Forum: VW air cooled
September 23rd 15, 11:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Gas Tank Capacity???
On Monday, April 8, 2002 at 5:53:28 AM UTC-4, JUSTIC8757 wrote:
> Hi all. Does anyone know offhand thegas tank capacity (in gallons) of
> a 1974 VW Beetle??? The gauge ist kaputt, and knowing how...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 16th 10, 02:13 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,124
Rotor, without the 12 k-ohms resistance
On Apr 12, 7:12*pm, rvirgin22 > wrote:
> .. * * Distributor rotors, without 12,000 ohms resistance
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> 1) *The original Bosch rotors, as recommended by VW, I believe
> had 12,000...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 13th 10, 12:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,124
Rotor, without the 12 k-ohms resistance
... Distributor rotors, without 12,000 ohms resistance
1) The original Bosch rotors, as recommended by VW, I believe
had 12,000 ohms, or was it 6,000 ohms of resistance across the
contacts......
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 28th 10, 09:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 494
OT. member may need your thoughts
On Mar 17, 9:15*am, "Joey Tribiani" > wrote:
> Hey group, John C. lost his father Thursday, send him some good thoughts, he
> probably needs them...
>
> John, my condolences.
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 28th 10, 12:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 976
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 2nd 09, 01:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 437
WTB - 73-75 body
On Dec 1, 12:57*pm, "Help-Slip-Franklin" >
wrote:
> All,
> Looking for a tub from a 73-75 in good shape. Any leads greatly appreciated.
> H-S-F
1) Have a 1974, in...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 8th 09, 11:13 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 353
Ignition Switch Burned/Sparks
On Feb 8, 4:52*pm, Speedy Jim > wrote:
> rvirgin22 wrote:
> > ..
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> > Speedy Jim (and others)
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> > === Voltage Regulator ===
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> > 1) *On a 1972 Super Beetle (I don't...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 8th 09, 05:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 353
Ignition Switch Burned/Sparks
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Speedy Jim (and others)
=== Voltage Regulator ===
1) On a 1972 Super Beetle (I don't think it matters which
car, really), what would you guess are the various causes for
the voltage regulator...
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 3rd 09, 10:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 495
What Every Woman Wants! (No, Seriously!)
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Scott H.
1) I change the oil every week, since clean engine oil is the
single most significant factor, and probably the easiest for a
long engine life (mine 36 years and 120,000...
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 3rd 09, 02:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 495
What Every Woman Wants! (No, Seriously!)
>
> It gives you a nice boost, knowing you have what they want. *Makes you
> want to flex your stick-like arms or show your turkey's neck to best
> advantage. *Yup. *Things are definitely looking up....
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 1st 08, 04:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 772
Speedy Update - 07/28/2008
On Jul 28, 5:07*pm, wrote:
> I heard from Speedy earlier today.
> Sounds like things are going pretty good.
> He is recovering nicely and the surgeon is pleased with his...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 5th 08, 09:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,082
More Mario
On Jul 1, 10:12*pm, AircooledJohn > wrote:
> I know nothing about this situation directly (and never stated
> anything else), just another soul that contacted me hoping for some
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 2nd 08, 02:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,082
More Mario
On Jul 1, 9:20*pm, wrote:
> On Jul 1, 6:54*pm, " > wrote:
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> > LOL so much for being a rust free convertable
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> > the real story as...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 29th 08, 07:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 409
that shudder.
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Shakin VW
1) Please forgive my stupidity.
2) I have seen many, many, many times the report that oil on the
clutch disc, flyweel, or pressure plate will make the clutch
"shake, rattle...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 22nd 08, 04:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 647
hee hee, I got in a bit of trouble today :-)
On May 21, 2:07*am, Rev Turd Fredericks >
wrote:
> So I am on the 55 freeway in Orange County, just before the 55 meets the
> 405, and am stuck in traffic. As we get closer to...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 4th 08, 11:27 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 313
carb issues
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1) Yes, Hayman Motors for parts - but try to do as much of my own
servicing as possible.
2) Sad to learn of your Beetle loss through rust.
3) One of mine is a 1972 Beetle, driven 35...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 4th 08, 02:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 313
carb issues
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John
1) Absolutely amazing comment. The great value of discussions
with people who have been driving the same cars for 30 years.
2) Many would never have thought about the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 15th 08, 12:59 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 205
Mondays are fun
On Mar 10, 2:23*pm, Veeduber > wrote:
> It started about a dozen years ago when I turned on the computer and
> found: *'When I shut off the engine there was white smoke coming from
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 23rd 08, 08:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 605
Sermons II
On Feb 23, 12:51*am, Veeduber > wrote:
> To All:
>
> The deal with BookLocker didn't work out. *I'll see if I can find
> another outlet but don't hold your breath.
>
> -Bob
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 21st 08, 03:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,666
The Sermons of Bob Hoover
On Feb 18, 7:13*pm, Veeduber > wrote:
> To All:
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> You may now buy a copy of the so-called sermon files for $9.95 at...
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> http://www.booklocker.com/books/3340.html
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>> -Bob...
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 31st 08, 11:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 319
dating your tyres
On Jan 24, 9:31*pm, Jan Andersson >
wrote:
> jjs wrote:
> > Tires do have a limited shelf life.
> > Jan will probably pipe-up here.
> > Read what he writes.
>
> Once upon...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 24th 07, 09:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 996
Midnight Repairs
On Dec 24, 8:45*am, Veeduber > wrote:
> He came down the back drive just before midnight on Christmas Eve. I
> was out in the shop, about to call it a night when I heard the
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 23rd 07, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,060
driving a bug
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115 MPH in a standard 1974 Beetle
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Jan
1) How do you get a standard Beetle to go that fast?
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 27th 07, 03:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 272
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 10th 07, 12:57 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 0
Views: 247
Beetle thermostat
1) When cold, is the Beetle thermostat expanded, or compressed?
2) Anyone have much of a description of the temperature range through
which it starts to open the air vanes, to the temperature at...
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