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PetetheVWguy
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 Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Now it “just” leaks oil from a few places. (Pushrod tube seals, oil pump and valve cover gaskets.) Running rough, too. Probably have an exhaust leak or three.
Oh well, all simple stuff now. Thanks for the advice and input, all. 
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Excellent news!
Get on those exhaust leaks soon, no need to damage a head if you can prevent it.
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Hubster43
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| Posted: Sat May 13, 2023 10:10 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| I am ordering the complete brake line kit from bus depot since my front brake locked up last night on the way home and wouldn’t release. I was wondering the number of brake line fastener clips needed. I have not done any work on the brake lines in a long, long time. So I assume that almost all of the fasteners will be dry and brittle. |
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airschooled
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| Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 11:51 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| I am ordering the complete brake line kit from bus depot since my front brake locked up last night on the way home and wouldn’t release. I was wondering the number of brake line fastener clips needed. I have not done any work on the brake lines in a long, long time. So I assume that almost all of the fasteners will be dry and brittle. |
I assume you mean these horseshoe clips for the rubber lines? I've never had to replace a rusted clip (or metal line) on the west coast, but the clips often missing… Five on late bays IIRC.
https://www.amazon.com/Empi-98-6685-B-Stainless-Steel-Bug-Bus-Ghia-Squareback/dp/B076DLRNWL
There are also two plastic clips that hold the long metal line from the proportioning valve to the rear T.
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When a wheel locks up, I like to crack the bleeder to diagnose where the problem is. If fluid squirts/dribbles out and the wheel frees up, it's likely the rubber hose at fault. If the caliper doesn't release with the bleeder, it's likely the caliper itself seizing and needing a rebuild. All of this assumed the pedal pushrod has it's requisite 1mm of free play, but that doesn't change overnight so I don't think it's your problem.
Good luck,
Robbie
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germansupplyscott
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| Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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There are 7 of the 113 611 715 A clips. I'd use genuine over anything else. You should also replace the 5x 211 611 751 brake hose grommet.
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Beef_Wallington
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 11:39 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Here’s a probably stupid one.
I have 3/4 signals working, running/parking and flashing with both turn and 4-way.
My front right lights up, but doesn’t flash. Both the small bulb and the main dual filament bulb light solid in the housing but neither flash. At the hazard switch which is still closed, I get expected voltage pulsing on that end when using the hazards/4-way, but none when using the turn signal. The rear on that side works fine.
Could this be the relay, or is it more likely to be an issue with my turn signal switch itself? I’ve got the relay pulled but I just have a hard time grasping how that could possibly be it when it doesn’t have a dedicated out for individual lights.
My wiring doesn’t appear to have been customized.
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Beef_Wallington wrote: |
Here’s a probably stupid one.
I have 3/4 signals working, running/parking and flashing with both turn and 4-way.
My front right lights up, but doesn’t flash. Both the small bulb and the main dual filament bulb light solid in the housing but neither flash. At the hazard switch which is still closed, I get expected voltage pulsing on that end when using the hazards/4-way, but none when using the turn signal. The rear on that side works fine.
Could this be the relay, or is it more likely to be an issue with my turn signal switch itself? I’ve got the relay pulled but I just have a hard time grasping how that could possibly be it when it doesn’t have a dedicated out for individual lights.
My wiring doesn’t appear to have been customized. |
If the little side light's bulb is lighting it indicates that fixture isn't grounded properly.
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dodger tom
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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have you tried a different bulb?
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Beef_Wallington
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Beef_Wallington wrote: |
Here’s a probably stupid one.
I have 3/4 signals working, running/parking and flashing with both turn and 4-way.
My front right lights up, but doesn’t flash. Both the small bulb and the main dual filament bulb light solid in the housing but neither flash. At the hazard switch which is still closed, I get expected voltage pulsing on that end when using the hazards/4-way, but none when using the turn signal. The rear on that side works fine.
Could this be the relay, or is it more likely to be an issue with my turn signal switch itself? I’ve got the relay pulled but I just have a hard time grasping how that could possibly be it when it doesn’t have a dedicated out for individual lights.
My wiring doesn’t appear to have been customized. |
If the little side light's bulb is lighting it indicates that fixture isn't grounded properly. |
So the small bulb shouldn’t be turning on when the headlights are on? Neither bulb comes on during hazard or turn signal. Both do when headlights are on.
Dodger - yep all new bulbs. Edit: and have tried this bulb in other sockets and vice versa
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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So the small bulb shouldn’t be turning on when the headlights are on? Neither bulb comes on during hazard or turn signal. Both do when headlights are on.
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You are describing the symptoms of a bad ground on the the housing and/or a bad connection between the base of the bulb and the socket. |
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Beef_Wallington wrote: |
Here’s a probably stupid one.
