goodwoodweirdo
Adventurer
Great post, thanks and keep up the good work...
Matt
Matt
Antique Land Cruiser on the road since 2003
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landcruising
Adventurer
Just another question before I update more images:
The breather plugs on the axles I am able to unscrew with a 14mm wrench, but the breather plug on the gearbox is somehow clamped on there. No way that is screwed on there with a wrench. It seems like the four sides are slightly bend inwards... Any idea if I can just pull it off with force? I don´t want to break anything, but monday is maybe my last day I can acces this spot easily. As I am hoping the tub will go on the frame. I want to put a hose on there and connect all the breathers together under the hood.
The breather plugs on the axles I am able to unscrew with a 14mm wrench, but the breather plug on the gearbox is somehow clamped on there. No way that is screwed on there with a wrench. It seems like the four sides are slightly bend inwards... Any idea if I can just pull it off with force? I don´t want to break anything, but monday is maybe my last day I can acces this spot easily. As I am hoping the tub will go on the frame. I want to put a hose on there and connect all the breathers together under the hood.
landcruising
Adventurer
more images:
And here with La Paz down in the valley.
This is a Volkswagen Brasilia. A model that has never left South America to my knowledge. This is a special edition four door version. Most models sport only two doors.
I have found a fuel intake pipe for the spare fuel tank. Now I have to find a little door and the inside housing for this. Fuel lines I have found. And since our setup will be simple without return lines or emission control stuff I would only need one line to a mechanical three way ball valve.
The secondhand brake tubes I found. Can somebody tell me why they sometimes have these spiral parts in them? Does this have a function or is this only to not have to cut the material?
For 30 USD I bought this very nice looking quality seat. My seat is lacking support on all sides and the middle part is sagged. Although the leatherette looks good, we will replace both our seats with real leather. I saw some very nice nappa, but I guess that would not be sturdy enough for car seats? What do you think? What kind of leather would be the best for a seat? Costs are not to be considered here. Depending on the quality of the leather we would pay between 50 and 100 USD per seat. Ready in one day.
Karin-Marijke sanded all the woodwork that goes inside the car, bought paint and a roller and started working.
The first layer is applied. The appartement is filled with wood drying.
Little asorts of stuff being painted.
She had new pieces of wood made of the original rotted pieces that have been used between the walls. To bad we won't see any of this beautiful cigar cases wood. It will be in between the wall again.
do you guys still like all this?
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
And here with La Paz down in the valley.
This is a Volkswagen Brasilia. A model that has never left South America to my knowledge. This is a special edition four door version. Most models sport only two doors.
I have found a fuel intake pipe for the spare fuel tank. Now I have to find a little door and the inside housing for this. Fuel lines I have found. And since our setup will be simple without return lines or emission control stuff I would only need one line to a mechanical three way ball valve.
The secondhand brake tubes I found. Can somebody tell me why they sometimes have these spiral parts in them? Does this have a function or is this only to not have to cut the material?
For 30 USD I bought this very nice looking quality seat. My seat is lacking support on all sides and the middle part is sagged. Although the leatherette looks good, we will replace both our seats with real leather. I saw some very nice nappa, but I guess that would not be sturdy enough for car seats? What do you think? What kind of leather would be the best for a seat? Costs are not to be considered here. Depending on the quality of the leather we would pay between 50 and 100 USD per seat. Ready in one day.
Karin-Marijke sanded all the woodwork that goes inside the car, bought paint and a roller and started working.
The first layer is applied. The appartement is filled with wood drying.
Little asorts of stuff being painted.
She had new pieces of wood made of the original rotted pieces that have been used between the walls. To bad we won't see any of this beautiful cigar cases wood. It will be in between the wall again.
do you guys still like all this?
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
charlieaarons
Explorer
I love it!
The breather at the back of the transmission/front of the transfer looks like it is pressed in. Might be very hard to get out. Drilling it out would get swarf (chips) inside the gearbox.
Charlie
landcruising
Adventurer
okay, just because it is sunday and I am in a very good mood now I'll post another batch of images. And of course because you all like it. Right?
Meanwhile Esteban is helping me getting the u-bolts off the leaf springs. Those are always a pain to get off. 3 break.
The front is looking better that it had been the last few years.
Esteban and Alex roll the front axle to the side.
Back on the street I see some marvelous pieces of street mechanics. Here a complete engine job. Sometimes the owner sits in his car and reads a newspaper. Awaiting the instant repairs.
Or a complete axle overhaul with a differential job.
The welders are awaiting customers at the side of the road.
A local way to prevent the shackles from turning the wrong way. Or to help prevent wear to the bushings? The thick rubber pieces are coming from the mining industries conveyer belts or huge tyres.
Another nice solution. Instead of importing an expensive bed liner they use braided rubber mats in the bed of their pick-ups.
Father and son at work. Here the boy is applying some grease at the bottom of the bolt that passes the leafs.
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
Meanwhile Esteban is helping me getting the u-bolts off the leaf springs. Those are always a pain to get off. 3 break.
The front is looking better that it had been the last few years.
Esteban and Alex roll the front axle to the side.
Back on the street I see some marvelous pieces of street mechanics. Here a complete engine job. Sometimes the owner sits in his car and reads a newspaper. Awaiting the instant repairs.
Or a complete axle overhaul with a differential job.
