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Diagnostic problem by
Tony W
Hi guys, I've been gone a while but I just picked this group up again.
One day several months ago I loaned my bug to my daughter for the day
and something happened when she was out and about with it and almost
didn't get it home. I'm having trouble narrowing down what's wrong.
When the problem...
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Hybridizing / mpg VW bus by
Nathan
Hello all - I am about to buy a VW bus to live and travel in and was
curious about mileage.
I've heard that the buses can get high 20's in the mpg department, but
as someone who hasn't owned a car for several years now, I guess you
could say I'm a little anti-gas consumption.
So I'm willing to...
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headliners by
[email protected]
hey everyone, im wondering if anyone knows where i could get (or might
personally sell me) one particular part of the headliner for a 1965
bug. my bug sat in the sun for years and years in my grandpa's
driveway before he gave it to me to fix up and keep. the sun rotted
most of the carpet, but left...
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Sluggish Starting by
Mel P.[_2_]
My 77 FI Bug seems to have a hard time turning over, especially if it sits
for a week or two.
The starter is a few months old. The battery was charged fully.
Any thoughts, is it a start issue, a voltage issue?
tia,
--
Mel P.
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March 10th 08 10:15 PM
by P.O.W.
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James Bond Impressions...Aaaaaaaaargh by
Ben & Claire
Ive got a 1981 VW transporter / camper 2.0 aircooled (cu engine?)
Driving home from Liverpool last night I suddenly noticed that i could not
see any of the six lanes of motorway behind me. HUGE clouds of white smoke.
Pulled over / stopped engine etc and i found oil coming out of the...
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quick photo's of the 74 autostick bug my mom just got by
Flea
she paid a little bit more then i would have, but all in all i would
say it is in decent shape ... has a leak in the gas tank .. already
have it out to patch up .. and owner said the fuel pump was bad so
going ahead and putting another one on (already had one on the...
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December 28th 06 03:53 AM
by Flea
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Aircraft Ignition System by
[email protected]
>From the blogs archieve http://ma3naido.blogspot.com/2007/10/aircraft-systems-high-altitude.html
IGNITION SYSTEM
The ignition system provides the spark that ignites the fuel/air
mixture in the cylinders and is made up of magnetos, spark plugs, high-
tension leads, and the ignition...
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December 30th 07 12:50 AM
by Karl
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James Bond Impressions...Aaargh by
Ben & Claire
Ive got a 1981 VW transporter / camper 2.0 aircooled (cu engine?)
Driving home from Liverpool last night I suddenly noticed that i could not
see any of the six lanes of motorway behind me. HUGE clouds of white smoke.
Pulled over / stopped engine etc and i found oil coming out of the...
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Leak in gas line by
Dennis Wik
I know this subject has been discussed and several cleaning methods
provided but I wondered if anyone but myself just bypass the old rusted
line throught the tunnel? I use 1/4 inch rubber fuel line inside a 1/2
inch copper pipe with 45 degree end bends...
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Engine Update by
TerryB
Man, I got to work faster. I can almost see the end of "Ball" season.
This is great for the kids, but it sure eats loads of time out of my
life. I am not sure who has more fun, them or me!!
Anyway, had a game canceled last night and no practice either!! Dubb
time!! First task, make a better...
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May 23rd 05 06:08 PM
by TerryB
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Valves Rattling by
[email protected]
Greetings group,
Something new has started in my engine and I'm not sure what else to
do. When I hit the gas hard, the valves are rattling. At first, I knew
it was timing, as we discussed here a few weeks ago and when I backed
the timing off to where it should be, 7 btdc almost 30 full...
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Timing Opinions by
[email protected]
I really want to hear what you experts have to say on this. I know, I
went through this a few weeks ago but I'm getting better.
I changed the points and condenser this afternoon. My buggy had been
getting harder to start (second revolution instead of the first) and
being picky as I am and having...
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IRS rubber bushing by
Joao Eliseu
How many rubber bushings does an IRS have? It is connected on two sides to the chassis
and one side the spring plate (1) has two rubber boot (inter and outer). Do I also
have any rubber on the (2) point?
Top view rear left
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September 1st 05 04:01 AM
by MUADIB®
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wanted: FI intake manifold by
[email protected]
I have an air flow meter, computer, injectors, and fuel rails from
another vehicle. I would like to put this system in my 73 VW bus.
Where can I get an intake manifold that will work with fuel injection
and will fit a 1700cc engine?
I also have a turbo from another vehicle, and would like to add...
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Vent on Side of Bus by
CMM
Anyone know what this vent was for? It's just behind the left door on
the side of my Type II. It goes all the way through to the interior
where it appears some sort of vent tube was attached at one time.
http://www.geocities.com/wordbuilder1/pix/busvent.jpg
-- Christian
'71 Bus -- Turtle
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October 21st 05 02:43 PM
by CMM
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Accelerator cable/dies for keys? by
[email protected]
Hey, all -- I've got a '79 Superbeetle, and my accelerator cable
snapped. Should I get just the cable, or are there other things I
should be considering while I'm at it? Also, where *does* one get dies
for keys? (Oh: and my Schilton's is at home; anyone know where I can
look up what part number...
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Shimmy in front/steering wheel @ ~40MPM or after hitting a bump by
areyouwireless
Folks,
On my long drive I took to consume some fuel (see other posting
today), I notice that the front /steering wheel start to shimmy between
40 & 45 MPH. After I reach 50 things settle down again. I don't believe
it is a balance issue with the tires (had them just replaced). Since
this is my...
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June 26th 06 07:58 AM
by tricky
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OT-The Wright Bros' AC engine by
cloud8
This is from the January Car & Driver, written by Aaron Robinson. Enjoy!
....The pioneers of powered flight gave scant thought to the actual subject
of power until the fall of 1902, when it became clear that the world's
automakers would not or could not deliver the Wrights' hoped-for...
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December 6th 04 09:13 PM
by cloud8
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