Author Topic: What did you do on your aircooled VW today? (Read 6961 times)

number3 · « **on:** September 13, 2008, 08:37:27 PM »

Stealing a thread idea from another site. Hoping it's not a duplicate on ASF. Figuring our sunny days can't last forever and eventually we will be stuck indoors working on projects for next year.

I installed the weather strip seal on the front apron of my 67 convertible. Only 1202 parts left to install before its completed

OUTKAST · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2008, 08:39:53 PM »

Covered er up and gettin ready for the snow to fly Going to start Doing an inventory of parts needed for the summer

Darren Dilley · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:52:38 PM »

Well i pulled the motor and tranny out of the race car tonight .... Friday night i think i bent something inside the tranz

owdlvr · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:06:26 PM »

3000 mile service, crawled around trying to figure out how we'd setup the sensor for the rally computer, created a list of stuff I need to take do and pack before leaving for Cali.

Hopefully tomorrow will be productive.

-Dave

silas · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:15:27 PM »

yesterday after work was wash & detail...so today after work we went for a nice drive through downtown vancouver, stanley park and english bay to watch the moon rise & the sun set...

egspot · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:32:38 PM »

I disposed of a body.

Chris · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:33:36 PM »

I hugged mine today

Jeremy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:41:22 PM »

Driver's side heater channel, crossmember and other varies patches.

silas · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:43:36 PM »

Quote from: VWChris on September 13, 2008, 11:33:36 PM

I hugged mine today

you know...i bet this is a more common occurance than one would think. i know i've been guilty of it in the past.

number3 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:34:46 AM »

Quote from: silas on September 13, 2008, 11:43:36 PM

Quote from: VWChris on September 13, 2008, 11:33:36 PM
I hugged mine today

you know...i bet this is a more common occurance than one would think. i know i've been guilty of it in the past.

can't say I have hugged mine but I do ocassionally make the rounds and say good night

red snapper · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:39:29 AM »

Worked on my ghia last night to figure out what the hell was wrong. Yup, flat cam. :'(
Thanks Bruce for your time!

josh · « **Reply #11 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:04:49 PM »

welded the drivers side rear quarter in and almost got my rotisserary done

Swartz · « **Reply #12 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:09:30 PM »

drove it for the third time since 2005!

70's Looker · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:27:39 PM »

gosh i always feel awkward hugging fat chicks, but i drive one guess i gotta,

owdlvr · « **Reply #14 on:** September 14, 2008, 11:07:00 PM »

Washed it. Pulled the gen/fan, put it back. Fixed the window cranks, laid all the wiring in for the rally computer, packed the tools and finished making a list of things I need to buy for the car before heading down.

-Dave

Jeremy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2008, 08:45:04 AM »

Quote from: red snapper on September 14, 2008, 08:39:29 AM

Worked on my ghia last night to figure out what the hell was wrong. Yup, flat cam. :'(
Thanks Bruce for your time!

That sucks. You've been trying to figure out the problem for a while now. From your other posts I thought for sure it was electrical or maybe a carb problem. Too bad, Snapper.

Jeremy

Bruce · « **Reply #16 on:** September 15, 2008, 09:13:01 AM »

Quote from: red snapper on September 14, 2008, 08:39:29 AM

Worked on my ghia last night to figure out what the hell was wrong. Yup, flat cam. :'(
Thanks Bruce for your time!

Thanks for the pizza!

red snapper · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:24:52 AM »

Quote from: brodie on September 15, 2008, 08:45:04 AM

Quote from: red snapper on September 14, 2008, 08:39:29 AM
Worked on my ghia last night to figure out what the hell was wrong. Yup, flat cam. :'(
Thanks Bruce for your time!

That sucks. You've been trying to figure out the problem for a while now. From your other posts I thought for sure it was electrical or maybe a carb problem. Too bad, Snapper.

Jeremy

Ya, I was hoping for a electrical problem or carbs. It would have been cheaper.

Oh well, as Bruce said, Summers almost over.

Darren Dilley · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2008, 12:13:36 PM »

when was the last time you changed your oil... when mine went flat i noticed gray gritty matter on the sump plate..

slammedbus · « **Reply #19 on:** September 15, 2008, 12:26:15 PM »

Let's see VW stuff.......I washed the notch, helped Bill with his squareback. Got the engine bay wiring done, changed the ignition switch, got it running, did a little tuning (cause I only know a little) and took some pics of the T3s in my yard. Will post up pic when I get a chance. Looks like Bill might even be able to cruise the bad girl before the winter sets in. We should try and get a fall cruise planned for next month. Anyone?

red snapper · « **Reply #20 on:** September 15, 2008, 04:42:13 PM »

Quote from: Darren Dilley DVKK on September 15, 2008, 12:13:36 PM

when was the last time you changed your oil... when mine went flat i noticed gray gritty matter on the sump plate..

I change my oil usually at the start of the year. When I drained the oil last night I did see some grey gritty stuff on top of the oil. But not not in May when I put insurance on the car. Darren, do you still have the Udo lifters??

silas · « **Reply #21 on:** September 15, 2008, 06:36:55 PM »

Quote from: slammedbus on September 15, 2008, 12:26:15 PM

Looks like Bill might even be able to cruise the bad girl before the winter sets in. We should try and get a fall cruise planned for next month. Anyone?

there is a good chance that the Z

number3 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2008, 07:12:19 PM »

Went for a sunday afternoon cruise to Cultus Lake. Invited my two brothers and their aircooled vehicles.

lil bugger · « **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2008, 08:09:29 PM »

any guesses?

surgerypending · « **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:05:24 PM »

I got to use mine quite a bit last weekend....it makes a nice little grocery/beer getter!

number3 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 19, 2008, 08:50:09 AM »

Spent an evening pounding out the pin on a worn out door hinge. I assume there must be a better way of removing these things. Any one know of a proper tool other then hammer and punch?

Jeremy · « **Reply #26 on:** September 19, 2008, 09:08:09 AM »

I just did these. If the car isn't painted try a little heat from a oxy-ace torch and a air chisel with a pointed end. Three of mine came out like butter but the fourth one...... Finally alot of heat, a big hammer and punch and some profanities and out it came. Good luck.

Jeremy

josh · « **Reply #27 on:** September 19, 2008, 11:18:57 AM »

there is a very trick tool being sold on thesamba that presses them out. someone in the community needs to buy it and rent it out

owdlvr · « **Reply #28 on:** September 20, 2008, 09:44:09 PM »

I woke up in Southern Washington, drove to california...decided not to go straight to San Fran and ended up on US101 by the redwoods. Gonna sleep here and drive through tomorrow.

-Dave

steveo_32 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2008, 06:20:45 PM »

Steve Wilson bought one of those, and i believe he does rent it out, 604 230 6186
Aka Bugman on the site.