The welders are awaiting customers at the side of the road.
A local way to prevent the shackles from turning the wrong way. Or to help prevent wear to the bushings? The thick rubber pieces are coming from the mining industries conveyer belts or huge tyres.
Another nice solution. Instead of importing an expensive bed liner they use braided rubber mats in the bed of their pick-ups.
Father and son at work. Here the boy is applying some grease at the bottom of the bolt that passes the leafs.
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
landcruising
Adventurer
We have a contract that finished by the end of April with daily fine, but I don't think they will make it. I don't care about the money, I just want a good job... Let us see what happens... I could write a nice book about this... 
But I don't want to spoil my good mood on Sunday.. ;-)
But I don't want to spoil my good mood on Sunday.. ;-)JohnIndenver
New member
breather at the back of the transmission
Try using a small chisel and small hammer to gently unscrew the breather. If you are not comfortable with that, try plan B.
Pop the transmission breather cap off. Braze a short pipe extension. Flare the end slightly prior to attaching the breather hose with a clamp or two.
Try using a small chisel and small hammer to gently unscrew the breather. If you are not comfortable with that, try plan B.
Pop the transmission breather cap off. Braze a short pipe extension. Flare the end slightly prior to attaching the breather hose with a clamp or two.
landcruising
Adventurer
So you would think it would unscrew? The breathers on the axles have hexagonal heads. But the transmission breather has nothing but a round base. How are you so sure it would unscrew?
Pskhaat
2005 Expedition Trophy Champion
You're right, those tires look commercially huge
What size are they?What I imagine the back streets of Moab should be like or the entrance-way to The Broken Birfield Bar.
JohnIndenver
New member
breather at the back of the transmission
The "cogs" offer grip to unscrew the breather.
The "cogs" offer grip to unscrew the breather.
JohnIndenver
New member
breather at the back of the transmission
I read a little more on MUD. The jury is out whether or not the diff breather unscrews or is pressed in. Pop it out and thread it. If threaded, unscrew it and put in a nipple. Some of the transmission applications required a 90 degree nipple.
I attached a hose to the diff breather on my 94 Toyota axle. See attached. The breather cap pops off easy. The cap looked identical to yours. The stem of the breather is just under 1 cm in length with a noticeable flange. After 20,000 miles with plenty of stress on the hose, the little Worm Drive Hose Clamp holds on tight. It is not as cool or solid as a nipple designed for a hose but works.
What about the transfer case breather?
I read a little more on MUD. The jury is out whether or not the diff breather unscrews or is pressed in. Pop it out and thread it. If threaded, unscrew it and put in a nipple. Some of the transmission applications required a 90 degree nipple.
I attached a hose to the diff breather on my 94 Toyota axle. See attached. The breather cap pops off easy. The cap looked identical to yours. The stem of the breather is just under 1 cm in length with a noticeable flange. After 20,000 miles with plenty of stress on the hose, the little Worm Drive Hose Clamp holds on tight. It is not as cool or solid as a nipple designed for a hose but works.
What about the transfer case breather?
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landcruising
Adventurer
So I poped the head off the breather, and there is no sign of it being screwed in, so I guess it is pressed in, and I don´t want to risk of damaging it, so I went your way and clamped a hose on the little part that was sticking out. I hope it will hold. I still have the cap and spring in case I want to go back to original..
landcruising
Adventurer
Oaky some more for you:
The leaf springs on the front were giving me troubles for some time. In Cambodia I had one broken leaf replaced, but they didn't match the two sides, so I tried to correct the works in Brazil, but now I am fed up with it. After taking the sets apart, we see that they are rusted and I have opted for a complete new set.
I have the option between Peruvian or Japanese steel. The latter a bit more expensive, but it is looking real swell.
New leafs, new u-bolts and new bushings that come close to the Australian OME version.
These Mexican bushings have a certain firmness that I like. The OME version is very stiff. I have the machine shop drill holes in the bolts to apply grease to the bushings.
In front of our appartement I spot this funny looking van. 'Spooky' the mobile pet wash service. Our guard dog is getting the works.
Inside it is steaming hot. Fuji is getting groomed, washed and dried all that for a mere 15 USD and you won't have to leave you house.
I am getting used to the views here, but this is a regular street corner in our neighborhood. Again a VW Brasilia with 4 doors!
Adventurous greetings,
Coen
The leaf springs on the front were giving me troubles for some time. In Cambodia I had one broken leaf replaced, but they didn't match the two sides, so I tried to correct the works in Brazil, but now I am fed up with it. After taking the sets apart, we see that they are rusted and I have opted for a complete new set.
I have the option between Peruvian or Japanese steel. The latter a bit more expensive, but it is looking real swell.
New leafs, new u-bolts and new bushings that come close to the Australian OME version.
These Mexican bushings have a certain firmness that I like. The OME version is very stiff. I have the machine shop drill holes in the bolts to apply grease to the bushings.
In front of our appartement I spot this funny looking van. 'Spooky' the mobile pet wash service. Our guard dog is getting the works.
Inside it is steaming hot. Fuji is getting groomed, washed and dried all that for a mere 15 USD and you won't have to leave you house.
I am getting used to the views here, but this is a regular street corner in our neighborhood. Again a VW Brasilia with 4 doors!
Adventurous greetings,
Coen