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jAndrew Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2020 Posts: 306 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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danfromsyr wrote: |
that may be the RADIATOR fan resistor (is/was your van a diesel?)
iirc the dash fan resistor is inside the heater box housing.
and it's easy enough to access so you can change it when it fails. |
I get it now, thanks. It's always been a 2.1 gas. _________________ '89 Syncro Doka |
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howler9 Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2012 Posts: 30 Location: United States
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Does anyone know of a gradual tint for the few top inches of the windshield? I am able to do 6 inches by law but I don't want a distinct line at the bottom. _________________ 1984 1.9L Westy |
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6798 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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howler9 wrote: |
Does anyone know of a gradual tint for the few top inches of the windshield? I am able to do 6 inches by law but I don't want a distinct line at the bottom. |
Ask the local window tint shop. _________________ This free advice is worth exactly what you paid for it.
There are seven days in a week. Someday is not one of them. |
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joyfulpursuit Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2021 Posts: 50 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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My 87 vanagon's rear VOLKSWAGEN and VANAGON GL emblems were removed by the previous owner and the pins broke off in the process. They're otherwise in pretty decent shape. Has anyone ever fixed their broken tab emblems to refit them back on their van or should I just chalk up the $60-100 to get two new emblems? _________________ 📖 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, Jesus,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life - John 3:16
🚐 1987 Westy, EJ22 small car conversion
🚗 1991 e30 325i Sport MTech II coupe
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bobbyblack Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2015 Posts: 4333 Location: United States, Iowa
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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3M double sided sticky tape might be what you want.. _________________ '87 Westy 'Flossie','86 Westy 'R1','86 tintop GL - Subi2.2 'J2','83.5 stock tintop L 'ZoomBus','74 Karmann Ghia, '63 Notch |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32433 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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VicVan Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2015 Posts: 1826 Location: Vancouver Island, BC
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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djkeev wrote: |
OK ...... I'll play.
It would be easy to run out to the Van and find out, but isn't lazy the heart of this thread? ...... on the fuse panel, as mounted, is the fuse protecting the circuit above the fuse or below the fuse?
If the fuse blows, what part is still hot? Top or bottom?
Dave |
Not sure if there's a straight answer. All I know is fuse number 3, the hot is on the upper side for some years, and on the lower side for other years. _________________ '90 Little Blue Truck, 2WD auto, FAS GenV 2.0 NA (AVH) |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:40 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Does anyone know of a NA vendor for the TDI input shafts used with the DMF.
I'm setting up a killer AHU setup for a friend's Syncro hightop and want to be sure to help preserve his trans. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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erste Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2013 Posts: 1110 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:49 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
Does anyone know of a NA vendor for the TDI input shafts used with the DMF.
I'm setting up a killer AHU setup for a friend's Syncro hightop and want to be sure to help preserve his trans. |
I don't think there is one. Shipping from Brickwerks is quick though. Just as fast as the NA vendors. |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Thanks, I'll check them out. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Neil Davies Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2005 Posts: 393 Location: Kidderminster, West Midlands, UK
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:27 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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OK, I've used the search on this thread and I can't see anything about it, but I think some might consider it a stupid question, and I am looking for a lazy way out...
Fuel tank expansions - how necessary are they? I've got to replace the cab step in the next couple of weeks, and I don't fancy welding around the filler neck and right hand expansion tank, so I think I'll take the opportunity to go through the fuel system too.
I found a schematic diagram on another thread showing the layout of the various hoses, but it got me thinking - rather than all the various pipes going to the two tanks, surely a simple loop (in a bigger diameter) from side to side would suffice? _________________ '67/'68 Cal Look Beetle, 2007cc, 48IDFs, 14.4 @ 93mph, Oct 2017.
'68/'70 Karmann Beetle, wife's project, progressing slowly.
'80 Devon Moonraker, wife's ratty but cool toy.
'86 Scirocco special project - still measuring up... |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22568 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:30 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Neil Davies wrote: |
OK, I've used the search on this thread and I can't see anything about it, but I think some might consider it a stupid question, and I am looking for a lazy way out...
Fuel tank expansions - how necessary are they? I've got to replace the cab step in the next couple of weeks, and I don't fancy welding around the filler neck and right hand expansion tank, so I think I'll take the opportunity to go through the fuel system too.
I found a schematic diagram on another thread showing the layout of the various hoses, but it got me thinking - rather than all the various pipes going to the two tanks, surely a simple loop (in a bigger diameter) from side to side would suffice? |
Fuel expands about 1% per 10C so on a big swing day that’s almost 1/2 a liter of expansion. Remember the fuel get s warmed passing through the injection system and returning to the tank, too. You also need room for sloshing and free space on an incline and curves as well. _________________ .ssS! |
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AndyBees Samba Member
Joined: January 31, 2008 Posts: 2310 Location: Southeast Kentucky
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:05 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Neil Davies wrote: |
OK, I've used the search on this thread and I can't see anything about it, but I think some might consider it a stupid question, and I am looking for a lazy way out...
Fuel tank expansions - how necessary are they? I've got to replace the cab step in the next couple of weeks, and I don't fancy welding around the filler neck and right hand expansion tank, so I think I'll take the opportunity to go through the fuel system too.
