A few general questions...

First two questions relate to brakes.

First I have a 68 Bug I have been working on for about a year. I need
to do a little more on the brakes. Ie 2 Ruber hoses in the back, Metal
line from the front to the back and bleed the brakes. the Master
Cylinder is new but has some surface rust. Will I have to re-do
anything since I haven't worked on it ina while?

On my 71 Super Beetle I just got out of the shop. It takes a little
while to stop the car. Though I haven't slamed on the brakes yet. Do
I need to adjust them oris it m,e not being use to driving a VW?

Where can I get the metal that is between the engine and back sea?.
Mine is rusted out.

One last question. My VW Mechainc put in a rebuilt engine and it is
making a noise becuase it is rubbing the housing. He pulled the motor
at least twice but couldn't fix it. he said he didn't think it was a
problem and that the sound would probably go away. Is this anything I
should worry about. It is loud but drives great but I haven't driven
it a long distance yet till I get seat belts, Insurance and tags.

Thanks Steven

Noice87 kirjoitti:
> First two questions relate to brakes.
>
> First I have a 68 Bug I have been working on for about a year. I need
> to do a little more on the brakes. Ie 2 Ruber hoses in the back, Metal
> line from the front to the back and bleed the brakes. the Master
> Cylinder is new but has some surface rust. Will I have to re-do
> anything since I haven't worked on it ina while?

If you have a problem, you need to fix it.. if you don't, you don't...
Wouldn't it be more logical to find out, instead of have us guess? LOL

Make sure the wheel cylinders operate properly, and return easily when
you lift your foot off the pedal. Make sure the handbrake cables are
nice and greasy, and move without binding.
Adjust the brakes properly.


> On my 71 Super Beetle I just got out of the shop. It takes a little
> while to stop the car. Though I haven't slamed on the brakes yet. Do
> I need to adjust them oris it m,e not being use to driving a VW?

Drum brakes all around? They sucked when they were new, compared to
having discs up front. If you have new brake shoes in there, it takes a
while for them to settle in and reach their full braking power. You also
need to re-adjust them frequently until they have settled.



>
> Where can I get the metal that is between the engine and back sea?.
> Mine is rusted out.


No clue.


> One last question. My VW Mechainc put in a rebuilt engine and it is
> making a noise becuase it is rubbing the housing. He pulled the motor
> at least twice but couldn't fix it. he said he didn't think it was a
> problem and that the sound would probably go away. Is this anything I
> should worry about. It is loud but drives great but I haven't driven
> it a long distance yet till I get seat belts, Insurance and tags.

Remove fan belt, and start the engine for a couple of SECONDS to
determine if the noise came from the fan assembly or not. Do not run the
engine for longer than 30 seconds or it may overheat.

If the noise is still there, see if the crank pulley is rubbing against
the engine tin behind it (between pulley and case).

Jan

Here is the part I was talking about
http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/vie...XP0001&cartid=

Can I cut one out of another car if it isn't rusted out? I may be
geeting another parts car.

Thanks for the advise so far.


Thanks Steven

"Noice87" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Here is the part I was talking about
> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/vie...XP0001&cartid=
>
> Can I cut one out of another car if it isn't rusted out? I may be
> geeting another parts car.
>
> Thanks for the advise so far.
>
>

yes...you can use any metal from a donor car you wish, as long as the cars
are the same era....and alot of parts were the same throughout production...

Noice87 kirjoitti:
> Here is the part I was talking about
> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/vie...XP0001&cartid=
>
> Can I cut one out of another car if it isn't rusted out? I may be
> geeting another parts car.
>
> Thanks for the advise so far.
>
>
> Thanks Steven

Sure you can... but show me one that isn't rusted

Jan

Michael Cecil kirjoitti:
> On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:03:44 -0400, "Joey Tribiani" >
> wrote:
>
>> "Noice87" > wrote in message
>> oups.com...
>>> Here is the part I was talking about
>>> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/vie...XP0001&cartid=
>>>
>>> Can I cut one out of another car if it isn't rusted out? I may be
>>> geeting another parts car.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the advise so far.
>>>
>>>
>> yes...you can use any metal from a donor car you wish, as long as the cars
>> are the same era....and alot of parts were the same throughout production...
>>
> From that aircooled.net page, it would appear that is one of those that
> didn't change.
>
> Hmmm...I wonder if you could put a little door in part of that. Make it
> easy to check the clutch cable.

That's what I always do to mine

other benefits: gives you easier access to the starter, throttle cable,
and engine mounting bolts.. and exhaust studs... transmission oil fill..
swing axle boots...

Jan

Jan

"Michael Cecil" > wrote in message >
>>
> From that aircooled.net page, it would appear that is one of those that
> didn't change.
>
> Hmmm...I wonder if you could put a little door in part of that. Make it
> easy to check the clutch cable.

sure you *could*...but why would you? the clutch cable is a breeze even
without an access hole....i've seen folks hack away at the package tray to
get to the starter too...never understood that either....

"Jan" > wrote in message
...
>
> That's what I always do to mine
>
> other benefits: gives you easier access to the starter, throttle cable,
> and engine mounting bolts.. and exhaust studs... transmission oil fill..
> swing axle boots...
>

You're the one......

It's an Automatic so no Clutch.

It was shimming at 35 MPH but I put in about 50+ pounds of Tokens and
that fixed it. I am goign to add some more pounds later.

Thanks Steven