HERBIE IS SICK!

HerbiesJem · 2006-03-06T08:20:27+00:00

Herbie is sick, Herbie is dying, but he can be resurrected with a little help. You see, I had a non Vee Dubbie mechanic install a new clutch, but first doesnt work. It clunk clunks and shudders and makes a dreadful sound, pops out and misbehaves. All other gears work beautifully. He proceeded to say he didnt know what the problem is, and that I would have to talk to someone who knows more about the Dubs. His battery is dead (although it isnt old, but just because he has been sick for so long hes lost his will to live and just needs a little revving up), and he needs one tyre pumped up and a little light in the back break replaced. His breaks are adjusted fine though. I cant do it myself. I need help! I need to get my licence before August, because (heres the kicker) Im up the duff, and I bought Herbie to practice in, but since his clutch went cactus, I havent had any practice at all. I have had him almost 2 years and have driven him only a handful of times. I am willing to swap home cooked meals, money for labour (but I dont have too much of that), icy cold drinks and even tutoring for the kids (I am a teacher of Junior Science and German)... PLEASE can someone help??? I would have acted sooner but I only just came across this site, and didnt have the money to get the car towed, buy any new parts and also pay another mechanic to start from scratch! I need to get mobile ASAP, I want to go for my licence before the end of April. Thanks, Jade.... (HerbiesJem)

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Mar 2006, 8:48 pm

#465886

Cheers mate, I will U2U Jade to get details and will contact people next week who have indicated they will help.

Thanks
Alan

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HerbiesJem Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 20 Mar 2006, 8:03 pm

#466236

Hi Alan, I have messaged you with my details. Please let me know final numbers so I can organise food and drink. Also, Im not sure how we will pump herbies tyres up or charge his little 6 volt ticker. Also I will pay for a new rear brakelight bulb if anyone is going to a car light shop soon.
Thanks,
Jade.
PS the mecanic who took his engine out last time just used a simple jack, and did it alone.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Mar 2006, 10:29 pm

#466325

Thanks Jade - I've replied to your U2U. To everyone else who has replied and intends to help I'll U2U you all next week with final details (address, phone number etc).

😉

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penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Mar 2006, 7:09 am

#466385

Das,

here's a suggestion. If anyone can think of the most obvious tools to bring along, post a list. That way we can bring whats needed (and two or more of some things) but not think 'someone else will bring that'.......

'Ah, whatever................'

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Mar 2006, 9:16 pm

#468572

Okay guys - looking back through this post it looks like the following people have indicated they will be able to help (post here if you cannot make it);

jeremy
DIY-DUB
koolkarmakombi
penguin
volkswagenboy1
myself

Any others??

Okay here are the tools/bits I will bring;
2 x standard cheap axle stands (not high lift ones)
fulll set metric spanners
full socket set
Oil drip pan
5L oil & funnel
big trolley jack
rags
screwdrivers
allen keys
feeler gauges (for valve adjustment)
grease gun
misc hand tools (shifters, pliers etc etc)

I figure kick off at 9am (if this is okay with you Jade?) - that is a reasonable hour for everyone (including me who has to come up from the gold coast). I will U2U those above the address and my mobile as a point of contact if required. Anyone else who can help would be appreciated.

cheers
Alan

[ Edited on 27-3-2006 by Dasdubber ]

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Mar 2006, 9:18 pm

#468574

We could do with a pair of tappet cover gaskets, oil strainer gaskets - I'd bring them if I had any laying around. I might have some 6V bulbs. We really need to get the engine out quickly sat morning in case there are any clutch components that need replacing (so we can scoot out to a vw shop before 12pm when most shut).

Cheers :kiss

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 27 Mar 2006, 9:20 pm

#468576

Does anyone here own or manage a DubShop?
-Staggers.

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jeremy Seriously Crusin Dubber

156 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 27 Mar 2006, 9:52 pm

#468603

Saturday April 1 (morning start)

Ok I better ask this now, just in case????

This isn't one of those plans that has been hatching for the last few weeks to catch us all on April Fool Day is it???

:o:o:o:o:o:o:o

[ Edited on 27-3-2006 by jeremy ]

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Mar 2006, 9:54 pm

#468607

Glad you asked, but I can assure you it is no joke 😂

You'll just have to trust me on that one 😵

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 27 Mar 2006, 9:57 pm

#468610

Hehe... Cool.
-Staggers.

