Forum: VW air cooled
November 22nd 07, 02:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 427
heat related: old questions, new "asker"
Kirk wrote:
> Speedy,
> Glad you answered the user's request for assistance. That website's
> heater boxes provided a good picture, but I noted one thing in the
> description that would make me...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 21st 07, 08:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 427
heat related: old questions, new "asker"
wrote:
> Well I bought a nightmare bug this summer and every time I need
> something to work, it simply doesn't.
> it's a type 1 1976.
>
> A few questions:
>
>
> 1. The air tubes...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 13th 07, 11:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 379
Beetle to Ghia transplant?
Tricky wrote:
> Al Adams wrote:
>
>> My son has a 1970 Karmann Ghia restoration project car that features
>> the infamous Autostick tranny. We have a totally rotten Beetle of the
>> same year...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 13th 07, 10:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 379
Beetle to Ghia transplant?
Al Adams wrote:
> My son has a 1970 Karmann Ghia restoration project car that features the
> infamous Autostick tranny. We have a totally rotten Beetle of the same year
> with a manual gearbox.
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 11th 07, 02:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 357
starting problem
wrote:
> Had a beetle that came in (push start) for a starting
> problem,electronic ignition and while your at it throw on some door
> panels.
>
> Well no dash lights has me...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 6th 07, 07:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 780
Replacing swing axle rubber boots
Veeduber wrote:
>> I haven't located a set of solid boots, Who sells the best quality?
>>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Just fill the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 5th 07, 10:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 780
Replacing swing axle rubber boots
Beetlenut wrote:
> Hello out there,
>
> has anyone done, tried or has information about the replacement of the
> rubber boots on a 1200 swing axle transmission?
> I possible I want to you the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 3rd 07, 03:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 309
Starter Bushing
Mel P. wrote:
> TO all and Speedy Jim,
>
> I believe Jim answered the following before for me:
>
> Is there an easy way to replace the bushing (engine in car)?
>
> thanx,
>
> Mel P.
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 2nd 07, 12:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 333
"Under Pressure!"
Macsoft wrote:
> Hi there.
> My pressure originalsensor was shot, and got me a pressure gauge with
> sender.Now there is one more bluey and pointing thingy in my dash :)
> Question: What pressure...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 29th 07, 09:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 329
New to the group
ArcadeForever wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am new to this group, I am hoping this would be the best newsgroup
> for type I/II busses.
>
> thanks
> AF
>
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 29th 07, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 207
Rear Wheel Bearing Frustration
Harry Smith wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have been struggling with my right rear wheel bearing. The inner
> bearing came out no problem with only a hammer and improvised drift.
> The outer bearing is...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 29th 07, 06:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 14
Views: 553
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 29th 07, 12:59 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 206
oh, no another T-2 power brake q.
A Veteran wrote:
> I had some stalling (no idle) on my '71 bus. with a '78 front end.
> it would idle when I plugged the vacuum line to the servo.
> How do you check for leaks in the servo?
>
You...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 28th 07, 04:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 14
Views: 553
Need help from you english-speaking folks....
Macsoft wrote:
> This is an off-topic, but kinda close to VW topics.. :)
> ALPINE, car audio band, how do you pronouce it? the "PINE" section,
> is like "Pine" (the tree), or like "Pin" (like...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 18th 07, 11:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 666
74 Bus w/ 78 FI stalls at idle when warm
wrote:
> OK, I've got a 74 bus with a 78 FI retrofit. Runs like a top! Great
> response, perfect acceleration, timing is spot on. But, when it gets
> warm (15-20 minutes), it will...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 18th 07, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 459
'69 beetle intermittent horn
wrote:
> Hi All,
> Just got my standard '69 bug back from a shop that works on a lot
> of aircooled vws. They do good work. They replaced the missing wire
> down the steering...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 11th 07, 02:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 358
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 8th 07, 02:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 551
12V starter on 6V flywheel, new approach?
Bugger wrote:
> Will a 12V flywheel bolt right up to a 40hp motor?
> Thanks,
> Dave.
No.
The 40HP 6V flywheel will go right onto a 1600,
but not t'other way round.
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 6th 07, 03:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 457
Gear Readout... DONE! :)
John wrote:
> TTL IC,s ???. Thats giving your age away!!!
> I,ve still got some OC71 transistors, beat that!
> Cheers
> John
>
No, I can't beat that...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 6th 07, 02:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 457
Gear Readout... DONE! :)
Macsoft wrote:
> Just changed newsgroup reader and back to my nick "Macsoft" instead of
> my name "Manuel Macedo" (just to those who keep track.
>
> Finished my Gear Readout. I took some ideias...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 6th 07, 01:40 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Clutch Pedal
Juan wrote:
> On Oct 5, 7:30 pm, Speedy Jim > wrote:
>> Juan wrote:
>>> Oh!! One more thing...I have examined the cluster and cable hooks for
>>> cracks and have found none.. THe hook...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 6th 07, 12:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Clutch Pedal
Juan wrote:
> Oh!! One more thing...I have examined the cluster and cable hooks for
> cracks and have found none.. THe hook was very worn but seemed like
> there was still plenty left so as to not...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 3rd 07, 07:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 377
Front Axle beam questions
wrote:
> I've done a little searching on the forum trying to find a procedure
> for removal and installation of the front axle beam on a 76' type 1. I
> have found a spindle to...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 3rd 07, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 316
Mounting clip on fan shroud for gas line?
jcpi wrote:
> Was there a clip to hold the metal / rubber gas line junction to the
> fan shroud where it comes up on the driver's side going to the fuel
> pump? It looks like there should be some...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 30th 07, 01:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 390
Still not running
Susanne wrote:
> Hello again,
> Well, I'm still not quite up and running yet. I got a new rotor and
> distributor cap, plus new points and condenser. I got them installed
> ok, but the gapping of the...
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