John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels

[fogoo]

I don't know how I missed this one before. Nice work!
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78 Kombi Camper

[captincanuck]

[BusPriest]

Ok after a haitus, i am back at it again.

todays job includes figuring out why its pissing oil. I think its because the rear main seal but it could be because i used a gasket on the oil pan instead of RTV. i did the RTV yesterday, going to refill today and see what the result is. say a little prayer to allah its the oil pan and not the rear main.
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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[BusPriest]

How about an update. People like updates right??

Moved from Dallas to Austin

I originally put the rear main seal in there a little too far so it was peeing oil in a steady stream (not dripping but literally pissing). Replaced that guy.

So that seemed to solve my biggest issue. I have a brand new Bosch starter that's just not making thr cut. Thinking I need a hi torque starter bc it doesn't wanna start sometimes. If anyone has a cheap solution for this I would love to hear it!

The temp is running real nice w the roof rack radiator. This pic is cruising at about 50

And this speed pic is for skillz.

But I think I had a ground issue so the night ended like they all do. Lol.

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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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[BusPriest]

Last picture should be this.


I want to say it's so amazing driving around. It's effortless. My pedal linkage isn't perfect yet so I can't rev it quickly but it still responds so well on hills and such. It's how these buses should be driven
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
Not a Priest.

[BusPriest]

Brake light issue:

Need some help here. Recently replaced the housing on the tail lights. just discovered im not getting any brake lights at all. the running lights on the tail are working, the side markers are working. the fuses all seem good and have the same reading on top and bottom.

When the brake pedal is depressed i am not getting any signal in the black w red wire in the rear. So i figure it must be the sensors on the master cylinder. Bentley says that wires 81 and 81a are the two outside wires/plugs on the sensor and the middle one is lik 17 or 14? its the power.

Bentley says turn car to acc. then unplug 81 and 81a on one sensor and check to see if brake lights work, then repeat on the other one. Well that didnt do anything. So i get under there with the multimeter and discover im geting power from one of the side wires/plugs and not the middle. so i try the same test with leaving that one in and other two unplugged. nothing.

These brake lights worked recently. is it possible that both sensors went out at the same time??
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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[busdaddy]

Stick a jumper wire between the black and black/red wires in one of the plugs on the master cylinder and turn on the key, if the brake lights are on the issue is with the switches.
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[captincanuck]

[busdaddy]

[skills@eurocarsplus]

what starter are you using? if it's not the TDI one, the stock starter won't cut it.

I would suggest the adapter from RMW. I need to use those on the 091 transmissions. you can't get away with the keyhole mod on that starter
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[skills@eurocarsplus]

yes, the high torques are junk on vw's let alone a Subaru.

let me guess, it doesn't want to start hot, and sounds like a dead battery? the above mentioned set up will solve that
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So had an issue again the other night. The alternator is not wired correctly. Rewired it tonight and going to test it tomorrow by idling it while putting a strain on the battery.

Got brake switches ordered.

Went to order new starter and adaptor plate, learned that RMW and Westy Ventures are both currently out of stock for the next coming weeks. I guess this gives me time to rewire my interior toys.

So much fun to be working on the bus again.
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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[BusPriest]

#burytheneedle
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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[Kirk]

Nice man! Didnt know you moved to Austin. Love this thread, always makes me want to convert my new late westy.
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[BusPriest]

Thanks! And you should do it.
I'll sell you my adapter, flywheel, and 6 rib to help you start.

I'm already ready for Subarugears
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
Not a Priest.

[Kirk]