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Bussy's First Breakdown (Story) by Busahaulic
This is the third summer season since Bussy got his transplant - a 2.2 Subaru Legacy motor out of a totalled wagon. There were a couple little details to straighten out in the beginning, but there have been NO failures since the conversion. No breakdowns. No getting stranded. Not a worry on...
August 13th 05 03:25 PM
by Tim Rogers Go to last post
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Heater Blower Fans Deteriorated! by [email protected]
Hi! I have a 1973 VW Beetle. The other day I was inspecting the add on blower fans for my heater. I hardly ever used them, since I was concerned with the current draw on the battery. When I picked it up to remove one, the outer casing crumbled in my
August 13th 05 04:25 PM
by Busahaulic Go to last post
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67 vw bug brakes by [email protected]
I have a 67 VW bug that has been sitting for a couple of years. I am now trying to move it but it feels as though the brakes are stuck. The emergency brake is off and the clutch is pushed to the floor but it still doesn't move when pushed. Any ideas? Thanks
August 13th 05 07:32 PM
by ThaDriver Go to last post
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treasure cove found by Dennis Wik
Today I met a guy who has been in VWs as long as anyone I have met before. He invited me to come out and look at his collection. Wow, a bonanza. Thousands of parts, dozens of cars, tractors, and even a restored 49' Airstream 14' trailer coupled to a restored 52' Chevy six window pickup. ...
August 14th 05 12:41 AM
by johnboy Go to last post
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In need of thermostat and parts by avalanchefan19c
Hello All: Any one have access to a thermostat, rod, flaps etc.. My bug's thermostat and flaps assembly is missing. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Ken Hamilton
August 14th 05 12:25 PM
by bill may Go to last post
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how are OEVeeDub and BFY as vendors? Vendor rating in general? by remco
Was looking to get some parts and was wondering if www.bfyobsoleteparts.com is an ok place? How about http://www.oeveedub.com? On a different note: how about we set up a simple applet on a web site someplace so we can give vendors ratings - when they do well by us we bump a good count, when we get...
August 14th 05 12:41 PM
by User Example Go to last post
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bad noise while turning by HerdFsu
77 Sb convertible here. Just the other day, I took my car for a spin. Everytime I turn left or right I get a loud scraping noise coming from the rear of the car. I know it has to be something with the flywheel/transaxle but I’m not sure exactly. Anyone have any ideas??? -- Posted using the...
August 14th 05 02:08 PM
by Speedy Jim Go to last post
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Frame head replacement by Tony Bennett
Hi I am having the framehead on an IRS RHD car replaced with a new one from a beam car. I appreciate its got to be right so the local VW top man is doing it. I'd like to save a bit of his time and my money by cutting the holes in the right for the master cylinder and fitting bolts, since the...
August 14th 05 05:25 PM
by Tony Bennett Go to last post
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test by Tricky
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August 14th 05 10:29 PM
by Tricky Go to last post
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66 Bug Door handles by Patrick
okay now I'm frustrated. I've been trying to get the door handles out so I can trouble shoot why the buttons are loose and the key wont lock the doors. I have went thought my Bentley Manual and the Muir manual and can't find anything. Can someone please tell me how to get the darn things out. In...
August 15th 05 01:54 AM
by Shag Go to last post
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Hard starting 74 beetle. by [email protected]
Hi everyone ! When cold the engine starts intantly 99% of the time. Once warm engine is hard or slow to start much of the time. It seems as if its flooding. HELP!
August 15th 05 05:59 PM
by Eduardo K. Go to last post
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Good tires? Looking for tire source by [email protected]
I was wondering if anyone had purchased those cooper tires from the real source, I think they are $200 plus S&H. The belts are showing on my tires and 2 are flat, so it's off the road until I get new ones. Would kinda like to get them sooner than later. Are these a good deal or is there some other...
August 16th 05 12:54 AM
by User Example Go to last post
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FS OEM Sport Wheel by Wolfgang
FS: I have one 4 1/2x 15 4 lug steel x pattern bug sport rim. This was the spare so still near perfert OEM pain on it - no tire. $15. plus shipping (suspect about $12). Also have green lighted knob (not switch ) for VW gas heater $8. Email me off list - remove obvious. wolfgangNOdieterSPAM at...
August 16th 05 01:04 AM
by Wolfgang Go to last post
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Bleeding brake lines 66 vw by Tom Nakashima
Greetings, what size tubing (ID) is used to bleed the brake lines for 66 vw? thanks, -tom
August 16th 05 02:59 PM
by Tom Nakashima Go to last post
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KonK out under load by TonyO
Hi, Anyone know what might be going on with my T2... perfect on a short trip but on a hot day on a motorway for example when the engine is running hot & the van's under load it will start juddering - and then konk out. After letting the engine cool - It will get me a few more miles down the road....
August 16th 05 04:58 PM
by Speedy Jim Go to last post
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VW Cannon, or SOMETHING ELSE by Lorem Ipsum
Cannon? Or maybe it's just waking up. http://www.strangevehicles.com/images/content/108979.jpg
August 18th 05 12:41 AM
by Lorem Ipsum Go to last post
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Decklid Quick-Release Hinge Pins by [email protected]
Deck Lid - Quick-Release Hinge Pins Hi! My Empi brand Decklid Quick-Release Hinge Pins came today from Cip1. Can someone please give me some simple instructions on how to install them? Is it better to install them with the deck lid installed or removed?
August 18th 05 02:30 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Headliner install w/ metal sunroof by Mel P.
I'm in the process of installing the headliner in my 77 Bug which has a metal sunroof. I have some articles and webpages that describe installing the headliner on Bugs w/o the sunroof. Is there any tricks or special procedure for the sunroof opening? -- Mel 77 Revived Bug & 70 Ghia...
August 18th 05 03:27 AM
by Mel P. Go to last post
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Dash Grills For 74 Vw by [email protected]
Hi everyone! I'm looking for original dash grill panels for a 74 vw. Can anyone send me to a place on the net that may have them? Thanks!
August 18th 05 06:34 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Wiring diagram by JohnE
I have a 1960 bug. I have been unable to find an accurate electrical diagram. All of the diagrams that I have seen for 1960 do not look like my car. I have a fuse panel with 4 banks and then mounted to the inside of the left front fender is another fuse block with four banks. I have found...
August 18th 05 04:46 PM
by Speedy Jim Go to last post
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