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| Unique Visitors: 52 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 478764 |
| Visitors Out: 1190 |
| Total Visitors Out: 3295 |
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| VW Transporter T2 Bus - Oil Change - 2.0L Type4 Engine |
| 2009-10-11 19:35:31 |
It is time to change the oil before winter gets here. I've been changing the oil in my 1978 VW Campmobile every six months, or about 1,500-2000 miles. According to the manual, the oil should be changed every 7,500 miles, but I don't drive that much each year. I am trying to be very liberal with the oil changes to keep engine wear to a minimum. I would like to get as many miles as I can with this original Volkswagen 2.0L Type4 engine.
Tools and Supplies I Use:
Castrol GTX 20W-50 Motor Oil
Mann/Mahle Oil Filter (021115351A)
Washer For Oil Drain Plug (N0138492)
Oil Strainer Gasket Set (021198031B)
Gumout Carb + Choke Cleaner (7559)
Craftsman Torque Wrench ft lbs (44596)
19mm Socket
13mm Socket
Funnel
Drain Pan
In order to heat up the oil before I change it, I like to run a short errand for any last minute parts or beer. This time I drove up the street to Pep Boys for the Castrol 20W-50. Once home, I let the bus rest for a few minutes. From under the engine, the drain plug is r...
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| Short drive over the weekend (and now a short break) |
| 2009-10-02 21:03:10 |
We took a short drive up near Racine WI on Sunday. Nothing special, just a drive to run some errands. It really felt good to take the bus out and enjoy the day. I really needed to clear my head. I've been very stressed lately. The drive went well, even though I experienced the "hesitation" issue coming home. It only lasted a few seconds and then it was back to normal, and we cruised all the way home.
Odometer: 144608
I've decided to take a break from this site for a few days, or maybe even a couple weeks. One of my cats, Patrick, is very sick and needs a lot of attention. He's now on daily sub-q fluid injections and he doesn't put up with it very well. I've been writing about the cats lately, and I want to focus on them until I'm sure Patrick is doing better. You can read about him, and his two friends at Meezers.com. I'll get back to this site as soon as things slow down.
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| Wilson crashes NIVA's VW Fest 2009! |
| 2009-09-28 16:36:10 |
We met up with some of the local IAC guys for a VW weekend in McHenry County IL. Our first stop was the Merango Ridge campground. I didn't know what to expect from this campground, but I was pleasantly surprised. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The camping spots were large and privately spaced apart. Outside of the noise we were making, the place was very quiet. I’d say this is the best campground I’ve seen in northeastern IL, at least so far.
We were the first to arrive around 3pm and had a great spot up front, tucked back into the trees. The other VW campers came driving in over the afternoon. mattg arrived about 10 minutes after we set up. I couldn't see the road, but the sound of the Type IV engine gave him away. We met for the first time and I had a good chance to look over his beautiful 77 Westfalia. Ryno arrived next in his Riviera with his SO, and his friend Chris was driving a custom 84 Westy. chitwnvw came out a little later with his family in the new 75...
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| Passing on the 71 VW Squareback |
| 2009-09-16 21:13:29 |
I've decided to pass on the 71 VW Squareback I wrote about yesterday. On closer inspection of the photos, it looks like rust is bubbling along the sides. Plus, it was converted to dual carbs. The VW is couple hours away and money is tight, so I have more than enough excuses to let this one go. Kind of makes me sad. I could see a red squareback in the garage to compliment Wilson's sage green. I will still be on the search for a good deal on a rust free Type 3. If nothing else, this has inspired me to save some cash so I’m ready for the next time.
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| Wilson sputters again... |
| 2009-09-15 20:33:38 |
It's official, the hesitation and lunging has returned to this old 78 VW Bus. While driving back from the Chain O’ Lakes State Park on Monday, the bus started hesitating as I drove through the gears. It was an all too familiar feeling. As usual, everything was running perfecting up to this point and then all of a sudden...
