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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...
April 4th 07 03:39 AM
by Cletus[_2_] Go to last post
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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...
April 3rd 07 08:59 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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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
April 3rd 07 09:02 AM
by Juper Wort Go to last post
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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...
April 3rd 07 03:18 AM
by Harry Smith Go to last post
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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...
April 3rd 07 02:02 AM
by Bill[_3_] Go to last post
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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?
April 2nd 07 11:18 PM
by barkhamstedtracker Go to last post
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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...
April 2nd 07 11:37 AM
by Jan Go to last post
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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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April 2nd 07 03:50 AM
by Noice87 Go to last post
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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...
April 1st 07 05:34 PM
by badaztek Go to last post
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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.
April 1st 07 05:18 PM
by badaztek Go to last post
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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...
April 1st 07 03:08 PM
by Speedy Jim Go to last post
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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....
April 1st 07 01:50 AM
by compwrench Go to last post
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How much current does a 6V starter motor pull? by Dangermouse
Anyone know what sort of current a 6V starter motor draws? Considering putting in a push-button starter and need to know approx. how beefy it needs to be. Ta.
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April 1st 07 01:04 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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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...
March 31st 07 07:47 PM
by NotMe Go to last post
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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,...
March 30th 07 05:56 PM
by Remco[_1_] Go to last post
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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...
March 30th 07 03:26 AM
by Eddie Go to last post
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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
March 29th 07 09:37 PM
by Bill Berckman Go to last post
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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
March 29th 07 04:53 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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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...
March 29th 07 03:56 AM
by Bill[_20_] Go to last post
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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...
March 29th 07 01:36 AM
by Mel P. Go to last post
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