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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5078 Location: denver
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:51 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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bobbyblack wrote: |
Put Vanagon in garage at 12:45 AM after a less than stellar trip back East from CO. Headwind on 76 was brutal, and 80 was not much better. Afterburner was pumping heat to add to the marginal engine heat, as temps kept dropping. Reached -7F by home. I had to put my Carhartts suit on, and Mrs. Black had to bundle up in all the winter camping bags in back. Full blast front and rear blowers, and CDH couldn't keep up. This AM was -17F, so I left the Westy in the garage.
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I'm sorry I missed your gig and glad you made it back home in one piece! _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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OldSpice Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2015 Posts: 178 Location: 87 syncro westfalia Subaru ez30
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32592 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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dabaron Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018 Posts: 2559 Location: Philly, mang
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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it was a very welcome warm 53F today, but the snows of the past several storms are still rather deep. i shoveled the top 5-6 inches of snow around the Westy's slider and made a spot for the solo stove. with the snow cleared away, i opened the slider, reached in and turned on the stereo. i recently added several albums to the USB stick and cued up the first of those, Pitch Black "Futureproof", Black CD. https://www.discogs.com/Pitch-Black-Futureproof/release/66586 the first track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxA1vYGuwDQ
i set the solo stove up and grabbed fire wood from the garage. i set about splitting some kindling out of the wood with the hatchet i keep in the Westy. the solo stove allows fires to be built up rather quickly. i had 6 or 7 pieces of split kindling, a piece of torn up newspaper, and a lighter. with one light of the paper, the kindling was quickly burning and then i added some of the larger kindling. after setting up my camp chair, i pulled a 2SP Up & Out IPA from the fridge. the fire was growing quickly and was ready for the addition of a large chunk of wood.
i popped the top on the IPA and sat back as dubbed out deep acid grooves seemed to set the flames dancing. the evening trains from Center City passed a few yards from me, the cars mostly empty in both directions. i looked up at the darkening sky as stars began to push thru the last moments of day. the air quickly cooled and i leaned toward the warmth of the fire.
i love my Westy. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
"burnin oil and cookin coils" -- Destructo
BiWerks Design, LLC
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32592 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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dabaron Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018 Posts: 2559 Location: Philly, mang
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:22 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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djkeev wrote: |
Here I am all excited to install an engine and you're living like a bum along the railroad tracks!
Pork and beans for dinner?
Sounds nice though, it was a beautiful day!
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we had chinese take out. it was delicious. it was a beautiful evening for sure. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
"burnin oil and cookin coils" -- Destructo
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Igeo Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2018 Posts: 888 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:40 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Added USB ports so they are accessible from the lower bunk and the upper bunk. They can be switched on/off. Also added a potentiometer to allow the main galley light to be dimmed.
_________________ 1987 Westfalia 2.1 WBX Manual |
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Mikesarge Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2008 Posts: 222 Location: PNW
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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E-codes! And all new adjusters!
Gonna aim them tonight, but they seem a great deal brighter already. I’m excited to not be nervous to drive at night.
I already had relays and 80/100w bulbs, but the low beams just did not inspire confidence. Hopefully this changes that _________________ 1986 Syncro westfauxlia EJ22
1980 911 SC 3.1 |
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Have you tried adjusting the adjustors, I've put a few sets in and I can't get the screw to turn?
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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carls2u Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2019 Posts: 13 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Washed and spiffed her up after a muddy day yesterday. Popped the top for some dry time inside. What a beautiful day in the PNW.
Can’t wait to go out on a nice dry spring weekend. _________________ To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
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Mikesarge Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2008 Posts: 222 Location: PNW
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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16CVs wrote: |
Have you tried adjusting the adjustors, I've put a few sets in and I can't get the screw to turn?
Stacy |
Read your post which reminded me to do the adjustment before it gets too late to annoy the neighbors with an idling van.
They adjust.
They’re remarkably bright with great cutoff.
Worth every penny! _________________ 1986 Syncro westfauxlia EJ22
1980 911 SC 3.1 |
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revolution337 Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2009 Posts: 372 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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After having dealt with less than quality relays from Amazon (i.e. cheap Chinese units) and having them all fail in one way or another, I was finally able to source what I believe to be a superior unit.
I needed a high current relay to place between my start battery and DC to DC charger so that I can completely isolate the two batteries while the engine is off and shore power is connected.
I purchased this high current 12v relay from my local BMW shop. It is used in many different models as a cooling fan relay. Rated to 150 amps. Fully sealed in epoxy, so very water/dirt proof. These are mounted under the hood, or behind the fender liners typically. It is actually made by “TE connectivity”, a very well known and often used supplier for automotive electronics. Made in Portugal.
I was able to match up a connector for the 12v control side of the relay as well. I bought a multi pack of generic 2 pin connectors from amazon a while back, and I recalled them having a similar shape to the relay connector. They turned out to be a perfect match!
Time will tell as to how well this unit holds up, but I have much more confidence in this relay than the previous cheap models.
As of writing this, the relay is very reasonably priced at around $18. I also ordered the corresponding lock nuts for a nice secure fitment. Those were ~$0.60 each.
