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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:45 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Got bus back from tune up, shop told me the points, plugs were almost non existent. Bus is running as good as an old bus can. I did have a question, I occasionally smell gas when I hunker over the carb. No fuel leaks or drops on floor, just a strong smell, shop mentioned they saw a leak by the “velocity horn” I assumed that’s on top, they also and mentioned this carb could be replaced or needs rebuilt. Is that portion a piece or seal, or should I just get a new carb, dial it in and be done with it?
Starting on the interior portions, found a great guy on here with aftermarket panels, I plan to replace the window mechanisms myself and start teaching myself something about this Bus
Scott |
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cmonSTART Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2014 Posts: 1915 Location: NH
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:50 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Wow, you have the extended middle seat - just noticed that looking through your photos! _________________ '78 Bus 2.0FI
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:20 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Any idea how to find the carb numbers and type? Shop adjusted my valves but said at times the carb falls on its face, needs new carb or rebuilt. Any ideas how I can find out what this is?
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Hikelite Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2012 Posts: 557 Location: Colville, WA
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Grats on the bus. Good that you're willing to get dirty and learn how to fix things. I think WastedYouth's analogy of the lone sailor is a good one.
You asked about vendors. I havent seen anyone mention one of my favorites yet... WolfsburgWest
Good luck with the bus.
You're going to hear it over and over until you indicate you have changed them.... change the fuel lines! _________________ ~Kevin
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60vwnewengland Twin #2
Joined: June 25, 2003 Posts: 1784 Location: District of Columbia & Cape Cod
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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I know this is the “got it home photo of the motor”
I hope your shop installed the foam engine compartment seal around the motor after they did the tune-up for you. If not, I’d fire those guys right now and find someone who knows what they’re doing.
Purchase here:
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D411%2D813%2D225
Install shiny side down. You can do this at home! And your engine will thank you.
See example here:
_________________ 77 Westy - Cape Cod Sage
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Yes guys and girls only old photo I had laying around . I installed some foam stuff, . Lotta daylight showing when I got it home. Bus runs great, gets right up to 35 even 60mph earlier, come to a stop light, shift to first, push gas and you get a bog sound and it wants to die. Too rich? so I tend to slip the clutch a bit to not kill it. Frustrating though to take a stop sign on the roll in second and have it completely bog down. Some carb dealers told me this center mounted carb was never good and said Iam pretty much SOL when it comes to making this any better minus a engine rebuild and adding on dual carbs. He wouldn’t even sell me a rebuild kit . Weird . Any input??
As for teaching myself stuff I am installing some interior panels and got two window mechanisms to try to learn |
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:43 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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After some back and forth with some guy at some place called aircooled I was informed my carb will never work properly and unless it’s converted to dual carb I will always be stuck with a bogged down over rich carb. If this carb is in the same shape as the bus was when I bought it, a good cleaning and rebuild won’t hurt. Have a good week
Scott |
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ImAddicted Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2012 Posts: 1195 Location: Unorganized Territory, Maine
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Scbrice wrote: |
After some back and forth with some guy at some place called aircooled I was informed my carb will never work properly and unless it’s converted to dual carb I will always be stuck with a bogged down over rich carb. If this carb is in the same shape as the bus was when I bought it, a good cleaning and rebuild won’t hurt. Have a good week
Scott |
John isn’t far off. That center, single progressive that was designed to run on a Pinto and a Dodge Omni is far from an ideal carb for the T4 engine. Some can get it to run ok, those long-ass runners and no manifold heat combine to give drivability issues. Aircooled has been around for years, John has supported the hobby way back in the USENET days. While he’s in the business of being in business, he didn’t get there by giving bad advice.. rebuilding the carb is cheap and definitely can’t hurt, but I would set expectations on the “better then it was but not great” side of the spectrum. _________________ 1979 Transporter (sold)
KC1MUR
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Would prob explain stinky smell after fuel up. Lines seem old. Although this neck looks different than others I’ve seen. Any feedback gang? And yes Iam getting them changed is there a kit I can buy . Local vw place says I have onto buy them in various measurements
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Read this post:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=369364&highlight=fuel+replace
It shows you how to (easily?!?) replace those filler lines.
