The '77 Pink Bug

Sorry to hear about the pink machine, bet it made some lovely noises though!

Must be really annoying especially after all the hard work you both put into it!

Dirty Dave wrote:

Been busy removing the engine, and found that the flywheel wasn't loose! The clutch was all good too. So the gearbox and bell housing are all tip top!
Problem seems to be, the crank is broken!!!!
With the engine on the floor, the fly wheel is easy to turn and the pully doesn't move!

and it was still runnin but wouldn't get a gear they don't make like a vw any more

It did go with a bang!

The most anoying thing is, it was a brand new crank!

griff wrote:

Dirty Dave wrote:

Been busy removing the engine, and found that the flywheel wasn't loose! The clutch was all good too. So the gearbox and bell housing are all tip top!
Problem seems to be, the crank is broken!!!!
With the engine on the floor, the fly wheel is easy to turn and the pully doesn't move!

and it was still runnin but wouldn't get a gear they don't make like a vw any more

Apart from it sounding a bit clunky, it was running like a charm!

Dirty Dave wrote:

It did go with a bang!

The most anoying thing is, it was a brand new crank!

Where did you get the crank from dude?? I would try and get a refund!

Mr Scoops wrote:

Where did you get the crank from dude?? I would try and get a refund!

I got it from GFS.... But that was about 5 years ago(never used it though)!

I would still get on to them bud you never no till you try

Go davey ..... you da man when it comes to no nonsense getting stuff done mate!

Be good to see you guys back in an air-cooled at the show!

Rick

Babylon Split Rick wrote:

Go davey ..... you da man when it comes to no nonsense getting stuff done mate!

Be good to see you guys back in an air-cooled at the show!

Rick

Cheers dude. I've been very determined to get Rach's bug to a show for her! She was very suprised when I picked her up from work in it!

dubberatlast wrote:

I would still get on to them bud you never no till you try

I would, but, I binned the box a few weeks ago, and have no idea where the receipt would be...... It'll just look like an old knackered crank!
Might try just for a giggle next time I'm up there.

Dirty Dave wrote:

Been busy removing the engine, and found that the flywheel wasn't loose! The clutch was all good too. So the gearbox and bell housing are all tip top!
Problem seems to be, the crank is broken!!!!
With the engine on the floor, the fly wheel is easy to turn and the pully doesn't move!





Not wanting to dissapoint Rach, I've pulled the engine out of the 66, stuck it back in the pink un and she's rollin again..... It will be going to jambo!

I have a crank on my floor already out if you need one in a hurry........you can just replace it later dude

Thanks for the offer Harv.
I'm not in any hurry to rebuild that engine. The 1200 is running ok, so it'll wait till after the 66 is painted.





Got all the lights working as they should be again. And wired in a stereo..... While Rach was downloading some Beach boys, ready for Jambo!

Does it have a fresh MOT then mate? Or was the old one still current when u laid it up?

I'll buzz u tonite regarding travel arrangements for tomorrow