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Subaru motor in an old Beetle? by jack lewiski
Anybody try to put an EJ22T Subaru motor in an old Beetle?
October 18th 04 02:11 PM
by Ben Boyle Go to last post
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Idling problem by Braukuche
Hey all, Just put a rebuilt and rebushed 28 PICT on my '63 40hp Bug and am having a problem with it idling once the choke is off. It idles fine when just sitting there, but when deaccelerating to a stop on the road it want to die unless I goose the accelerator pedal and resotre the idle at which...
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October 18th 04 06:18 PM
by Dave Go to last post
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Question: Brake caliper switch? by BIG ART 330
Can I use 2 pin ATE calipers in place of 1 pin calipers? Thanks. Art Imerito 69 Bug Resto-custom
October 18th 04 07:18 PM
by Jan Andersson Go to last post
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gear oil instead of grease in my cv joints? by [email protected]
Hello, I pulled the cv joints on the transaxle-end of my axles, and found that they were full of what appeared to be 90wt gear oil. I understand that they should have been packed with grease? This is the first time I've had these joints apart (previous owner was kind of an idiot, so I'm concerned...
October 18th 04 09:05 PM
by Sleepy Joe Go to last post
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Oval door locking problem by ningi
Matt Dainty wrote: > Hi, > > I've just become a proud owner of an early RHD '56 Oval, which runs and > looks great, but has some small issues with the doors which I want to sort > out. > > Basically, I can't seem to lock the passenger-side door, which doesn't > have a key lock so I presume can only...
October 18th 04 11:07 PM
by Matt Dainty Go to last post
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72' Beetle with idle problems by Flgstonia
I recently purchased a 72' Beetle. After driving the vehicle for about 10 minutes the idle becomes rough and the car dies if I don't continually tap the accelerator. Also, the electric fuel pump vibrates extremely heavily every so often. (lack of fuel?) I've checked the spark plugs, replaced...
October 19th 04 12:50 AM
by perkinskr Go to last post
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QUESTION: Beetle Three-View Drawings? by Coast Guard Kiteman [Ret.]
Hello all. This is my first post here. Can anyone tell me where I can find - either in print or online - "three-view" drawings of a Volkswagen Beetle? It doesn't have to be any particular model, just something with the body style from the late 60's or the 70's. I used to own a Beetle "camper"...
October 19th 04 01:10 AM
by MUADIB® Go to last post
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AWESOME! Faces of Death Movie for Halloween! by HALLOWEEN!
This is the Best Video You Can Buy for Your Halloween Party! Extremely Rare! Banned in 46 Countries! For the uninitiated, the original Faces of Death is by far the most controversial film to date. It is extremely graphic in nature, and most definitely NOT for those with weak stomachs. For this...
October 19th 04 01:31 AM
by HALLOWEEN! Go to last post
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MX gear on ebay..emig,henry,tortelli,dowd... by YZPILOT2
hey guys. dunno if this is considered spamming or not..hope not. for the past several years ive collected MX gear from races and auctions. most of it signed. anyway, due to financial needs, im selling my collection..90% of it anyway. listed on ebay under the seller name of YZPILOT20GTD are the...
October 19th 04 02:56 AM
by YZPILOT2 Go to last post
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Old VW's Unsafe? by ilambert
Sorry then,it sure sounded trollish.A Beetle and a 2CV eh?All you need is a Fiat and the E.U. is covered. "Ben Boyle" > wrote in message ... > How so? I am a regular in this newsgroup and own both a Beetle and a 2CV. > "ilambert"...
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October 19th 04 03:39 AM
by Kidd Andersson Go to last post
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Flywheel nut - which size by PP
Hello NG Which size is the flywheelnut on a 1974 1303 1300ccm engine ? ....greetings...PP --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 15-10-2004
October 19th 04 04:26 PM
by PP Go to last post
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VIN ? by butch
Looking at a car...1317530321.../????? What does the 3 designate? TIA Shawn
October 20th 04 02:02 AM
by Kafertoys Go to last post
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CB- TYPE 4 replacement carb? by scorch
Im new. This motor is on my Barry's mini-T 4 seater. I have a "CB" motor with a single carb / with 4 intake tubes. The carb is in less than "good" shape, I don't know when this was last rebuilt. It runs ok (70MPH is as fast as i push it) but has a few flat spots (transitions from 1-2, 2-3). I have...
October 20th 04 02:11 AM
by Wolfgang Go to last post
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leaking crank pulley by Thomas Malmevik
On Sun, 11 Oct 2004, Braukuche wrote: >> The key question is what is >>> good "stock" pulley? A junkyard German one >>> or is the Mexican one< > > There is nothing wrong witht he Mexican ones, definately better than a worn > German one which can cause a leak. > --Dan E
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October 20th 04 09:34 PM
by Thomas Malmevik Go to last post
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Rough Idle when engine is cold by azazel scratch
I could use some help from my fellow VW drivers. My 1974 Super Beetle has a rebuilt engine which I installed in 1996. The engine is stock with all hoses and egr connected and working. The car passed smog every 2 years. The problem I am having is that when I start the car in the morning there...
October 20th 04 09:57 PM
by Speedy Jim Go to last post
1 1,291
San Diego Auto & Cycle Swap, Show and Sale Oct 31 by Ray Taylor
GRAND OPENING OF NEW CYCLE SECTION JAN 23, 2005! Next Event Sunday October 31 at Grossmont College from 6am - 1pm CYCLES WELCOME! FREE Breakfast for All Cycle & Ford Entries. Go to www.sandiegoautoswap.com for more information. See Ya There!!!
October 21st 04 12:02 AM
by Ray Taylor Go to last post
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brake lites work ,sorta by veteran
It takes more pressure to get the lights on. I have replaced the switches. two.1969 Karmann Ghia. what else could be the problem? "Some say that I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one." John
October 21st 04 02:13 AM
by Max Welton Go to last post
8 1,051
WTB: windshield 1978 westy Las Vegas nevada. by Marc H.Popek
Hello, the perfectly good windscreen I had neatly wrapped in the garage... for the longest time, got smashed ...just when I was gonna have it changed out. Anybody in the region got a line on spares? Marc ---
October 21st 04 04:44 AM
by shad Go to last post
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Simple Bus alt question, honest. by Juper Wort
Hello '73 bus, with alternator. Not charging battery. I'm guessing that bulb may have blown, but since its dark when I get home now, its not too easy to crawl about underneath the dash doing my Vet bit. I tried swapping bulbs with another lamp, but the little ****ers wont go back in right. I will...
October 21st 04 08:14 AM
by Juper Wort Go to last post
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Master Cylinder - which part number should I use? by Chuck Townsley
I am bringing back to life a wonderful 1977 Type 2 Microbus. In doing so, I have discovered a leak in the master cylindar of the braking system. Not really a big deal to fix, but getting the right part seems a bit confusing. According to my Bently service manaual the 68 through 70...
October 21st 04 03:55 PM
by Chuck Townsley Go to last post
4 1,229
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