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 1303Steve
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| posted on July 24th, 2003 at 12:46 AM |
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Hi
Just finished a new strut brace.
1302Steve
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amazer
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| posted on July 24th, 2003 at 10:04 AM |
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What is a strut? My kombi has been on hold cos I spent a week in Qld and a week paving a BBQ area out back.
I'm seriously thinking about giving it a wash and polish and vaccuum. hmmm maybe.
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
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KOM123
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| posted on July 25th, 2003 at 04:01 PM |
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Got my wheels back today  Checkout http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=8555 where I will post an update and pics.
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VWFOOL
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| posted on July 25th, 2003 at 07:00 PM |
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got the new motor and gearbox in, but drive shaft on the gearbox seems to be very sloppy and loose and cant find any gears.
hav to drop it all out again and start again!!!
i can only hope i get it ready in time for nambucca...
heres a pic anyway of my progress...
THE OLD MOTOR
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VWFOOL
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| posted on July 25th, 2003 at 07:01 PM |
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NEW MOTOR
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fish
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| posted on July 25th, 2003 at 08:19 PM |
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i aint goin cause of this AGGGGHHHH!!!!
Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!
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fish
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| posted on July 25th, 2003 at 08:21 PM |
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i aint goin to valla cause of this. dropped a valve aggggrhhhh!!!!
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Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!
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| posted on July 26th, 2003 at 05:47 PM |
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fish that is a sad pic, bad luck.
I have finished, I'll post a happy pic!
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FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.
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speedster356
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| posted on July 27th, 2003 at 03:22 PM |
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Did the manditory oil and filter change yesterday, shortened one of the s/s oil lines out of the pump that was touching the exhaust ( the inner hose
had actually burnt thu so was very close to failing) and today I was going for a cruise and about 100mtrs from my place there was a strange squeeling
noise and a trail of oil down the street! The gasket on the screw on remote filter had blown out. Now its winter I must remember to warm the oil
before planting the boot.
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH
Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH
Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm
Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.
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KruizinKombi
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| posted on July 27th, 2003 at 05:09 PM |
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My motor is running, and starting, but I still have a hesitation which seems to disappear as the motor warms up. It will get me there as-is, but
I'm not really happy with it. I'm debating whether or not to pull the RH carby apart and put a kit through it. The LH one is as good as
I'm going to get it, although it would be nice if I had compressed air available, as I'm not 100% sure I got it all cleaned out properly.
Failing that, I'll check the points again, and run a kit through my fuel pump, but I think the problem is in the carbies. 
I got the power outlets installed, wired up the LH speaker, finished off the wiring for the tacho, took the middle bench seat and seatbelts out, so
I'm nearly ready to start packing, but I think I'll have to do the RH rear wheel bearings before I go anywhere.
Kruizin Kol
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amazer
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| posted on July 27th, 2003 at 05:45 PM |
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My fastback touched the floor today! Its been on stands since Easter last year. Didnt stay there for long though. Its now up on the trailer! I'd
forgotten how heavy the clutch pedal is. Forgotten how much of a PITA a puck clutch is. Forgotten how hard it is to turn with race tyres and quick
steer. All that plus I couldnt get the seat adjustment to lock in made for some very interesting bunny hopping when I turned it around in the street.
Kids in the street liked it though. And they were amazed that a VW could do 10.5's (number still there from last years nationals) I didnt think
to tell them that it was for the 1/8th not 1/4.
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
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BiX
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| posted on July 27th, 2003 at 08:22 PM |
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waiting for the car to get back from the panle beaters. Needs heaps of little stuff and a carb overhaul, but it will run well enough to get me
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Grey 57
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| posted on July 27th, 2003 at 08:46 PM |
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All was going well, until I took it down to get a new set of tyres fitted. Well despite telling the tyre mob to set the guns at the lowest setting
they still managed to strip out one of the rear wheel bolt holes.
F**k said I. Hopefully I can get it repaired tommorow as the early oval drums are getting as rare as the proverbial "Rocking Horse Shite"
and you cant just buy em off the shelf.
Trials and tribulations. New tyres look good tho.
