I started the second cleaning pass for the engine tins, this time my soapy-water pass. I usually degrease first with solvent, then wash with soapy water and dry, then sand and detail work, then wash and clean again, then prime. Yeah, media blasting would save me a lot of man hours in this. Cylinder Tin…
Category: System – Engine – Exhaust
Murbella – Day 29 – Restored Exhaust Components
So I ran out and picked up the blasted and then ceramic-coated exhaust components and damn if they don’t look amazing! Restoring the original solid 1979 muffler instead of swapping on that cheap ass aftermarket one was one of the best things I could have done. I love all the little parts that say West…
Murbella – Day 19 – Exhaust System and EGR Removal
I went into the disassembly of the exhaust with much trepidation. The 74’s AH engine disassembly was a nightmare with so much exhaust nut and bolt corrosion and not to mention the degradation of the tin connections to the heat exchangers. The 72’s AE engine break down was pretty much the same. EGR System Removal…
Murbella – Day 18 – The muffler was safely removed!
So I left the penetrating oil on for about 2 hours and decided to go back out and try again. It was not easy, but I was able to get all 4 bolts out, with only 1 breaking but falling out without causing any issues. I’m going to wait until getting the rest of the…
Murbella – Day 18 – FI Engine – And then I discovered something!
So there’s a basic series of steps that Type 1 Beetles require to remove the engine. It is all very simple usually. You typically ensure all of the wiring connections of off the engine. Then the fuel line connections are off. Then the rear tin has to come out to allow for some space to…
Murbella – Day 18 – FI Engine – Preparation for dropping!
Today was about getting the heating connections separated, the fuel lines and other lines to the engine off, the rear tin out and ancillary pieces removed, and the engine out. Rear Tin As the a carb engine removal, the rear tins needs to come out to allow the engine to be pulled forward off…
So. What to powder coat? That is the question.
So as I’ve written, I’ve been back and forth on what vendor to have blast what parts, not to mention what to powder coat and what not to powder coat. I’ve decided that I’ll likely powder coat more parts than originally planned. So. Tentatively this is what’s going to happen: Ceramic Powder Coating I will…
Another parts opportunity… but probably cost prohibitive.
So an opportunity has come up in regards to possibly acquiring a complete Type 1 FI exhaust system. Someone’s making substantial changes to his exhaust and I queried him on what he’d want for this stuff. If you’ve followed this blog or the FB page, you’ll know I’ve been actively trying to get a complete…
Thoughts on future exhausts systems.
My exhaust situation is all over the place. The original stock AH engine’s exhaust needs to be blasted, repaired, and then ceramic power-coated but I’m in no hurry to spent money on that. I bought a low-cost Dansk replacement to have on hand if needed, as well as a cheap EMPI peashooter exhaust to have…