P-Kay Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 8 minutes ago, MFX said: Maybe not a fuel leak in the engine bay though Especially considering these cars are infamous for engine bay fires!!!!! Hey, don't you know a Fiery or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 the leak appears at 4:54 from both sides of the fuel pump mounting block, what did you use to clean with ?? May just need new gaskets/seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 there was an old trick i learnt from a very very old car restorer.. he would add a color dye to some fuel to help find any leaks on old engines as sometimes you couldnt tell what was new or old fuel. @MFX i also remember you sayings omething about wanting an old style modern radio? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Volkswagen-Beetle-Bug-Radio-Retro-Sound-Mod-2-Bluetooth-iPod-1958-67-Wolfsburg/281287416861?hash=item417e095c1d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 2May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 That is what I have in the 911 but I didn't want to spend that sort of money on the Beetle. Considering you can get a pretty decent brand name head unit for around $100, all they need to do is make a retro style face for them. I have also had a bit more of a look at my leaky fuel pump situation. 1 hour ago, OZ930 said: the leak appears at 4:54 from both sides of the fuel pump mounting block, what did you use to clean with ?? May just need new gaskets/seals. I slowed it down and it appears to come down from the back of the pump, higher up. I just used carby cleaner, which I wouldn't have thought would be too bad on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 1 hour ago, MFX said: all they need to do is make a retro style face for them. Make one out of MDF and purple tartan with some guitar volume knobs. Sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 8May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2018 This week the plan was to do the brakes, but first I had to replace the dodgy fuel pump that started leaking in last weeks episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 9May, 2018 Report Share Posted 9May, 2018 ohh dude... talk about bad luck one after another lol.. did you figure out why it was not starting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 9May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 9May, 2018 Could be a fuel pressure issue, but I drove it a couple of times today and it started no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 16May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16May, 2018 This week my goals were to replace the rear brakes, but first I thought I would fix the dodgy fuel pump issue... Well there was a slight issue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 16May, 2018 Report Share Posted 16May, 2018 You kept shaving off a ciggy paper Jeff but really it needed 3 poofteenths and 5 bees dicks ground off! I'm only 5 mins into the video and I just want to take an angle grinder to the pump rod and cut off 5mm! Wish I had your patience mate Aaaaargh and then it dies ... Maaaaaate you needed some StartYaBastard!! Now it's Beer o'clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 16May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16May, 2018 You got it! I think it needs another half a mm or so back on the pin, so I will give that a go next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 16May, 2018 Report Share Posted 16May, 2018 Have welder = can add metal Alternatively, just buy the right one and be done with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 16May, 2018 Report Share Posted 16May, 2018 Don't shave anymore than 2 poofteenths! I like the style of your vids Jeff, very grass roots with a can do Aussie attitude and application always on hand. Genuine I guess sums it up. I chuckle at what some OS, (in particular yank), viewers would make of the dialogue, accent, pace of the narrative - they can hardly understand us sometimes....Great vids, keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 16May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16May, 2018 47 minutes ago, P-Kay said: Have welder = can add metal Alternatively, just buy the right one and be done with it! That is what I had in mind. Trying to get it going with what I have, it should be just a matter of fine tuning it. I am pretty patient, so it will get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 17May, 2018 Report Share Posted 17May, 2018 Just buy one of these and fit an electric pump, those dog leg pumps fail regularly, if you persevere with it, make sure you have a spare in the car (ask me how I know) https://vwparts.aircooled.net/Billet-BUGPACK-Fuel-Pump-Block-Off-Plate-Type-1-p/4548-15.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 23May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2018 On 5/17/2018 at 12:21 PM, CarreraG50 said: Just buy one of these and fit an electric pump, those dog leg pumps fail regularly, if you persevere with it, make sure you have a spare in the car (ask me how I know) https://vwparts.aircooled.net/Billet-BUGPACK-Fuel-Pump-Block-Off-Plate-Type-1-p/4548-15.htm I really wanted to keep it as it was originally intended This week first job was to work out why the car was breaking down on me, and then there is the issue of that super tight hub nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 29May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 29May, 2018 This week I attempt to stop the infuriating squealing brakes, and then bleed them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 26June, 2018 My Beetle's rolling resto phase has come to an end. This week I have stripped the entire car down to prepare it for paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 27June, 2018 Report Share Posted 27June, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 8:40 PM, MFX said: I bet Mrs Jeff is pleased with the screen shot mate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 27June, 2018 Report Share Posted 27June, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 9:10 PM, MFX said: This week I attempt to stop the infuriating squealing brakes, and then bleed them all. Jeff, To stop sucking air around the threads of the bleed nipple of a slave cylinder, just slap on a little grease around the exposed threads. Works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28June, 2018 Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 Nice work Jeff! Here's a fun fact , spot the 5th Beatle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdRock Posted 28June, 2018 Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 22 hours ago, Peter M said: Jeff, To stop sucking air around the threads of the bleed nipple of a slave cylinder, just slap on a little grease around the exposed threads. Works a treat. I tried that on my type 3 with copper grease, unfortunately only helped a little bit. I found that if you unscrew it too far, it's when it leaks around the threads. Have to just open it so that the fluid just starts to bleed. Looks like you got it sorted anyway and the brakes seem nice and firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 28June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 38 minutes ago, tazzieman said: Nice work Jeff! Here's a fun fact , spot the 5th Beatle! I can only see 4 Beatles and 1 Beetle?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28June, 2018 Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 30 minutes ago, MFX said: I can only see 4 Beatles and 1 Beetle?? The picture always bugged me for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 28June, 2018 Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 1 hour ago, AdRock said: I tried that on my type 3 with copper grease, unfortunately only helped a little bit. Yes, antiseize would be too light. Sorry I didn't elaborate further. I use Castrol Boating Grease as it is very viscous and adhesive. It's also my favourite for coating parts such as motorcycle axles to stop corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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