AoT's White Wonder

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Sun May 24, 2009 6:18 pm

Glenn wrote:He here now and not able to get the rotted pipe out. This is going to be an adventure.

Your problems are way bigger than the VW engine. Take care of business at home and the bug will be there when you're done. Good luck!!

Brown · Post by **Brown** » Sun May 24, 2009 9:13 pm

Where's the pictures of the brakes,etc?? Come on girl!!

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:37 pm

Brown wrote:Where's the pictures of the brakes,etc?? Come on girl!!

Now that I got those nuts in my hands, I am ready for action!! Pictures to follow....

Glenn A · Post by **Glenn A** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:56 pm

AoT wrote: I am ready for action!! Pictures to follow....

Thank the Lord ! Finally someone is turning a wrench around Here ! I've been sitting on My hands Myself for a while . Can't wait for the pics Aot !

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Fri May 29, 2009 6:50 pm

I didn't get the scoop on where we're at with this other than the compression issue. Anything I can do at this point?

Post by **Glenn** » Fri May 29, 2009 10:30 pm

It's been a busy week and next week looks busy also. I also have a few health issues that i'm working on.

I'll call you and give you the lowdown.

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Sat May 30, 2009 9:45 am

It is a busy month ahead so give it a rest and take care of yourself, that's the only thing that matters. Hope things are okay!

Brown · Post by **Brown** » Sat May 30, 2009 1:52 pm

AoT wrote:It is a busy month ahead so give it a rest and take care of yourself, that's the only thing that matters. Hope things are okay!

Well where are the pictures of the brakes??

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:57 pm

Brown wrote:Well where are the pictures of the brakes??

Well it was exactly 6 months ago to the day that I brought this bug home and rolled it onto my driveway. After being inspired from the 5K run and having gotten the lugs off I jacked up the car to put on the other tires. Took some pictures of the brakes to show what we've got to work with.

Driver side

Passenger side

Use the old leverage technique to get the rims and lugs aligned

Now that the VW has 4 inflated tires it rolls, so I took it for a "run" down the driveway

Two success stories today! 3.1 miles and 6 months under my belt!!

Post by **Glenn** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:33 pm

OK... we have an engine. We looked at one that's from a 72. It runs nice, the exhaust is quiet and the engine is dry. The only problem is there's a good amount of surface rust on the sheetmetal and a few pieces have to be replaced.

The engine has a generator so it has to be swapped to an alternator. We already have the alternator, stand and sheetmetal. The fuel pump also needs to be replaced.

Audry will need some help getting the engine over to her house. I figure a afternoon to take the fan shroud and sheetmetal off so she can clean it up and paint it. Then another afternoon to put it all back together, do a valve adjustment and full tuneup. Then either put it in or plan another afternoon to install it.

Stay tuned for dates when this will start happening and all are welcome to help or just drink beer.

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:28 pm

Thanks forthe help Glenn. Engine sounds good, but not so pretty (yet)!

I told the seller that I would be back sometime next to bring it home, so I'll pick a day (anyone want to play hookey from work?) to see who might lend a hand!

mannys66 · Post by **mannys66** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:11 pm

AoT wrote:Thanks forthe help Glenn. Engine sounds good, but not so pretty (yet)!

I told the seller that I would be back sometime next to bring it home, so I'll pick a day (anyone want to play hookey from work?) to see who might lend a hand!

what day are you looking aT and where? I'm ussualy off on Wednesdays

Post by **Glenn** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:20 pm

Manny, I can't lift the engine, so we need two guys to go to West Babylon and put the engine in AoT's SUV and then go to Baldwin and take it out.

Then we'll set a date to take it apart and another to put it back together.

mannys66 · Post by **mannys66** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:25 pm

what day? if it's in the evening I dont have a problem, I can go there with my son and no one else has to be bothered. Audrey lives about 7 minutes from me. if it's during the day I can only do it on Wednesday and we will have to talk and see if i'm not jammed up with work that day.

Post by **Glenn** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:27 pm

Thanks Manny... you "Da Man". (and so is your son).

mannys66 · Post by **mannys66** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:35 pm

Glenn wrote:Thanks Manny... you "Da Man". (and so is your son).

then that makes him "Da Young Man"

Post by **Glenn** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:36 pm

then that makes you "Da Old Man".

mannys66 · Post by **mannys66** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:47 pm

in this particular case, yes it does make me the old man

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:14 pm

Glenn wrote:Manny, I can't lift the engine, so we need two guys to go to West Babylon and put the engine in AoT's SUV and then go to Baldwin and take it out.

Then we'll set a date to take it apart and another to put it back together.

Actually, the guys at the shop in Babylon said they could get it in the truck, so if I go out and get it on Tuesday night then on Wednesday I could meet "Da Fada and da Son" and have them drop it on the dollie. I work 2 minutes from home so whatever time works on Wednesday would be great! Sound like a plan? It's your call Manny.

mannys66 · Post by **mannys66** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:29 pm

It's a date Audrey. Wednesday is cool.

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:41 am

mannys66 wrote:It's a date Audrey. Wednesday is cool.

Sweet! Can't wait for you to see the white wonder!! I think I'll see you before then to get the important details.

mannys66 · Post by **mannys66** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:43 am

AoT wrote:
mannys66 wrote:It's a date Audrey. Wednesday is cool.
Sweet! Can't wait for you to see the white wonder!! I think I'll see you before then to get the important details.

no problem

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:56 am

can you plan a group install ' tech ' session for this. I wanna lock up the dates.

Thanks guys!

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:09 am

Aud - You get the motor picked up? Let me know if you need help grabbing it as I'm back in town

Post by **Glenn** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:35 am

Not yet... she has a graduation party for her daughter this weekend.

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