where is that lad? -- Hint; Enjoy the moment !

Here is the situation. In the Summer of 2009 we installed an Interstate battery that we got from Sam's. In warm or above freezing weather it cranks just fine. When it is below freezing, sometime the starter makes a little grrr sound or nothing at all. On another vehicle with an Interstate...

I've heard old timers always say to change the oil before. I've also heard that air filters are removed to help pass. Can anyone tell me if it makes a difference and why? -- Mel P. 77 Bug & 70 KG Cabrio PARTS FOR SALE: http://www.geocities.com/mpernice/VWPARTS/index.htm

I just make short trips in my 1973 VW Beetle. It already has flaps and the thermostat. I thought it would get the heater working sooner if I set the timing to 5 degrees ATDC. What is the correct timing for a SVDA vac/advance distributor and a 34PICT carb? I was always told that 7.5 degrees BTDC...

The first alternator I had came with the car. Big sticker on the top said "Re manufactured by Bosch" or something similar. The label wore off over time, but the alternator never quit charging. Instead, the threaded part of the shaft where the pulley attaches decided to divorce itself from the rest...

Is this feasible? who has the bushes? -- Hint; Enjoy the moment !

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while bleeding .. some rather yucky stuff came out. almost milky, must be moisture? on another wheel (R.R.) seems like the bled fluid just did not come out with the same force as the L.R. should I just go ahead and change the rubber line? otherwise , things are working out. Why don't these cars...

even sitting for a few dayz. the bugger is the body has a single reservoir while the m.c. is dual circuit.. I have a dual reservoir, I'll change it to isolate the problem. Yes, I've looked at the long line that runs to the back. I wish I could see some evidence on the garage floor. where is it...

I have a Ghia , it is a Cab body circa 1962 or older on a '69 pan. I can not find the body's #. what changes were made over the years? It's got to be a '60, '61 or '62 Hey the clock still works and on 12 volt -- Hint; Enjoy the moment !

Guys, I need to get rid of some excessive shaft play in this 034 that I picked up for cheap. I did this to one a couple years ago and it works just fine, just added new gaskets and spacers, straight forward job. Well my old brain is failing me but for the life of me I can't get the point...

I got one I think is made by Johnson Controls from Autozone branded as a Duralast. Hopefully this one lasts a long time. I wasn't entirely sure the old battery was defective but I couldn't find a purchase date in my log book and I was tired of charging it up. Of course, it will help if...

So with tax returns this year, the family and I plan on getty a Westy. I have around 5k to spend. Maybe 6 if I stretch it. I would like a 74 and later, prefer a 78-79. As I'm finding out, you can't get a decent looking Westy for that price. All I find on thesamba are rusty and abused. When...

Red light flickered on and off for about a week only in idle, Then a solid red light came on so I first checked the belt seemed fine, but replaced anyways red light still. So I checked the brushes, and cleaned with sandpaper, still red light. Next I changed the regulator, still red light so I...

Trying to replace cables on sons project car.68 bug. Could not get the cable threaded end out of the tube, its like the threaded part is too long to make the turn at the rear end of the tube, ended up pushing the cable back in and cutting off the threaded end at the handle, then pulled the...

Hello guys, I've been away from this group for quite some time for various reasons but I won't bore you with the details. I'm glad I finally found my way back. I have a couple engines that need rebuilt and my 20yo son has agreed to turn the wrenches. I can't even pick up a wrench. We have the...

I'm VW-less again. I wonder how long it will last this time.

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I replaced the bailey channel in one of my windows a few years back. Probably Brazilian or some such as its faded, fallen to bits, generally worn out. In fact in worse condition than the 40 year old original German ones in opposite window. There are a few auto rubber specialists around who sell...

looks like the irc is resting this year ... so I'll say it here ! hope you all have a good 2010 :-) Rich