hipichic Insano Dub Head
763 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
LOL! I'm always getting my muppets confused...
Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.
Titchy Bling 25/10/07
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Jamboree was heaps of fun on Sunday. PBB didn't win anything as there many, many cars SO much prettier than her.... but it was a great day. I loved seeing some of the cars again, and many for the first time. It's so inspiring seeing the lengths some people will go to with their cars (and displays!) and I only with PBB was more unique in that respect.
I so have to thank the dudes who organised it, you guys rock and the VeeDubs love you for it. 😁
I did snap a couple of pics of PBB, she was nice and shiny...
PBB and Egeworks 'Love Bugs'
Stuy and Eden reflected in shiny blue paintness!
I so have to thank the dudes who organised it, you guys rock and the VeeDubs love you for it. 😁
I did snap a couple of pics of PBB, she was nice and shiny...
PBB and Egeworks 'Love Bugs'
Stuy and Eden reflected in shiny blue paintness!
Baja Robert Casual Dubber
23 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
Oh my what a big furry box you have.Pretty_Blue_Bug wrote:Will red make her go faster??
:bounce
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
:o😂:o
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Time to update a little bit.
Some kinda major changes are likely to occur with PBB once she stops dripping largish puddles of oil all over the driveway!
😢
Actually, changes and photos may wait a little while longer... she's at the mechanic as of 2 hours ago. 🙁
Please cross fingers that she's not as bad as I think she might be, and that on my weekend off some changes can take place!!
[ Edited on 11/6/2007 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]
Some kinda major changes are likely to occur with PBB once she stops dripping largish puddles of oil all over the driveway!
😢
Actually, changes and photos may wait a little while longer... she's at the mechanic as of 2 hours ago. 🙁
Please cross fingers that she's not as bad as I think she might be, and that on my weekend off some changes can take place!!
[ Edited on 11/6/2007 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I am the proud owner of one sick PBB. 🙁
Two bearings almost gone in gearbox; leaks from push rod tubes or something (can't remember, kinda sad and worried atm); bit leaky too at rear main engine seal... plus yukky loud knocking from suspension or lack thereof without going over big bumps.
Can I cry now? 😢
:cry
Two bearings almost gone in gearbox; leaks from push rod tubes or something (can't remember, kinda sad and worried atm); bit leaky too at rear main engine seal... plus yukky loud knocking from suspension or lack thereof without going over big bumps.
Can I cry now? 😢
:cry
0 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
don't cry Laura it will be ok. PBB will be happier than ever once fixed 🙂 remember there are plenty of us around to help out if you need it
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Steal damo's box... he's overseas at the moment!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I know PBB will be happier when fixed, IF she can be fixed.... 😢
hipichic Insano Dub Head
763 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
*HUGS*!!!!
I know how you feel...I'm attempting (and not very successfully) to save up to get the Tinkerbeetles motor and gearbox sorted before she goes boom.
I know how you feel...I'm attempting (and not very successfully) to save up to get the Tinkerbeetles motor and gearbox sorted before she goes boom.
Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Best of Luck with Your engine and gearbox Laura...
My gearbox has been noisy for two years...
VERY noisy....
I do have a replacement gearbox to go in soon...
I'm just hoping the replacement gearbox is OK....
I have added a lot of Molybond type additive to My gearbox...
My engine is also leaking oil from the LHS...
I'm hoping its just an oil cooler seal...
Lee
My gearbox has been noisy for two years...
VERY noisy....
I do have a replacement gearbox to go in soon...
I'm just hoping the replacement gearbox is OK....
I have added a lot of Molybond type additive to My gearbox...
My engine is also leaking oil from the LHS...
I'm hoping its just an oil cooler seal...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Well, I picked up PBB today and what a difference! She feels soooo much better, and the gearbox feels so tight to change now compared to what it was. A lot quieter too! :P
Only thing is, as soon as I got home and checked the driveway underneath the engine there's a puddle of red fluid already on the ground. She's bleeding! 🙁 And there's a not-normal amount of smoke from exhaust too. Would that just be from having had major surgery? Or should I trek back to the mechanic if he's not already sick of my Bug?
***.... got off phone to mechanic, will drop by on Monday to have things checked again and also pick up the oil breather hose that was forgotten and is sitting in their workshop on the bench. No wonder my engine bay looked kind of spacious! :P
With a bit of luck PBB's mini-maybe-major transformation can begin next week! 😉
[ Edited on 21/6/2007 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]
Only thing is, as soon as I got home and checked the driveway underneath the engine there's a puddle of red fluid already on the ground. She's bleeding! 🙁 And there's a not-normal amount of smoke from exhaust too. Would that just be from having had major surgery? Or should I trek back to the mechanic if he's not already sick of my Bug?