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Baja Wes
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| posted on July 27th, 2003 at 09:13 PM |
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I finished making my cold air intake, and took the car for a test run today. Everything seems fine. I just love this motor, it's so sweet.
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KruizinKombi
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| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 01:12 PM |
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Well I didn't get half the stuff done that I wanted to, but it doesn't matter. I've got the bus packed, chopped a week's worth (or
more) of firewood for Heather while I'm gone, and I'm outta here!!! Seeya all at Valla, or when I get back. :thumb
Kruizin Kol
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| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 03:54 PM |
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I'm just doing aesthetics now. dusting, vaccuming etc. I would wash but there's no way I am getting my hands wet in this weather.
I get an extra day to pack
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
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kOMBI KARMA
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| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 05:56 PM |
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Well we are just about roadworthy, tax return arrived in time to bank , booked in for registration 3.30pm tomorrow (wed) and outta here,
cyassssssssssssssss on da road
ree
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VWFOOL
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| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 06:25 PM |
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vwfool update
well today at 11.27am i got my car to start for the first tiem with the new motor.
after some minor issues and adjustments got it all sorted and its running sweetly.
should be getting a tune up tomorrow and maybe replace clutch cable.
cant wait to fit my new fog light and tacho (thanks empi) for fridays cruise to valla.
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jenz58
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| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 06:28 PM |
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Can't wait to see the results of all this work at Valla :thumb:bounce |
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Grey 57
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| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 06:38 PM |
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Past caring about mechanical things now. What ever happens happens. Just jamming camping gear and clothes into every nook and cranny.
Cya on the road.
Ree, got your message and will let Colin know.
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KOM123
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| posted on July 29th, 2003 at 10:25 PM |
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Wanted to fit a step I got off a Kombi wreck but that's just not going to happen in time. Will spend the last few nights packing and giving the
Kombi a good clean.
I did however manage to finish new curtains last night I had plenty of
offers from relatives and friends to do them but decided since I'd done alot of work myself on the Kombi I'd continue to do so. Got (please
don't laugh) sewing lessons from Mum on the Husqvana (can't spell it) and it's taken me about a week to get them all finished including
tie backs.
As for the colour, well let's just say they are very bright and my four year old daughter is over the moon about them as she likes to think of
the Kombi as her cubby house!!
Please feel free to take a look and bag me out accordingly at Valla, I'm sure my wife won't back me up hahaha.
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kOMBI KARMA
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| posted on July 30th, 2003 at 07:01 AM |
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Your curtains sound intresting, When i was searching for fabric for mine a few years back I found this purple fabric with black bats and glitter all
over it , real cheap and it matched kombi well, my kids thought them great and desided to call it bat mans van, The kids are now teens and the
curtains have faded but they are still are in use.
Ree
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72TWINCAB
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| posted on July 30th, 2003 at 08:07 AM |
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Well times running out and I didn't get everything done that I wanted to. Was hoping to get the rear bumper on but the damm brackets don't
match the holes in the bumper bar and require modifications (I thought 68 to 72 were the same). This job will now have to wait until after Valla. Also
wanted to get the tray sprayed but ran out of time.
However all is not lost. I did manage to get a service done and am having the mags resprayed and having the car cut and buffed today. Should look
sweeeet
Garage is stacked with all camping gear and ready to be packed when I get the Kombi back this afternoon.
Bring on Valla:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
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cray
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| posted on July 30th, 2003 at 08:36 AM |
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posted by Dave Becker
fish that is a sad pic, bad luck.
I have finished, I'll post a happy pic!
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i think i'm in love with your car
got any more pics?
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cray
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| posted on July 30th, 2003 at 09:07 AM |
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nevermind, i just found the thread in member's rides
sweet looking car!
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KOM123
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| posted on July 30th, 2003 at 08:20 PM |
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Well it's wash time tomorrow, was going to do it tonight but it's too damn cold and too dark! Will knock off work early tomorrow to give it
a good clean.
My 256Mb Compact Flash card arrived today so it means I will be able to take 259 high res (1600 x 1200) photos this weekend
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