THE KOMBI KONNECTION

Midlifecrisis

Hi all,
My name is Steve and my newly aquired Kombi doesn't have a name yet but she is a '75 2L auto pop top that I just brought in Melbourne last Monday and drove her to Adelaide and put her on a car transporter for Perth and flew home myself. (Will get a photo up on Kombi Konnection soon)
I now have to get her licensed in WA when she arrives.
I know I have a few mechanical issues to sort out, the main one being to replace the exhaust which I blew almost to bits climbing the grueling hills into Adelaide! I just hope I havn't done any more damage to her apart from the exhaust??
This is my first Kombi after a long search and I can't wait to drive her on camping trips. I did camp a few nights on the drive from Melbourne to Adelaide and loved it.
I have been quoted $330 for a new exhaust and was told it would take the mechanic about an hour to fit. Sounds like it is not a big job that I MIGHT be able to do myself. Any clues from members would be appreciated. I did search the KK site but couldn't find anything specific to fitting exhausts.

Thanks all, thoroughly looking forward to joining the VW runs in WA.

regards
Midlifecrisis

Rod · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:51 pm Post subject:

Hey Midlife
Can I ask how much it cost to send kombi from adelaide to perth,and who did you use
I just bought one in SA,and have to get it brought over,

hanks Rod

Brookie

Piratekombi · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:25 am Post subject:

They must charge by the hour or part there-of!

To replace the exhaust, you have to undo six nuts... it takes about ten minutes (although it is handy if you can have someone hold the exhaust while you insert and tighten the bolts). It would also be a good idea to replace the two exhaust gaskets - and be careful if you have a towbar as some exhausts may not fit.
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Midlifecrisis · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:13 am Post subject:

Rod, Yea I am using TRANSURF CONSULTANTS trading as AUTO Logistics to bring her over to WA by road. Cost $860 Depot to Depot.
I'll give a report on their service in this forum when she arrives in WA (up to 10 business days).

Yea I found the install of mufflers in a manual after posting my message. Doesn't "seem" that hard. Although I may need to get new heat exchangers also if I have done a terrible thing to her Crying or Very sad

Regards to all Kombi owners

Midlifecrisis

Rod · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:48 am Post subject:

Thanks Steve.

Ive rang them,and being quoted same price,now just need to get from Mt Gambia to Adelaide (Dry Creek)
Rod

Midlifecrisis · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: Exhaust is easy to change.

Changing the exhaust is one of the easiest things to do on a Kombi. 6 bolts is all that holds it on. I've even progressed to removing the heat exchangers, that is easy too!

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