Anybody know where the key code is on a 87 golf gl? And how many digits?

Gave up trying to get all the performance issues ironed out of my old carb - last straw was when the car refused to idle - hot or cold. Bought a rebuilt Solex and popped it on. Started well, runs much better than the old one but it too will not let the car idle. Engine dies as soon as rpms drop...

Kragen Auto has a distributor with vacuum advance (item # 31908) in their online catalog. Anyone know if this is a SVDA type? How does one tell if it is a SVDA? The brand is CARDONE - anyone have experience with one of these? I have the 009/34PICT3 setup now & am trying to improve the hesitation...

In Dallas/Fort Worth. I sold my last ACVW this week.(age and health forced the issue) I have a few bits and parts. A few gen sets and alternators, a lot of cooling tin, some heads, two single port rebuilt and a HD starter. Anyone interested contact me back channel brother_rabbit @...

My son is half way tin the middle of nowhere on I20 in GA. He has a 95 Chevie S-10 blazer. He just replace the radiator and (I think) the thermo state. Thermostat seems to be cycling. the temp gage is running 210 to 200 and he's concerned there may be something else he needs to check. He...

I'm seeking info and links on the availability of conversion kits and parts to make a 71 SB run on batteries (all electric). I'm am retired engineer (EE with power system and electronics experience) and could do a ground up design but would prefer not to reinvent the wheel. (this is for fun not...

When it first appeared in Detroit back in January the Bluesport concept stirred talk of the revival of the roadster segment, and especially the Porsche 914 and 356. Unfortunately, the Porsche's rebirth was ruled out last month, and this had led to fears that the same fate may ensue for a planned...

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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...

Hello, I have a buggy project that I'm working on, and there is a slight bend in the right side rear torsion tube. It's not a big bend -- it's about enough to throw the right side of the body about an inch higher than the left side. The previous owner had rewelded part of the torsion housing and...

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after switching to linux a while ago I lost ramva - its just wasn't in the available groups to subscribe too ?? I used google groups for a bit - but soon tired of that I just for some reason checked again - and here it is :) I guess I've got some catching up to do Rich

I need to purchase new Windwo seals for my 71 Super. I went to aircooled.net and looked but is their a cheaper place? I couldn't find anything on jcwhitney Also I sold my Bug tow earlyier in the year to a friend and now I need a nother one. aircooled.net and jcwhitnery don't appear to have...

The screw that holds the circular metal piece around the head light will not come out. I am sure it is stripped now as my dad tried to drill it out. Any ideas? The left one came out just fine. I need it out so I can finish removing the fender. Thanks Steven

As soon as I finsihed the front brakes and install the Master Cylinder I am putting the gas tank back in. The one I have is a little rust but it may ok. Shoud I go with a new Gas Tank? And if so who has the best tnak for the $$$? Thanks Steven

Today I had a chance to mess with my 68 Autostick Bug "Front Brakes". I was able to adjust the Star Adjusters with a screwdriver, hammer and pliers. I also adjusted the shoes with a little tap of the hammer. The drums are now on. When I re-install the Brake resivour, 2 rubber hoses on the back...

Yesterday I went to pick up a 1970 Autostick I got off ebay. I hooked up the Bug Tow to the bug and to my truck to pull it out to change all the tires. I un-hooked it from my truck but not the bug. I then jacked up the rear on each side to change the tires. The the front tires. I then hooked...

Where is the best and cheapest place to buy new VW bug rims? Almost all of mine have rust on them and some are mis-matched. I don't need anything fancy. How much am I looking to spend for all 4 rims? Also yesterday I went to get 4 used 165 R15's but couldn't find any but was told 195 R75's...

Sometimes my car will not start and I have to unplug the wire from the starter to the regulator and use a wire my mechanic provied to touch the + on the battery and the wire to the starter to crank it up. Well today at the bank that was not working. You could hear it making noise but not...