The Stupid Question Thread

[78BusGA]

I am wondering who might be the more reliable suppliers of better quality rebuilt or new heater cores for a '74 Super.

Thanks.
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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

[VeeDubWolf]

[alex857]

Hi,
if you want heat go with original ones and not the Dansk:

[andrewschumi]

Hi, I know that AB 1300cc TP motor is unfamiliar too many of you, but I’ll give it a try to seek for answers. recently I did a leakdown test and found out that all cylinder were leaking from the crankcase, not too much hissing sound though, but #2, #3 were leaking by the exhaust, #3 quite a lot hissing sound. The measurements were 10%, 14%, 20%, 12%, for 1,2,3,4 respectively, though I think my measuring tool is lacking accuracy (maybe up to 5%).

I took out the 3,4 head it seems that valves are not seated completely, especially exhaust of #3.
Cylinder #3

Cylinder #4

So my questions are:
1) the reason of not seated valves could be carbon deposit, tired spring or both?
2) why valves have different color from the rest of the chamber?
3) Should there be more deposit as the car was sitting for 4 years, though it did some 2k miles last months.

Thanks

[VeeDubWolf]

[78BusGA]

How reliable would the braising process for welding and old original key head onto a new key shaft? And of course the RE-chroming again too.
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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

[BCE56]

[NachoCar]

Can timing, with strobe gun, be set on a COLD engine?

It is stated quite often carb tuing must be done on a warm engine.

Read several threads where it is stated that a DVDA can be set with all hoses connected to 28 degrees btdc at 3500 RPM. This is my plan....sound ok?

[mukluk]

[BCE56]

Any advice for blacking the trim molding of the outside window scrapers on my '69 Standard Frankenbug?

I understand the molding is necessary to achieve proper fit.
I am considering self-etching spray bomb after bead blasting the trim.

PS: Turns out it is possible to swap lock cylinders between old and new (black) door handles, thus retaining a single key that matches OG ignition lock.

You're welcome!
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'86 Syncro tintop
EJ22, OBD II early SC adapter plate conversion

Side project: '69 Frankenbug "It's alive!"

[BCE56]

I purchased "German" outside window scrapers from WCM yesterday.
The outer trim molding is riveted to the lower rubber seal, and it attaches the scraper assy to the outer door shell w/ metal clips.
I tested Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black on another piece of body trim. Poor results as the new trim is apparently clear anodized.
I guess the trim could be separated from the rubber, stripped, black anodized, and then reattached w/ new rivets.
Maybe. Distortion could be an issue I'd rather not risk.
Anodize provides a good surface prep for paint.

I plan to have all the aluminum body moldings black anodized; chromed steel parts will be stripped and powder coated.

Open to suggestions.
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'86 Syncro tintop
EJ22, OBD II early SC adapter plate conversion

Side project: '69 Frankenbug "It's alive!"

[2type2]

Is there a "hollow wall anchor"( like Molly bolts for drywall), that it is made for use on sheet metall? Trying to avoid using self-tapping screws alone as they can strip out.
Looking for something that will allow for a machine -thread opening but have supported backing, can only be installed from exterior surfaces through drilled hole. Thanks for suggestions.
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[EVfun]

[2type2]

Rivnut it is, thank you!
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[airschooled]

Does anyone have experience running a generator in place of an alternator on stock bug fuel injection?

Thanks!
Robbie
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[NachoCar]

First time diving into engine


crankshaft is out of case.

Taking thigs apart is normally so much easier then assembling them....

How do you seperate the main bearings? googling has gotten me no where.

Don't want to damage the crank.......

Thanks

[NJ John]

If you mean the pulley end of the crank? The gears have to be pressed off. With a press or puller tool.
The other end, the flywheel has to be removed.
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[NachoCar]

[VeeDubWolf]

[NachoCar]