My 1962 11 Window Split

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:06 pm

Ok, I just got back from the mechanic. So, here's what happened:

At some point, the cam gear has been adjusted and when it was re-installed, loctite was not used on the locking bolts, so the bolts have loosened over time. This has caused play in the cam gear which, as you can see in the photos, has severely worn the cam gear itself and subsequently gouged the oil pump, sending aluminium shavings right through the engine case which obviously caused damage to everything else.

Using the mechanics words, "nothing mechanical went wrong, it was just human error".

A lot of bad luck at my end, but should have it driving in about a month.

Disc brakes (for the front) and a new clutch will also be ordered.

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:47 pm

before you go ahead ring rod penrose as he can supply you a complete brand spanking big capacity engine for that much might even trade in some of your old parts if they are usable ,

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:17 am

thanks for the tip, although I'm going ahead with getting it rebuilt through Mark. He really knows what he is talking about and I'm happy with the "total price" he has given me for the rebuild, new clutch, heaters installed, new exhaust and disc brake conversion. Just gotta hang back til the work is done now....

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:37 pm

Well here is an update guys.

Mechanical work was completed a little over a month ago now, and she has been cruising the streets of Melbourne ever since, getting looks everywhere she goes.

I have had numerous people stop and take photos as I drive by and have had a number of others stop and talk to me at the lights.

I love the attention that the Kombi gets and I love that it brings a smile to everyone's face when they first see it.

Anyway, here's some more pictures of the kombi and of the rebuilt motor

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:40 pm

067DUB · Post by **067DUB** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:42 pm

Lookin sweet, should cruise with you soon..

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:46 pm

Definitely mate. You heading to ReVolks?

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:25 pm

Sent all of my seats of for re-trimming a couple of weeks ago. Now they are re-installed and look like new

What does everyone think?

spl65t · Post by **spl65t** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:06 pm

got a sore neck, but like what I see.
nice
linz

MID WEST DUBBER · Post by **MID WEST DUBBER** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:15 pm

Looks the goods mate

63 left hooker · Post by **63 left hooker** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:24 pm

Looking heaps better

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:47 pm

Cool , did you keep the og front covers ?

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:00 pm

FrankenCab wrote:Cool , did you keep the og front covers ?

Despite what my earlier photos showed, the original front covers were screwed and were being held together by zip ties and duct tape. Had to let them go...

FrankenCab · Post by **FrankenCab** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:59 pm

Nothing wrong with that , generally a standard trim in my busses haha

bleiner · Post by **bleiner** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:05 pm

Recently tackled the door cards myself. Extremely happy with the results though!

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