Colin's visit to Maupin, Oregon
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:29 pm
Well, yesterday I once again had the pleasure of spending a full day with Colin. As expected, it was highly productive and educational.
We reviewed my extensive list of to-do's, then got to work.
We started with the '78 Westy aka The Happy Camper . We reviewed function of fuel injection components, vacuum hoses, etc. Then a big project. We pulled the left exhaust manifold which was missing a stud (which I knew about) and had a couple more in the process of stripping (PO overtightened the heck out of it likely). Whalah...the source of leak is discovered...the PO or exhaust man didn't put a copper gasket on number 3! Colin retapped a couple of stud holes, got the 8x9 step studs I had on hand to bite, refitted the manifold and I once again have an engine that purrs . Sorry gang, you'll no longer have the advance warning when I'm pulling into camp Stealth all the way baby!
Next, we double checked my dwell and timing...they were good. Then dialed in the AFM and mixture. Felt great to hear the Westy sounding like he should.
We then switched our attention to Clementine, my '71 beetle. I learned how to repack front wheel bearings...we bled and adjusted the brakes to try to get rid of some pedal free-play, adjusted the E-brake, and adjusted the steering box....oh, and greased the gear shift. 'Ole Clem got a good once over.
Now on to Gus, the '78 sunroof bay. Ever since I replaced a wheel cylinder I lost my E-brake. So...removed the drum to find I had mucked up the re-assembly . Fixed it.
Finally a quickie lesson on how to clean up and reboot a drive axle. I probably left a few small things out...my head was spinning amuck at this point.
Thanks again Colin, always great to see you! And yes, engine tin screws and a new flange gasket are already on the way from my favorite PDX supplier...Discount Import Parts....I'll have 'em tomorrow. Oh, I ended up with your extension still attached to my torque wrench...ooooops!
Hope to see you in Maupin next June! Later, Mark
We reviewed my extensive list of to-do's, then got to work.
We started with the '78 Westy aka The Happy Camper . We reviewed function of fuel injection components, vacuum hoses, etc. Then a big project. We pulled the left exhaust manifold which was missing a stud (which I knew about) and had a couple more in the process of stripping (PO overtightened the heck out of it likely). Whalah...the source of leak is discovered...the PO or exhaust man didn't put a copper gasket on number 3! Colin retapped a couple of stud holes, got the 8x9 step studs I had on hand to bite, refitted the manifold and I once again have an engine that purrs . Sorry gang, you'll no longer have the advance warning when I'm pulling into camp Stealth all the way baby!
Next, we double checked my dwell and timing...they were good. Then dialed in the AFM and mixture. Felt great to hear the Westy sounding like he should.
We then switched our attention to Clementine, my '71 beetle. I learned how to repack front wheel bearings...we bled and adjusted the brakes to try to get rid of some pedal free-play, adjusted the E-brake, and adjusted the steering box....oh, and greased the gear shift. 'Ole Clem got a good once over.
Now on to Gus, the '78 sunroof bay. Ever since I replaced a wheel cylinder I lost my E-brake. So...removed the drum to find I had mucked up the re-assembly . Fixed it.
Finally a quickie lesson on how to clean up and reboot a drive axle. I probably left a few small things out...my head was spinning amuck at this point.
Thanks again Colin, always great to see you! And yes, engine tin screws and a new flange gasket are already on the way from my favorite PDX supplier...Discount Import Parts....I'll have 'em tomorrow. Oh, I ended up with your extension still attached to my torque wrench...ooooops!
Hope to see you in Maupin next June! Later, Mark