wminmi
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Post by wminmi on Apr 24, 2012 16:54:31 GMT -5
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VDub63 ( Steven )
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63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Apr 24, 2012 18:12:48 GMT -5
Did you make woomba, woomba noises to simulate it running?
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dansam
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Post by dansam on Apr 24, 2012 19:51:49 GMT -5
 Good job!! |
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67type1
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Post by 67type1 on Apr 24, 2012 19:53:52 GMT -5
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vdubdriver
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Post by vdubdriver on Apr 25, 2012 4:29:33 GMT -5
Nice job, Bill. Do you have the deck lid?
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Post by vw1s on Apr 25, 2012 4:57:55 GMT -5
That will make it so much easier to puch across the road!  |
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wminmi
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Post by wminmi on Apr 25, 2012 21:35:19 GMT -5
Thanks guys @ Steven: yep, sure did...while my brother pulled the bug from out back with his jeep. Then I slammed on my brakes to see if they still worked...hehe...yep  @ Brian - yeah I have the rear decklid, just isn't on there yet. |
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wminmi
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Post by wminmi on Apr 25, 2012 21:39:38 GMT -5
Got the bug a little closer to being done today: new plugs installed, new wires, cap & rotor installed, heater hoses (from heat exchangers to heat channels) installed, and new alternator belt installed. Got the wiring just about buttoned up, tossed the battery in and turned the key....click....click..... Knew I forgot SOMETHING....my starter is really REALLY nasty looking. KNEW i forgot to get another. Will be trying to clean up the connections on it tomorrow, along with every other ground wire I can find. Hope it's good enough to at least start it so I know she'll run |
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wminmi
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Post by wminmi on Apr 26, 2012 13:11:40 GMT -5
welp, need a starter (Patrick said he has one) and the timing checked. All connections in the starting system are cleaned up, and besides having to tap the starter with a hammer to engage it, she wants to backfire out the exhaust. At least I know I have spark and what my starting problem now is |
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wminmi
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Post by wminmi on Apr 27, 2012 15:02:30 GMT -5
working on cleaning up some wiring....talk about nasty connections   |
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wminmi
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Post by wminmi on Apr 28, 2012 11:42:07 GMT -5
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vdubdriver
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Post by vdubdriver on Apr 28, 2012 13:13:53 GMT -5
Congratulations Bill! I know the feeling. ;D Will you be driving to the Bug Run? What's the issue with the carb? Are the throttle bushings worn?
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wminmi
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Post by wminmi on Apr 28, 2012 13:39:30 GMT -5
leaky fuel pump (around the crimped seam) and yes, the throttle bushings are a tad worn and one is dripping a bit.
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wminmi
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Post by wminmi on May 13, 2012 18:55:45 GMT -5
DROVE HER TODAY!!!! Still needs a little bit of "stuff" here and there, but for the most part, she is DONE  |
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Post by wminmi on May 13, 2012 19:13:38 GMT -5
the "few things to do yet" list: -------------------------------------- 1. Double check timing 2. Re-check front wheel bearings (bearings seals sound like they are rubbing?") 3. Replace steering bearing under steering wheel (and re-center wheel lmao) 4. Adjust rear brakes again (pedal still a tad "squishy") 5. Figure out this darn engine lid alignment and that blasted spring  |
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Good job!!
