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by Dual Port
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: 2024 - Third Thursdays
Replies: 7
Views: 499

Re: 2024 - Third Thursdays

The usual cast of suspects showed up last night, we had good fun! The place is bizarre, I can't believe the building department allows the electrical wiring to exist like that in a public building. No donkeys or livestock were to be found. My dinner was great, the drinks were wet, and we stayed late...
by Dual Port
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper
Replies: 33
Views: 10410

Re: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper

Been slow going because of multiple (non-VW) projects all going at the same time, but here's where we are: The motor is done, runs perfect, has about 8 hours run time on the run stand, oil changed, valves reset and ready to rock. Note the frost on the intake, that day was about 45 and humid, the per...
by Dual Port
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: Past Events
Topic: 2024 Winter Social
Replies: 7
Views: 2614

Re: 2024 Winter Social

I've been sick as hell with the flu but feeling better now. I hope you guys had a great time!
by Dual Port
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper
Replies: 33
Views: 10410

Re: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper

This reminds me of an incident I experienced nearly 14 years ago back in 2010. I was finishing the first MetroParks cruise in my '59 SO23 when I heard some awful noise coming from the engine compartment. I ran back to discover the crank pully had sheared off in two pieces. I remember that, I think ...
by Dual Port
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper
Replies: 33
Views: 10410

Re: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper

Long block is done, trim and run will be next. Replacing the oil cooler, of course and we cleaned the galleys with a gun barrel bore cleaner because of debris.
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by Dual Port
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper
Replies: 33
Views: 10410

Re: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper

Crower cam looks great and has .0000" runout both linear and lateral. Lifters were spinning and went back in their original holes. 20231120_182506.jpg We tore down the heads to inspect and clean them in case there was debris in the guides. All looks good and the valves were seating nicely. 2023...
by Dual Port
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper
Replies: 33
Views: 10410

Re: Just purchased this '66 Split California Roadrunner Camper

Update: Double bad luck on this one, the motor and trans (both new) were both junk. The tranny done by Jim's Custom jumps out of first and fourth and has a wicked gear whine. Rob's motor (which he built but I take responsibility for) lasted 400 miles and quit in MI, the crank turns but the cam was n...
by Dual Port
Sun Nov 05, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Leakoil Fall Party Saturday November 4th
Replies: 13
Views: 5347

Re: Leakoil Fall Party Saturday November 4th

Good times last night, great food, special thanks to Lee for slaving over a hot stove all day BBQing the pork shoulder, making great potato salad and brats, they were excellent! Toolbox Ted came down from Detroit getting the long distance award. Thanks to everyone who contributed and cooked for the ...
by Dual Port
Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Leakoil Fall Party Saturday November 4th
Replies: 13
Views: 5347

Re: Leakoil Fall Party Saturday November 4th

It's going to be a beautiful dry fall day, so get your VWs out for the last time.
See you there! :mrgreen:
by Dual Port
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Leakoil Fall Party Saturday November 4th
Replies: 13
Views: 5347

Re: Leakoil Fall Party Saturday November 4th

Sounds good, and you get an extra hour of partying that night due to turning the clocks back. Come see Rob's newly remodeled shop bathroom and shower, and his new red porch!