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  • #46
    Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

    Originally posted by STINEY
    I can't believe those curtains are still in that nice of shape. Everytime I find something like that, it's just BEYOND using for a good pattern.......

    Brian set you up on that transaxle yet?

    I'm going to take the trans to Brian in a couple weeks, need to save up some cash..
    VW=wallet eating vehicle :3

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    • #47
      Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

      Have you made any VrooomVroom noises yet?
      Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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      • #48
        Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

        Originally posted by STINEY
        Have you made any VrooomVroom noises yet?
        I wish STINEY! I've been squirreling away parts for it.
        So far I scored a super nice AS-41 case that I need to fill it with 'high quality' parts.
        I gotta get the trans out this winter & get it down to Brian for an overhaul.
        I need to rewire the whole thing, (dad-in-law did a hack wiring job on it).
        I still have many parts to gather up, BUT IT WILL BE READY FOR SPRING WOOOOO!!!!!!!! :D :o 8)

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        • #49
          Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

          Found a bunch of bug parts in the back 40 at work. Got another core motor, a trans core & other misc junk.
          I'm going to build a test stand to break the motor(s) in once they're built, that's where the trans core comes in.
          I'll be using a similar set-up like the one Darryl's Garage built, see link:



          Mr. STINEY is also looking for the little odds & ends crap I need to make this project a go, Thanks STINEY ;D

          Yesterday I separated the core engine & trans.
          VW motors & trannys weld together after sitting for years making it tough to get them apart.
          Here's how I did it...

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          Using my old S-10 (as a tree) I chained the motor & trans between the trucks.

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          6-8 hard pulls later & they came apart.

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          They were so stuck together they pulled my old truck forward a foot & a half.

          Last edited by tardis454; April 16, 2013, 07:08 PM.

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          • #50
            Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

            Cut the bellhousing off today, turned out pretty good.









            Next step it to weld up a stand. I have a nice sturdy roller cart for that.

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            • #51
              Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

              thats a beast! nice job :D

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              • #52
                Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                Needed a control panel for the break-in stand..
                Found a broken 10 disc cd changer & went to work...

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                Made a drill template.

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                Drilled some holes..

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                Filled the holes..

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                The disc changer door makes for easy access to the wiring..

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                I bought the Harbor Freight $20 Oil Pressure gauge & Tach, we'll see how they work. I'm buying all VDO gauges for the buggy

                Here's the finished product.. Turned out pretty damn good. :cD

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                Last edited by tardis454; April 17, 2013, 04:33 AM.

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                • #53
                  Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                  Sweet panel, nice work!

                  I checked for the fan shroud, have plenty of late model stuff, but none like you need. Same on the crank shims. Would love to set you up, but inventory is lacking on those items.

                  Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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                  • #54
                    Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                    My friend Matt fabbed up a mounting plate for the bell housing.
                    It needs a few tweaks but it turned out great & is very very sturdy.

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                    Waiting for a VW motor to break.....in... :cP

                    I couldn't bring myself to use that crappy ammeter...
                    So I got a matching voltmeter instead :c)

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                    Last edited by tardis454; April 16, 2013, 07:46 PM.

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                    • #55
                      Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                      Today I cut off the air tubes & made patches for the fan shroud.
                      My friend Matt did the welding, & did a great job at that!
                      Now the shroud goes out for sandblasting.

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                      After, smooth look

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                      Also: boxed up cylinder heads to send off to Mofoco on Monday for rebuild!
                      Buying engine kit in the next week too ;D
                      Last edited by tardis454; April 16, 2013, 07:48 PM.

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                      • #56
                        Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                        I ordered a 2 leg yoke from VW Alley on Saturday & it arrived today.
                        Not bad for shipping something from CA to the Midwest.
                        This is the best damn 2 leg yoke there is in my opinion.

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                        I'm using a Mexican AS-41 case with very few miles on it...

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                        I'm just that much closer to having a running motor, woooooo!!!!
                        Last edited by tardis454; April 16, 2013, 07:52 PM.

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                        • #57
                          Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                          Be sure to save the plug for the cam bearing gallery when you split the case. The mexican cases used a different one than the german cases.....


                          Looks like you had a couple of case savers back out as well. That's a pain in the rear. Hopefully locktite will hold them!
                          Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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                          • #58
                            Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                            Originally posted by STINEY
                            Be sure to save the plug for the cam bearing gallery when you split the case. The mexican cases used a different one than the german cases.....
                            Looks like you had a couple of case savers back out as well. That's a pain in the rear. Hopefully locktite will hold them!
                            Don't worry, I'm saving everything! ;D The case is in great shape, .006 endplay, clean, tight, & no hammered mains.
                            A couple of case savers came out because of stuck cylinder studs. They thread back in tight, gonna locktite all of them.
                            Any luck on the 9 1/4" 8mm long cylinder stud STINEY? It's the only part holding up this build right now... :

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                            • #59
                              Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                              Will be checking for them this weekend......apparently my necently organized parts stash suffered from a "coon-tastrophy" and now is partially chaos again. I loathe those little bandits. >

                              Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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                              • #60
                                Re: Wifes Citation II Dune Buggy

                                Got more done on the buggy motor this weekend.

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                                My assortment of homemade VW tools..

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                                Split the case, this motor is in damn good shape!

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                                Gonna clean her up & put new bearings in. 8)

                                Tested the oil cooler STINEY sent w/homemade oil cooler tester

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                                Be glad you didn't use this one STINEY lol! :D

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                                Looks like I have a good case to start with, need to order parts now.
                                Last edited by tardis454; April 16, 2013, 07:56 PM.

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