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Calvin&Hobbes
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 Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:51 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Thanks MorkC68
the question is actually double
on the one handI wanted to know what is the original because I might have it somewhere in all the mess of nuts and bolt I have
and then if not then at least the size of a good replacement |
I understand you now. I cant nip out and check, our westy is miles away having its motor sorted, we only have the kombi, someone will know though! |
thanks
anybody with its westy closeby could check it up for me? |
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:04 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Nobody ?
Week end is starring and I wanted to spend some time on it
Well I still have other task but this one could be an easy one |
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BUSBOSS
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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I will check tomorrow and get you the specs.
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BUSBOSS
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Assuming you have the diameter from the existing mounting hole bracket. These are stainless and the length as measured from base of head to tip is 16mm.
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:00 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Thanks a lot
I guest i know now
I have 4 of these but I saved them for something else
Regards |
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BUSBOSS
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:19 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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| Calvin&Hobbes wrote: |
Thanks a lot
I guest i know now
I have 4 of these but I saved them for something else
Regards |
No problem.
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:44 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Hi there
Still me fighting to get my bus back on the road
Today’s challenge is to replace the front door window seals
I must be doing it wrong but I can’t get the inner window scraper in .... the pins line up properly but no matter how hard I push they don’t “clip” (plus it is hurting to push hard on this metal pins!!!!)
Anybody has a tip for me here
Thanks a lot
Laurent
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 6:08 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Here 2 pictures of the new pin
And the old
Should I try to shape the new so that it match the old or is it once in place that it will take this shape?
Thanks for your help
Laurent |
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KentABQ 
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| Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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If I remember right, I re-used the old pins on the new scraper.
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:47 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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I read here and there that this was an option but some says that it is not
I don’t like the rusty part of my old ones though
Any other thought
Is there a way to insert it? Or a tool? |
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 10:52 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Hi there
Things are moving on the bus and as I was putting back the dash and rewiring things I moved the steering wheel which locked
I took the ignition key to release it and there I discovered the key wasn’t the right one
None on my keys would work!!!!
Now I’m stucked!!
Will have to buy a new one but first how do I unlock it?
I have already removed the steering wheel and the turn signal but I can’t go further
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busdaddy
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 11:19 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Thanks a lot busdaddy
To be honest I’m not sure if one worked
I never had to use them
But one was in the cylinder from day one and I didnt question it
I have all the other working keys
Thanks for the link
I’ll try it and let you know |
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 11:31 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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One last question
I’m not sure where to drill
I read that you said “top of the left arrow” but I can’t get it
I still have the black plastic around the cylinder, how do I get it out? |
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Mberglo
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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I reused the old clip bar on the new inner scraper. The reproduction clip bar wasn't made correctly, and was never going to fit. When I laid them side by side, I could see the problem.
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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Thanks mbergio
I managed the inner scraper....
Now stuck with the ignition cylinder |
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busdaddy
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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thanks again busdaddy
this should help too
Ill try again over the week end |
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Calvin&Hobbes
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 9:41 am Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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one more question for you guys
I have to screw back my shifter and nothing I have will fit in the hole
the issue is that it has been painted and i don't know if it doesn't get in beacuse of the size or because of the paint
would one of you have the size of the bolt to be used
thnks in advance
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: My 1976 westfalia project |
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M8X1.25, same as most other 8mm bolts on a bus. You'll want to remove that shift rod and clean out the pipe bowl in preparation for some fresh lube, the bushing it rides in likely needs help as well.
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