Forum: VW air cooled
December 19th 07, 07:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 27
Views: 1,051
driving a bug
My 1600 71 loves to go 60 - 80 on the hwy. It gives me an unatural
feeling going 90+ in a bug. But, I'm sure it's not a problem for the
car.
|
Forum: VW air cooled
August 9th 07, 05:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 10
Views: 665
|
Forum: VW air cooled
August 3rd 07, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 6
Views: 712
points causing periodic stalling
I had some similar issues with my 71 Std. I installed a Pertronix
ignition to replace the points. It really does work great and
eliminates issues that you have with points. Points pit and get...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
July 10th 07, 08:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 6
Views: 279
VIN problems - bought a bug
>
> I know this will sound argumentative, but what the hell :-)
>
> There are 50 states with 50 differing rules about titling autos.
>
> In my state, the vehicle must be physically inspected...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
July 10th 07, 04:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 6
Views: 279
VIN problems - bought a bug
I have the same situation, more or less. On my 71 type1, the only vin
is the one under the rear seat. With all the different mods that
people do ( I know my from clip and dash have been replaced ),...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
June 4th 07, 06:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 10
Views: 840
electronic ignition
On Jun 1, 6:39 pm, Dennis > wrote:
> would you guys give me your opinions on electronic ignition units and
> what you think the best for the buck. There are a lot of new types
> for...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
May 15th 07, 10:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Seat Belt Suggestions?
On May 3, 11:34 am, Jakalope > wrote:
> On Apr 30, 1:03 pm, Michael Cecil > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 30 Apr 2007 10:25:34 -0700, compwrench...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
May 3rd 07, 05:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Seat Belt Suggestions?
On Apr 30, 1:03 pm, Michael Cecil > wrote:
> On 30 Apr 2007 10:25:34 -0700, compwrench > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> >On Apr 24, 4:43 pm, Jakalope...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
April 24th 07, 09:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Seat Belt Suggestions?
Sorry if this reposts, but I submitted it earlier today and after
several hours it still is not up.
Nice weather is here in WI and the Bugs are out!!!! Yippee!!!! SO, I
thought I had everything...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
April 24th 07, 05:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 0
Views: 394
Seat Belt Suggestions?
2nd Try (waited about 30 mins)
Good Morning,
Nice weather is here in WI and the Bugs are out!!!! Yippee!!!! SO, I
thought I had everything ready to go for the summer, new disk brakes /
alignment,...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
April 24th 07, 05:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Seat Belt Suggestions?
Good Morning,
Nice weather is here in WI and the Bugs are out!!!! Yippee!!!! SO, I
thought I had everything ready to go for the summer, new disk brakes /
alignment, new Pertronix ignition, new...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
March 2nd 07, 06:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 6
Views: 617
deck lid ID please
> can anyone tell me what this is off, just by looking at the photo ?
>
> Ta
>
> Rich
No Question, it's off a VW Type1. What do I win?? ;>)
|
Forum: VW air cooled
February 3rd 07, 05:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 34
Views: 4,895
1970 vw beetle Oil change...
>
> lol you can go **** urself too john, i've gotten a HELL of alot done
> with my first car to fix up then have of you mother ****ers...- Hide quoted text -
>
LOL......Perhaps you should spend more...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
February 2nd 07, 03:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 34
Views: 4,895
1970 vw beetle Oil change...
> > >> > my uncle can set the timing by ear...
> > >> I suggest you check it....And then set it correctly.
> > > he's set 50 or more like that, he's FIXED wut orther mechanic have
> > > said was...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
February 1st 07, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 34
Views: 4,895
|
Forum: VW air cooled
February 1st 07, 09:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 34
Views: 4,895
|
Forum: VW air cooled
January 16th 07, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 6
Views: 763
upgrade to disc brakes
>
> Are there new ideas on upgrades? I'm up for replacing the baljoints and tie
> rods
> and maybe convert to discs while I'm at it. That is, when I know what to do
> along with this upgrade.
If...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
January 16th 07, 02:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 6
Views: 763
upgrade to disc brakes
>
> Are there new ideas on upgrades? I'm up for replacing the baljoints and tie
> rods
> and maybe convert to discs while I'm at it. That is, when I know what to do
> along with this upgrade.
If...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
January 8th 07, 08:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Quick dual port question
> Yep, a vacuum leak there will cause all sorts of problems.
>
> That vac port wasn't used on your car but that same casting was
> also used on Type 2 engines where a vac takeoff was...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
January 8th 07, 06:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Quick dual port question
On the left side of my Type 1 1600 Dual port engine, just before the
manifold on the left side curves down and goes into the engine ports,
there is a little capped tube sticking out. Sticks right...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
January 5th 07, 10:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 2
Views: 247
|
Forum: VW air cooled
January 5th 07, 04:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 2
Views: 247
Dual vacuum dizzy question
I have a 71 standard type1. 1600 dual port. 34PICT3 carb. I read
somewhere that if the ERG valve is disconnected, you should disconnect
the retard side of the dizzy (on a dual vacuum) leave it...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
December 15th 06, 02:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 5
Views: 395
|
Forum: VW air cooled
December 14th 06, 10:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Points to Electronic Ignition
> If you want a noticeable difference you need a CDI module/box as well, I
> use a Tiger unit from Universial Industries. Makes for easier starts in
> all weather.
>
> J.
>
What is a CDI box...
|
Forum: VW air cooled
December 14th 06, 10:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
|
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Points to Electronic Ignition
Due to the great weather we are having here in WI. I'm picking up my
bug from storage tonight. Because I MUST do something beside drive it,
I'm thinking of going from points to Electronic Ignition. ...
|