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Offline volksnick

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Re: 1978 Bus QUICK SELL. Turns Over, $500 SOLD

« Reply #270 on: October 07, 2012, 11:56:49 PM »
Grab a picture of the broken hose because I have some that I received in a parts pile that look good.

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Re: 1978 Bus QUICK SELL. Turns Over, $500 SOLD

« Reply #271 on: October 08, 2012, 01:05:35 AM »
'preciate it fellas, but the reinforced heater hoses I use are A-OK for a vacuum application. This bus is clean and non abused, so if the hoses on it are toast, then unless they are NOS, the ones out there are probably bad as well.
every FI bus I have owned has had this particular hose shot.
KC

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Re: 1978 Bus QUICK SELL. Turns Over, $500 SOLD

« Reply #272 on: October 08, 2012, 01:26:19 AM »
Fine!

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Re: 1978 Bus QUICK SELL. Turns Over, $500 SOLD

« Reply #273 on: October 08, 2012, 08:12:34 AM »
Can you point out which one it is on this diagram?

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Re: 1978 Bus QUICK SELL. Turns Over, $500 SOLD

« Reply #274 on: October 08, 2012, 08:16:26 AM »
The main culprit was H.
I also replaced N, T, F, and Q.
I probably should just do them all, but the other curved hoses seem to be OK.
 

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #275 on: October 08, 2012, 08:21:20 AM »
There is also a heater hose that replicates E as well.
Ask me how I know... LOL.
KC

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #276 on: October 08, 2012, 08:22:54 AM »
There is a guy on The Samba that sells new replacement hoses made of silicone. He makes one that replaces H but his ad is expired so maybe he's just out of stock right now.

He does have the decel valve hose though (E): http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1220031

I plan on picking them up one day and then never worrying about replacing them again.

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #277 on: October 08, 2012, 08:46:57 AM »
That is about 3X the cost of the Heater hose I use.
But thanks,
What does the other side of "U" hook to? it is pre flap so it isn't affecting my idle or running, but it is loose on the non breather end....

KC
« Last Edit: October 08, 2012, 08:50:42 AM by ASBug »

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #278 on: October 08, 2012, 08:49:17 AM »
Yeah, but it's silicone so it should last 3x as long too!

Wait, what am I saying. You'll have this bus sold next week.

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #279 on: October 08, 2012, 08:51:52 AM »
Yeah, but it's silicone so it should last 3x as long too!

Wait, what am I saying. You'll have this bus sold next week.
;D
I edited my other post as you were posting this, any ideas?
KC

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #280 on: October 08, 2012, 08:55:15 AM »
U hooks up to the top side of your charcoal canister. If you're missing that, I might have an extra. Also, I replaced that old brittle yellow hose with some 1/2" aquarium tubing I found somewhere, it really cleaned up the engine bay. I may have some extra of that too if yours looks old.

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #281 on: October 08, 2012, 11:00:45 AM »
Thanks,
I'll check the canister out.
Here are some shots:

As found (and Bought):




Washed (pressure and hand):


Paint was looking hosed, so I pull out the Turtle wax and a buffer:


Finished Product:


Bus has the OEM hydrolic 2.0 and has some paperwork since new.
I'm the 3rd owner.
Fuel pump and some vacuum hoses and it is good to go.
Need Tires.
KC

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #282 on: October 08, 2012, 11:03:10 AM »
As far as I know, chrome bumpers only came on the champagne edition buses. Maybe they were purchased and added on later. Looks good.

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #283 on: October 08, 2012, 11:17:38 AM »
I thought that as well.
The interior is brown as well.
I have yet to run the M codes, but according to the PO it is all orig.
(He has seen it sine the early 90's)
It isn't a champagne though.
All the seats are there and even has the little blue plug on the MAF sensor.
Seat belts are there as well. Floor is perfect up front and surface rust on back floor.
I love the 8 track, was jamming to the Eagles and Joan Jett.
I already have a correct looking black face VDO tach for the clock hole.
(should I choose to keep said bus...)
LOL,
KC
« Last Edit: October 08, 2012, 11:58:03 AM by ASBug »

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Re: Today In VW Collecting History... ASBug's Growing Collection

« Reply #284 on: October 08, 2012, 12:51:24 PM »
DANG! That thing looks good! I can't believe he had to let it go so quickly and it needed so little

So when are you going to drive back by and offer to sell it  back for 10x as much?

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