I have 3/4 signals working, running/parking and flashing with both turn and 4-way.
My front right lights up, but doesn’t flash. Both the small bulb and the main dual filament bulb light solid in the housing but neither flash. At the hazard switch which is still closed, I get expected voltage pulsing on that end when using the hazards/4-way, but none when using the turn signal. The rear on that side works fine.
Could this be the relay, or is it more likely to be an issue with my turn signal switch itself? I’ve got the relay pulled but I just have a hard time grasping how that could possibly be it when it doesn’t have a dedicated out for individual lights.
My wiring doesn’t appear to have been customized. |
If the little side light's bulb is lighting it indicates that fixture isn't grounded properly. |
So the small bulb shouldn’t be turning on when the headlights are on? Neither bulb comes on during hazard or turn signal. Both do when headlights are on.
Dodger - yep all new bulbs. Edit: and have tried this bulb in other sockets and vice versa |
The small bulb should light for headlights/park lights, but not when signaling in the day time.
If I'm reading your description wrong and it's working normally, yet the brighter signal filament in the big bulb isn't working with either the signals or hazards then it's time to go for a dig between the nose skin and kick panels and see if a wire is unplugged.
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Beef_Wallington
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Beef_Wallington wrote: |
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| Beef_Wallington wrote: |
Here’s a probably stupid one.
I have 3/4 signals working, running/parking and flashing with both turn and 4-way.
My front right lights up, but doesn’t flash. Both the small bulb and the main dual filament bulb light solid in the housing but neither flash. At the hazard switch which is still closed, I get expected voltage pulsing on that end when using the hazards/4-way, but none when using the turn signal. The rear on that side works fine.
Could this be the relay, or is it more likely to be an issue with my turn signal switch itself? I’ve got the relay pulled but I just have a hard time grasping how that could possibly be it when it doesn’t have a dedicated out for individual lights.
My wiring doesn’t appear to have been customized. |
If the little side light's bulb is lighting it indicates that fixture isn't grounded properly. |
So the small bulb shouldn’t be turning on when the headlights are on? Neither bulb comes on during hazard or turn signal. Both do when headlights are on.
Dodger - yep all new bulbs. Edit: and have tried this bulb in other sockets and vice versa |
The small bulb should light for headlights/park lights, but not when signaling in the day time.
If I'm reading your description wrong and it's working normally, yet the brighter signal filament in the big bulb isn't working with either the signals or hazards then it's time to go for a dig between the nose skin and kick panels and see if a wire is unplugged. |
Correct I think - both bulbs light up with headlights. No bulbs flash with either turn signal or hazard. If I try to signal or hazard with headlights on they just stay solid.
Looks like I’m going wire hunting. I know it’s connected with the old insulated plug between the housing and other wiring, so I’ll try connecting the new housing there and then work my way back. Hopefully it’s just a bad connection in the bucket/housing like Wildthings suggests.
I’m running on the assumption that they work like the rears and the big bulb should light with headlights as it is also dual filament, is that right or is only the small bulb supposed to be with headlights?
Sorry for kind of asking that one again but I just want to make sure I’m looking for the right thing.
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| I’m running on the assumption that they work like the rears and the big bulb should light with headlights as it is also dual filament, is that right or is only the small bulb supposed to be with headlights? . |
On North American delivered models... Yes, the signals should be dual filament #1034 bulbs (1157 also work), look for the two contacts on the bottom.
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Beef_Wallington
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Beef_Wallington wrote: |
| I’m running on the assumption that they work like the rears and the big bulb should light with headlights as it is also dual filament, is that right or is only the small bulb supposed to be with headlights? . |
On North American delivered models... Yes, the signals should be dual filament #1034 bulbs (1157 also work), look for the two contacts on the bottom. |
Perfect thanks! They’re definitely the NA dual filament just had to make sure I had the proper function all straight.
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 8:11 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Am I missing something here? It looks like it’s supposed to overlap the larger panel, but it’s not even close
71 , it came with the panel off when I bought it, I was going to use the heater tube for the wiring to pass through
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 8:29 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Maybe someone's attempt to get more cool air to the engine or to put the cab under a negative pressure in an attempt to improve heater output. |
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 8:40 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I suspect it's a mash up of model year parts, maybe the duct section is 72+?
They should overlap and seal up.
Edit, does the duct have a flapper valve (damper) in it?, or just a thermostat?, the flap was deleted in 72.
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KentABQ 
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:05 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Inside the rear hatch under the rear passenger side window is a vinyl panel that snaps to the wall.
Does anyone know why it is vinyl and snaps, instead of wood like all the other panels?
Or is this just a Riviera thing?
(I tried posting a pic but my new notebook didn't upload it for some reason.)
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