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airschooled
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 Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:22 pm Post subject: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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The Air-Schooled Games - 2
Greetings, everyone! Recently, I’ve seen a few new members digging in and participating in the diagnosing of various bus issues around here. Kudos to you folks, keep it up!
To keep the spirit of learning alive, I’d like to propose a game. Every week, I will post a thread as a new VW owner who is having a problem with their bus, (occasionally using confusing words and “great advice I get from Facebook.”) To those of you who read threads and do not participate much because you fear being wrong or giving bad advice, this thread is for you!! To those of you who can diagnose from a thousand miles away, please watch from a distance. I don’t want any regulars chiming in instantly and ruining the fun! 
Rules:
1) Ask questions, make suggestions, and learn! Don’t be afraid!
2) Every thread scenario has actually happened.
3) Newbies only. You know who you are.
4) No prizes… Yet!!!!
See you on the “road.” Game 2 is in the next post!
Robbie
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airschooled
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Subject: bus starts slowly
Hello, I just finished reinstalling my engine for the first time. Woohoo! But every time I go to start the car, it starts really slowly. I already had the battery checked at AutoZone, and they said it was good. They charged it anyway, but it still starts really slow. Any ideas?
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Xevin 
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| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Sooo, what type of engine, induction, and weather are we talking about? You should put your location and bus specifics in your tag line 
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Tram
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:07 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Loose nut behind wheel.
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Tram
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:10 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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| Xevin wrote: |
| Sooo, what type of engine, induction, and weather are we talking about? You should put your location and bus specifics in your tag line |
Not to mention the bus' NAME, Dammit. If I had a VW Bus that would BE its name... usually preceded by GAWD.
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airschooled
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:18 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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| Xevin wrote: |
| Sooo, what type of engine, induction, and weather are we talking about? You should put your location and bus specifics in your tag line |
Type 4, fuel injected.
San Diego.
1977
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ivwshane
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:25 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Subject: bus starts slowly
Hello, I just finished reinstalling my engine for the first time. Woohoo! But every time I go to start the car, it starts really slowly. I already had the battery checked at AutoZone, and they said it was good. They charged it anyway, but it still starts really slow. Any ideas? |
What are the specs of your bus?
When you say it, "starts slowly", what exactly do you mean? It turns over slowly? Does it eventually start? Have you checked all your electrical connections, battery cables, ground straps, battery to starter? Did autozone also check your a alternator?
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Abscate
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:33 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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I cordially remind the public that this Endeavour is snark free.
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78BusGA
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:02 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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When starting the Bus, and attempting to crank the engine a while to get it to start, does the ignition switch feel hot? Are there any other electrical system effects noticed?
Have the wires between the battery, starter, ignition switch, and coil all been inspected for correct gauge, and terminals cleaned for good conductivity?
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kerian159
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:49 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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I've had a similar problem with my '76 that was solved by installing a "Hot Start Relay" that basically allows full 12V coming from the Battery to go to the Starter instead of traveling all the way up to the front of the bus to the ignition and then all the way back to the starter. I'm currently attempting to find a wiring diagram for this but if anybody else has it go ahead and post it
:EDIT: Found it http://type2.com/bartnik/images/relay.gif
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andrewtf
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:49 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Doesn't sound like a hot start issue to me.
Do easy first.
Since you just installed the engine - did you check all the grounds?
Check the ground strap on the transmission and report back please.
FYI - I've heard using the wrong grease when you recondition your starter may make it harder to crank over - to the point of needing to whack it with a wrench every so often. But - I wouldn't bother with this as the culprit - unless you've had some deranged mechanic hanging around recently.
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kerian159
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:50 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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True, i've had that issue as well (turned out the Solenoid on the starter was going bad)
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Mispeld
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:57 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Why was the engine out? Did you mess with the distributor?
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:06 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Who are the Grateful Dead, and why do they keep following me?
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| asiab3 wrote: |
Subject: bus starts slowly
Hello, I just finished reinstalling my engine for the first time. Woohoo! But every time I go to start the car, it starts really slowly. I already had the battery checked at AutoZone, and they said it was good. They charged it anyway, but it still starts really slow. Any ideas? |
What are the specs of your bus?
When you say it, "starts slowly", what exactly do you mean? It turns over slowly? Does it eventually start? Have you checked all your electrical connections, battery cables, ground straps, battery to starter? Did autozone also check your a alternator? |
Excellent discovery questions.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:34 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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| Who are the Grateful Dead, and why do they keep following me? |
They are attracted to that black stuff one gets all over the hands, body and clothes when servicing CV joints. The smell attracts them. What I want to know is how do you keep that stuff off you? Even my pillow smells like it the next morning. I go to drink coffee and there is a sheen on it. Why does this happen? PLEASE help me.
Lost in a cloud of smoke in Norcal. I think I am driving in circles because the right rear side of the bus keeps clicking.
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Tram
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:05 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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| I cordially remind the public that this Endeavour is snark free. |
Until it's not.
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| Who are the Grateful Dead, and why do they keep following me? |
Because you need your meds adjusted.
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Tram
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:09 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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When you pikers are done high fiving each other over all the usual suspects I'll throw one or 2 at you that I'll be shocked if anyone thinks of. 
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:06 am Post subject: Re: The Air-Schooled Games - 2 - newbies only! |
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Great...a once a week thread....sounds like a blog to me.....
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