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NAM_AirHeAd
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When i bought the bus it only showed the fuel level from full up till around half, after that it just dropped to empty. When i removed the tank and got the sender out i saw that the tracks(wires) on the potentiometer had worn off, obviously causing a break in the circuit. Cant get it repaired anywhere in Windhoek. But im pretty sure i can get a good 2nd hand one. Not a very good design if you ask me. The '69 has that different type of sender, which works perfectly. Why didnt vw stick to that idea, not as acurate or what?
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Those aftermarket senders might be an option, but you'll have to 'calibrate' it first, it envolves cutting and bending the rod with the float. I think the easiest will be to get an old tank, take the gauge console out of the bus and calibrate it outside with different quantities of water.
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Yup, thats probably the best. Thanks for you ideas, makes things much easier when i can get a second opinion.
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You can also ask IMPI, he has an old 2liter Bus in his backyard that he might strip for you. Dunno if the sender unit gives problems if it is dry for a while though..
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Wow!That Type 4 engine looks good :hangloose:

You have two very nice rides :mrgreen:
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yo Nam.

Cool buses. Even cooler seeing them in the Nam Desert. Keep It Up
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Thanx gazza!

Finally getting my priorities straight... getting round to adding more pics!
Everyone in SA, take a look at this... this is how the nam boys are doing it for themselves! lol!
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Welcome back NAM_airhead.

Cool pics!
Damn,I'm good!
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
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progress on the '79 is going slow... but for sure!
Finally got a new fuel guage sender unit so i could get then tank back in. Engine followed shortly after that and shes running, Yeah!
Not running very smoothly yet, still some minor issues to sort out but with time shes gona be a beaut!
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I love Type4's.
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thanks Chris... just giving you SA guys something to ponder about! haha
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Lol, cant wait!
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My latest addition... i know its not aircooled but its damn sweet none the less!
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