VDub63 ( Steven )
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Apr 24, 2009 7:22:10 GMT -5
I just don't want any thing to happen to him or the car.
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 24, 2009 11:05:44 GMT -5
Brakes are important more important than Acceleration. You should really tow the car. I would have responded earlier but I got busy at work.
I am very sorry I can't join the fun but I need to finish the Ghia.
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Ruffuss
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Post by Ruffuss on Apr 24, 2009 13:03:19 GMT -5
AJ, GOT GAS??? Need help on the return trip? Later Kenn
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 24, 2009 13:20:24 GMT -5
I will be buying 2 gallons of go juice after I walk Jack after I get home. One gallon for the gas tank and one gallon to bleed the carb.
Hopefully it will fire then.
Then its time to dial in the carb and timing.
Then check fuel sender and finish guage install
Then clean up the Ghia and drive
John's car is more important finish that first. I dont really have stuff that needs more hands just time. If you want to stop by feel free I will be out in the garage untill dark.
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 24, 2009 21:51:54 GMT -5
So how did it go? I hope things went better than my VW afternoon.
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Ruffuss
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Post by Ruffuss on Apr 25, 2009 5:10:55 GMT -5
Sounds like NOT!! Can't get fluid to rear or passenger side of car(it has a new line)bent line?, crude in the line blocking flow? front drivers side is the only one fluid runs freely. Worked on it until 10 pm and called it a night. Any ideas anyone? Others are going to continue today, I have soccer(Grandkids) but will check on you all later. Later Kenn
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 25, 2009 7:29:19 GMT -5
How are the Brake hoses? Are you sucking fluid from the bleeder valve or pumping up the system with the brake pedal? I prefer pumping up the system.
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Post by bren on Apr 25, 2009 7:32:49 GMT -5
We put new hoses in the rear. Fronts looked OK. Started using the hand pump then switched to the pedal pump method. Don't seem to be getting any pressure. Might simply have a bad new master cylinder.
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dansam
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Post by dansam on Apr 25, 2009 8:13:37 GMT -5
Im assuming you guys primes the master cylinder before installation right???  |
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VDub63 ( Steven )
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Apr 25, 2009 8:23:21 GMT -5
yup we did ;D
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Southpaw
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Post by Southpaw on Apr 25, 2009 9:18:26 GMT -5
Ha , How much did the master cylinder cost ? We are checking for the Pink Bug .
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Post by bren on Apr 25, 2009 19:58:03 GMT -5
Well, we finally got it all done.
Replaced two rear brake hoses. Replaced the master cylinder. Unfortunately the first master cylinder was bad; would not push fluid to the back. Got another one and it worked fine. Adjusted the brakes and the pedal and everything feels good. Hopefully, this will resolve the brake fluid leak.
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Ruffuss
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Post by Ruffuss on Apr 26, 2009 4:05:46 GMT -5
GREAT!!!!!
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