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70bus 
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 Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: 4-year search is OVER! |
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At least replace seals and washers; worst cse, you have slop when wheels are on ground again and need to do the whole job. A pain, but maybe you get lucky.
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Lind
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| Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:10 am Post subject: Re: 4-year search is OVER! |
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| DadAdventure wrote: |
Just removed the center pin (following HazetGuy's excellent detailed instructions). I have not removed the bushings yet, but the center pin, washers and bolt appear to be in good condition so curious if the pin is worn enough to require replacement.
I have a new center pin kit, but just curious if replacing everything is required with this amount of wear showing.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2489075.jpg
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Guessing the response will be, "Why not, since the steering linkage is disassembled......" |
The wear is generally on the sorter brass bushings, not the harder steel pin.
Generally, it is recommended that you diagnose any problems before disassembly. Otherwise, you are in for a lot of reassembly just to diagnose whether it needs to be repaired. At this point, you might as well just replace the bushings, because they are usually worn and you are halfway there.
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sled
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| Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:38 am Post subject: Re: 4-year search is OVER! |
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I would clean everything really well, remove all the old grease from inside the centerpin cavity and then reassemble.
but as others have mentioned, you should be diagnosing potential worn parts BEFORE disassembly.
new centerpin and bushings is not the worst idea, but you absolutely need the CORRECT reamer to do the job right. It needs to be PILOTED. A chucking reamer will NOT work correctly.
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DadAdventure
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Location: New Mexico
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| Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: 4-year search is OVER! |
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Attached is a photo of the middle shift rod, which is in really good condition and very clean, and a photo comparing the installed bushing and a new replacement bushing. My expectation was to install the new bushing, but the existing one isn't damaged and seems to be decently pliable. Various thread comments regarding new bushing quality as well as a couple of conversation with a few parts people describe the new bushings as low quality, if not total crap. So......leave the existing bushing or replace with the new one?
Also - should I coat as much of the middle shift rod as I can reach in grease, or just at the bushing?
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Abscate
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| Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:24 am Post subject: Re: 4-year search is OVER! |
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Missed it if it was discussed upthread but it’s cool to see the Governor in place on the carb!
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