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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

Uhhhg - one step forward two steps back. Sounds like the throwout bearing has gone. Hitting the clutch or coasting when driving gives me some loud groans. We're seeing about getting it fixed tomorrow or something, but this bus is just so infuriating. Still love her!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:24 am    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

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When tightening the belt, make sure to tighten it, turn it over a time or two then re-torque. do this a few times. I have a crappy aftermarket alternator so I use my Impact drill Rolling Eyes it works great.


Hm, I have an impact drill, too! Twisted Evil Maybe we'll try that today!


Don't break anything. And if you do, it wasn't my suggestion lol
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

Got the replacement bearing, going in tomorrow, but I've also gotten quite an offer for my bus +1500. Anyone want to take guesses what it is? I'll give a hint.

I definitely cannot afford, or find, parts for it. And it's a VW.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

So - not the bearing. Worrying. She starts again but same as prior to installing new bearing, you get a groan on clutch or at higher revs. Uhg....
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

Alright - trans sound is gone. Took some driving around to get the sound to disappear. Still not sure if the charging system is quite working, might also be the battery.

After I pick up this next squareback I'm going to get a carpet kit for it, and possibly front upholstery. I'm going back to the original upholstery, the blue.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

And now the clutch sounds to have gone out. Gah. Can't be bothered with her right now. I just picked up my new square, however, and am very excited. Check out my topics to go see!

She's up for sale now, we'll see if anyone grabs her or not.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 1:22 am    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

It's official - the bus has left the building. Good riddance!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:27 am    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

It has left the building in muuuuch better shape than when it entered.
You did some very good work to it. Take pride in that.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: Unnamed 68 Panel Bus project Reply with quote

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It has left the building in muuuuch better shape than when it entered.
You did some very good work to it. Take pride in that.


Thank you, I do appreciate it. I will miss it but it was becoming a money pit, and I just don't have money to feed it to break the curse that's on it. Plus the kid let me keep my 600$ tires!
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