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| posted on April 22nd, 2009 at 08:50 AM |
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Well back from hols and installed starter and engine turns over "Yipee"
It dont start but I think that must either be spark plugs, valves or points as shown in Colonels list. As I tried pouring fuel in carb and nothing so
cant see it being fuel.
I have no idea at all of what the settings should be or for that matter do i have the help of someone else which for a novice is hard but with my
idiot guide I hope to be able to crow soon.
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| posted on April 22nd, 2009 at 10:51 AM |
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Turned over car (well D/ter did) and there is no spark to plug. Also removed distributor cap and there is no spark to gap between points. Am assuming
this means either electrical wiring problem or points need adjusting. Any suggestions or other problems it may be?
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| posted on April 22nd, 2009 at 04:19 PM |
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David. first thing to check would be that the coil is getting power and that all the connections are on
a simple 12volt test light is all you need to do this
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| posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 08:44 AM |
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A friend is coming later today with a multi meter so will check that for sure.(Dont understand electrics at all).
Another quick question. On the Positive terminal is also a red wire, what is this for?
It had broken off where it was soldered to terminal and tho I have connected it back on to terminal. I am wondering if it is not making a strong
enough connection, and what it provides power for.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 12:12 PM |
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Dammit I think i have found out why there is no spark after tracing wires. There is a kill switch! But now I dont have the starter turning over? It
was untill I tried testing wires around coil. What could have caused this.
I am at a loss? I know starter and battery is fine and I have ignition lights but no clunk at all from starter. except when i short across the
starter? All fuses are still good to.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 12:58 PM |
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YIPEEEEEEEEE
Well have no idea how but the red/yellow wire in bonnet had came off ! I was not even working there?
But anyway I reconnected wire, switched kill switch other way and beetle started first time.
It stopped once fuel ran out of carb, so it is def not getting fuel at the moment but that must be easy to fix surely!
what a great feeling.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 01:30 PM |
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i bet that was the sweetest sound you've heard for a while
re. you postive battery terminal there will be a big fat black wire running to the starter motor and the smaller red one
thats what powers everything cept the starter motor
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| posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 02:06 PM |
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The sweetest
Yes it was Joel and whats more the engine actually does sound very sweet. No smoke, knocks or anything.
Cant work out why no petrol getting to Carb yet but cant be serious unless I kinked the actual fuel pipe when I fitted the new rubber lines. The pipe
had been bent back in behind frame and I did pull it back to straight to put rubber line on. But cant see it being that tho. There is still about an
inch of water on ground, so wont be checking them today.
Thanks re the other wire from battery terminal, I know have more electrics to fix tho as indicators for starters dont work.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 06:32 PM |
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if everythings hunky-doory and theres fuel in the tank if u pull the inlet hose off the fuel pump the fuel should run out via gravity
if not theres a blockage in the line somewhere
if so then the fuel pumps probably suss
way to check this is pull the hose off the carb and stick it in a glass jar and have someone crank the engine over
ive struck this a few times on engines that have been laid up for a while
the rubber diaphram in the fuel pump dries out and goes stiff
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| posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 07:07 PM |
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No mate was my incompetence. I actually kinked the hose from tank when fitted new rubber hose. Removed tank yet again and straightened hose and fuel
flowed forth. It starts first time everytime and runs like a new engine. You cant believe just how wrapped i am. I cant stop running it. I thought
the Kombi was a fast starter but this is actually faster by .4 of a second! I am starting to feel that I am a moron like you other Beetle owners. I am
actually getting used to how stupid to do anything is but how actually simple if you have patience. But i must remember this is not my car however
adorable she is becoming :-)
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| posted on April 26th, 2009 at 11:37 AM |
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hahah. you spent the time on it, keep it for yourself!!!
How is everything coming togther??
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| posted on April 26th, 2009 at 03:00 PM |
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Really good Colonel. Have started on bodywork now, and do have a few electrical things to do. But will not be long before she is very tidy.
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| posted on April 29th, 2009 at 04:17 PM |
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Front needs pro alignment, Indicator lens needs changing and indicator electrics need minor work. But other than that she is ready for blue slip
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| posted on April 29th, 2009 at 05:14 PM |
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maybe you should wait a while before you give young mate the keys
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| posted on April 29th, 2009 at 07:14 PM |
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ive got plenty of amber indicator lenses if you need a couple?
someone has done a good job widening those guards
cant even see the joint so was probably done professionally
that drivers side headlight lense is in cock-eyed too
they may chip you on it for the bluey as it would throw the beam pattern out
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| posted on April 30th, 2009 at 01:29 AM |
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Yes guards are fitted good. Re the headlight on drivers side. Thats actually cracked so am gonna fit a new (or good second hand one) It was actually
in two halves and I have glued together to stop more weather to inside. Thats why I have not bothered to put it in properly. Re Indicator. If you do
have a spare amber one that would be good. I am actually thinking it may look better with both orange anyway. Forgot to say that I have no horn and
need a new steering wheel, but that again I am sure is minor electrical and I will try to get one at nationals. Colonel, My son is 20, He just looks
young for his age lol
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| posted on April 30th, 2009 at 05:44 PM |
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if you ever sell that porsche speedo and tacho can i have first dibs?
this is getting funny....i have headlight lenses
im gonna have to start writing a list lol
amber lense no worries
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| posted on April 30th, 2009 at 06:21 PM |
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First dibs is yours, though I am hoping not to have to break it up too soon lol. Headlight lens would probably be a bit fragile to post knowing Aus
post.
