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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Checked out the cruise in my buddies 96 passat TDI so I could figure out how to make the cruise work in my TDI powered westy, between that a couple trips to radio shack and 3 hours with the bently I think it'll be working tomorrow with a couple more hours of work.
I also tried to get my EGT gauge hooked up and rewire the radio... 3 projects started none finished :-/ |
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BadBeetle Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2007 Posts: 166 Location: Harrison Twp. Michigan
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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I cleaned out most of the rust on my engine. (Still looks like crap.)
And cleaned out some of the interior. _________________ Current:
2000 Honda Insight
1991 BMW M5
1997 BMW 740i
Past:
99 Jetta TDI
01 Jetta Wagon
00 Jetta 1.8t
86 Vanagon Syncro GL |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2002 Posts: 154 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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strated tackling that seam rust which although appears bad from the outside it is actually REALLY bad on the inside and even worse on the outside once you start diggin at it! doh! |
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Lanval Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2007 Posts: 905
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Badbeetle, you gonna post some pix of that bad boy? Wanna see what you're into... hoping you turn a frog into a prince...
Best,
Lanval |
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BadBeetle Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2007 Posts: 166 Location: Harrison Twp. Michigan
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fastwagens Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 1028 Location: Michigan (The other west coast)
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Well this morning was an experince I Pulled the fuel tank from the syncro. wow what a bitch. no big deal though I will not be reinstalling it because the VR6 requires this space. I will be custom fabing a new tank under the rear seat then incloseing that area seperating it from the interior of the van. |
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BoneStock67 Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2006 Posts: 439 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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1. Tightened the alternator belt. Now it doesn't squeal at start-up and smell like burnt rubber.
2. Currently boiling the skylight seal. _________________ 1986 Wolfsburg Westfalia Weekender 2.1L stock
1967 Beetle, now becoming my daily driver again, after a long rest in the garage
"There are two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you've made a measurement. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you've made a discovery.” -Enrico Fermi |
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thumpergti84 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2004 Posts: 222 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Looked at my leaking metal brake line.........and drove it.Pump 3 times and it's good.It will be a winter project. |
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?Waldo? Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2006 Posts: 9752 Location: Where?
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Nothing.
Andrew |
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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I GOT MY CRUISE CONTROL WORKING!!!!!!!!!!
Yes I was yelling.
It was quite the hassle, but it does rule. |
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RichBenn Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2005 Posts: 703 Location: Lake Tahoe, NV
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Yesterday: Noticed a small coolant leak after stopping. Glad I saw it...
Today: Found leak source --coolant sensor gasket( 80 cents worth). No big deal, but no local part, so gonna have to wait before driving it again. Tried a couple of O-rings, but they didn't seal good enough.
Tomorrow: Work some more on the wiring harness for the Subaru replacement.
Day after tomorrow: More wiring harness.
Day after day after tomorrow: Pull engine to prepare for Subie install. Hmm... Have I driven the 1.9L for the last time?
Anyone need a good running 1.9L soon?
_________________ Rich |
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vwmaniaman Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2005 Posts: 562 Location: Grand Rivers,KY
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Haven't done a thing to mine in a while. Gone all the time, working OT and changing homes. Not any time to play with my toys. Need to pull and re-grease CV's, replace rear main seal, clean starter, balance wheels, align wheels, shampoo interior,etc. |
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BoneStock67 Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2006 Posts: 439 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:21 am Post subject: |
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...finished boiling the skylight seal, stretched it, tried fitting it back in the van, still too small so boiled it again, stretched it again, fitted it again, still too small so boiled it again, stretched it again ... and it fit great!
Also, I repaired the cardboard backing of and installed the sliding door panel that I thought was missing when I purchased the van, but turned out to be hidden in the pop-top mattress.
I LOVE this thread. I think it's actually motivating me to get things done a little more quickly. _________________ 1986 Wolfsburg Westfalia Weekender 2.1L stock
1967 Beetle, now becoming my daily driver again, after a long rest in the garage
"There are two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you've made a measurement. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you've made a discovery.” -Enrico Fermi
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j8 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 575 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:12 am Post subject: |
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I've been too sick to do anything the last couple of days, but I'm sending the van to the shop today for the pre-winter-storage check up. Amazing how many people will volunteer to drive the van for a short trip...wonder if I should trust they'll actually deliver it *grin* |
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ToddWESTY Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2006 Posts: 18 Location: Playa Del Rey
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: Couple things..... |
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Installed new cigarette lighter, replaced several burned out dash lights, put in new heater control lever knobs, and fiddled around with where to place the remote control for a weather center/info screen I bought recently.
A good day!
16" wheels coming soon! _________________ GO WEST |
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kevinbassplayer Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2006 Posts: 1041 Location: Nor-Cal
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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jackbombay wrote: |
I GOT MY CRUISE CONTROL WORKING!!!!!!!!!! : |
Aftermarket?? I'm getting ready to buy a cruise control and just wondering what everyone is using |
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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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kevinbassplayer wrote: |
jackbombay wrote: |
I GOT MY CRUISE CONTROL WORKING!!!!!!!!!! : |
Aftermarket?? I'm getting ready to buy a cruise control and just wondering what everyone is using |
I have a TDI in my Van and cruise control is a function of the ECU, all I had to do was run wires and do a lot of head scratching, and set up a switch on the clutch and brake.
Here is alink to the how to thread, if it'll help anyone. |
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whip618 Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2002 Posts: 761 Location: Albuquerque
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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Wash and wax, checked air pressure and lugnut torque,oil and coolant levels.
Phil _________________ Life is simple....either you're qualified or you're not.
USSVI.......Pride Runs Deep
USSVI Life member and Holland Club member
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wavanagon Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2007 Posts: 400 Location: Everett, WA
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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took the fuchs off and put on 14" steel wheels w/ a sweet set of Michelin LTX M/S tires. some might say it was a downgrade, but I wasn't too wowed by the look of the fuchs on my vanagon.
On another note, anyone want to buy a set of original fuchs? send me a message if you're interested. _________________ 1988 Vanagon GL - For Sale
1987 Westfalia
2008 Audi A4 2.0T
http://wavanagon.googlepages.com
Dirty from working on your Vanagon? Buy soap from my wife!
http://www.teatreesoap.com |
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hiram6 Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2006 Posts: 1880 Location: Beautiful South
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Plugged it into AC in my driveway to keep the aux battery topped up via the Battery Tender. It'll be sitting a few days until my new catalytic converter shows up on the UPS truck.
I also have my new tires sitting in my garage, along with spacers and new lugs from Loogy, Waiting to go pick up my 15 inch wheels from the wheel shop, fresh from having the centerbore enlarged. Might be this weekend before I get around to that.
Right now the garage is full of that "new tire smell". _________________ 1985 Westy, 1.9L automatic (Daisy)
1996 Mazda Miata
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
You can't lie around on the beach and drink rum all day.................unless you start first thing in the morning. |
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