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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:32 am    Post subject: While I'm in there... What to do with engine out? Reply with quote

Hi guys,

Got a 71 bus, getting ready to install engine...

Are there any repairs, or checks that I ought to do?

Anything transaxle related? (Bought the bus without a motor, so tranny is an unknown.)

Is anyone front engine tin for the doghouse oil cooler being restamped? I have not been able to find one... I've got the beetle tin, thinking to use it as a base for fabricating something to work.

Thanks guys
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How's your gas tank?
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Find a 68-70 bus front upper tin. Remove the added-on top [spot welds].
Add it to your bug tin. Instant 71 only bus tin......

Your bug tin:

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71 bus tin:
See the added-on piece? 68-70 bus tin has it.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool beans.

Gas tank filler is rusty... gonna blast/repaint that. Outside of gas tank looks pristine, but who knows whats going on inside.

I'll drop it and see how bad it is. Good idea.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

check to make sure you have the "hoover bit" on your oil cooler. i had engine out of my 71 to change oil cooler seals and mine didnt have it. if you dont have it, you can get a fabbed one from zwerks here on thesamba. i have one in the mail as we speak. also check the endplay. i checked mine looking for the .004 and ended up with 1/8th inch. hopefully, you have better luck than i did. soon as i get over this flu crap, my case is off to get alignbored. im heavily medicated at the moment, so hopefully this all made sense Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cbr900racer wrote:
check to make sure you have the "hoover bit" on your oil cooler. i had engine out of my 71 to change oil cooler seals and mine didnt have it. if you dont have it, you can get a fabbed one from zwerks here on thesamba.


If that is the case, here is a link to fabricate your own Hoover Bit. Really got to have it. http://www.oldvolkshome.com/oilcool.htm

Also make sure that you have adequate fuel hoses that actually fit to replace everything in there that you can only get to with the engine out.

A good cleaning and painting is well worth it.

New engine to body seal?
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:01 pm    Post subject: Re: While I'm in there... What to do with engine out? Reply with quote

Rocknrod wrote:
Hi guys,

Got a 71 bus, While I'm in there..........


Pull the tranny and replace the rear seal, front seal and bushing, gear oil, and remove and inspect the shift fork and bushings. Pull the shift rod and replace all 3 bushings and coupler. Pull the axles the rest of the way and inspect and lube the cv's and maybe put on new boots.

Get down in the hole and clean, scrub and all that.

Carefully inspect everything that is visable from the "inside". Clean, repair, or replace anything that doesn't seem wonderful. And pay attention to the wiring and grommets.

Don't waste time hooking up old clutch and throttle cables. Go new. Swab out the tubes and grease well. While unhooked, also go thru the pedal mechanisms.

A new engine doesn't do much good in a bad invironment. Very Happy

Think about doing the rear wheel bearings while the axles are out.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rear wheel bearings are on the list...

I grabbed a huge socket, and for grins and giggles loosened up the axle nuts. For things that are supposed to be super tight... they were not. Still had cotter pins... Confused
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:42 pm    Post subject: Re: While I'm in there... What to do with engine out? Reply with quote

Desertbusman wrote:
Rocknrod wrote:
Hi guys,

Got a 71 bus, While I'm in there..........


Pull the tranny and replace the rear seal, front seal and bushing, gear oil, and remove and inspect the shift fork and bushings. Pull the shift rod and replace all 3 bushings and coupler. Pull the axles the rest of the way and inspect and lube the cv's and maybe put on new boots.

Get down in the hole and clean, scrub and all that.

Carefully inspect everything that is visable from the "inside". Clean, repair, or replace anything that doesn't seem wonderful. And pay attention to the wiring and grommets.

Don't waste time hooking up old clutch and throttle cables. Go new. Swab out the tubes and grease well. While unhooked, also go thru the pedal mechanisms.

A new engine doesn't do much good in a bad invironment. Very Happy

Think about doing the rear wheel bearings while the axles are out.


Man I'd buy a secondhand bus from you any day!
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:13 pm    Post subject: Re: While I'm in there... What to do with engine out? Reply with quote

Devon-Dyno-Soar118 wrote:
Desertbusman wrote:
Rocknrod wrote:
Hi guys,

Got a 71 bus, While I'm in there..........


Pull the tranny and replace the rear seal, front seal and bushing, gear oil, and remove and inspect the shift fork and bushings. Pull the shift rod and replace all 3 bushings and coupler. Pull the axles the rest of the way and inspect and lube the cv's and maybe put on new boots.

Get down in the hole and clean, scrub and all that.

Carefully inspect everything that is visable from the "inside". Clean, repair, or replace anything that doesn't seem wonderful. And pay attention to the wiring and grommets.

Don't waste time hooking up old clutch and throttle cables. Go new. Swab out the tubes and grease well. While unhooked, also go thru the pedal mechanisms.

A new engine doesn't do much good in a bad invironment. Very Happy

Think about doing the rear wheel bearings while the axles are out.


Man I'd buy a secondhand bus from you any day!



me probably not but i'll buy ye both a beer. Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:15 pm    Post subject: Re: While I'm in there... What to do with engine out? Reply with quote

oorwullie wrote:

me probably not but i'll buy ye both a beer. Wink


Come on over here where the summers get a little warm and I'll provide you both with iced tea. Smile
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