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I'm baaaaaack! by
VWGirl
I know how much you all missed me... so i decided to return! I am sure
things are a lot different here since I left... I heard Jan is moving to FL
finally... and we are going to try and have a RAMVA gtg here soon? hope to
see some of you there!
ah well... let the drama begin!
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March 13th 06 02:05 AM
by VWGirl
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Basic Engine Questions VW Bug Auto Stick by
Noice87
All the info I can find on the internet and google is for engine in
cars that people have been driving then have problems. I have a 69
That's been sitting for 8 months. Was told it was running. I hook a
battery and battery charger from my truck to it and when I crank it you
can hear the starter...
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One Headlight out - Need help diagnosing by
Houdsie
My '73 Super's driver side low beam is out. It was off and on last
summer. It worked when it felt like it. Some times if it was out, I
could feel down to the fuse and jiggle the connection and it would
work. I pulled the connection and cleaned it with sandpaper plus added
some dilectric grease...
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Scat Drag Fast shifter troubles by
Mike West
Any of you have experience with this type and brand of shifter? I got one
last weekend to replace my Hurst shifter.
After close to an hour of trying to get it to work correctly I gave up and
pulled it out. Put the old Hurst shifter back in and it worked right the
first time.
Any advice would be...
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74 VW 1800 Bus burnt out exhaust valve. Now what? by
RichDownUnder
G'day folks,
I'm after some advice about my VW pop-top camper. So you know what I
actually have, I call it a 74 Kombi, a guy I know in the UK calls it a
'Bay Window' and a friend in New Jersey calls it a 'Microbus.' It has
the larger type rear lights and twin Solex carbies. I bought it
because I...
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Front Suspension No Travel by
[email protected]
I have a 69 bug with an adjustable front beam, ball joints, short
shocks, and Karman Ghia disc brakes on the front end. This suspension
won't move up when the car is on the ground. I can jump on the front
end and it won't move. Been this way for 17 years since I put the
front beam and brakes on...
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Vacuum Hoses PICT30 by
Houdsie
My '73 Super has a 1600DP with a Pict30/31 carb. I have some rough
acceleration when the weather is cool. I don't think my preheater is
working properly. I found a picture of the vacuum hoses for a PICT34
on a '73 at Rob & Dave's website. According to my understanding from
the site, I need the...
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whats it take to convert AC from R-12 to 134 by
[email protected]
I have a customer that wants me to convert his ac from R-12 to 134 the
conversion kit that the local parts store comes with a screw on tip to
charge it but I'm not sure if it goes on the lt ot right connector. has
anyone done this conversion? Any info would be greatful.
Mario
Vintage Werks resto
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Lock cylinder replacment by
JJW69Bug
Anyone know a trick for getting a lock cylinder out on a 69 bug. I
followed the haynes manual ( remove steering wheel, blinker assembly
and plate over the cylinder ) then it says insert key and turn it a
little and pull. I don't have a key, if I did I wouldn't be changing
the lock cylinder. I...
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88 B's by
BratscheMan
Is there such a thing as 88mm B P/C's? Just wondering.
BM
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Pulling off inner hubcaps by
Leo
Hello -
I'm trying to check the play on the bearings on my '73 bus. I went to
remove the inner hubcab to reveal the clamp nut, but there is a small,
square-headed pin held by a circlip sticking out of the front left cap
which I didn't expect. (pic: http://i2.tinypic.com/sz94ps.jpg)
Is that the...
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March 19th 06 05:29 PM
by Remco
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Quality of slip on seat covers Vs Hog Ring by
Jessdownunder
Hi there, I am giving my 1970 Bug a bit of a make-over and would like
to put on some new seat covers. Neither my partner nor I have any
experience putting on upholstery and I was therefore tempted to get the
slip on seat covers.........however there seems to be a lot of negative
opinions of these...
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where's the flasher on a 72 Bug? by
[email protected]
Hi,
I just got a 72 Beetle (Super) and the flashers do not work. Hazards
either. All other lights work, fuse has been changed already.
I cannot locate the flasher relay. Anyone know of an online VW manual with
pictures/? I bought a manual from Kragen - guess what ONE item is not
shown?...
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anyone in the nw interested in a 73 super? by
greggholmes
i have a 73 super that lost its engine and I need one less car. I have
a bus that needs my attention right now. Its beat up from the P/O and
has some rust but i'll let it go cheap $200 or trade for 76 bus stuff.
it's 90 % complete other then the engine. the engine could maybe
rebuilt but the case...
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Lead Additive by
Dennis Wik
Why do you use a lead additive? Have you had valve problems?
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1977 Puma</a>
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battery in backwards by
[email protected]
A new customer brought his 73 convertable because of electrical
problems. He had told me he bought a new battery about 500 miles ago
but its no longer starting. He also said he had no horn or turn
signals. I went to but a charger on the new battery and found it was
hooked up backwards. He said it...
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After 6 years, it lives again! by
Anthony W
A few of you old timers here might remember my Baja bug "Frankenstein"
(built from the remains of other dead bugs.) Anyway the perpetual
project engine is finished, installed and running. I still need to wrap
up some details before licensing and insurance but now I need to make it
look better. I...
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VW THING FLOOR by
Morgan Anderson
When my guy cut out the floor...what the floor bolts to
crumbled....apparantly needs to be totally re-fabbed...is this a big deal?
Also when unbolted the front frame brace the body shifted...he got scared
and washed his hands of the entire project.....what am i to do?
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Is this too much to pay for a Engine? by
Noice87
I took my 1971 Autostick Super Beetle in to be worked on and the repair
bill is getting high. the Engine is only firing on 3 Cylinders. He
has a rebuilt Autostick engine for 1500 + exchange for one of mine.
Anyeone know of a cheaper place ot get a rebuilt Autostick engine?
Will be happy when...
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