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Katoomba tune up
DubLeg - January 6th, 2013 at 03:46 PM

Hi all, I'm currently in Katoomba and the van needs a tune up. The hill was punishing for this van. I'll be doing the tappets and carbs tomorrow and I was wondering if there are any other dubbers around who would like to host. I get some weird looks when I do it in the park. Also I may need a few extra tools.

If you live in Katoomba or near by, or know of a great VW mechanic nearby, please contact me here or on my phone 0402499894.
Cheers,
Lewis


matberry - January 6th, 2013 at 06:13 PM

Good luck Lewis, hope she's ok


tar76 - January 6th, 2013 at 06:41 PM

Didn't get to hot??


h - January 6th, 2013 at 06:43 PM

where's the kkult when you need em :rolleyes:
hope you sort the issue mate


DubLeg - January 7th, 2013 at 03:03 PM

I started out this morning with a routine tune up. I checked the tension on the studs holding my exhaust manifold in, some were loose and one snapped off. Thanks Midas, two weeks out of the shop and fucked. To make matters worse and better simultaneously I found the real exhaust leaks in the muffler. Huge holes and cracks have come about after getting up the hills to Katoomba (pretty demanding for an old exhaust). I saw the guys at the muffler shop, Mountain Mufflers, and they loaned me a socket and vise grips to get the exhaust and manifolds off. I got the snapped stud out, and there was anothe rone not looking too good, so he came out as well. They might have the holes in the exhaust welded today, maybe not.

I found a guy, Kendell, who used to run Kombi Zoo (a parts shop). He now works at Repco and has all his old stock. I will be getting some type4 studs tomorrow morning, and hopefully a patched exhaust. And plenty of sealant...


DubLeg - January 7th, 2013 at 03:07 PM

Also, the vacant lot at the bottom of the hill at Mountain Mufflers is quite shady, and a one eyes stray cat has taken a liking to my makeshift campsite. I know he's a stray because I thought it was dead, and it very much looks dead, I'm yet to have contact with it. Rabies surely awaits me.


OZ Towdster - January 7th, 2013 at 05:18 PM

Good luck Lewis , and don't be afraid to just take it easy on hills and just cruise up them in 2nd , as it's better to concerve that motor than kill it by overheating it .
I realise that everybody behind you will get the sh$ts but that's their problem for not cruising in a classic .


DubLeg - January 7th, 2013 at 07:36 PM

Whats a good max temperature. I feel I may have run the gauntlet a bit too far at 122'C


h - January 7th, 2013 at 07:47 PM

Midas and vw's DO NOT MIX
here endeth the lesson


tar76 - January 7th, 2013 at 07:52 PM

Mate as long as the cat not frothing at the mouth you should be right...if it is skull crack it over the head and should make a nice pillow for the night :D


matberry - January 7th, 2013 at 08:17 PM

^^ too funny Tarin.

122 is hot but definately not deadly


DubLeg - January 8th, 2013 at 09:34 AM

122'C is the highest she's ever been, on a 30'C+ day up the hills to blue mountains. Thanks Matt, it's nice to know I can go hotter if I need to :D (jokes)

Also the cat has obviously died. It was sticking around like a horse after falling on the track, yesterday. Now there is no sign of it. A small memorial will be held in it honour while my sealant dries.


IWL_86 - January 8th, 2013 at 04:04 PM

I live in the mountains if you get into strife mate. Pm me if needs be
Isaac


DubLeg - January 8th, 2013 at 06:01 PM

Thanks dude. I fixed the leaky exhaust, for about 2 minutes, but it's manageable now. Hopefully the oil leaks and dust will come together and form bricks over my exhaust leaks. Not likely :D

IWL_86: I'll let you know if I get into more trouble. I think I might camp steady at Mt York for a few nights and give the van some rest. Climbing should be a good distraction.


tar76 - January 8th, 2013 at 06:47 PM

Good to see you've had some luck Lucas. just be careful when you go for drive that pussy cat hasn't made a home under your bus somewhere ;)


h - January 8th, 2013 at 07:34 PM

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Originally posted by tar76
Good to see you've had some luck Lucas. just be careful when you go for drive that pussy cat hasn't made a home under your bus somewhere ;)

pffft, lewis ate the cat :lol:


DubLeg - January 9th, 2013 at 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by tar76
Good to see you've had some luck Lucas. just be careful when you go for drive that pussy cat hasn't made a home under your bus somewhere ;)

pffft, lewis ate the cat :lol:


Tarin, seriously! My name is Lewis, it even says it under DubLeg…. I need to change that handle


h - January 9th, 2013 at 04:28 PM

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Originally posted by DubLeg
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Originally posted by h
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Originally posted by tar76
Good to see you've had some luck Lucas. just be careful when you go for drive that pussy cat hasn't made a home under your bus somewhere ;)

pffft, lewis ate the cat :lol:


Tarin, seriously! My name is Lewis, it even says it under DubLeg…. I need to change that handle

meow :lol:


tar76 - January 9th, 2013 at 04:54 PM

Nah, i like Lucas better! Ok sorry typo :D


DubLeg - January 9th, 2013 at 07:30 PM

I don't actually care as much as the font suggests. Picture it in comic sans.


tar76 - January 9th, 2013 at 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by DubLeg
I don't actually care as much as the font suggests. Picture it in comic sans.


It all starts with L!! How's that bus going man?


DubLeg - January 9th, 2013 at 07:44 PM

Engine is… probably going to get me home. I would be so stoked to get a new engine, I definitely want to do more travelling in the van. Australia is such a nice place.

I have suspicions that I might be getting a sunken valve seat, I'll know in another 1000km. Also the exhaust is looking like a tinnie in the freezer for too long. Smells like fuel and farts, leaks a bit of oil. You know, it's a kombi.


matberry - January 9th, 2013 at 08:04 PM

Hi Lewis, if you suspect a receding valve seat, check the valve clearances before you start the trip home, if any have closed significantly that's your problem. The only thing you can do is keep checking them to maintain a clearance. This is because, the worst thing that can happen is running with no clearance, the valve overheats and literally burns. When that happens, it is common that the head of the valve drops off and if that was to happen at 100km/h your whole engine will resemble that 2 litre you pulled down......not too pretty. Maybe call on Isaac, he's close by and is a knowledgable Volksy dude.


DubLeg - January 10th, 2013 at 05:32 AM

I've had this problem before. I only suspect it because my cyl.3 exhaust valve had little/no clearance when I checked it 2 days ago. I'll be checking again regularly, so far no change, but I'll be checking again after a big run. If I get the same problem I'll take the rockers off and check with a ruler.


matberry - January 10th, 2013 at 07:24 AM

Sounds like your onto it mate. All I can add is not really for you to bother with a ruler, it's not a repaertable measurement, just use the adjusting screw as your gauge against the others.

Good luck for the trip home.


DubLeg - January 10th, 2013 at 08:22 PM

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207814_10151407459292594_1984859569_n.jpg
Mt York, Mt. Victoria

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Leura Cascades, Katoomba