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Post by mitchy965 on Apr 15, 2021 4:57:35 GMT -8
yep
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Post by CrazyBrit on Apr 15, 2021 17:56:32 GMT -8
Now I'm into the next "hiccup". I ordered longer hand brake cables, but now they're too long. It turns out that I now need to shorten the longer 64-67 cables. Yet another order for CIP....
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Post by CrazyBrit on Apr 15, 2021 17:58:41 GMT -8
Ah. Wrong thread. That should have been in the bus thread. Oh well.
Has anyone ordered from CB Performance lately? I'm looking at their external oil atomic cooler kit. Is their shipping reasonable, both in terms of cost and time? How's their customer service?
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Post by owdlvr on Apr 15, 2021 18:34:32 GMT -8
Ah. Wrong thread. That should have been in the bus thread. Oh well. Has anyone ordered from CB Performance lately? I'm looking at their external oil atomic cooler kit. Is their shipping reasonable, both in terms of cost and time? How's their customer service? Shipping is reasonable. Expect anywhere from 2-8 days for them to pack your order. Shipping prices and arrival times have always been good for me. Customer service, is generally excellent. If you're not in a rush, I'm in California in June and could bring it home in my bag...saving you shipping, taxes and duties. |
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Post by Rob Sannes on Apr 15, 2021 19:33:52 GMT -8
I just did a order 2 weeks ago. They were faster than cip1 has been for me lately. It was 1 week from web order to the post office. Shipping was high but the prices for the products made up for it. I did have to pay a duty on my order when it arrived.
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Post by beetleboy on Apr 16, 2021 6:14:54 GMT -8
hey mark! did you get those carbs sorted? I ve just finished mine so if you need any parts come and grab the kit from me if you like.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Apr 17, 2021 8:21:25 GMT -8
Not yet. I need to sort the oil lines and cooler before I can start it. I'm back at work today for three weeks.
Thanks for the offer though. I'll keep it in mind.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 9, 2021 13:51:34 GMT -8
I got the bus started again today and was going to set up the carbs. I had it running a few weeks ago but it was way too rich, so I fitted up some smaller jets.
It started and idled nicely. I gave it a few RPMs, it picked up quickly and sounded good. Then after around a minute, copious amounts of oil started pouring from the top of the 3 / 4 cylinder head. I used the good quality cork gaskets.
I'll replace the gasket, but what concerned me was the volume of oil. This was a gush, not a trickle. Any thoughts / suggestions please?
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Post by Volktales on Aug 9, 2021 15:38:51 GMT -8
Umm, valve cover leaks come from the bottom. Lots of oil from the top on the 3/4 side is usually something to do with the dreaded oil cooler...
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 9, 2021 15:54:43 GMT -8
Crap. There was a lot flowing down over the valve cover and heat exchanger. At least 1/4 litre in 10 - 12 seconds.
If it's the oil cooler seals then that's engine out again and no VW driving this year.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 9, 2021 19:40:45 GMT -8
What would cause this to fail so quickly? I replaced the seals when I put the ancillary parts onto the engine a few months back. Is this likely poor quality parts, my somewhat lacking mechanical skills or just bad luck?
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Post by 1hotvw on Aug 9, 2021 20:35:58 GMT -8
you may have used the wrong seals in the kit,some look the same. a few heat cool cycles now caused a leak. also may not be tight enough.just offer up some snacks and the gang will give it a pull. only four bolts right. shame to waist the rest of the summer sitting .
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 10, 2021 14:46:01 GMT -8
Time is the issue right now. With working away on call, I never quite know when I'm going to be home during my shift. Then when I get days off, they're booked up with family camping and stuff.
It's only three bolts and the oil lines right now. I always leave the 4th bolt until the very end because this is not the first time I've had to remove a freshly installed motor! It was an incredibly tight fit on the output shaft this time though.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 10, 2021 18:25:46 GMT -8
I have a new Elring gasket set in front of me. It has 6 different types of what appear to be red oil cooler seals. Two are thicker than the others with smaller diameter holes. The other four are thinner but with larger holes and appear to be identical. Is it the two thicker ones with the small holes that should be fitted?
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Post by 1hotvw on Aug 10, 2021 20:54:13 GMT -8
sorry i have not had one apart in a few years. could dig out a kit and cooler to see, but Russ may have a answer faster.
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