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| posted on April 30th, 2009 at 06:30 PM |
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just bubble wrap it heaps, pack into a box and news paper stuff. Aus post arent that bad... are they????
Dude...just write joel a list.... I hear he has heaps of gear. 
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| posted on April 30th, 2009 at 08:18 PM |
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headlight lense should be fine to post
theyre actually pretty thick glass
ive posted a couple before no dramas
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| posted on May 1st, 2009 at 05:32 AM |
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Well let me know cost now lol. list is growing rapidly!
I have also got to get the little button in the hand brake, as its missing on mine. I bought a new rubber jacket to cover the handbrake linkages so
looks better now but it dont fit well due to the two levers either side.
What are the two levers either side of handbrake for?
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| posted on May 1st, 2009 at 07:45 AM |
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they are for your heaterboxes. left being on/off - right being temp. I
took mine out cause I removed the heaterboxes, but if you want it to look orginal, leave em.
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| posted on May 1st, 2009 at 07:59 AM |
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Thanks colonel. I probably bought wrong jacket then? Anyway I will keep them and just modify the rubber cover.
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| posted on May 1st, 2009 at 08:22 AM |
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I havent done it with the levers there, but i think there is a little mark when you can cut a slit, undo the knobs on the levers and push them
through. the handbrake boot is not hard, but it is fiddly. It will take a while. dont do it whilst your stressed! haha. good luck with it.
Dude, post up a list of everything you need still, I may have some stuff to help you out.
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| posted on May 1st, 2009 at 09:01 AM |
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Not really much I need Colonel
am getting Headlight Glass, amber indicator lens and S from Joel ( Think that was all Joel yes?)
Need Standard horn as i have removed air horns
Steering wheel
Car wheel nut spanner
button for handbrake
New interior light
2 X Chrome ends for exhaust
For my Kombi I need a
Steering wheel and a petrol cap Left it unattended at petrol station for 5 minutes!
pretty sure thats all that is left
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| posted on May 1st, 2009 at 10:28 AM |
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Swap meet at the Nationals should help you, there is always heaps of stuff for every model
Keeping it real !
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| posted on May 1st, 2009 at 10:36 AM |
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or just go on the classicveedub website. he probably has most stuff you need. Wish I was heading to the nationals. 
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| posted on May 3rd, 2009 at 11:34 AM |
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posted by kombivw
Not really much I need Colonel
am getting Headlight Glass, amber indicator lens and S from Joel ( Think that was all Joel yes?)
Need Standard horn as i have removed air horns
Steering wheel
Car wheel nut spanner
button for handbrake
New interior light
2 X Chrome ends for exhaust
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ive actually got all that
both a standard wheel and the same 3 spoke formuling france one you have now but try getting one closer to home first they're bit bulky to post
horn, you can get new from cheapskateauto, original wheelnut/sparkplug tool ive some but ill get back to you, handbrake button no worries, interior
light ive found but its bit ratty, theyre cheap from george and same with the peashooters
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| posted on May 3rd, 2009 at 12:08 PM |
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Dont get peashooters!! get a zoomie tube, they look sweeet And you will
need the asssembly clamps with new gaskets...
http://www.classicveedub.com.au/images/SpareParts/muffler_exhaust/00-3360-0.gif
cvd-3360
EMPI Chrome Zoom Tube
Year : 1946 to 1979
Price (Inc GST) :
$54.99
that one... I like it.
and lights.....
111947111E
INTERIOR LIGHT BUG THRU 1972
Year : 0 to 0
Price (Inc GST) :
$14.99
http://www.classicveedub.com.au/images/SpareParts/interior_parts/111947111E.jpg
When you say wheel spanner... Do you mean a wheel brace?? Get one for like $20... anywhere auto really.
!9mm is the wheel nut size, GENERALLY. Check it at the shop if you can.
Al at http://www.classicveedub.com.au
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| posted on May 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 PM |
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the original tool kits had a barrel socket thing the the hubcap tool fit in that one end did the wheel lugs and the other was for fanbelt and spark
plugs
i have got some just might take some finding
oh yea the thing they dont tell u bout those zoomys which i personally think are the ugliest of additions is theyre great for adminstering nice burns
to arms and legs when working on the engines
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