***.... got off phone to mechanic, will drop by on Monday to have things checked again and also pick up the oil breather hose that was forgotten and is sitting in their workshop on the bench. No wonder my engine bay looked kind of spacious! :P
With a bit of luck PBB's mini-maybe-major transformation can begin next week! 😉
[ Edited on 21/6/2007 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
How slack am I?
PBB hasn't had her mini-transformation and due to water restrictions she is looking like a dirty little sl*t. 😂
I did manage to get some itty bitty wicked new bling for her though, which I'll put on today once I pick her up from mechanic. She'll have new gas shocks and a new steering dampener too! Can't wait to feel the difference.
PBB hasn't had her mini-transformation and due to water restrictions she is looking like a dirty little sl*t. 😂
I did manage to get some itty bitty wicked new bling for her though, which I'll put on today once I pick her up from mechanic. She'll have new gas shocks and a new steering dampener too! Can't wait to feel the difference.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Laura,
You are very creative, and I love the things You made
Great to hear the gearbox and engine are OK again..
there's not much that cannot be fixed...
If You want your gearbox to last forever...
Synthetic oil will do the job...
its expensive , but so is a new gearbox....
I've just filled My replacement gearbox with Castrol
Syntrax 75/90 ..... its recommended for Porsches...
I've just added an electronic high energy ignition to My beetle and the difference is amazing..
Keep up the good work Laura...
Lee
You are very creative, and I love the things You made
Great to hear the gearbox and engine are OK again..
there's not much that cannot be fixed...
If You want your gearbox to last forever...
Synthetic oil will do the job...
its expensive , but so is a new gearbox....
I've just filled My replacement gearbox with Castrol
Syntrax 75/90 ..... its recommended for Porsches...
I've just added an electronic high energy ignition to My beetle and the difference is amazing..
Keep up the good work Laura...
Lee
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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Whoa my gosh! Sports shockers made a HUGE difference! 😀 I'm loving it!
Steering much better too. :P
NEW BLING!!!!
Never thought a '69 model was different to my '70... but it is slightly, hence why these don't fit the whole length.... but I still love 'em until I find ones that do!
Steering much better too. :P
NEW BLING!!!!
Never thought a '69 model was different to my '70... but it is slightly, hence why these don't fit the whole length.... but I still love 'em until I find ones that do!
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I must be dense Laura...
but what is the photo of ???
I can't make it out...
the '69 and '70 1500 beetle should the same...
but I know the fuel flap on a 1971 model Super is a different size and shape .....❗❗
Lee
but what is the photo of ???
I can't make it out...
the '69 and '70 1500 beetle should the same...
but I know the fuel flap on a 1971 model Super is a different size and shape .....❗❗
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
It's the vent at the corner of the windscreen on the inside. :P
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
so You like the gas shocks Laura...
I tried them a while back
but I had the front of My beetle adjusted too low
and the ride was hard as....
so I used oil shocks...
then when I adjusted My front end where it is now
I had to fit longer oil shocks..
and ride is great.... not too hard...
Lee
PS: Some cars have a rubber seal that sits behind the wiper arm.... not sure whether beetles had them??
anyway I have them on My 68 beetle wipers..
which have the same size shafts and nuts as the early 6 volt beetles, but the wiper arms are held on with grub screws...
Lee
I tried them a while back
but I had the front of My beetle adjusted too low
and the ride was hard as....
so I used oil shocks...
then when I adjusted My front end where it is now
I had to fit longer oil shocks..
and ride is great.... not too hard...
Lee
PS: Some cars have a rubber seal that sits behind the wiper arm.... not sure whether beetles had them??
anyway I have them on My 68 beetle wipers..
which have the same size shafts and nuts as the early 6 volt beetles, but the wiper arms are held on with grub screws...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I can see it now Laura...
I've Never seen those before on any beetle...
they May be like the Fuel flap chrome bit...
its made small [IMHO] to fit all fuel flaps....
Yes, One thing they did do, was change the sizes of the defroster vents...
back in the 60s & 70s Laura, VW used to sell a chromed looking plastic piece that used to fit
onto the roof channel /gutter ... from one end to the other
It was a VW accessory, and the one I bought was like a checkered flag
black and chrome... many peoiple used to ask Me where I bought it from..
Never seen it again, anywhere... ever...
I should have bought boxes of the stuff....
Lee
I've Never seen those before on any beetle...
they May be like the Fuel flap chrome bit...
its made small [IMHO] to fit all fuel flaps....
