Tag Archives: 1972
Engine Teardown – Day 2
Wooo – big surprise here, check out the following pictures: Thar be oil in the combustion chamber! That is _NOT_ Good! Good thing I purchased a set of new pistons and cylinders. We will see what else comes up… Bonus … Continue reading
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Engine Teardown – Day 1
Links to the first day of the engine teardown: http://images.wammy.net/Squareback/Engine/
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Engine Troubleshooting
So I have been trying to figure out where all the vacuum hoses are supposed to go. After figuring it out thanks to this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=232306 I was able to get the engine running properly….sorta: It needs to be adjusted, the … Continue reading
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Interior cleaning
Cleaned up the interior a week or so ago, trying to see the scope of the work needed.
And It Begins
Took apart the rear left drum to have a look at the source of a brake fluid leak. Found a bad Cylinder…Will have to wait till monday to get the parts so for now I am just putting the metals … Continue reading
Home, Sweet Home
Brought the it home today, took it to a local car wash to give it a quick wash and get some layers of dirt off it. Anyway, here are some pics: Right off the bat things that will need to … Continue reading
New Project: 1972 VW Type-3 (Squareback)
I just picked this up, mostly as a trade for a favor. I figured I might work on this and see if I can bring life back into it:
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