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AyeBee Seriously Crusin Dubber

155 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#876491
After having owned my bug now for a few months, decided I'd get my hands dirty and begin doing some maintenance on my little 1200.

Today I got around to adjusting the valves, took off the first cover, and something didn't look right to me.... apart from everything looking filthy. Is something missing?







I'd also noticed when driving, that the engine would make a sound similar to a pinging/knocking sound under hard acceleration (ie when entering traffic or under load up a hill) -

I'm guessing this might be the cause?

Thanks,

Andy

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#876494
MY GOODNESS! whens the last time u did an oil change? that is crazy amount of grime!
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#876497
I agree something doesnt look right??

Shouldnt be able to see the shiny bit??

Something is missing or has the shaft slip up?? - cant see how??

Have a look at the pictures here
http://www.latebug.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=160&start=50

That slot you can see in the first 2 pictures is chere the clip is suppose to go - just damned if I can see how it has slid up??

Is the clip on at the end??
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cb john Wolfsburg Wizard

470 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#876498
Missing spring clip..

AyeBee Seriously Crusin Dubber

155 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#876499
bajachris88 wrote:MY GOODNESS! whens the last time u did an oil change? that is crazy amount of grime!
I've only owned the car for a few months, guessing thats from the previous owner/s?

mactaylor Custom Title Time!

1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#876505
yep spring clips and shims missing prob should have a look at the top end as your goin by the look of the oil. take it to someone who knows!
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AyeBee Seriously Crusin Dubber

155 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#876510
Yeah had another look, and there looks like there's a fine shim missing also.

Thanks to all!