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wcfvw69 
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 Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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A few months ago, there was a discussion inside a thread about front door seals.
Someone had purchased a pair from someplace in California.
They reported the fit was great, and the doors closed firmly without needing to be slammed.
Does anyone remember who posted that, and/or where they purchased the seals?
I'm getting tired of the flow-thru ventilation my doors are currently providing... |
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=678121&highlight=
Here ya go Kent
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KentABQ
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:30 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| wcfvw69 wrote: |
| KentPS wrote: |
A few months ago, there was a discussion inside a thread about front door seals.
Someone had purchased a pair from someplace in California.
They reported the fit was great, and the doors closed firmly without needing to be slammed.
Does anyone remember who posted that, and/or where they purchased the seals?
I'm getting tired of the flow-thru ventilation my doors are currently providing... |
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=678121&highlight=
Here ya go Kent |
That's the one!
Thanks once again, Bill. 
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KentABQ
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:36 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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This is my first stupid question of the new year... but not likely my last...
Are type 4 heads interchangeable between the right and left side?
The reason I ask is my current Craigslist engine has one tap for the TS2... but it's on the #2 cylinder.
If the heads are interchangeable, the tap could have been on the #3 as is standard.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:11 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Stock FI heads were interchangeable left to right except for the drilling for the TSII. It is not a big deal to modify the right head to work on the left side, you can also locate the TSII sensor on the #4 cylinder which will give better access. |
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Jim Bear
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| Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Is there a thread that I am missing that lists/discusses known good parts and places to source them for full rebuilds?
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scubasteve321
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| Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Trying to make it to Lake Havasu 20 minutes south of Medford Oregon
Bus started to run bogged down
go through checks
3 and 4 plugs very fouled
clean them up
pull off valve cover
vw shop that did valves may have not tightened because as you can see nut came off lol
furthermore on the exhaust number 3 cylinder there is still quite a bit gap, about a 1/4 inch between valve and adjuster..... double checked I am on 3 and not 1
finally, measured the studs as I noticed there were threads showing on the number 3 side but not number 4..... its a couple threads shorter...
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airschooled
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| Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Steve, do you have a question?
PM sent with my phone number, since you’re on the road somewhere.
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78BusGA
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:27 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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In planing for the future of my bus, I am considering another 5/112 wheel from VW, one with a 35mm offset vs the stock 39mm offset.
My question is, if I use a 4mm shim to fill the missing offset and have the centerline of the new wheels to match the position of the old ones, does that lessen or negate the issue of other sized wheel pressures on the wheel bearings causing uneven or overly damaging wear?
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BSQUARE
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:14 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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In planing for the future of my bus, I am considering another 5/112 wheel from VW, one with a 35mm offset vs the stock 39mm offset.
My question is, if I use a 4mm shim to fill the missing offset and have the centerline of the new wheels to match the position of the old ones, does that lessen or negate the issue of other sized wheel pressures on the wheel bearings causing uneven or overly damaging wear? |
The 35mm offset wheel will stick out 4mm further than the 39mm offset wheels. A spacer/shim will make them stick out that much further. 4mm probably isn't enough to cause the tires to hit the wheel well lips, assuming the wheels are the same width.
As for bearing wear from the lower offset - I wouldn't worry about such a small difference causing much excess stress/wear on the bearings. Use high quality bearings and keep them properly lubricated, and they'll last as long as if you were running on stock-offset wheels.
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Zonkey
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I have two questions
1.) shift rod, does this one look too bent to reuse? It dips in the middle but then comes back up, I'd rather replace it then do this job again.
2.) My Brosol 30/31 carb accelerator pump is REALLY close to this screw coming off the generator. Not sure if this is normal, perhaps I can clock the generator, I haven't taken it off yet. Just wondering if this is a thing with 30/31. Thanks!
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Your shift rod looks fine. New ones aren’t built as well.
Can we see a wide shot of your generator? There are eight positions it could be installed in, but only one is correct.
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Zonkey
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Thanks Robbie! Here is the only pic I have right now, I can get one when I get home.
This motor runs and I'm pretty sure the generator is working. What could happen if it's not clocked correctly?
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Zonkey
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Ok here's a pic of the generator
Is it installed correctly?
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ewdb92
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Ok here's a pic of the generator
Is it installed correctly? |
Mine is installed 90 deg clockwise from yours. The screw you have under the carb, should be at the top of the generator. However, you need to be careful if you rotate the generator because the backing plate has a vent that should always point down (towards the head).
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Zonkey
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Thanks for the info! I'll read Bentley about how to correctly install it tonight.
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| However, you need to be careful if you rotate the generator because the backing plate has a vent that should always point down (towards the head). |
yup. when installed correctly, the vent will point downward toward the case (or upward if you really put it on wrong, see below) because of the way the tin is stamped and the way the mounting holes align on the generator studs.
When someone has the generator installed incorrectly, as shown in Zonkey's pic above, the vent is sticking off to the side.
improper tin installation, 180 degrees off:
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Jim Bear
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Is there a thread that I am missing that lists/discusses known good parts and places to source them for full rebuilds? |
Should have clarified a bit; this is for a '74 bus, stock rebuild. Also, central location for tips, suggestions, things to look for, etc. Just curious...
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Is there a thread that I am missing that lists/discusses known good parts and places to source them for full rebuilds? |
Should have clarified a bit; this is for a '74 bus, stock rebuild. Also, central location for tips, suggestions, things to look for, etc. Just curious... |
There are a couple really nice write ups for mid 70’s type 4 engines, one spefically showing rebuilt and tuned original Solex PDSIT Dual carbs, let me see if I can track them down.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Is there a thread that I am missing that lists/discusses known good parts and places to source them for full rebuilds? |
Should have clarified a bit; this is for a '74 bus, stock rebuild. Also, central location for tips, suggestions, things to look for, etc. Just curious... |
It would be nice to have a carefully moderated thread listing vendors and what they offer that others might not. Maybe a project for Tcash. |
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| did late busses have (or option) a cig lighter? was it the same shape as the other knobs? |
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