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HerbiesJem Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 27 Mar 2006, 10:00 pm

#468612

All three clutch components are brand new. Driven round the block once. I dont think we will need anything else. See, I got the new clutch put in because the old one was slipping (springs had worn on one side) and since then first hasnt worked.
Shouldnt be the parts though.
Oh, and dont forget to post what you want to eat and drink.
:0)
Jade.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Mar 2006, 10:24 pm

#468623

Thanks Jade - hopefully we'll get it all sorted! Don't go too nuts on the catering side - I'm sure we'd all appreciate a few snags on bread and a beer (mid strength for me though - have to drive!). But please don't feel obliged as by the sounds of it you have more important things to put your money towards (ie. another mouth to feed on the way!). 😊

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66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 28 Mar 2006, 7:46 am

#468644

I can Help out no worries, as for tools i have Everything, Gaskets also, i even have a clutch alignment tool(input shaft from old trans). I have a tow truck coming hopefully early morning to pick up my old kombi as it is going to a new owner, so i can be there after it has been taken, Cheers Damien.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

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66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Mar 2006, 8:34 am

#468653

Cheers Damien - your help will be much appreciated!

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Mar 2006, 3:18 pm

#469178

Okay, updated list of helpers....thanks to;

koolkarmakombi (Todd)
penguin (Chris)
66deluxe (Damien)

Unfortunately Jeremy can't make it, and haven't heard back from volkswagenboy1 via U2U yet...I think DIY-DUB may be able to make it but not sure (was waiting to see if he can get a lift with penguin).

Thanks guys, I'm looking forward to a successful day of vw assistance! 9am this saturday (66deluxe will be there a little later).
Cheers
Alan 🤓 😉

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david Custom Title Time!

1,013 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 29 Mar 2006, 5:28 pm

#469212

after all the work you have done on your beetle you still want to go out of your way to help some one else ,that is cool good thing about most dubbers hey

koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 29 Mar 2006, 9:57 pm

#469369

cu there

Im bringing a large trolley jack, milk crate for the engine, an extra set of sockets and spanners, enthusiasm, bad humour and a bottle of windex ;-)

also my assorted box of cans and tubes (degreaser, oil, sealers, neversieze, cableties etc etc)

Im with Das, sanger in white bread for me! No pan galactic gargle blasters for me as Im a driving too. I will bring coffee :-)

kkk

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penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!

3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Mar 2006, 7:09 am

#469465

DIY
let me know what time, I am planning on staying out at my place Friday night and can drop you back to yours afterwards so long as we aren't there all day (I have to do some work for my folks).
I guess I'll have to leave there around 3pm (Sorry guys) so hopefully we can get most if not all of the heavy work done by then.
If I can find it all: Sockets, some spanners, grease gun, a trolley jack and car stands. (Oh, and a couple of VW destruction books 😉)
No beer for me either thanks (will bring a few cokes etc), a sanger is fine for me, or even advice on where the nearest Pizza place is 🙂

'Ah, whatever................'

koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 30 Mar 2006, 8:15 pm

#469747

not long now!

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jeremy Seriously Crusin Dubber

156 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 30 Mar 2006, 9:47 pm

#469821

Like aready post I will not be able to attend. Have had sick kids all week, the first one gets sick then passes it to the next and next and the next and so on. (I have 4 kids under 5, and my wife 7 months pregnant)

Sorry Jade and fella's I know I will be missing a great day. :cry :cry

Jeremy

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 30 Mar 2006, 9:51 pm

#469824

It seems I can't help out! I've got to pick my bus up Saturday morning. If Paddington is on the way back from Alderly to Browns Plains I can stop in and say hi though.
-Staggers.

It seems that way according to whereis.com!

[ Edited on 30-3-2006 by Volkswagenboy1 ]

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 30 Mar 2006, 9:56 pm

#469827

P.S: Sorry for not replying to your U2U sooner.
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2006, 7:23 am

#469914

No problems staggers and jeremy - I understand. We should have enough guys to get the job done so thanks for offerring in the first place. 👍

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koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 31 Mar 2006, 7:48 am

#469924

So, are we fitting nitrous, dropped beam, wide 5 and a phat tacho with a shift lite?

😂😂😂😂😂😂

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66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 31 Mar 2006, 9:11 am

#469963

No phat tacho with shift lites, if you need a shift light to tell you when to change gears you should be drivin an auto.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2006, 10:12 am

#469993

Hey c'mon....I have a shift light 😊

Then again my type IV with stock cam struggles to get to 5000rpm so I don't think I have ever had the light on (apart from when the car starts!).

I think Jade will happy to just to have the beetle running....of course it would look better slammed with some trick mods, but we only have one day 🙄

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66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 31 Mar 2006, 12:24 pm

#470032

Sorry Das, i didn't know you had one, I just like the tacho to be in the dash old skool style like the 911's.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2006, 10:48 pm

#470250

Sorry I won't be in my dub - its in bits at the moment (engine work). Will see you all there in the morning - hopefully we can update this thread with good news and some pics of success for Jade! :kiss

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 1 Apr 2006, 7:43 am

#470290

Is it still okay if I come, it seems I'm not busy this mornin' after all!!
-Staggers.

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 1 Apr 2006, 4:11 pm

#470379

Engine Bay Detailing done by VWBOY!!!!
-Staggers.

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JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

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