I found a schematic diagram on another thread showing the layout of the various hoses, but it got me thinking - rather than all the various pipes going to the two tanks, surely a simple loop (in a bigger diameter) from side to side would suffice? |
In summary, it is a complicated "mess" to remove and re-install the fuel tank on a Vanagon. And, trust me, I've had more than my share of experience.
First off, the two expansion tanks (evaporation collectors), should be left in place unless you know they are damaged due to age, etc. Just disconnect the vent hoses on top of the fuel tank and plug them for the time being. And, they should be replaced as they are likely dry rotted.
There is a rather large cross-off pipe and four smaller vent hoses if I remember correctly. These hoses move trapped air out when filling up. Those hoses are only accessible by reaching over top of the two front wheels. In fact, it is best that the Van be placed on Jack Stands and remove the tires. Also, there are three rubber grommets (all same size) that will likely need to be replaced. Two of the grommets involve the cross-over vent pipe and one is for the vent pipe that's part of the filler neck. Prying the larger vent hoses out of the grommets can be a challenge. Going back, I lube the grommets with Vaseline or something similar as pushing the pipes back in place is also a challenge.
Tip: Take your Van to a car wash and pressure wash all the road debris out a day or two before commencing the work. Getting rid of all the dust and crud makes for a much better work process. I use a motorcycle jack to lower and raise the gas tank.
Hope this helps! _________________ '84 Vanagon Tin-top, ALH TDI. 1989 Tin-top
1983 Air-cool, 225k miles, 180k miles mine. Seven trips to Alaska from 1986 thru 2003. |
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Neil Davies Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2005 Posts: 393 Location: Kidderminster, West Midlands, UK
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Cheers guys. I'm lucky in that I have the bus in my classroom at school, up on my 4000kg 2-post lift, so I can get around it pretty well. I'll do the inner sill and rear arch,and the students can do the front arch! The tank has been in there since 1980, so I expect everything to be rather tired, and I don't want to have them cutting and welding around the expansion tank, so its got to come out, and again, at over 40 years old I don't hold out great hopes for its condition.
Looking at the diagram some more, I'm thinking that the bigger link pipe between the humps at the front needs to stay for venting the left hand side while filling into the right, but the rear vent tubes and the two small vents from the front could all be connected together to allow fuel vapour to move around in loops, eliminating the expansion tanks. Fit a breather in the top of the filler neck to atmosphere (with a rollover loop like a race car) and it allows for that expansion? _________________ '67/'68 Cal Look Beetle, 2007cc, 48IDFs, 14.4 @ 93mph, Oct 2017.
'68/'70 Karmann Beetle, wife's project, progressing slowly.
'80 Devon Moonraker, wife's ratty but cool toy.
'86 Scirocco special project - still measuring up... |
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MajorPIle Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2021 Posts: 16 Location: CA
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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I'm considering buying a 1990 Vanagon that will need a new engine. I plan on putting in the Subaru ej22 since I'm in California, but I'm wondering how easy it is to still find those engines? Will I have any trouble getting one? |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50259
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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MajorPIle wrote: |
I'm considering buying a 1990 Vanagon that will need a new engine. I plan on putting in the Subaru ej22 since I'm in California, but I'm wondering how easy it is to still find those engines? Will I have any trouble getting one? |
They are 30 years old now so finding one that isn't plumb worn out may be a problem. Don't know what is available new as a factory replacement. |
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howler9 Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2012 Posts: 30 Location: United States
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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My passenger swivel seat has a harder time, well, swiveling than the driver seat. Is it just a matter of adding some WD-40? Maybe cleaning it up? Just want to get a second opinion, many thanks! _________________ 1984 1.9L Westy |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7402 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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MajorPIle wrote: |
I'm considering buying a 1990 Vanagon that will need a new engine. I plan on putting in the Subaru ej22 since I'm in California, but I'm wondering how easy it is to still find those engines? Will I have any trouble getting one? |
SmallCar may have good information for you. They used to list available rebuilt engines but I'm not seeing any now.
https://smallcar.com/vanagon-2.2-and-2.5-conversions/ _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2018 Posts: 2982 Location: MD
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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howler9 wrote: |
My passenger swivel seat has a harder time, well, swiveling than the driver seat. Is it just a matter of adding some WD-40? Maybe cleaning it up? Just want to get a second opinion, many thanks! |
WD-40 isn't a lubricant. PB Blaster is a pretty ok lubricant for things that are really stuck and need to unstick and then keep sliding. But if it looks mostly clean, or you take it apart and clean, I would recommend white lithium grease or silicone grease. Liquid Wrench has a white lithium grease and a silicone spray that I think has good results. _________________ '87 Syncro
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mikemtnbike Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015 Posts: 2780 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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4Gears4Tires wrote: |
howler9 wrote: |
My passenger swivel seat has a harder time, well, swiveling than the driver seat. Is it just a matter of adding some WD-40? Maybe cleaning it up? Just want to get a second opinion, many thanks! |
WD-40 isn't a lubricant. PB Blaster is a pretty ok lubricant for things that are really stuck and need to unstick and then keep sliding. But if it looks mostly clean, or you take it apart and clean, I would recommend white lithium grease or silicone grease. Liquid Wrench has a white lithium grease and a silicone spray that I think has good results. |
PB blaster makes a spray silicone I have had good results with in multiple applications, just another option that is more appropriate than WD-40. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL 2.1 AT Westfauxlia. "Frankie" Totaled https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764510&highlight=carnage
1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
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