thanks again for your help
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[Manfred58sc]

Just get one from the states, its can ship to you for $33 plus the cost of the part. Cracks like that can happen for many reasons.
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[notchboy]

Too many times jumping that fucker with a screwdriver?
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[ejon]

Ben, you have a fancy trans and motor now. get one of these starters. you'll never regret it. Your engine will start in a 1/2 a crank and sound like a modern engine doing that.

when these are in a Bus body you might have to extend the wiring a few inches. I had to in my 70.

most every vw vendor sells these, inculding CSP




https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/2143.htm

[HastaAlaska]

[airschooled]

C. L. A!
Clean, lubricate, adjust!

And you don’t even have to adjust....

I’m going to mention that the Type 1 is one of the most common engines on planet earth... You mean to tell me that you haven’t posted a social media request for a starter? You’d have fifty waiting in the wings with your following.....

Robbie
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[Clatter]

If you have the tools and time handy, you can pull the solenoid for a cleaning and inspection.

Often, a cleaning will get it sliding well again.
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