Camo BAJA in the Making

[beetlefanatic]

Or get a set of Impi's new design pushrod tubes.
No need to remove the heads.

[VW0007]

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If you insist on Bolt ons I have a new set of polished ally covers R400 for the set with all gaskets / seals.
Another thing I noted, the adjustable push rod tubes .... will be leaking in no time, again stock items are the best, so if you going to pull the heads at any time change them.[/quote]
Hi Could you drop me a mail with Pics - and address - Im keen

[VW0007]

[Bugger]

Hi

I have the covers - but the previous owner had a fetish with odd size bolts - nuts - and a torque wrench --
The covers over the cycl were so tight -- he cracked chunks out of the covers around the nuts holding down -- so i need to replace these covers --or braze a washer over the chunks missing --
If you have 2 covers - id like to buy them - or i will have them brazed --

They are fitted to the Red motor in the Pic sorry just try and use soft cork gaskets as that will help sealing

[slak]

These guys should be able to help with the wrap
they are both in kempton there are others just Google it

Kacoon vehicle branding - 011 396 1234
Carbon fiber vinyl car wraps - 071 385 4103

haven't dealt with them before but they should shed some light
on the subject go round and see their work before U decide

hope it helps

[VW0007]

Thanks ...
I've also done a bit of research..
I'm staying wth origal tappet covers .. No leaking from them ..
Got clean second. Hand cyl shrouds ..
New billet pulley and bougi cords plus a few other bits
Now to clean fit reasemble ...

[VW0007]

bits sanded ..
Polished where needed
Painted in 3 coats ..
Now to re assemble the engine ..

[VW0007]

Done engine mock up --
Now to properly clean carb .. all bits n bolts ..
New Flywheeel lug nut - new washers o ring---
new clutch kit --
new covers
new pulley
new paint work
new dizzy cap -
new service items - plugs, points, cond , fanbelt ,oil, gasket set --
new high performance aircleaner
new Oil filler - with breather
new dip stick
new Bougi cords - red
new rocker shaft rods\
new wiring
new sump cover to drain oil
new coil
new 4 into one - black baked enamel exhaust
basically lotsa new stuff - in engine compartment

[VW0007]

Decided to clean up the engine Bay before I slot the cleaner - shinier engine back into her..

A VW Baja Engine Bay Before web.jpg

Made up a Firewall -- so she looks a little cleaner back there

[VW0007]

Just to show how engine will change -- a before and after shot ( Engine is not completed yet this was just a quick mock up)

A Baja Engine Before Web.jpg

[Tony Z]

that has made a huge difference! Nice one

[VW0007]

inside I've replaced "green" sports steering wheel.. Window winders
Speedo .. Fuel gauge (back to mechanical type) ..
Will be fitting bucket seats up front
New seat belts ..
Pondering taking carpets out!
Fitting fire extinguisher and emergency kit
Fitting an old school period radio
Outside I'm mounting two jerry cans ~ one behind each door mounted above
The running board..
Working on a roof rack
Wanting a similar look to this

[VW0007]

Was Brave and decided to take brake Drum off to replace front wheel bearings and brake shoes...
FAAAAAAARrrrrrrrkkkk
I didn't find anything pleasant up front
Passanger side oiter wheel bearing plus two lock nuts fell out in my hand as I removed cap
The inside was just as scary .. Slave cyl dropped all her pistons etc as I removed the heavily worn shoes.
Drivers side .. What a mess..
The inner bearing had collapsed and siezed on the spindle shoes were metal on metal
How do people not hear this and just replace the R200 bearing and R90.. Shoes before this mangle mess
Is left.. All the rollers fell out of the drum as I pryed her off...
Now I need to cut the race with the dremel and the hammer / chisel ..
Looks like new spindles will be on my shopping list ..

Will remove back drums tonight so the shock is over ...

[Tony Z]

3 words
disc brake conversion

[VW0007]

THAT WILL BE MY FIRST UPGRADE - but need to get her running / roadworthy and finished - first ...
Does anyone know of a place that stocks std Beetle spindles - not drop spindles as used for disc brakes..??