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by TonyB
Tue May 31, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Front wheel bearings
Replies: 20
Views: 12214

Re: Front wheel bearings

I've just begun this job. Everything is apart, but I am having difficulty in removing the inner race from the hub - it stayed with the hub when I pressed the hub out of the strut housing. Does anyone have a suggestion how to get the race off the hub without the special VW tool? None of my pullers wi...
by TonyB
Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Speedometer cable problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1324

Speedometer cable problem

I'm attempting to replace a broken speedo cable on my Dasher. I've unscrewed both ends and removed the cable assembly. The break is right where the cable enters the transmission. There is maybe 1/16" of cable on the broken piece. The broken piece won't come out of the transmission. It is loose ...
by TonyB
Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Freeing up a stuck wheel
Replies: 19
Views: 5517

I had the same problem on my 81 Dasher - it had been sitting for almost a year. The wedge adjuster was rusted so it wouldn't move. Hammering the drum off the axle was the only way to remove it. It took quite a bit of pounding but it did come off.

Tony
81 Dasher n.a.
by TonyB
Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Voltage Drop
Replies: 5
Views: 2260

You most likely have a poor connection somewhere. I'd measure the voltage at the alternator terminal - from the terminal to the alternator housing. That should be 13.8 - 14.2 volts or thereabouts. If that's OK, then measure from the alternator body to the car body - that value will be the voltage dr...
by TonyB
Thu Oct 21, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: injector removal problem
Replies: 12
Views: 3914

injector removal problem

I'm removing the injectors from my newly aquired 81 Caddy. I am unable to break the #2 injector free. Searched the forum and found that Hagar uses an impact wrench on stubborn injectors. Others say do not use an impact wrench. I've soaked the injector threads with PB blaster and am letting it sit ov...
by TonyB
Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Bosch VE pump - throttle lever seal replacement in vehicle?
Replies: 7
Views: 5983

It should be fairly easy to replace the throttle shaft seal with the pump on the car. Remove all the hardware from the throttle shaft, carefully noting how it all goes together (pictures are good). Pay particular attention to the orientation of the lever on the shaft. You want to get that back in th...
by TonyB
Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Dasher window problem
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

Thank you for the tip on the Dasher Owners Group. I was not aware of them!

TonyB
81 Dasher
81 Caddy
by TonyB
Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Dasher window problem
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

Thanks again. It IS the horizontal piece that attaches to the regulator. All 4 of mine are just a mass of rust. I hope to try and separate from the regulator this weekend.
by TonyB
Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Dasher window problem
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

Thanks, QTD. If I can get this thing apart, I can get the rust off - I use electrolysis and it works really well. The regulators look just fine - it's the channel thats rusty. I will take a closer look to see if I can get to the channel-to-regulator fasteners. Appreciate the advice! Oh, and I agree ...
by TonyB
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Dasher window problem
Replies: 6
Views: 2329

Dasher window problem

This isn't strictly an engine question but I don't know where else to turn. My 81 Dasher Diesel 4D windows are all frozen in the "up" position. It appears from what I can see that the metal channel along the bottom of the window has rusted badly and is frozen by the rust to the window regu...
by TonyB
Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Holding Crank on TDC while setting IP--'83 Quantum TD?
Replies: 3
Views: 1732

I've always found it easy to put the car in 4th gear (4 speed), jack up one wheel, and turn the tire. By just "bumping" the wheel you can make a very fine adjustment to get the flywheel dead on TDC. If it moves while you're setting the timing, just nudge it back.

81 Dasher 1.6na
by TonyB
Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Fuel issues
Replies: 23
Views: 6237

Copper Washers

To insure that a copper washer reseals (if you reuse them), anneal them before you put 'em back. Heat them red hot with a torch and then immediately dunk them in water. Softens 'em right up. Aircraft mechanics do this with the copper spark plug washers in aircraft engines every time we remove them t...
by TonyB
Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: brake drum removal.
Replies: 28
Views: 7981

The wedge goes in with the pin (vw calls it a "lug") facing the backing plate. I just got a new set of reman shoes from NAPA that I'm going to have to return. Sloppy assembly, loose rivet, and the parking brake arm is bent so that the slotted push bar won't fit over the shoe and arm. Anyon...
by TonyB
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Dasher rear drum removal problem
Replies: 8
Views: 2712

Rust Removal

Electrolysis is a great way to de-rust parts. If u google "rust removal electrolysis" you'll get lots of hits. Good summary here:

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/ ... usting.htm

I use it all the time to clean up rusted parts.

TonyB
81 Dasher 1.6na
by TonyB
Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Dasher rear drum removal problem
Replies: 8
Views: 2712

The drums are off! Thank you for all the tips. I ended up slacking off the parking brake cable, using a drift and hammering on the inside rim of the drum and wacking on the outside as I worked it off. Things were quite rusty inside. I'm using electrolysis to remove the rust, then will paint and reas...