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The shift plates showed a little wear, but the cause of the problem was the gear stack getting loose (from the nut that fell off). I peened the nut in place, and used a little loctite. We had some better shift plates that I swapped out, and new synchros while this far apart.
Dan G’s 66 beetle here for some love. We found the number 1 cylinder at 78% indicating a bad exhaust valve. Pat removed the engine and disassembled to a short block for inspection. It had dished pistons, worn exhaust valve seat, and bad lifter/cam contact surface. I suggested a rebuild at Painter’s Grinding. Dan approved.
I think this engine is one of those late 90’s all new long-blocks you could get from VW by the lack of numbers and Audi emblems on everything.
All of the lifters had a similar surface and I could feel the texture with a pick.
You’re good to go Ragdaddy. It was a simple corroded spade terminal on the starter.
I cut/crimped a new end on the wire and the starter switch functions perfectly.
^^^ Easy peasy…drivers are the best!!!
Worked on Eric’s ‘65 sunroof today. Goal was to knock out most of the interior insulation, carpet, floors mats, etc.
Started cleaning/prepping and found a bit of rust that needed attention first. Pass side heater channel repairs engulfed most of the day.
Required an inner section of heater channel.
Outer section also.
And a chunk of fender well.
Repaired
Knocked out some interior install work as well. GOOD DAY!!!
We will build it if it comes.
Antonio’s bus from Durango here for some electrical and loose ends.
The steering box was hard to turn because the adjuster was turned in too far and locked down extra tight. I couldn’t break the adjuster loose because the steel insert in the housing was spinning.
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