Process of rebuild, replacing heads, new exhaust & misc 1977 FI

[SGKent]

[SGKent]

Still weeping oil. Also the one on the fuel block off is doing it too. Have to wonder if something was wrong with the sealant. Will get some 7/8 taper plugs and see if that and another sealant stops it. Threads look fine.

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[RalphWiggam]

Dang. Thats the exact same thing that happened to me except my engine was installed in the bus.

Was a massive pain in the ass the remove and reinstall the engine 4 times to chase down the plugs leaking.

Got them all tight now. Except one right next to the oil cooler that leaks just a tiny bit. Ive been putting it off because I have to disassemble the shroud and everything to get to it.

[SGKent]

[RalphWiggam]

[crownline]

Bummer. All that work now to tear it all apart.
We have a saying when we install xray rooms. "We do it nice we do it twice"
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1972 Bus 1700 cc Single Carb. But not a progressive.
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Wish I still had the ones I got rid of.

"It"s got some dings and dents and neither of us is going to SEMA."(Update, I went to SEMA in 2019 but the Bus stayed home)
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[orwell84]

Sleep on it, walk away for awhile. The solution will come to you when you have let go of it for awhile.

[SGKent]

I picked up some longer 3/4 taper NPTF plugs. If those fix it great but I am not holding my breath. Most likely I will use the old case and then clean this one, put in natural aluminum plugs and have them tigged to the case. No leak then sell the case. If the new plugs hold great but I know where the leak is, plugs just aren't sealing up. My guess is that the new tap is at fault.

edit: got the new 1/2" long NPTF plugs and put them in with fresh Loctite 567. Waiting for it to set. Took quite a bit more forced to tighten them. we'll see if they hold. If not it comes apart.

8pm - did a test of two quarts of oil up to 100 psi and then held pressure for a couple more minutes around 30 - 40 psi. Holding. Will know in the morning if there were any leaks overnight. Have no way to hold pressure overnight. These are the plugs that may have worked. https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/1181134
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[SGKent]

engine is back in. Won't know more until everything is hooked up and adjusted. Knee has been really painful for a couple weeks, and boy was that a challenge.
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[SGKent]

Engine carrier adjusted and torqued, 2 center trans bolts in and torqued - it helps to lift the trans a little when putting them in, and the trans front mount is done and torqued. Helps to put a little blue Loctite on them. Bowden on and clutch cable adjusted to 7/8" free play. Backup terminals on and ground strap. Should come close to finishing it tomorrow.
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[orwell84]

Fingers crossed 🙂

[SGKent]

unless I run into something that is worth mentioning, this is the list of items still to do. Photos and a more in depth explanation aren't needed.

1. Fuel clip on hose under car
2. Install fuel lines
3. Install engine foam seal
4. Install heater bellows and cables
5. Clean and repack CV joints
6. Install CV joints
7. Trans nose boot and coupler
8. Starter Wires
9. Install and wire tie oil sender wire
10. Install oil filler part
11. Hoses, Throttle cable nut, and AFM install
12. Install AFM harness plug
13. Put engine cover back
14. ECU connect
15. Left Air hose
16. Right Air hose
17. Double relay and resistor pack
18. Add wire ties as needed
19. Head temp wire
20. Oil sender wire
21. Shroud air canister hose
22. Put wire ties on and coil wire
23. Shroud Chassis ground strap
24. Hook Up Battery
25. Connect battery charger
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[ivwshane]

[SGKent]

[ivwshane]

[SGKent]

you can use GM ones found at any large FLAPS in either wiring or on those small parts racks, or if you want the originals ask someone like Ken Madsen at TheBusco to get you some. He is where I got a bunch of those from for my bus.

I believe they are NLA 211-201-249A
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[ivwshane]

[SGKent]

might be. they are also used under the bus. part number 7 in the fiche see: http://www.michaelknappmann.de/bulli/michaelk/vw_bus_d/fiche/t201830.html
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[airschooled]

Same clips; thanks for the pn!
Robbie
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[SGKent]

Wednesday Oct 21

knee a little better today, able to work on bus.

Done:
Done Fuel clips come off on hose under car
Done Replace and Install fuel lines
Done Replace and Install engine foam seal
Done Install heater bellows and cables
Done Starter Wires
Done Install and wire tie oil temp sender wire
Not needed - Clean and repack CV joints -

To Do:
6. Install CV joints
7. Trans nose boot and coupler

10. Install oil filler part
11. Hoses, Throttle cable nut, and AFM install
12. Install AFM harness plug
13. Put engine cover back
14. ECU connect
15. Left Air hose
16. Right Air hose
17. Double relay and resistor pack
18. Add wire ties as needed
19. Head temp wire
20. Oil sender wire
21. Shroud air canister hose
22. Put wire ties on and coil wire
23. Shroud Chassis ground strap
24. Hook Up Battery
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