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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 7:22 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I'm way behind in my quota of stupid questions, so here's one:
While driving my '76 Riviera, there is a fairly loud, high pitched squeak that sounds like it's coming from under the front of the bus. When I'm driving, it sounds like it's originating under the passenger floor. But when Robbie was in the passenger seat, he thought it was coming from under the driver's floor.
It's not a consistent squeak, so I don't believe it's brake, steering or suspension related. Rather, it is quiet while driving on very smooth surfaces and gets more noticeable the rougher the roads get.
I've climbed under several times to try to locate the source of the noise. And tried it with wheels down and in the air, shaking anything I could find. But it's got me baffled.
Does anyone have experience with a noise like that they were able to eliminate? I'm planning a couple rather long road trips this spring and summer, and would prefer not listening to it for days on end. _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:21 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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KentPS wrote: |
I'm way behind in my quota of stupid questions, so here's one:
While driving my '76 Riviera, there is a fairly loud, high pitched squeak that sounds like it's coming from under the front of the bus. When I'm driving, it sounds like it's originating under the passenger floor. But when Robbie was in the passenger seat, he thought it was coming from under the driver's floor.
It's not a consistent squeak, so I don't believe it's brake, steering or suspension related. Rather, it is quiet while driving on very smooth surfaces and gets more noticeable the rougher the roads get.
I've climbed under several times to try to locate the source of the noise. And tried it with wheels down and in the air, shaking anything I could find. But it's got me baffled.
Does anyone have experience with a noise like that they were able to eliminate? I'm planning a couple rather long road trips this spring and summer, and would prefer not listening to it for days on end. |
It isn't often that one gets to answer their own stupid questions. But this morning I found the source of the annoying front-end squeak and eliminated it.
The source of the squeak? The ice cooler cabinet behind the passenger seat. It was a little loose and rubbed against the padding at the top of the bulkhead. A very simple fix to a very annoying problem.
If only they were all so easy to fix... _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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KentPS wrote: |
The source of the squeak? The ice cooler cabinet behind the passenger seat. It was a little loose and rubbed against the padding at the top of the bulkhead. A very simple fix to a very annoying problem.
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LOL!
Glad you found your source. I HHATTTEEE rattles and squeaks! _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Volswagon Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 299 Location: Knoxville, TN
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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OK here's one that I've wondered about for a long time: When building engines for use in the Southern Hemisphere, is it better if they rotate counter-clockwise?
If I drive to South America, will my motor try to tear itself apart trying to turn backwards? _________________ I know the pieces fit, cos I watched them fall away.
Wanna hear God laugh? Just talk about your plans.
'75 Bus https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=697183&highlight= |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50352
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Volswagon wrote: |
OK here's one that I've wondered about for a long time: When building engines for use in the Southern Hemisphere, is it better if they rotate counter-clockwise?
If I drive to South America, will my motor try to tear itself apart trying to turn backwards? |
I hear the left main seal will become the right main seal on a transverse mounted engine. |
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SBD Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 3269 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Volswagon wrote: |
If I drive to South America, will my motor try to tear itself apart trying to turn backwards? |
Yes, it will.
And remember, you read it on the internet so it has to be true! _________________ "Just $99 down and $64 a month for 36 months buys you a brand new Volkswagen Beetle!"
mark tucker wrote: |
I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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Stray Catalyst Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 534 Location: New England
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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If I wanted to modify a bus to haul a light vehicle, such as a bug, what sort of modifications would I need to make to the suspension? The pic appears to be a former bus turned into a Doka car hauler. _________________ 196? Laser 917 Kit Car
1982 Vanagon Westy Diesel 1.6NA
1974 Sun Bug, lowered std Beetle
1969 Westy, mostly stock, the Road Trip bus. |
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78BusGA Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2017 Posts: 315 Location: Buford, Georgia
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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The person who runs vw-mplate.com, are they on vacation from doing that or is there a way to contact them? Sent e-mails already twice, with photo.
I'm trying to get a hold of them to fix the two transposed numbers I put into it when I put my plate in. _________________ Few will understand the passion and majesty, among the nuts and grease.
Tom H.
My '74 Super 1303 thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764902&start=60
My '78 Kombi Bus thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=769385&highlight=
'72 Superbeetle (retired), '78 Bus Kombi 2.0FI, '74 1303 Superbeetle |
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JackStraw72 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2017 Posts: 19 Location: Noblesville, Indiana
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:06 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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*****Stupid Question Alert*****
1969 Westy
What color would the wheels have been when new? Would they have been painted white or black? Would the hubcaps be chrome or painted?