Yes, One thing they did do, was change the sizes of the defroster vents...
back in the 60s & 70s Laura, VW used to sell a chromed looking plastic piece that used to fit
onto the roof channel /gutter ... from one end to the other
It was a VW accessory, and the one I bought was like a checkered flag
black and chrome... many peoiple used to ask Me where I bought it from..
Never seen it again, anywhere... ever...
I should have bought boxes of the stuff....
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
OMG, on a really shiny car those roof gutter chrome things would look cool as! Hahaha I want some now! J/K
I'm still really trying to find the little chrome fuel flap bit.... anyone? 😢
I'm still really trying to find the little chrome fuel flap bit.... anyone? 😢
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Good shocks make a difference.
I put Type 3 torsion bars in my beetle with the Cofap shocks and things improved.
I was sceptical about putting harder shocks in cause the ride was "firm" with the new torsions.
Anyways.... i put KYB gas shocks in and what a difference.
The ride is "stiffer" but smoother. Can only say the KYBs worked really well with the upgraded shocks.
Otherwise the Cofaps were that soft they just didnt work
EIther way - driving your car with and upgraded hadling for the first couple of times is like a new toy.......enjoy
I put Type 3 torsion bars in my beetle with the Cofap shocks and things improved.
I was sceptical about putting harder shocks in cause the ride was "firm" with the new torsions.
Anyways.... i put KYB gas shocks in and what a difference.
The ride is "stiffer" but smoother. Can only say the KYBs worked really well with the upgraded shocks.
Otherwise the Cofaps were that soft they just didnt work
EIther way - driving your car with and upgraded hadling for the first couple of times is like a new toy.......enjoy
Futue te ipsum!!!
ctefeh Wolfsburg Wizard
479 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
PBB,
I got one off TheSamba. Would probably be worth your while trolling their classifieds or ebay in general until one pops up....you can always get a daggy one neu-blinged!
Regards
Ctefeh
I got one off TheSamba. Would probably be worth your while trolling their classifieds or ebay in general until one pops up....you can always get a daggy one neu-blinged!
Regards
Ctefeh
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi again Laura,
Automatic Transmission Fluid is red...
could just be a leak...
OR
in the Dual ATF engine oil pump Laura
there are two small seals that seperate the ATF
from the engine oil...
maybe these are leaking allowing ATF into your engine oil which isn;'t good...
check the engine oil dipstick..
to make sure
If the engine has been out You need to replace the Torque converter seal.... [every time IS recommended]
otherwise ATF can leak out the bottom...
cheers
Lee
http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug
Automatic Transmission Fluid is red...
could just be a leak...
OR
in the Dual ATF engine oil pump Laura
there are two small seals that seperate the ATF
from the engine oil...
maybe these are leaking allowing ATF into your engine oil which isn;'t good...
check the engine oil dipstick..
to make sure
If the engine has been out You need to replace the Torque converter seal.... [every time IS recommended]
otherwise ATF can leak out the bottom...
cheers
Lee
http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Did it come from the US Sean ??ctefeh wrote:PBB,
I got one off TheSamba. Would probably be worth your while trolling their classifieds or ebay in general until one pops up....you can always get a daggy one neu-blinged!
Regards
Ctefeh
I have seen them on Aussie ebay, but not for a long time now...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve
3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
laura,
PBB is looking hot as. I love the new bling. And yeah, OZ ebay had them, but person selling doesnt have any. So US is where u have to go. 🙁
Cheers
Donna
PBB is looking hot as. I love the new bling. And yeah, OZ ebay had them, but person selling doesnt have any. So US is where u have to go. 🙁
Cheers
Donna
dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I so want one! :P
hipichic Insano Dub Head
763 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
YAY! for new bling 🙂
Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Laura,
Do You mean to tell Me that You didn't win a prize
last week ??
Your Beetle is one of a kind...
I'd give it a prize every week... lol..
Keep up the good work...
Lee
Do You mean to tell Me that You didn't win a prize
last week ??
Your Beetle is one of a kind...
I'd give it a prize every week... lol..
Keep up the good work...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...
2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Nah, no prizes for PBB... though I did wash her yesterday and she's all beautiful and shiny again.
Also put my brand new windscreen arms and wipers on her. 😉
Would have done the new eyelids too, but they're being a bitch! 🤪
Also put my brand new windscreen arms and wipers on her. 😉
Would have done the new eyelids too, but they're being a bitch! 🤪
EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard
602 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
This car is now up for sale, please see the 'VWs for sale' section for details.
Cheers,
Eden.
Cheers,
Eden.