The Stupid Question Thread

[neena]

I've been rebuilding a pair of jalousie windows. Well, one so far. Pretty boring stuff. In the process, I managed not to lose any seals, parts, or hardware EXCEPT for the screws that secure the knobs to the crank mechanism.

What size is that screw?

Nothing we have laying around seems to be right!
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'69 Fuel Injected Squareback. "B" D-jet. 1600 with balanced rotating assembly and lightened flywheel. Full flow and external filter.

'70 Riviera. 1600 SP with 30 PICT 3 carburetor, 205M distributor, stock muffler

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[sestino]

Does a power taillight converter need to be on a keyed source of power?


I installed a Hopkins 46255 Power Taillight Converter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CMKG6O

The instructions for the Hopkins convert say to fuse the Hopkins power circuit and attach it directly to the battery. I guess that means the unit does not consume power when the light circuits are not live. Does that make sense?

Run the red battery feed wire from the power converter to the battery. Avoid the exhaust system, gas tank and drive train. Insert power feed wire into the fuse assembly, crimp connection and attach to positive (+) battery terminal. Use the wire ties provided to secure the battery feed wire. 20A fuse included. http://www.hopkinstowingsolutions.com/doc/46255.pdf

I got everything hooked up today and it works. I have it on a fused line that I ran to the battery with a connector near the battery that I can unplug when I'm not using the trailer.

I can use a volte meter to see if it draws current when the bus is not running and the lights are off, but I just wondered if anyone has any experience with these. Thanks.
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1977 Fuel-Injected Sage Green Westy

[ChimpwithWrench]

Whats the tin called that the front bumper side setup corner is mounted to? I am missing the pass side and cant mount my bumper side step and i can not figure out what piece it is call to order a new one. Thanks

[tommu]

[busdaddy]

[Sawspa]

Are heat exchangers necessary? I have a 78 westy 2.0 FI. I was told they help keep head temps low and not to drive it without them. I am wanting to install 72-74 exhaust system. The price for the heat exchangers without the boxes is much more affordable. What do y’all think?
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1978 Westfalia Campmobile 2.0L oversized ham heads and a stepped up cam, running points and a 76 exhaust "Lefty Loosy"

[Volswagon]

The exhaust ports on the heads don't match the earlier heater boxes.
You will want the heat when winter comes.
In this business, cheaper will bite your ass every time. These engines perform better with single exhaust btw.
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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=

[Jim Bear]

Would 1.8 heads work on a 1.7 short block? Would it just be a matter of upgrading pistons and jugs? Would all 1.8 accessories (heat exchangers, alternator, stock carbs, etc.) work on a 1.7 short block?
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'85 Vanagon Westy - George In the Stable 2020-?/'74 Weekender - Ophelia In the Stable 2007- ?/'69 Beetle Convertible - SOLD 2017-2020/'67 Beetle - September SOLD 2013-2016 /'67 SO42 Westy - Sage SOLD 1996-2001 /'69 Transporter - Baby Blue SOLD 1995-1995/'72 Westy - Nelly - SOLD 1990-1995--STOP FRACKING

[Wildthings]

[alman72]

any vendor have a good shift coupler (square) for a 73? Reading around it looks like you have to reinforce some of them and use a different rubber compound than what comes with it? I just want to cry once and not have to mess with it.

[16989473]

Hello, this is a pretty dumb question. So its widely known that the areas on the body under the windshield and the lower sides rust out. I personally dont want to deal with bondo and i just want to instal new panels an forget it. My daily driver 95 saturn has spoiled me in terms of not having to worry about body rust ever (even if i dont wash it regularly and there is road salt). I have seen pictures of a custom green fiberglass vw bay on google and I dont expect that aftermarket parts exist, but does anyone know if there is a way to get actual plastic pannels for a bay? I'm searching google and all im coming up with is metal panels coated in plastic, and thats cool, but if there is integrety issues with the metal I would asume that you wouldnt be able to tell, so I'm jsut curious if I could just get like actual high quality plastic panels?
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1976 adventurewagen high top "battlewagen"

[wcfvw69]

[KentABQ]

[Davenlyn]

My bus currently has a "normal" fixed pane of glass in the sliding door, which is on the left as I have a RHD vehicle. I would like to replace this with a jalousie as I have been led to believe my '74 Westy should have this. Does anyone know if the jalousie window is interchangeable between the standard jalousie window above the sink etc to the sliding door one. If that makes any sense at all

[Volswagon]

I would think that repeated slamming of the door would be hard on the assembly.
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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=

[Just us buses]

Why not? All the LHD early bay westies I ever saw had jalousies on the sliders. So long as the opening's the same.
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[Hikelite]

[Tcash]

[Volswagon]

[Jack_O_Trades]

Has anyone sourced a replacement for the OEM wire loom used by VW? It seams like most of this is found in the engine bay. It looks like heat shrink that hasn’t been shrunk.

Thanks