jess6695
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Looking for help on the horn of the 1974 Super Beetle. Willing to pay a one to help.
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Post by jess6695 on Apr 10, 2014 19:11:13 GMT -5
We are currently looking for help with my torsion bars on my 1974 Volkswagen convertible that my dad took a part and now we can't get it back together! If you have any suggestions or know someone that will be willing to help. I would greatly appreciate it! Thank You!!
Jessica
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Post by dubfreak1 on Apr 11, 2014 6:29:20 GMT -5
The rear torsion bars are marked "L" and "R" on the outer ends. They have to go back in the same place they came from and the splines are different on the inside and the outside. If they were not marked before removal, you will have a lot of trial and error to get them adjusted properly. Hope this helps.
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clintonddk
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Post by clintonddk on Apr 11, 2014 9:59:26 GMT -5
Once the bars are installed and spring plate is ready to load. Use a floor jack and a short chain. Rap the chain up and over the shock tower then fasen it to the floor jack. This will allow you to be able to lift the spring plate without lifting the car. Once the spring plate has cleared the lip of the tortion housing you should be able to lightly tap it into place. Once it's in place you can carefully release the floor jack and move on to the other side.
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jess6695
25hp
Looking for help on the horn of the 1974 Super Beetle. Willing to pay a one to help.
Posts: 3
Joined: Apr 10, 2014 19:04:51 GMT -5
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Post by jess6695 on Apr 11, 2014 18:07:05 GMT -5
Yes, we did all of the above besides marking them, and it did not work, we will be trying again this weekend hopefully you'r suggestions will help! We did buy a device that tells us what angle it needs to be because it is different from side to side. Thank you!
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clintonddk
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Post by clintonddk on Apr 12, 2014 16:22:47 GMT -5
It took me two tries to get mine right, even with the angle gage.
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vw1s
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I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Post by vw1s on Apr 17, 2014 5:56:07 GMT -5
I am going to try to make it down to work on this on Sunday the 27th. If anyone would like to join me, PM me.
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vw1s
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I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Post by vw1s on Apr 24, 2014 5:57:17 GMT -5
Anyone else, I have room in the truck, leaving west olive around 8:00 am.
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vw1s
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I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Post by vw1s on Apr 25, 2014 5:09:51 GMT -5
Last call!!!! Who's in for a trip to Mattawan? This Sunday, the 27th, leaving the West Olive area at 8:00am. Ride with me!!!
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vw1s
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I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Post by vw1s on Apr 27, 2014 14:23:57 GMT -5
Just got home from Mattawan. I'm hoping we solved the problem. We got both spring plates hanging at the same angle, then re-installed everything. After puting the tires on and getting it off the jack stands, it sits level! A big thanks to Brian for coming out to help!
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vwrick69
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The difference between Genius and Stupidity is, Genius has limits.
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Post by vwrick69 on Apr 28, 2014 4:53:26 GMT -5
GREAT JOB, PATRICK!!!! That is awesome, wish you lived CLOSER to me.  |
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vdubdriver
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Post by vdubdriver on Apr 28, 2014 17:47:41 GMT -5
GREAT JOB, PATRICK!!!! That is awesome, wish you lived CLOSER to me. Rick, I told Patrick the same thing a couple of years ago. He ended up moving farther away! |
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