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- 09 Jun 2015, 00:25
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing a cylinder head
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2499
Re: Changing a cylinder head
this seems like a relevant place to post up an update. after swapping heads and cleaning up the engine compartment. http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1361591.jpg http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1361590.jpg and the van runs, just need to adjust the valves, tighten up the exhaust and...
- 28 May 2015, 10:42
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing a cylinder head
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2499
Re: Changing a cylinder head
kevtherev wrote:I would think the tinware will be painted as well
Seeing as all that work will be covered up.
it sure is, they are painted and hanging in my garage along with repainted air intake manifold.
I will post more photos as it gets completed
- 28 May 2015, 00:11
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing a cylinder head
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2499
Re: Changing a cylinder head
I am in the middle of this very project. here are a couple of before and during photos. I am now waiting on the rebuilt head. I decided to clean up the engine compartment and replace the seal while I had the head pulled. http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1356782.jpg http://images.thesamba.co...
- 26 May 2015, 00:06
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Separating CV joint from the axels
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3055
Re: Separating CV joint from the axels
the 2 (or 3) arm gear puller is a nice tool to have. A couple of my CV joints come off rather easily whilst the others are a pain. Over the last decade I've had to to replace boots 3 times and the gear puller is handy, and well worth the price.
- 25 May 2015, 09:44
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Curtains - blackout or not?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4345
Re: Curtains - blackout or not?
Mooms,
I am using only upholstery fabric. When I began the project I strongly considered adding a liner but after i draped the bolt of fabric over a lamp I began to reconsider. I am pretty sure my wife mentioned how thick and difficult to stitch the fabric would be too.
I am using only upholstery fabric. When I began the project I strongly considered adding a liner but after i draped the bolt of fabric over a lamp I began to reconsider. I am pretty sure my wife mentioned how thick and difficult to stitch the fabric would be too.
- 24 May 2015, 11:47
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Curtain question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3372
Re: Curtain question
Here is a useful site; complete with dimensions and layout.
http://cabby-info.com/OldBlue/files/Lat ... rtains.pdf
http://cabby-info.com/OldBlue/files/Lat ... rtains.pdf
- 24 May 2015, 11:43
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Curtains - blackout or not?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4345
Re: Curtains - blackout or not?
For years I have camped without blackout curtains, and it is sooo bright in the morning. I'm mid-way through stitching up new curtains and I'm looking forward to sleeping in a bit. The only problem I've had is broken sewing machine needles. The fabric gets thick fast when folding over for hemming.
- 24 May 2015, 11:21
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: oil filler neck
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5871
- 29 Jun 2008, 18:44
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!
- Replies: 3080
- Views: 2850085
hi all, great forum you've go here. I've been following this thread for a while I just wanted to share my rolling success story. I took my van from this http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/433228.jpg to this http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/455356.jpg by way of major rust repair and s...