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by LandShark
Sun May 29, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: remove rear window glass
Replies: 2
Views: 1918

remove rear window glass

Hey guys, I thought I would take a pause before I break something. I am trying to get the regulator and left rear window out to address a dead motor. Which way does the glass come out and what other trim or guides may I need to remove? Thx in advance -Matt http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/ze...
by LandShark
Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Anybody ever heard of a Zaz?
Replies: 8
Views: 4430

I would own a Trabant if I had room for more toys. Why not a Zaz?
by LandShark
Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: New M6 GT3
Replies: 1
Views: 1807

Mein car ist best car.

jk, pretty cool.
by LandShark
Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:20 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: 1976 633CSI Karmann project in South Australia need help
Replies: 6
Views: 5614

Yikes. Good luck and let me know if you have questions about mine or need pics. Mine is July 1976 Euro.
by LandShark
Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:13 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: dented fuel door
Replies: 8
Views: 5743

I took it to a old school recommended dent shop and the guy spent 2 weeks with it. He says he could only get it out a little bit due to the metal being thicker than modern cars. Oh well I tried, and only paid half of the agreed price. And it still way cheaper than buying the hammer and bag kit off o...
by LandShark
Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:12 am
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB: Early 633csi auxillary air valve and hvac fan switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2725

the early "nemo" valves suck. build yourself a choke and you wont have to worry about an NOS part failing in 2 years.

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by LandShark
Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Early Euro parts availability
Replies: 12
Views: 6114

That pic gave me a hard on. My non-feedback L-jetronic has so many more electrical components with only marginal benefits. If any? Thats such a wonderful setup and a gateway to trick modifications. Maybe 3 individual weber carbs. Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork. An engin...
by LandShark
Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Early Euro parts availability
Replies: 12
Views: 6114

Carbs would be awesome and it would be interesting if this car is earlier than mine. I sometimes wish my car was more muscle car, just carbs and manual windows, etc.
by LandShark
Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:23 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

All done. We got the system on vacuum for 30 minutes, then on pressure check. One crimp needed to be recrimped at a different clock in order to seal up a leak. There was also a bad schrader valve on the retrofitted low side port. I arranged those hoses in that way where one is holding the other back...
by LandShark
Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:46 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: dented fuel door
Replies: 8
Views: 5743

no, my fuel door doesnt lock. my car is the most basic of basic of the sharks. Except I have power windows. The fasteners seem to be located via trunk/boot . I will add more pics whenever I get around to beating it out.
by LandShark
Sat Sep 05, 2015 3:03 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

The true width of this condenser is 21.5 inches with the integrated bracket bars. Yes, it was trouble working out the closeness of the brackets and hoses. Yes, I am finally finished plumbing it. I needed two short drop 90 degree elbows on the condenser and compressor (pictured) just to make it fit. ...
by LandShark
Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:57 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: dented fuel door
Replies: 8
Views: 5743

dented fuel door

Is my fuel door dented or does this subtle depression come from the factory?

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by LandShark
Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:53 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Early Tan Door panels For sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1882

hows the condition of the chromy plastic borders? are those included?
by LandShark
Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

This is the original Ranco thermal breaker. It seems to be working great by bench checking it in the freezer. The Honda part follows a different digital logic with a range of ohms that just won't work without designing a bulky circuit and relay, etc. http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/zepplin6...
by LandShark
Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Four Corners 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 2259

I was there, but couldn't hang out. Ive never been to Colorado before and there was too much natural beauty to explore. We did hiking and camping, and gentle off-roading lol. I will start another thread for that soon.
by LandShark
Sun Aug 02, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Four Corners 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 2259

Four Corners 2015

Who's coming? Im registered but still need to put my front bumper back on because of my big AC project. I think I'm going tent camping when I reach Pagosa. Its not my first time roughing it with the shark either.
by LandShark
Sun Jul 26, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

The evaporator probe or "thermal breaker" hovers inside or near the evaporator so it doesnt ice over. If the evap gets too cold, it temporarily breaks the circuit to the compressor clutch. Did I get that right? My fan will still be controlled manually.
by LandShark
Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:52 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

This new condenser fan from Jegs is noticeably lighter. 13 inch universal. It feels good to throw more 70's tech in the garbage can. I even went to the store and splurged on extra rubber iso spacers. Slathered the bolts in blue loctite. The fan came with these cheesy plastic cable strap things. I ac...
by LandShark
Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:12 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Something a bit different
Replies: 1
Views: 1728

Eww. I almost bought an Opel Commodore GS (commodore A) with this style of weird body work mods. Glad I didn't. That thing goes like hell though.
by LandShark
Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:33 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

Brackets for the condenser and reworked bracket for the oil cooler are done. Im having a hell of a time too. Space is limited and the condenser is already butted up against the driver side cavity wall to make space for the side pictured. The condenser is very light and I only went with 3 sturdy brac...
by LandShark
Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

Pictured is the top of the condenser. I don't have a problem hacking and slashing this car, but when it comes to easily visible stuff, I'm not drilling extra holes that can be seen when the hood is open. One bracket mounts to the car, the other to the condenser. I then install a union bolt (upper on...
by LandShark
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Thank you, Greece
Replies: 15
Views: 5956

Thank you, Greece

I don't if you fellas have been paying attention to the current exchange rate, but now is prime time to book your flight to De or the EU in general. If I was still there I know I would be hoarding Euro out of the German ATMS. Ouch what a mess, but it always creates opportunities.
by LandShark
Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:46 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

Aeroquip hoses sound nice. My boss recently invested in crimping tools, so I think I'm going traditional. I already had the evaporator out of the car. I've got to find the expansion valve. Maybe I have messed with it already, I can't recall. Pics of the belt installed. If the belt starts to stretch,...
by LandShark
Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:08 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Track (Tie) Rods; removal and refurb
Replies: 23
Views: 16397

Yes and they just pop on. I suggest poly urethane ones
by LandShark
Sun Jun 21, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: landsharks air conditioning overhaul
Replies: 45
Views: 21547

Back to working in my hot garage. This is the 16X20 condenser. http://www.universalacparts.com/product/UNIVERSAL-CONDENSER-16-X-20 Just enough space to setup some brackets, 90 degree fittings, and the fan mounting. Its a good amount of space to play with after the old monstrosity came out. My boss s...