Forum: VW air cooled
July 30th 11, 10:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
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should I go work for VWoA?
DogDiesel wrote:
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> "Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
> ...
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>> Not a good match, but I have a lead for a job with VWoA /...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 14th 11, 09:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
'bench starting' a newly rebuilt engine
Mel P. wrote:
> I FINALLY finished rebuilding a 66, 6 volt engine. Did the whole split case
> thing. Converted it to a 12 volt. Changed the camshaft and flywheel,
> bearings...
> Gapped the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 21st 11, 09:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
anyone seen my 13mm wrench?
David Gravereaux wrote:
> I just put it down... It's around here somewhere.
Reminds me of the time I lost mine without realizing it.
I found it when I was out in the boondocks with a freshly...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 11th 11, 09:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Won't Start
FC Bill wrote:
> The problem is electrical
Do you hear the starter solenoid engage (a heavy clunk) when the
key is turned to start?
John
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 10th 11, 09:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Won't Start
FC Bill wrote:
> Looking for ideas. I removed my engine from my 69 bus and following
> the instillation I find that the motor won't start, the starter won't
> even turn over. I check the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 10th 11, 06:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 822
Carby bearings
Tuomas wrote:
> Many bearings and axles ( like gas flap axle) are originally desiged to be
> lubricated by small amount of lead in fuel. (Like valve stems and valves.)
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> It's very minimal...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 9th 11, 08:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 822
Carby bearings
John wrote:
> I,ve noticed that now I have to fairly regularly work a bit of oil into the
> choke pivots or the chokes seize up on my T3. About every 6 months, not a
> big deal. Just get some...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 4th 11, 05:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 919
distributor problem again
Bill wrote:
> Do you recall if the dist. from the Industrial engine was a version of
> the 009 or did it give more overall advance?
No idea sorry. I've not had a 009 myself. And my
brother-in-law...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 4th 11, 01:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 919
distributor problem again
Bill wrote:
> Understood, however since the vacuum advance port is above the
> butterfly It's the transition from high vacuum (intake manifold ) to
> atmospheric pressure which allows a momentary...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 3rd 11, 08:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 919
distributor problem again
Bill wrote:
>> Note that there will be greater vacuum at partial throttle than
>> while accelerating.
> John
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> Explain?
For a given RPM, the inlet manifold vacuum is greatest with the
throttle...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 28th 11, 03:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 919
distributor problem again
Steven Rogers wrote:
> Once again my distributor problem is back. I seem to accelerate ok but
> steady speed driving and the engine coughs and sputters. Disconnecting
> the vacuum line to the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 27th 11, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 919
distributor problem again
Steven Rogers wrote:
> Once again my distributor problem is back. I seem to accelerate ok but
> steady speed driving and the engine coughs and sputters. Disconnecting
> the vacuum line to the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 18th 11, 07:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
What Is the Best Fuel Pump for Ethanol Gas?
Jim Ed wrote:
> What could it be?
Another common point of failure is the set of valves (controlling
the direction of fuel flow - tank to carby) built in to the
fuel pump upper body.
The upper fuel...
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 18th 11, 09:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
What Is the Best Fuel Pump for Ethanol Gas?
Jim Ed wrote:
> Then later on I plan to inspect or replace the pushrod once a year and
> replace the fuel pump every 3 to 5 years.
If the pushrod doesn't last, it's poor quality. I'd...
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 16th 11, 07:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
What Is the Best Fuel Pump for Ethanol Gas?
I wrote:
> 2.8 psi maximum delivery pressure for models from 1960 to 1968
> according to my 1968 "Without Guesswork". Older engines had a
> lower maximum (1.8 or 2.5 psi).
I found a 1972 copy of...
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 16th 11, 06:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,530
What Is the Best Fuel Pump for Ethanol Gas?
Jim Ed wrote:
> Correct me if I am wrong. Fuel pump pressure should be 3.5 to 5
> p.s.i.?
2.8 psi maximum delivery pressure for models from 1960 to 1968
according to my 1968 "Without Guesswork"....
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 8th 11, 07:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 7th 10, 08:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 669
1300 vs. 1500
DogDiesel wrote:
> Somebody commented they like pre 66 bugs better. What happened to bugs in
> 67 .
And I forgot to mention the use of ball joints on later models
instead of the king and link...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 7th 10, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 669
1300 vs. 1500
DogDiesel wrote:
> Somebody commented they like pre 66 bugs better. What happened to bugs in
> 67 .
They got much better from around then in my opinion.
With 12V electrics, you could at last...
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Forum: VW water cooled
November 1st 10, 08:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,663
breaking problems
barry wrote:
> Thanks,
>
> I was breaking up after I read that I replied with "break" instead
> of "brake". I didn't do it on purpose, it just happened, sorry.
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> Thanks for the correction...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 30th 10, 09:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,404
90 Jetta, won't start in rain.
Irv wrote:
> Hey thanks again I cleaned the wires, tops of plugs sites where wires
> connect, inside cap... she runs. Tomorrows a monsoon and I'm pretty
> sure she'll be fine. I let my wife know...
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Forum: VW water cooled
September 29th 10, 09:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,404
90 Jetta, won't start in rain.
IRv wrote:
> Changed coil, covered hood vent, put weatherstripping between
> hood and body at firewall area. Been covering most of it
> with a tarp in rainy condx. I swapped computers, a third coil...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 23rd 10, 10:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 485
Engine tin question.
DogDiesel wrote:
> Can you drive a bug with the engine tins not installed. Say 6 hours freeway.
You run a very real risk of seizing up a piston or a big end
bearing. From overheating.
I've done...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 7th 10, 08:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,284
Plugs and wipers
John wrote:
> Re the .10 in and .15 out. I,ve usually set my valve clearances down to 8
> thou with engine dead cold. Too tight you think?. I seem to recall
> somewhere that VW dropped it down to...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 20th 10, 09:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
stuck in first -- what do you think?
griff wrote:
> Downshifting on a hill yesterday my bug stalled. Clutch in, she
> started up no problem but its now stuck in first. Limped home at 8mph.
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> Did my due diligence in the Bentley manual...
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