I have seen:
Black wheels with chrome caps
Black wheels with white painted caps
White wheels with chrome caps
White Wheels with White painted caps
Which would be correct?
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51153 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:04 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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JackStraw72 wrote: |
*****Stupid Question Alert*****
1969 Westy
What color would the wheels have been when new? Would they have been painted white or black? Would the hubcaps be chrome or painted?
I have seen:
Black wheels with chrome caps
Black wheels with white painted caps
White wheels with chrome caps
White Wheels with White painted caps
Which would be correct?
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/colorstype2.php
Wheels L581 Cloud white, hubcaps L70X Grey silver, some (not all) Westfalia's were available with a chrome hub cap.
_________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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grapedaddy Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2009 Posts: 107 Location: Abingdon, VA USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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How would bird eggs get into an oil bath air cleaner?
Seriously, I was cleaning the gunk out my air cleaner today and there were several bird eggs the sizeof() robin eggs, but with very thick broken shells soaking in black oil. At first I guessed there had been a bird's nest at the air intake, but there is no room for a nest. How did the bird eggs get into the oil bath through that tiny opening where a bird wouldn't fit? . . .and how did they get past all those flaps that would usually be closed when the bus isn't running?
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grapedaddy
1971 Westfalia "Buttercup"
2003 Westfalia "Tourmaline" (sold)
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:15 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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grapedaddy wrote: |
How would bird eggs get into an oil bath air cleaner? |
You are three weeks late, grapedaddy. April Fools Day has past. _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM |
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tonysantacruz Samba Member
Joined: June 16, 2016 Posts: 245 Location: Mexico
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:03 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Are there any recommended stores around LA? My bus is a 1974 straight-up T2 Combi and I’m down to the last details: maybe dashboard buttons, the weird plastic thingies to increase air flow to the vents, fuel hoses, clamps, grommets.
Taking my wife there and I need something to do with my time while she shops.
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Volswagon Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 299 Location: Knoxville, TN
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:52 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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grapedaddy wrote: |
How would bird eggs get into an oil bath air cleaner?
How did the bird eggs get into the oil bath through that tiny opening where a bird wouldn't fit? . . .and how did they get past all those flaps that would usually be closed when the bus isn't running?
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Sounds rodentially plausible. _________________ I know the pieces fit, cos I watched them fall away.
Wanna hear God laugh? Just talk about your plans.
'75 Bus https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=697183&highlight= |
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Volswagon Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 299 Location: Knoxville, TN
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:01 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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tonysantacruz wrote: |
Are there any recommended stores around LA?
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West Coast Metric, Harbor City, just off I-110. If they don't have it, they know who does.
Gates Barricade are good fuel lines. _________________ I know the pieces fit, cos I watched them fall away.
Wanna hear God laugh? Just talk about your plans.
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tonysantacruz Samba Member
Joined: June 16, 2016 Posts: 245 Location: Mexico
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Thanks. Also, I have a 1974 dashboard cluster that I am going to install. However, how can I test if the lights work? I took typing instead of electricity in High School, so I'm not that knowledgeable on how could I do it. With a 12volt battery and alligator clamps? |
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stwesty Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2015 Posts: 128 Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Is there a trick to filling the hypoid oil in the final drive? I've located the 17mm hex plug but and can't imagine how i'm supposed to pour the oil sideways into that hole.
I have a 003 automatic transmission fwiw and yes, I probably should have filled it before re-installing my engine and tranny. _________________ 1974 Westfalia, automatic, dual-carb |
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Volswagon Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 299 Location: Knoxville, TN
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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trying to figure out what oil filter is in my 73. it did have a engine swap before I got it. looking at the numbers stamped on the bottom is not helping me. it is white, with yellow numbers. 1st line is a string of numbers and letters, and in some cases I cant tell what is an 8 or an S and a 0 from a O. second line is a patent number, and it looks to be a champion patent, and 3rd line is PRODUCT of the USA
Is there a FLAPS oil filter I can use, or should I go with old ratwell info?
here is line one
1 20 SOSES1 12 26 or is it
1 20 80SES1
edit-looks to be on an oil cooler, lower left hand side of the bus. |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50352
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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The stock oil filter uses a very common 3/4"-16 thread. If you don't want to go through the hassle of finding the odd ball filter the book calls for a short Ford or Dodge filter will work fine, like a Motorcraft FL-300. If you haven't lowered your bus and don't drive on extremely rough roads where you are scraping the bottom of your engine, you can run a long Ford or Dodge filter, like a Motorcraft, FL-1a. The FL-1a or its equivalent in another brand was for a very long time the most common filter out there, and even today should be available most anywhere. |
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