BMW relay p/n: 61 36 7 661 593
M6 lock nuts: 07 11 9 905 128
Link to the connectors for the control side.
https://www.amazon.com/MUYI-Waterproof-Connector-1-5mm-Terminal/dp/B01A6LTK44
_________________ 1982 Westfalia AEB 1.8t
2017 VW Golf Sportwagen
2001 Audi A4 4.2 V8 swapped
2000 BMW Z3 roadster
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jlrftype7 Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2018 Posts: 3577 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 11:24 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Changed oil and filter back to my 3 season regular 10w-40 Castrol and finally installed Phil B.’s amazing rebuilt throttle for the Vanagon. Adjust idle speed once warmed up to get it dialed in with my Automatic Transmission, in gear, like in Traffic.
A few new pieces of vacuum hose to replace the worn parts found during removal of my old throttle.
Test drove, idle return is faster than before. It was never really bad. but the rebuilt Throttle is obviously smoother in transition back down to idle with a smooth bore and matching new plate.
Highway, cruising at usual high speeds is now different slightly, again due to an accurate throttle instead of a worn one with various low spots and worn points in it.
All in all, a nice job to put behind me.
_________________ '68 Westy- my first VW and vehicle/Bus- long gone.- sold it to a traveling Swiss couple....
'67 Type 3 Fastback, my 2nd car- gone
'69 Semi-Auto Stick Shift Beetle-gone
2017 MINI Coopers, our current DDs
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32592 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:51 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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jlrftype7 wrote: |
Changed oil and filter back to my 3 season regular 10w-40 Castrol and finally installed Phil B.’s amazing rebuilt throttle for the Vanagon. Adjust idle speed once warmed up to get it dialed in with my Automatic Transmission, in gear, like in Traffic.
A few new pieces of vacuum hose to replace the worn parts found during removal of my old throttle.
Test drove, idle return is faster than before. It was never really bad. but the rebuilt Throttle is obviously smoother in transition back down to idle with a smooth bore and matching new plate.
Highway, cruising at usual high speeds is now different slightly, again due to an accurate throttle instead of a worn one with various low spots and worn points in it.
All in all, a nice job to put behind me.
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Who is Phil B ?
Do you have a link or other contact information?
Dave _________________ Stop Dead Photo Links how to post photos
Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473
Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537
Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert |
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CoffeeToaster Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2020 Posts: 3 Location: Pacific Northwest
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Chasing down a dead radio.
Found that the front blower fuse pops when the radio is on and the front blower fan is on as well. New fuse and have radio or fan, but not both.
Seems to be a new gremlin as both have surely been on at the same time before. |
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jlrftype7 Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2018 Posts: 3577 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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djkeev wrote: |
jlrftype7 wrote: |
Changed oil and filter back to my 3 season regular 10w-40 Castrol and finally installed Phil B.’s amazing rebuilt throttle for the Vanagon. Adjust idle speed once warmed up to get it dialed in with my Automatic Transmission, in gear, like in Traffic.
A few new pieces of vacuum hose to replace the worn parts found during removal of my old throttle.
Test drove, idle return is faster than before. It was never really bad. but the rebuilt Throttle is obviously smoother in transition back down to idle with a smooth bore and matching new plate.
Highway, cruising at usual high speeds is now different slightly, again due to an accurate throttle instead of a worn one with various low spots and worn points in it.
All in all, a nice job to put behind me.
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Who is Phil B ?
Do you have a link or other contact information?
Dave |
whip618 here on Samba. I don’t see a current ad for him in the Classifieds, but he’s been a member for awhile.
Now I need to send him my other throttle so I have a rebuilt spare.
I had saved this photo in my gallery when the rebuilt unit arrived from him .
Below is a pasted post from an older thread on rebuilt throttle assemblies:::::::::::
(Thanks for the positive feedback on the throttle bodies. These are very labor intensive to rebuild and I strive to make them as accurate and reliable as I can.
The rebuilds are also available in the 1.9 single switch model and the 1.9 double switch.
Phil
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Life is simple....either you're qualified or you're not.
USSVI.......Pride Runs Deep
USSVI Life member and Holland Club member
Samba Member No. 3307) _________________ '68 Westy- my first VW and vehicle/Bus- long gone.- sold it to a traveling Swiss couple....
'67 Type 3 Fastback, my 2nd car- gone
'69 Semi-Auto Stick Shift Beetle-gone
2017 MINI Coopers, our current DDs
‘84 Tin Top - Hilga....Auto
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bobhill8 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2017 Posts: 736 Location: MA
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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Pulled the transaxle with my boy. First for both of us.
_________________ 1986 Westy
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7756 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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CoffeeToaster wrote: |
Chasing down a dead radio.
Found that the front blower fuse pops when the radio is on and the front blower fan is on as well. New fuse and have radio or fan, but not both.
Seems to be a new gremlin as both have surely been on at the same time before. |
Very likely your blower motor is on the verge of seizing up...search "Mullendore port".
- Dave _________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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andy52 Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2019 Posts: 98 Location: Barcelona
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 2:43 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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been TWO hours cleaning the floor.. my dog brings in all the sand and mud
any tip about this issue?
I just bought this
should help me to clean next time |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4491 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 6:32 am Post subject: Re: What did YOU do to your van today? |
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I used those interlocking foam mats from the hardware store with the seams foil-taped on the backside so it can be removed as a unit for cleaning.
_________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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