What did you do to your VW today?

[VWPANZER1]

 No matter how it was done  :confused04:;  It looks great!!  clap2-*

[6T5 square]

got brake lights now. Just adjusted the brakes, now have to bleed them after changing the switch.

I also did something your not supposed to do. I adjusted the pushrod for the mastercylinder. about 10 years ago I made the mistake of changing the adjustment (Its set at the factory and you should never change it) But this was before I knew about the adjuster onthe floor behind the pedal. Well I've always had alot of play in the pedal (it's supposed to be about a 1/2 "- mine was almost 1 1/2") and no more adjustment in the floor so I researched in my big blue Bentley and it said in case of an emergency or if you have no reference, use 143mm for a start point. I set mine to about 144 and it seems to be right.
Have to start restoring the heater boxes on franks motor. It's going to be messy.

[lovebus (jack)]

I'm not disputing the book but a 1/4 inch is more then enough play in the pedal.

First you should make sure there is no dirt buildup between the pedal and the pedal stop, that will also give you a bad pedal. if you find a lot of dirt clean it out and then reajust the pedal rod between 1/8 and 1/4 inch.

[Bob(Herbie)]

Right on Jack. I was trained ( apprenticeship) by a VW of America Mechanic and this is exactly the way we adjusted them.
Bob

[Baha (Shawn)]

I'm not disputing the book but a 1/4 inch is more then enough play in the pedal.

First you should make sure there is no dirt buildup between the pedal and the pedal stop, that will also give you a bad pedal. if you find a lot of dirt clean it out and then reajust the pedal rod between 1/8 and 1/4 inch.

Right on Jack. I was trained ( apprenticeship) by a VW of America Mechanic and this is exactly the way we adjusted them.
Bob

You guys are real Volkswagen mechanics...

He has a Type 3.  #@rofl3

[6T5 square]

 I had about 1 1/2" of play. Now after the adjustment, I have a 1/2" play now. I might readjust again to gain that 1/4" but I want to check the play again after they have been bled.


And Jack- I'm surprised at you- Dirt behind the pedals in one of my cars????  Come on!

[lovebus (jack)]

And Jack- I'm surprised at you- Dirt behind the pedals in one of my cars????  Come on!

I meant, in some cars you will find a build up of dirt behind the pedals.

[6T5 square]

Thats better

[rockdog2877]

bought a "new" engine,


before baha could.....

[scarecrow]

bought a "new" engine,


before baha could.....

&^rofl

[lovebus (jack)]

bought a "new" engine,


before baha could.....

New, new or New used?

before baha could.....

#@rofl3

[lovebus (jack)]

First time in two months I took LoveBus for a drive and even filled it up with gas.

[rockdog2877]

New, new or New used?
  #@rofl3

new to me, used...
it was too good of a deal to pass up.....

[Evil-Tunes (Glen)]

Haven't touched the VW's   I have been to busy putting together a CNC (computer controlled machine) Cutter.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ4LP-ARER8

Cheers
Glen

[VWPANZER1]

 Wow! You sure are speedy. It's amazing how a controlled substance can make you move. &^rofl

  Seriously, I'm impressed.  &^beer&    What it's limitations as far as cutting or engraving?