Rob's Blue Bus

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:03 pm

Lookin good!

Post by **Amskeptic** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:53 pm

bajaman72 wrote: They used the regular window seal instead of the one with trim. I'm okay with it.
Looks great!

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Stachnatzi

bajaman72 · Post by **bajaman72** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:53 pm

It looks better than the shattered POS that was in it when I purchased it, AND it looks better than the fading, cracking window trim with the chrome/yellow trim coming out on the corners.
I'm one step closer to driving it. Which is better than I was before.
thankyou

Post by **Amskeptic** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:07 pm

bajaman72 wrote:It looks better than the shattered POS that was in it when I purchased it, AND it looks better than the fading, cracking window trim with the chrome/yellow trim coming out on the corners.
I'm one step closer to driving it. Which is better than I was before.
thankyou

Yes, it is better for YOU as the driver. Looking out over the world with a brand new windshield in a VW bus is one of life's greatest pleasures, now, what about us poor purists who see you coming?

(2) 241853305 $19.00/$38.00 total right and left chrome mouldings
(2) 315853309 $ .75/$1.50 total moulding clips
241845121 $36.00 grooved windshield rubber seal

Total Bling $75.50
Increased Resale Value, $2,109.34

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:02 pm

And 3,000,000 hours to install that stuff...oh I heard about you and Bookwus that day.

Post by **Amskeptic** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:33 pm

hambone wrote:And 3,000,000 hours to install that stuff...oh I heard about you and Bookwus that day.

Oh THAAAAT, that was just silly . . . I did my bus windshield and chrome moulding ALL BY MYSELF!

(don't let me piss you off, bajaman72)

bajaman72 · Post by **bajaman72** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:31 pm

It's cool Colin. Not pissed.
Windshield $60
Seal $40
Installation $125 (in my garage)

Money hasn't been flowin very good around here yet. I just wanted the windshield obstacle out of the way so I can continue on with others. (Vac. Lines, Master Cyl,etc..) Mabey later the correct seal w/bling can be installed.

Post by **Amskeptic** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:03 pm

bajaman72 wrote:It's cool Colin. Not pissed.
Windshield $60
Seal $40
Installation $125 (in my garage)

Money hasn't been flowin very good around here yet. I just wanted the windshield obstacle out of the way so I can continue on with others. (Vac. Lines, Master Cyl,etc..) Mabey later the correct seal w/bling can be installed.

Don't mind me, I ain't gonna twist your arm . . .
Colin

bajaman72 · Post by **bajaman72** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:46 pm

Finishing up the sandblasting process, but am a little confused on something.

I have the original fan and another from I believe is a 2L. The original is pretty filthy with chunks of fan belt stuck in the grooves.
The later model one is in much better shape and looks pretty good after a couple of runs through the parts washer.

Can I go ahead and use the Cleaner,later model one?? Or should I bite the bullet and start scraping the crud of the original??
I see it comes apart. Can I dis-assemble to better clean or leave it alone?

Kubelwagen · Post by **Kubelwagen** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:28 pm

I have heard horror stories of not being able to get them back together in a balanced fashion. No personal experience though.

satchmo · Post by **satchmo** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:00 pm

Kubelwagen wrote:I have heard horror stories of not being able to get them back together in a balanced fashion. No personal experience though.

Exactly. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE FAN. Speaking from personal experience, even if you put the pieces back together with the same orientation they had prior to disassembly, there is enough wiggle room of the pulley on the fan that you will never have it balanced like it was before resulting in a wobbly fan.

Tim

bajaman72 · Post by **bajaman72** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:16 pm

Check: WILL NOT TAKE APART.

Thoughts on using the later model fan? The original has a "nipple" with a rubber plug to cover the hub nut. The later model is flat with a key slot.

The original is pretty crusty and will probably take me 2-3 evening cleaning sessions just to get it to the point of the sandblaster.

satchmo · Post by **satchmo** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:32 pm

Can't say for sure, but I think the fans are interchangeable.

Tim

Post by **Amskeptic** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:44 pm

satchmo wrote:Can't say for sure, but I think the fans are interchangeable.

Tim

They are interchangeable. Porsche guys like the aerodynamic early fan. Me too. I want it.
Colin

bajaman72 · Post by **bajaman72** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:36 pm

Got a little work done on the engine today. Pulled the heads, pistons and cylinders to clean / inspect and confirm.

Heads are I didn't think the heads looked too bad
90MM Bore - 33ex- 39in - Q code

Pistons and cylinders appear to be original VW

I need a little help now.

I was planning on installing some rebuilt heads I purchased a while back

But not sure on my piston/cylinder options and seeks some advice

1. Will 1800 P/C fit with no machining?
2. AA 1700 Pistons are only in flat tops where mine have a slight dish in them... is this okay?
3. Hone and new rings on original pistons and cylinders

WWCD

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