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Post by Dustin on Apr 9, 2009 16:55:51 GMT -5
Wow we are getting a great response for this! I am glad this is coming together and thanks for posting the address Alan.
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Post by bigalvb on Apr 9, 2009 19:15:11 GMT -5
I bought 3 quarts of Valvoline 80W-90 as it was highly recommended on thesamba.
What about the switch(es) for the brake lights, the ones that are down by the master cylinder? Easy to get locally or should I order them?
Do you guys want to post this on thesamba to get some GR or others to show up or just keep it the club people? I have no problem either way, the more the merrier as long as I have space.
The weather so far shows low 50s with partial clouds and 10% chance of rain--keep your fingers crossed...
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Post by Dustin on Apr 9, 2009 19:40:30 GMT -5
You can get the brake light switch at Auto Value but its about twice as much as ordering from CIP1 or you can get it from Wolfsburg West for twice as much as Auto Value. Auto Value may have it in stock so you can get it now and CIP1 would probably be just as much after shipping but may be a better quality not to offend anyone who works at Auto Value  CIP tends to carry alot of German and OE Volkswagen parts. Also I don't look that far ahead in the forecast because it never stays that way. And posting this on The Samba is fine the more the merrier and we are by no means an exclusive club so any new members we can gain the better. |
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Post by bigalvb on Apr 10, 2009 7:05:19 GMT -5
Who wants to post about this on thesamba? Should we post my address on there or post a link to this thread?
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 10, 2009 7:28:41 GMT -5
A regular Beetle transmission holds about 2.6 Quarts What do you recommend they buy? Brand? Weight? VW recommended 90W Hypoid Gear Oil but it my be hard to find so 80W-90 Gear Oil is fine. I am not touching the rest......... but stay away from cheep. |
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Post by dansam on Apr 10, 2009 12:10:07 GMT -5
I got some fancy schmancy BG gear lube product Im going to try out. Supposed to be the Bomb. + it was free from my bg dude  Free is good. I am pretty sure I still have my 28.00 hex socket I bought for the last time I did this on the buggy. Probably will suck more this time being there is an inconvienient body over the trans and all. Dan |
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Post by dubfreak1 on Apr 10, 2009 17:44:40 GMT -5
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Post by Dustin on Apr 10, 2009 21:47:04 GMT -5
I guess I will post it on the Samba and post a link to this thread.
Sorry Rudy,
I really do like Auto Value though.
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Post by bren on Apr 13, 2009 16:48:27 GMT -5
I will be there.
If anyone needs parts from George I will be glad to pick them up and deliver them to this event.
Call George and coordinate your purchase and I will do the delivery. Let me know.
George's Hot VW's 269-967-7896
-Bren
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Post by Southpaw on Apr 14, 2009 8:49:05 GMT -5
I did not see a time set or did I miss something ?
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Post by bren on Apr 14, 2009 16:02:52 GMT -5
Where And WhenAlan's House 10501 Mapleview Ave Allendale, MI 49401 Lets shoot for Noonish |
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Post by Southpaw on Apr 14, 2009 17:21:25 GMT -5
Thank you .
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Post by bigalvb on Apr 14, 2009 18:23:07 GMT -5
Re: my brakes. The brake fluid reservoir was empty after the winter, no readily apparent leak.
I am going to try to nurse it home Fri night from GR as my hand brake works excellent.
What could this be? Should I order some parts from George's VWs? Does he have a master cylinder if its worse case? And, if its not that, can I return it? I'm thinking about ordering the brake light switches, anything else? Hoses? etc?
Any thoughts or ideas appreciated. Brakes scare the CrA& out of me.
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Post by Southpaw on Apr 14, 2009 18:41:31 GMT -5
Its up to you and what you buy . How old is you braking system now ? 4 rubber flex brake lines, 4 wheel cylinders , and a master cylinder , brake fluid , 4 sets brake pads , 4 sets spring kit , 4 brake drums , Then maybe seals , bearings , greese . Its up to you .
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Post by dansam on Apr 14, 2009 18:57:46 GMT -5
Shifter is fixed..... Will change out trans fluid (will bring big ass allen tool for this) and may pick some minds on timing/carb syncing (someone bring a quality synerdoodlebobber as mine SUX. Dan |
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CIP tends to carry alot of German and OE Volkswagen parts. 
Free is good. I am pretty sure I still have my 28.00 hex socket I bought for the last time I did this on the buggy. Probably will suck more this time being there is an inconvienient body over the trans and all. 
