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scotty b
post Jul 31 2010, 08:26 PM
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You gonna make it to Matts? Remind me to bring that hubcap if you are. You know my memory (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Jul 31 2010, 08:26 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jul 31 2010, 07:18 PM) *

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I like the clever installation of your rear tire warmer for traction on those icy winter mornings. Inspired engineering. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Aug 1 2010, 06:26 AM
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Wheelie bars.... it needs wheelie bars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 1 2010, 02:03 PM
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That looks sick, where did you get those wheels?
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post Aug 1 2010, 03:13 PM
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Wheels are 15x7 from Go Westy and are close out at $120 ea shipped. Gotta hurry if you want some because they are not scheduled to make any more.

Scott, I am intending to make it to Matt's provided nothing mucks it up.
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post Aug 1 2010, 03:29 PM
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Gah. Those look awesome with the hubcaps off, but silly with them on. The cap seems too small for the wheel.

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post Aug 1 2010, 03:49 PM
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914 hubcaps no VW logo
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post Aug 1 2010, 08:07 PM
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Well, I ended up using a torch to get the pass rear lug nuts off so I could put the new wheel/tire on. It did not want to go on easy as it was interfering with the outer wheel well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I started rolling the body out a bit with a breaker bar. It looks like I will be able to remedy this so no biggie. Minor tweaking is ok. I need to get longer bolts to hold the spare mounted. Its HUGE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 1 2010, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Aug 1 2010, 05:29 PM) *

Gah. Those look awesome with the hubcaps off, but silly with them on. The cap seems too small for the wheel.

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Its my bus (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) I like the hub caps a lot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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post Aug 1 2010, 08:29 PM
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Been a while since I've checked this thread.

I'm drooling all over my keyboard!

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Looks really good doc, love how it's all finally coming together.
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post Aug 2 2010, 05:31 AM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Aug 1 2010, 01:29 PM) *

Gah. Those look awesome with the hubcaps off, but silly with them on. The cap seems too small for the wheel.

Zach



Yeah ? Well you look silly with a cap on too, as it is to small for your head (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 2 2010, 06:09 AM
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Are you talking about Zach's Facebook picture? I'll give Zach credit all day long for having the good sense not to point the bill of his cap sideways.
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post Aug 2 2010, 06:41 AM
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Scott: I feel sorry for small headed people. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Mike: well, no accounting for taste I suppose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

Ken: Never. Ever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Aug 28 2010, 01:09 PM
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A little update on the progress of the beast. Last weekend Noel and I took it on its maiden voyage 4 hours, over the mountains, on the freeway to Plasket's house in MD. I was passing people easily, even up hill. The head temps never saw 350* and the oil cooler fan worked flawlessly. Average was 15mpg and 3100 RPM at 65 mph (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The only complaints:

1) when I filled it with gas I put too much in and it started pissing out the drivers side vent tube (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The flex hose there had cracked and I did not have another. I had to drive a few blocks home, pissing gas, to get another. It stopped before I got to my house. Easy fix, though.

2) When the fuel tank is full the front tires do not rub, when the tank is empty they do because the ass end is then lighter than the front. I need to adjust the front springs and maybe clearance some areas.

3) This is the biggest pain, the seal for the rear housing that holds the oil pump and dizzy is not sealing. I have another, but it requires the engine to be dropped, the pulley to be removed, the dizzy to be removed, and the housing to be removed. Very annoying. It misted the back of the bus in oil, but it leaks little enough that it did not effect the oil level appreciably over the whole 8 hours of driving.

4) The carb needs a better tune, but I am thinking of tossing it and putting on better heads that are mated to the 3.0 CIS I have. I did get 15mpg average and that was on very hilly terrain at faster highway speeds. I didnt feel the need to slow down if the engine wasnt limiting me. I could easily get going fast enough to cause Noel to beg me to slow down for fear of tipping over (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Aug 28 2010, 03:11 PM
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Gearing in that tranny isn't helping you.

With the Vanagon, ( a similarly boxy shape) 3000 RPM is 70 MPH and mileage at that engine speed/ ground speed is about 22 or so.

I know a guy that knows trannys inside and out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Wait, I hope that didn't come out wrong...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 28 2010, 07:11 PM
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The tranz is fine. I have 28" tires on it and stock was 24.5. Imagine how high the RPMs were on the OE size. It cruises very well with the current wheel/engine/tranz set up. It is a 2 speed auto tranz and there are no gearing options that I know of that would be straight forward.

Noel and I just went for a drive out to a hiking trail today. A little over an hour there and great country roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 28 2010, 07:17 PM
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Good to see you are still alive and kicking. The bus is looking good. New heads?? Sounds like you are looking for some more down time in the garage.
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post Nov 11 2010, 08:54 PM
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OK, it is getting colder and the bus has developed some, er, operational flaws.

Problem list:
- Fix electrical issues (actually not a hard thing to do)
- Find and fix damn transmission leak (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
- Rebuild the posi so it works (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
- Fix fuel induction issues (I have ideas, see below)

The above list is what needs to be done, but while I am in there.....

I was thinking of just biting the bullet and switching to the 3.0 CIS system that I have so I can get rid of the carb and get better power with better milage. I need to change the heads for this adaptation. It just so happens that there is a set of rebuilt, large valve heads, with most of the major work done to them on ebay (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) for $1500 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) nothing is free.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Next, the posi needs to be rebuilt. This is about $100 with seals and stuff. But, while I am at it, I was considering changing the R/P to a 3.08 from a 3.55. At least a 3.27 which is not custom so would be cheaper. I currently have no overheating issues with big tires, petal to the metal, up hills in 90+ heat. Not even close.

The other thing I may wish to start on is my heating system design. I wont be driving the bus unless I can get it heated. I dont feel like heating it with gas when I am spewing heat out of the exhaust. I want to see if I can capture that heat and transfer it around the cabin. Why not?

That is all for now, and it is enough. Looks like I will be dropping the drive train in my free time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Nov 12 2010, 11:43 AM
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So I called my buddy Jeff at Corvair ranch and looked into some costs for things.

3.27 R/P ~$50

Posi new cover - $40
Posi may just need a new cover, this is common and kinda matches the way things went with the location of the tranz initially putting side load on the diff.

Set of 140hp heads rebuilt without core return = $1200. At that price, I might as well get the 140s done with the intake mods.
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post Nov 12 2010, 12:12 PM
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914's are always my first love, but love to see builds on other related VW-based platforms.

I'm almost done with my T3: ( I know I gotta finish adjusting the hood)


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