VW Momentum: October 2009

Mice love Buses!

Oct. 31, 2009

- When over to Shawns house to remove some parts from a 70 bus:

We found a mice nest in the fuel tank area: (See on the Right side, where the filler neck would be)

Check out the fuel sender - I think this may be why it stopped working!

Here's Shawn - Getting busy removing the Radio Antenna:

Oct. 24, 2009

- Added a custom battery cover for all the rain in the Northwest:

I purchased a battery case from 'Schuck's Auto Supply' for ~$12.00

Then I cut the sides so it fits the battery with the cables - and use the top to cover the battery from moisture
(I didn't want to enclose the battery - just want to keep the water off the terminals)

I used a bungee cord to hold the battery in place (the strap that came with the case wasn't going to work) then I added a small bungee cord to hold the top to the case:

Locking Gas cap for 68-71 BUS

Oct. 14, 2009

- Locking Gas Cap:

The locking gas cap for the 68-71 VW Bus is either hard to find - or very expensive - found one for $105.00. But whats interesting is 'The Thing' uses the same size - so I purchased the one from The Thing Shop for $52.00 and it fits great!

http://www.thethingshop-az.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=211201551A

Replace Fuel Pump and fuel tap

Oct. 4, 2009

- Replace Fuel pump:

Found the Fuel pump was leaking! So I replaced with rotary pump and replaced fuel lines and fuel tap/screen.

Fuel tap was a little different (old on the left) so I cut the new one to match the length in the tank: