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hood seal, mexi style by
Cletus[_2_]
Does anyone have any experience with this kind of hood seal?
http://aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=EXT0028&cartid=
and click on mexi style to look at the item.
My sealing lip is 80 percent rusted away and mangled and I was
wondering if i should just stick one of these on the...
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Any of you guys and or Gals live in the Houston Texas USA area? by
Mike West
I went to an open car show today. While there with my chopped 66 bug I ran
into several fellow aircooled enthusiasts. One turned out to live in my
neighborhood and was there with his squareback. He also owns a Ghia. The
other entrant had a Meyers Manx clone that was real nice. We got to...
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dashpot ? by
Tricky
anyone know what this bit does ?
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w224/danfromtheseventies/dashpot.jpg
its on a 1300 beetle carb.
Thanks
Rich
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Type IV Beetle In The Works: Heads Update by
Harry Smith
Hello all,
Good news about my heads. The guy at CAP Engine Rebuilders says I've
got the best VW heads he's seen. Started cleaning up the valves and
chambers tonight. I think I'm going to go with the budget 96mm piston/
cylinder set but get better rings (Total Seal). The valve covers...
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T1 generator stand by
Bill[_3_]
I've worked on 4cyl Porsche motors for many years and wonder why on
these motors you can easily remove the generator/fan assembly while on
T1 VW motors it's more difficult, due to the fact that the assembly
must be lifted, as opposed to slid off as with the Porsche. The photo
of the typical...
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VW cabrio turn signal bulbs by
barkhamstedtracker
Where/how can I find a way to get in to change the turn signal bulb on a
1999 VW cabrio convertable?
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Administration to outlaw old foreign vehicles by
pico
01/04/2007 Washington DC
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters has announced a proposed
bill which would remove from United States roads all foreign automobiles
manufactured before 1970. Citing concerns of pollution and the general
lack of safety, Peters said, "We are confident that the...
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April 2nd 07 11:37 AM
by Jan
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What to do? by
Noice87
Just got severed a notice on my 5 VW's that do not run and my dad's
Motor Home. And must be moved with in 72 hours (3days). Had a guy
from the city concil stop by and he may buy 3 of them for 520. I
really do not want to get rid of any except for one junk one.
This ****es me off. I am going to...
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line boring by
Cletus[_2_]
I'm going to rebuild this 73 engine, in this beater i just bought. It
appears to have never had the case split. I'm down to the short
block, rods off. rod bearings heavy damage, copper showing on some,
but not all. Pistons were Nural brand, is that aftermarket? they
were dished style and...
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1972 Type 2 Repair / Welder by
Graham Webber
Hello
I have a 1972 VW camper, and am looking for recomendations for a welder, we
need a little bit of welding done to the chassis, and a few pannels
replaced.
Does anyone know of / have used anybody in and around the Hertfordshire /
Essex border area?
Thanks for the reply.
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12 volt turn signal relay help needed by
Mike West
I thought it would look cool so I swapped out my stock turn signal lever
with some aftermarket thing. well I never could get it to work correctly so
today I tried to put the car back as it was.
My stock turn lever had only three wires on it when I got the car and the
turn signals did work.
When I...
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Removing Seat Back Adjusters by
compwrench
Hi Folks,
I have a '71 standard beetle and I am reupholstering all the seats. I
have disassembled the front seat backs and bases and I am preparing to
sandblast the frames and repaint. My problem is I can't seem to figure
out how to take the seat back adjusters (recline) out of the seat
base....
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Stuck heater cable -- 1974 VW Bus by
[email protected]
I'm trying to replace the heater cables for my 1974 VW Bus. I've got
the new cables, but I can't get the old cables out of the bus.
I disconnected the cables from the heater levers in the dashboard, and
from the barrel clamps near at the heat boxes. They should just pull
out, right? Well, they...
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March 31st 07 07:47 PM
by NotMe
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door hinge pin by
Terry[_4_]
Can anyone tell me whats involved in putting a upper door hinge pin on
a 65' Bug ? I am told I need to change the pin to the threaded type to
be able to put a mirror on the passengers side. Does the door have to
come off, or can the pin be knocked out from the bottom while its on
the car ? Thanks,...
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bug mirrors by
[email protected]
I have a mirror for the passenger side of my 65' Bug. Can someone tell
me how it goes on ? It has never had a mirror on that side and there
is nothing to attach it too. Is that a cap of some kind on top of the
door hinge that comes off, or do I have to do something else to get it
on ? Thanks for...
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March 30th 07 03:26 AM
by Eddie
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OT (but auto related) Truth in Advertising by
Bill Berckman
The company at the following link might not have a good product, but
you have to give them credit for telling it like they see it.
http://www.034motorsport.com/product_info.php?products_id=685
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ACVW Tow Truck on Ebay by
Bill Berckman
This is something you do not see everyday. Click on link if
interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250097266307&fromMakeTrack=true
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1983 2.0 liter rough idle. by
Bill[_20_]
Hello,
Just wondering if somebody that mentions rough idle on a 83 Vanagon
2.0L may be because of a head gasket problem, or something with fuel
injection, etc. What will the common head gasket prolblem with these
motors create for problems, or is it not on the aircooled ones?
Thanks in...
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FS: Ghia or Bug Parts by
Mel P.
Type 1 (Bug or Ghia):
Bug Coat Hook 67-77 1 used-clean $2
Bumper Bow 58-71 1 rechromed $20
CV Top Hooks 69-1/2 -74 2 $7 pitted
CV Window Latch 69-1/2 -74 1 $30 pitted
Ext Rear View Bug Mirror 1 used $10
Fuel Filler Rubber Flap 67-74 1 used $10
Hang Strap 67-77 2 used $5 sell as pair
KG Air...
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March 29th 07 01:36 AM
by Mel P.
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