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Post by VW Toast on Mar 19, 2018 14:47:55 GMT
To get the pre-heat pipes off or not? Looked at twin carbs don't like any and don't want to butcher the air filter bracket to fit them even if i did. asao got to take alternater off and probey summit else do i take engine out is it easier?
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Post by Zed on Mar 19, 2018 15:51:45 GMT
Yes And no. Some inlet manifolds have a fat chunky bit bolted with a case bolt, some don't. IIRC you can wangle the non bolted type out from under the alternator once you get the LH end off, but it's been a while so don't blame me. Just in case, probably do it where you can change your mind and take out the engine. Just this aspect makes twin carbs a winner! Get that bracket hacked off.  |
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Post by VW Toast on Mar 19, 2018 20:27:06 GMT
I love my bracket
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Post by VW Toast on Mar 21, 2018 13:33:47 GMT
Trying to get a 2nd hand clear VW one at moment if anyone got one be interested.
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Post by Zed on Mar 21, 2018 15:36:10 GMT
Trying to get a 2nd hand clear VW one at moment if anyone got one be interested. Single port? Try earlybay? If it is single port I take back the wangling it out possibility. |
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Post by VW Toast on Jun 22, 2018 7:07:03 GMT
So i've got another inlet manifold and some caustic soda although the inside is blowthroughable, i want it proper clean. My guy can't do it until sept now so i'll let him do the nearside front arch as well. Took him out last night and he goes ok'ish when the day has been hot still very slow though so i'm hoping a clear manifold will brighten things up somewhat.
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Post by VW Toast on Jun 28, 2018 9:54:48 GMT
Caustic soda not up to the job so got the oven cleaner out been done 3 times now and still not clear. May resort to something illegal to get the bastard clear
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Post by Zed on Jun 28, 2018 10:11:50 GMT
I've had success with a length of clutch or handbrake cable in a drill. I threaded it through 6" of small conduit that I could hold to steer the cable and stop it whipping around. Drill direction set to keep the cable "wound up". 👍
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Post by VW Toast on Jun 28, 2018 10:16:47 GMT
I've had success with a length of clutch or handbrake cable in a drill. I threaded it through 6" of small conduit that I could hold to steer the cable and stop it whipping around. Drill direction set to keep the cable "wound up". 👍 Must have been very small conduit to get it into the pre-heat pipe or am i on the wrong bus?  |
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Post by Zed on Jun 28, 2018 12:18:55 GMT
I've had success with a length of clutch or handbrake cable in a drill. I threaded it through 6" of small conduit that I could hold to steer the cable and stop it whipping around. Drill direction set to keep the cable "wound up". 👍 Must have been very small conduit to get it into the pre-heat pipe or am i on the wrong bus? Where did I say conduit into pre-heat pipe? Cable through conduit then into manifold allowing you to steer/hold the cable without burning your hand. Conduit is loose on the cable, not in the manifold. You'll see why you need this if you try to use a drill and cable. |
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Post by VW Toast on Jun 28, 2018 12:27:59 GMT
Must have been very small conduit to get it into the pre-heat pipe or am i on the wrong bus? Where did I say conduit into pre-heat pipe? Cable through conduit then into manifold allowing you to steer/hold the cable without burning your hand. Conduit is loose on the cable, not in the manifold. You'll see why you need this if you try to use a drill and cable. Ahh.!!! Sorry I have trouble with visceral imagination sometimes  am trying to get the mrs to take it into work and put it in "the bath" at the moment if they'll let me. I will get there  |
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Post by VW Toast on Jul 2, 2018 13:56:23 GMT
If the engine's coming oot I might replace the clutch. Any advice on what/what not to buy? pref one not made of cheese.
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Post by popegregoryxi on Jul 2, 2018 14:15:05 GMT
If the engine's coming oot I might replace the clutch. Any advice on what/what not to buy? pref one not made of cheese. Sachs or Luk are what the usual suspects seem to supply. Not had any trouble with either of them. Don't order a new one till you have the old one out though.. they have invariably all been swapped about over the years, so you need to check size and type before you order. |
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Post by iain on Mar 28, 2022 20:21:53 GMT
If the engine's coming oot I might replace the clutch. Any advice on what/what not to buy? pref one not made of cheese. Sachs or Luk are what the usual suspects seem to supply. Not had any trouble with either of them. Don't order a new one till you have the old one out though.. they have invariably all been swapped about over the years, so you need to check size and type before you order. Definitely check clutch size, I made that mistake years ago, new clutch for a 1977 van, unfortunately it was too big and I had to buy a second clutch. |
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am trying to get the mrs to take it into work and put it in "the bath" at the moment if they'll let me. I will get there 