I did it a year ago, and it was a bit of a PITA, but doable. _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Thank You |
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KellyB52 Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2019 Posts: 24 Location: East Texas
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Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:41 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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BRAND SPANKING NEWBIE HERE. Need help. Lots of help.
I have purchased a ‘75 Bus and I am committed to making her road worthy and adventure worthy. She’s sentimental to me, as it’s a “gift/labor of love” for the man I hope to travel the world in it with. Enough sappy/chic stuff.
I am studying intently to understand how to best restore her before I pick her up. It’s a 28 hour round trip drive to trailer her home and I would like to ask intelligent question to the previous owner so I can learn all about her uniqueness.
Here’s a what I think I know:
1975 T2 Westfalia bus, Type IV engine, 1.8 EFI engine, modified hi top, no body rust (yay), no engine modifications by previous owner, ran when parked 10 yrs ago.
I have Muir’s book and Bentley’s is on order. I am perusing this site and learning (quite awkwardly) how to navigate and bookmark pertinent threads.
My most burning question is the most appropriate order to begin the restoration so I am most efficient and thorough without redundancy or unnecessary difficulty. I will personally perform every task that I can, although I will hire professionals when it’s vital to safety.
Any advice is warmly welcomed!!
_________________ ‘75 Westy Restoration Labor of Love |
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Xevin Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014 Posts: 7628
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Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:56 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Welcome KellyB52. How about you cut and paste this in to your own “Restoration thread”. This will keep all your questions tidy in one place just for you. Lots of pictures of what you working with should help prioritize a path for you to take. Have fun. Looking forward to your journey. _________________ Keep on Busin'
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GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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Damn that Xevin... |
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I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
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My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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KellyB52 Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2019 Posts: 24 Location: East Texas
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Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:25 am Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Thanks Xevin, I think I got it done. _________________ ‘75 Westy Restoration Labor of Love |
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Can somebody help bought these Panels and the holes don’t even line up. Does this look correct? I cannot figure out what the issue is or what I am doing wrong. Same with panels behind the seats. The molly screws hit the seat metal before they even go in and the holes again are not lined up. I got one panel to sorta fit. I spent a bunch on these and am getting frustrated please help
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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You'll probably have to drill new holes. Doubt there was a standard hole layout between all the years these panels were being fabbed and installed. _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51145 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Floor too thick?, looks like it's sitting too high to me from here. As for the bulkhead panels ask the vendor, I'm guessing Werksberg? _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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KentPS wrote: |
You'll probably have to drill new holes. Doubt there was a standard hole layout between all the years these panels were being fabbed and installed. |
my issue is that on the large panel I would have to drill into the frame under window |
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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busdaddy wrote: |
Floor too thick?, looks like it's sitting too high to me from here. As for the bulkhead panels ask the vendor, I'm guessing Werksberg? |
I pulled the carpet back and the stuff to make the noise quieter but some of the holes don’t even have holes behind them, along with the top portion I would have to drill into frame below window. Was just curious if anybody has dealt with these and some solution. I’ll prob have to drill holes behind seats I guess or find smaller molly screws
I just assumed the panels were plug and play |
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Scbrice Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2019 Posts: 68 Location: Idaho
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Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: New to forum |
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Getting dual carbs 8/26 , also for the guys asking about the fuel lines those are being replaced also. Shop showed me yesterday that my whole charcoal container is missing and there is tons of broken cracked lines
Also Purchased the 3/3 mats for 73 bus , other 2 fit great jbugs is telling me this should go against fire wall and against back of seats. Either way it’s a foot short on one side. Anybody had any luck with this larger mat? Scott
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