...the bus began to rock back and forth as the original 1978, 2.0L FI engine hesitated for a moment, and then repeatedly lunged forward. It happened at about 20mph in 2nd, 35mph in 3rd, and about 55mph in 4th. It occurred after about 75-90 minutes of driving and only lasted about 60 seconds. The problem disappeared as quickly as it came. I first wrote about this problem about a year ago on itinerant-air-cooled.com (IAC) . Until recently, I thought we solved the problem with the recent work on my fuel system. Here are a few of the things fixed in June:replaced fuel pump
replaced fuel lines
replaced fuel filter
replaced double relay
checked fuel tank
cleaned fuel in...
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| Wilson drives by the Chain O' Lakes State Park in Spring Grove IL |
| 2009-09-15 20:33:11 |
On Monday we took the Campmobile over to Spring Grove IL to the Chain O' Lakes State Park. We just did a quick drive by to check it out (Sorry, no photos). We drove through all of the camping areas. The Turner Lake South section looked like a prime spot to camp. The spots were very private, each one tucked into own area of the trees and bushes. These sites didn't appear to have electric, but they weren't bad for $12 a night. The state park has several walking trails to explore. There are picnic areas throughout the park. Boat launching and rentals are available. Fishing and hunting is allowed. Check out the links for more info.
I'll have to keep the Turner Lake South area of the Chain O' Lakes State Park on the list for a close, weekend camping trip.
Odometer: 144466
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| 1971 VW Squareback for sale |
| 2009-09-15 20:28:07 |
I found a 1971 VW Squareback for sale yesterday and I've been thinking about it all day. I love the Type 3s and have always liked the Squarebacks above the rest. The ad for this one caught my eye and the price is good ($900 OBO). I don't know if I'll end up with it, but it's fun to plan. We'll see what happens...
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| Wish List: Ezy Awning (A7905) |
| 2009-09-09 21:00:55 |
Keeping Wilson stocked with camping gear is always on my mind. I'm very interested in the Ezy-Awning sold by Bus Depot (A7905). It's been on my wish list for a long time. I used to think that a Spacemaker side tent (J14331) would be nice to have while camping, but I've reconsidered and now I'm favoring the Ezy Awning. It looks like the awning would be quick to put up and require less floor space than the tent. The availability of a jackpoint mounting kit (JP7905) makes it even more versatile, since the awning could be used on pavement and without the need for guy wires.
Let me know if you have an Ezy Awning and what you think of it...
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| Wilson spends a day at the beach |
| 2009-09-09 21:00:38 |
Racine Wisconsin, the home of Malted Milk, is a small town south of Milwaukee. We go up there a couple times a year with Wilson, to spend time at North Beach. The beach runs along the shores of lake Michigan. I like going up to Racine, because it's far enough away that it gives me a good excuse to drive the VW Campmobile, and I get to spend some time at the beach.
The afternoon is spent sitting on the beach in our folding camp chairs, just listening to the waves roll in. This is typically followed by a walk along the shore. I don't like crowds so a day at the beach usually starts early, on cold weekend days or during the week. I enjoy the peaceful sound of the waves, not necessarily the noise of other people yelling and screaming. Needless to say, you probably won't find Wilson at the beach over the fourth of July weekend. On those other days, feel free to stop by to say "hi" if you see this big green Westfalia parked nearby. I do like meeting people and talking about the VW experienc...
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| Stuttering Wilson |
| 2009-09-03 22:23:35 |
We drove to Rockford IL (hometown of Cheap Trick) yesterday to be with family. On the drive back home, the original VW 2.0L, fuel injected engine hesitated a bit. It happened as I accelerated through the middle of each gear. The bus would momentarily pause like it wasn't getting fuel. It didn’t last long, although it was long enough to make me worry. I asked Wilson to get us home and he could take the rest of the weekend off. The hesitation occurred over 30 seconds, about 45 minutes into the drive, and then the bus ran fine the rest of the way home.
I had something like this happen last fall, but I thought I fixed it. I replaced the fuel pump (Bosch GFP301), rubber (GS 102 Kit) and steel (NLA) fuel lines, filter (133 133 511), and double relay (Bosch 0 332 514 120) earlier this year. I’ve driven the bus about 1,400 miles since the repairs and I was hopeful the problem was long gone. I will read some of the old info from last year, to see what else might cause this. Follow up post...
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