I neglected to mention it was a FRONT wheel bearing... Sorry for the confusion.
Had to bicycle in to work today in the rain.
At least, if you are motorbiking in the rain, people assume you are trying to make a statement (you look cool, and your soul is prepared to meet your maker.)
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- Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:53 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Wheel bearing questions...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2943
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:47 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Wheel bearing questions...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2943
Wheel bearing questions...
Hey guys, Been following RichPin's youtube of wheel bearing removal (his was a 56, but I figure the same general principle applies) but have some questions. It would appear the wheel bearing nearest the hub cap side of things completely disintegrated, which means it is a good thing I decided to repl...
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:03 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
Update!
It's been running great, like a top. My wife loves to ride in it. The son tolerates it (his exact phrase was this back seat, while cramped, feels like I am sitting on air) HA! He isn't used to actual springs in seats! Had it painted by Maaco. They did a passable job, it looks great from a distance, ...
- Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:26 am
- Forum: Midwest Events
- Topic: 12th Annual CCVW Volktoberfest!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 35101
12th Annual CCVW Volktoberfest!
When: Saturday October 12th, 2013
Where: Garfield park pagoda, Indianapolis, Indiana
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
Registration closes at 12:00
Awards at 3:00
Cost: free!
Www.ccvw.org for more details
Where: Garfield park pagoda, Indianapolis, Indiana
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
Registration closes at 12:00
Awards at 3:00
Cost: free!
Www.ccvw.org for more details
- Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:04 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
Success!
After rebuilding the carb (twice) I was able to drive the beetle not only pass the CVS at the front of the subdivision, the Speedway, that I had coasted to before, but all the way into work. Of course, being a near 50 year old car, it has some other issues I need to look into, but this major show st...
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:29 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
Update
A buddy of mine verified that it is the carb. I bought a rebuild kit for $15 locally and also some sunvisor clips. When I bought the rebuild kit, the guy cautioned me and said if the throttle body has gone bad, I'd have to buy another carburetor. Would that be a correct statement? I haven't torn out...
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:35 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
The latest...
I am never, ever, taking it back to Midas again. The paint special goes on until the end of August. It will start, run, and idle forever until it is out of gas. Driving, it will drive for about a mile or so, then stop, like it is out of gas even though there is gas in the tank. The local vw shop cle...
- Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:11 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
12 volt vs 6 volt confusion redux
There is some sort of 12 volt to 6 volt box in the trunk. I can provide a picture of that if people would like. There is also an external voltage regulator hooked up to the fan shroud assembly. It is aluminum or some other bright grey metal. I plan on taking it to a shop known for vw repairs in near...
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:39 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
12 volt vs 6 volt confusion
Hey all, I thought I had it fixed. Replacing the brushes allowed for me to idle all of the gas out of the tank. No, I haven't done the tune up. I don't have the appropriate tools equipment nor time for something too involved, and may have to seek a professional for that. It is still doing it, though...
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:56 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
Update on Help!
Believe the problem to lie with the charging system on the battery.
Once I get the car started, it immediately dies if the battery cable is removed.
Going to try swapping out the generator brushes.
What do you guys think?
Once I get the car started, it immediately dies if the battery cable is removed.
Going to try swapping out the generator brushes.
What do you guys think?
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:17 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
- Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:14 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9154
Help!
Picked up my 66 about four weeks ago. It was in the brake shop for about three of those. It has been converted to 12 volt, but perhaps not very well. I can get it to start, but it won't stay running. Replaced the battery. Replaced the coil. It has gas. V belt seems to be tight-per the John Muir book...