r/VWBus
My buddies '72 Bay Window | Shot on a Canon AE-1 with Ilford XP2 Super 400 film.
u/ThoseOddPhotos — 2 days ago
▲ 5 r/VWBus
Should I trade my 62 bug for a 70 Westfalia?
I’m currently stuck in between keeping my 62 bug that I put a lot of work into. all new brake system, top end engine rebuild, body rubbers…etc. or selling it and getting a 1970 Westfalia. Just like the bug the Westfalia is pretty original and for the price of 15k i feel like it would be stupid of me to pass up. Just wondering if the bus is worth it.
u/positive_merchant — 2 days ago
▲ 205 r/VWBus
Startup and interior look
A couple folks asked for an exterior and interior shot, here’s a little look. I’m redoing the interior this summer in black leather with Porsche pepita inserts.
u/haveweirdhair — 2 days ago
▲ 6 r/VWBus
002 transmission
Appreciate any help. Anyone know what these are for where I’m pointing with screwdrivers? They are under the 002 trans. I only have Haynes manual, Bentley cost too much for me where I am and the internet came up nothing. Thanks.
u/deathskull658 — 1 day ago
▲ 9 r/VWBus
Incorrect Distributor & Replacement
I recently figured out that my bus has the wrong distributor installed. The current one is part 0 231 178 009 and I believe the correct one is part 0 231 168 005. So now i’m looking into what problems that may be causing. I saw that Heritage Stocks has one for sale but I’m looking for places in the US that have one. Is it worth getting one with electronic ignition? I’d appreciate any input or suggestions. Links for the ones I was looking at are below. Ignore the ignition coil on the heater bracket.
https://heritagestocks.com/product/021905205p-distributor-bosch-jfud4/
https://ultra-automotive.co.uk/distributor-vw-electronic-ignition-0231168005-leads-coil/
u/gavinschierbaum — 3 days ago
▲ 267 r/VWBus
My 1973 pulling 70mph on the highway
Engine Size: 2056cc Type 4
Case: Original T4 1.7 Case, oil galleys tapped & plugged
Crankshaft: Stock 71mm 2 Liter Forged
Connecting Rods: NOS 2 Liter
Camshaft: New WEB Cam 107i "Hydraulic Torquer"
Lifters: New Stock Hydraulic
Flywheel: Stock 210mm
Clutch: Stock
Pistons & Cylinders: New AA 96mm Flat Top
Cylinder Heads: New AMC Performance with 42x36 SS, Single HD springs
Rocker Arm Assembly: Stock
Pushrods: New Manton Performance Cut-to-Length
Compression Ratio: 7.5 to 1
Torque: 25 ft lbs
Valve Adjustment: Hydraulic
Oil Pump: New HD oil pump
Induction System: Holley Sniper EFI (Fuel Injection upgrade replacing traditional carburetors)
u/haveweirdhair — 4 days ago
▲ 81 r/VWBus
Our 1968 Westy, somewhere south of Acapulco in 1971.
We were on our way home from Guatemala. The storm that hit the night we made it to the beach wiped out the dirt road we used to get from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido.
u/ElvisAndretti — 3 days ago
▲ 17 r/VWBus
Sooooo, I just purchased a T2 bus.
My first question is about maintenance and where can I get a service manual for her? Also, any tips or tricks?
She runs and drives well, and is decently rust free. I want to run through her and check things like wheel bearings, brakes and fix the steering slop.
Edit: thank you for all the suggestions! I'm definitely going to get the idiot book, and I will definitely add the Bentley book to my collection of Bentley books.... 😁😁😁😁
u/Grizzly502 — 4 days ago
▲ 196 r/VWBus
Nice way to end a 200 mile trip
Picked up an armoire and correct wheels for the bus today.
u/toastermooch86 — 5 days ago
New clicking noise
Anyone have any thoughts on this new clicking noise coming from the engine bay? 84 Vanagon
u/JonnyYuma — 6 days ago
▲ 57 r/VWBus
1957 Camper Project -- Front Floor Is Out
Since the front floor is done, I will now have to cut out the old doglegs and pull the front axle. After that comes the final disassembly of the front end, pulling out bad wires and cutting out rust patches before prep and reassembly.
The top end of this project is quite good, just the bottom end is what needs work
Can anyone tell me how cooked my A-pillars are? I'm not completely sure how to go about restoring the pillars, the dirt-filled front chassis beams, and other cavities.
Also, my speedometer is stuck.
P.S. In case anyone is curious, yes, someone appears to have cut the spare wheelhouse out of the front divider bulkhead.
u/Totodile386 — 6 days ago
▲ 292 r/VWBus
Finally more metal than filler!
These pics show why it’s always Important to take a fridge magnet with you when to go and view a bus!
u/jenny-the-bus — 11 days ago
▲ 8 r/VWBus
1973 VW bus ignition issue only starts when key is released, what am I missing?
I’m trying to diagnose a persistent ignition issue on my 1973 VW bus and I’ve hit a point where I can’t tell if it’s wiring relay or a grounding fault. The symptom is consistent when I turn the key to start nothing happens until I release it and then the engine catches immediately. I’ve already replaced the ignition switch twice so I’m leaning away from the switch itself and more toward wiring wear a faulty starter relay or voltage drop under load. I checked the starter and it cranks fine when bypassed which makes me think the issue is somewhere between the ignition circuit and the solenoid trigger wire. Some people suggested adding a relay upgrade to reduce load on the ignition switch but I’m unsure if that would fix the underlying fault or just mask it. I also inspected the harness under the dash and didn’t find obvious damage though some connectors are aged and could be intermittently failing. At this point I’m trying to narrow it rather than guessing parts if anyone has seen this exact start behavior on a VW bus before what was the actual root cause in your case and how did you confirm it?
u/SadStill830 — 8 days ago
▲ 18 r/VWBus
Buying a 1969 VW bus!
I recently passed by a 1969 VW bus on the side of the road and called the owner to get the information. Everything seems to be in good condition. The only thing is the motor was rebuilt and is not in the car currently he is asking $6000 for the bus and the motor. Does anyone know how hard it would be to put in myself or if it’s even worth the trouble to begin with? What should I be looking out for in the inspection of the vehicle?
u/Prestigious-Being-26 — 11 days ago