Have a 71 Super with an AS. I need to replace the flexible atf lines. Two of them are black rubber and the one from under the atf resevoir is metal braided and has a banjo bolt. Where can I get these made? How high is the pressure of this system? NAPA said they can't get banjo bolts. Just wondering what the details of these hoses are, it looks like a job I only want to do once!
I had to have mine made at the local tractor shop. They took my old hoses and reused the fittings. The hoses do not look the same, actually one of them is bright blue now, but they work.
obx,
Carl (and others) has done what probably is the most effective option, short of hunting down N.O.S hoses in pristine condition. The system only generates 52 psi max at the brochure, and along with heat resistant capability would be the flavour of choice.
Enjoy
Volkenstein
I too had to have mine made at a hydraulic place, I watched them do it and it actually looks like the fittings unscrew, but you dont want to ruin the fittings, because they are hard to find. They reused the banho bolts and put the typical swage collar on the old bolt.
Quote from: bking on 22 October 2012, 22:19
I too had to have mine made at a hydraulic place, I watched them do it and it actually looks like the fittings unscrew, but you dont want to ruin the fittings, because they are hard to find. They reused the banjo bolts and put the typical swage collar on the old bolt.
Hi
Yes that is the best way to do it..
re-use the original fittings and have a new collar fitted.. usually these days its pressed on.. one use only..
but the old type of re useable collars is Ok too..
so long as the Inside diameter is correct..
cheers
LEE iN Australia
Thanks everyone! I also have 3 spark plugs that wont come out so it looks like I have to pull the motor, damn shame cause I got it running great! Looks like the hoses would be a much easier job with the motor out of the car so I am planning to change the hoses then. Winter is begining to bear down on the Outer Banks so I guess the time for this project is coming soon. Any tips I need to know about pulling an engine in an autostick car? Thanks again for all your insight with the hoses :)
Hi
That is bad news...
I have always used never seize on spark plug threads
I now have a copper based anti seize spray My son gave to Me.
I also read recently where spark plugs should always taken out when the engine is cold... on all engines..
I have always done this, naturally as its more difficult if every thing is HOT.. lol
Just be careful of the vertical pipe that comes thru the tinware as it has a locknut on it usually... which needs to be undone first.. and the tinware lifted up so You can hold the top of the pipe fitting while You unscrew the hose fitting.. they can be very tight..
cheers
LEE
thanks Lee, I have never had the plugs out and I'm pretty sure someone cross threaded them! >:( I've tried cold many times working them back and forth to no avail. My only option is to try it hot, i'm figuring the threads will probably come out with the plugs. The one I got out came out fine and was in descent shape with the propper gap. So I have a little time but eventually they have to come out and it looks much easier to change those hoses with the engine out. Since my hoses are cracking I'm going to do myself and my passengers a favor and fix them before one splits. I have to do the front end as well to erradicate the super shimmy. After that its an Aircooled.net svda distributor. Got it running real well with an 009 can't wait to see what their svda will do for her! :D
I tried to reply to obx but could not figure it out. frozen spark plugs run your engine. when up to temp pour some ice water on,then try to tighten up a hair then loosen. this also works on brake bleeder bolts on those I heat them up with a torch till they are cherry red. a mechanic skills are directly related to the things they have broke in the past.
Hi
the ice water is a great idea and will give You a good chance of being able to undo the spark plugs.
I believe You can buy something in a spray can [or used to be able to You] to sort of freeze the spark plug
this is Your best bet.. to try to get a small gap between the plug and head.
Its NOT uncommon over the years to have this problem..
although I have never had it, but I've always used never seize on spark plugs and bolts so they won't seize up..
Once getting the plugs out You can get new threads to fit into the heads. Case Savers .
cheers
LEE in Australia
Quote from: CarlIseminger on 16 October 2012, 19:14
I had to have mine made at the local tractor shop.
Hey Carl. What is the name of the tractor shop? Is it in the F-M area?
Call JAQs in Moorhead and ask them where they had them made. I had my bug in for a replacement clutch and while it was off, they sent over to be made. Sorry I can't be more specific. If you have to, tell them my name, and it is a '68 Beetle with just 35,000 miles on it. It sat up on the lift for over a week not thiss fall, but last fall.