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DuncanS
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 Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:01 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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Thank you, Dave. VERY important information. Luckily, I just have the standard WBX and don't tow--for now--so assume my diff loads are OK. However, the next time in the shop, I'll put in Lucas. What weight did you get? Haven't put the temp probe in yet, but the next warm epoxy day, I can do that.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:16 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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As I understand it, VW recommends 80W90 weight..... so that's what I purchased.
I'm not battling high temperatures to my knowledge.
I may put a bung in the differential oil pan as both a drain and a temperature sender probe point.
I'm also not over taxing the unit with many additional ponies like many engine swaps tend to do.
I've no idea of the wear on the unit, it is pushing 230,000 miles I'm guessing but who knows what service if any it has seen in the past 30 years?
The filler bung was overly tight and mangled so someone has done something.
The transmission oil in the transmission was chocolate brown and a little burnt smelling (or maybe it was a lot burnt smelling and I'm in denial), but with multiple ATF changes it seems to be working as it should after 1,500 miles put on by me.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:44 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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I copied bridgetroll/your fused relay idea. Works great and I'm glad to have fuses on them now.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:51 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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| I copied bridgetroll/your fused relay idea. Works great and I'm glad to have fuses on them now. |
this should be added to the FAQ or something. it's a brilliant solution to a very real issue.
Dave needs to make his Bentley 2.0 available too. 
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:12 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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SEM Black Trim Paint is a favorite of mine. It would get that bumper up to spec of the rest of the van! The grills too.
Beautiful day for a drive.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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I rebuilt mine.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=689888&highlight=
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:59 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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I pulled the third seat and floor padding out today.
I don't want to sound like a rust paranoid Californian but I see rust! Typical behind the drivers seat crap.
I didn't pull the panel today, honestly? I'd rather not know what is behind that panel right now.
Whatever is there, will keep for awhile......
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:29 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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| Most Westy owners would kill to have that kind of rust in that spot. Definitely can keep for awhile. |
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