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 Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 11:52 am Post subject: just bought a 69 deluxe bus need help! |
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| I just dove head first into the life of a v dubber. I bought a 69 deluxe bus and don't know where I should start working. The engine seems ok. leaks a very small amount of oil. the body is in bad shape. completely rusted out on the driver side rocker. front floors rusted out too. It needs a new break line from the master cylinder to the t connection. PO broke key of in ignition so he took the lock mechanism off and now anyone can start it with any key. steering seems kinda loose. Bus runs and drives, slowly and with extreme caution because I'm driving on front brakes only. Because of that fact I have only driven it home from buying it and then to get it plated. someone please help me with some info on where I should start. |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:23 pm Post subject: just bought a 69 deluxe bus need help! |
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THE OIL LEAK IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VW'S. iT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO FIX THE IGNITION BUT THAT CAN WAIT. FIX THE BREAKS FIRST THEN I WOULD WORK ON THE STEERING. i ALSO HAVE A 69 BUS ITS A WEEKEND SUNDIAL VERSION OF THE CAMPER. gREAT FUN BUT SHES STUCK IN MY DRIVE WAY UNTIL i CAN WORK ON HER THIS WEEKEND. SORRY I CAN NOT BE OGF MORE HELP. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS JUST DROP ME AN EMAIL AT [email protected]
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 2:26 pm Post subject: just bought a 69 deluxe bus need help! |
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| I suggest you go to www.type2.com all kinds of info. |
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bljones
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Joined: February 08, 2002
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Location: ontario canada
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 3:18 pm Post subject: just bought a 69 deluxe bus need help! |
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is it going to be your immediate daily driver? if so, buy a bentley shop manual, or at the very least a copy of "how to keep your volkswagen alive." then fix the brakes first. getting it to stop is more important than making it go! next, adjust the valves, check the timing, replace the fan belt, install new points and plugs, (plug wires too), condenser, and change the oil and filter, and check the filter for metal shavings, chunks, and stuff that shouldn't be there. Check the compression to see how your long term prospects are. Replace the flexible fuel lines and fuel filter! When you have assured yourself of the condition of the engine, deal with the ignition, and check the condition of the rest of the elctricals. It is no fun to have a vehicle that goes, stops, and then catches on fire due to a short.
handle the body work in phases that can be completed in a weekend. that way you can keep it on the road. start with the front floors, then the rockers, etc. good luck. |
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