Good work, not sure if you are going to do it, but its really easy to remove the wiper motor, it will give a much cleaner finish
Yep, I just unbolted it from the splines and let it drop down under the cowling. I didn't realise it would be so easy, as on other cars it can be a lot more involved 😀
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Steering wheel removal tip for future reference..............as the thread is fairly long leave the nut on a couple of turns, that way the wheel doesnt hit you in the face when it finally releases
pv370 wrote:Steering wheel removal tip for future reference..............as the thread is fairly long leave the nut on a couple of turns, that way the wheel doesnt hit you in the face when it finally releases
Good tip 😉
This week we get the bottom half of the 2 tone paint job on the shell of John Lemon.
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apart from changing the spline but im fairly sure the supers have a different length in the shaft to the early models. as they take a slightly different path and use a different steering box as well.
i probably have a standard wheel for a super up at grumbles but not 100% on that.
barls wrote:apart from changing the spline but im fairly sure the supers have a different length in the shaft to the early models. as they take a slightly different path and use a different steering box as well.
i probably have a standard wheel for a super up at grumbles but not 100% on that.
Is the standard early super wheel the same style as the one I have, or is it the ugly plastic one. I really like this old style wheel, so that is what I am really looking for if I can make it work.
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I have just done some research on what I have, and the wheel I bought was for '74 and newer. It turns out I actually need an earlier steering wheel. I have reached out to VW Heritage, where I bought the wheel, so hopefully I an exchange it. It will cost me some shipping but hopefully I can sort it out.
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My Beetle 'John Lemon' is really starting to look the part. This weeks task was to do something about the terrible old interior. It is getting so close to being finished. I love it.
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This week I fix the fuel pressure but I am still suffering with warm start issues. I also install the new gear bushing which has transformed the shifting.
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