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DuncanS Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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Unless? More about that later. |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32635 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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dabaron Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018 Posts: 2561 Location: Philly, mang
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:17 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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i went with the FAS heatsink - $300 is pretty cheap insurance. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
"burnin oil and cookin coils" -- Destructo
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32635 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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Went out to the Van with Jack and jack stands.
Jacked it up and crawled under all prepared to put new Orings on the Oil Cooler.
With the increased space (I usually don’t bother jacking it up to work underneath) I had a real clear view of the lower oil cooler mating to the case.
No matter what angle I looked at it from there was no evidence of a leak.
I decided to clean up the entire area and see if I can locate the exact leak source.
A can of brake cleaner and I cleaned everything from the oil cooler to the differential mount area.
After it dried I started up the Van and let it run. I varied the rpms but didn’t drive anywhere.
After the radiator fan kicked on I crawled under while it was still running with my flashlight.
My leak originally seemed to come from the oil pan front edge.
Absolutely dry!
Dipstick tube?
Dry
Oil pan sides?
Dry
Oil cooler seal areas?
Dry
2nd gear piston?
Dry
Seal to differential?
Dry
Lower left nut holding the transmission to the Differential.
Soaking WET!!!
I let it run longer and eventually the oil filled the seam between the two units….
You could watch the oil bubble out of the washer below the nut ….
I removed the nut and washer, cleaned the area up, smeared it with Hylomar and reassembled.
Started it up…….
It promptly leaked!
Ok …… split lock washer ….. no good.
I had a heavy 8mm washer and an 8mm cap nut.
Cleaned everything up, used my Hylomar and reassembled.
Went for a 20 minute drive…….
Dry as a bone!
YES!
I realize it isn’t fixed……
But it isn’t leaking either!
Dave _________________ Stop Dead Photo Links how to post photos
Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473
Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537
Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16886 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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i did a B&M cooler on mine. with the Derale thermostat and fittings, gauge etc i was under what many ask for their coolers plus it's nice being able to watch the temps. and no annoying buzz/whine like some folks complain about. _________________
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32635 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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DuncanS Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2013 Posts: 4583 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:39 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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Abscate wrote: |
Aftermarket trans coolers are the second most marketed, useless accessories put on cars, trucks, vans, and Busses |
A gillion years ago, my company bought: It came with a 6 cylinder flathead Hercules motor? which didn't have enough power for a full load of crazies and Vermont hills. We tossed in a something bigger with an auto tranny. Blew through a couple of trannies and then installed a cooler. No more issues.
Duncan
P.S. Ours was yellow, but came with maroon fenders and stripes. Very classy. Wish it were still around. |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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DuncanS Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:37 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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Do you not need license plates for the front in Pennsy? Something otta go there. |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22670 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:45 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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Dave..a drywall mixing tub from Lowe’s will slide right under there, and costs $6
If you get rainwater in it, just add 50 ml of gas, touch it off to burn the HC, then dump the residual in a safe place away from a well _________________ .ssS! |
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DuncanS Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2013 Posts: 4583 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:30 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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If you light off the mixing tub with the gas in it while still under the car, then you won't have to worry about the leaking tranny. |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32635 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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dabaron Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018 Posts: 2561 Location: Philly, mang
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:13 am Post subject: Re: HERE WE GO!! .... 1990 Tintop! |
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DuncanS wrote: |
If you light off the mixing tub with the gas in it while still under the car, then you won't have to worry about the leaking tranny. |
if he waits until it gets cold outside he won't even need fire wood. a win-win if you ask me
as for Dave's leak, i have been frustrated by a leaking crank seal at the pulley end so i totally empathize with him.
Vanagons. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
"burnin oil and cookin coils" -- Destructo
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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