Forum: VW air cooled
December 18th 12, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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'71 Ghia jumpy fuel guage
On 15.12.2012 19:01, Steve Mc wrote:
> It works, but it jumps from empty to it's actual quite a bit.
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> Most likely cause ?
I would start by cleaning the wire terminals and connectors on the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 26th 12, 07:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 26th 12, 07:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
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Tig or Mig
On 26.11.2012 05:51, Jan Andersson wrote:
>>>>ChrisKlinger wrote:
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>>>> What is best for replacing body panles?
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> Since you have to ask.... I'd say MIG ;)
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> I would say definitely MIG, it's...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 30th 12, 12:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 37
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Back in Miami
On 30.09.2012 00:37, Jan Andersson wrote:
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> I'll post a quick Ramva-invite on my FB page in case they want to come
> by and say hi :)
Saw that, here now.
Hello all. Olli from Finland. I still...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 27th 10, 10:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 605
Back Fire
On 11/28/2010 12:22 AM, FC Bill wrote:
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> While driving if you suddenly let off of the gas it
> will back fire or if you are going down hill without your foot on the
> gas it will backfire.
Leak...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 4th 10, 06:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
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I have moved. Again :)
On 11/04/2010 04:45 AM, Jan Andersson wrote:
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> Well first there was a normal little shed. Then someone added an
> extension to the roof on one side, and put up two extra walls to support
> it. Room...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 3rd 10, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
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I have moved. Again :)
On 11/03/2010 01:39 PM, Jan Andersson wrote:
> a car port extension
Can you elaborate what is a car port extension?
Good luck for the new house!
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Olli
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 12th 10, 09:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Plugs and wipers
Jim Ed wrote:
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> Could it have anything to do with how the carb is jetted?
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> I use a 130 main jet and 55 idle jet. I think the size of the idle
> jet depends on you altitude.
I have X130...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 9th 10, 08:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
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More symptoms in the electrics
Speedy Jim wrote:
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> A fuse is likely making poor contact. Spin them round or polish/burnish
> the holder ends. On your '73, it should be one of the 2 fuses on the
> far right (seen from...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 8th 10, 11:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 762
More symptoms in the electrics
Jan Andersson wrote:
> Speedy Jim wrote:
>> On 8/7/2010 9:07 PM, Jan Andersson wrote:
>>> 73 really has a generator
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>> Yep, until VIN 1132414931/1132438833, or thereabouts.
>> For US, other...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 7th 10, 03:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 762
More symptoms in the electrics
Olli Lammi wrote:
> Hello!
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> Standard Beetle -73, 1300, 12V generator. The generator light has for
> some time had a tendency to glow lightly when brake pedal id depressed
> and the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 7th 10, 01:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
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More symptoms in the electrics
Hello!
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Standard Beetle -73, 1300, 12V generator. The generator light has for
some time had a tendency to glow lightly when brake pedal id depressed
and the glow alters with the turn signal...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 7th 10, 09:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Plugs and wipers
P.J.Berg wrote:
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>> Ok. I will verify the adjustment procedure by you, that I am using.
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>> 1) turn engine in cylinder no 1 TDC (crank pulley mark up and lining
>> with the case seam).
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>>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 5th 10, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Plugs and wipers
P.J.Berg wrote:
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> Another aspect of this is the fact that the valve clearance is given at
> TDC, which is not the optimal setting.
> The clearance stated is the minimal. So what you want to do is...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 4th 10, 08:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Plugs and wipers
Jan Andersson wrote:
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>> 2) The wind screen wipers (-73 model standard beetle) have lost
>> the "fast" option. Both on-positions in the switch move the
>> vipers in "slow" speed. The wiring...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 4th 10, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Plugs and wipers
P.J.Berg wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:25:04 +0200, Olli Lammi
> > wrote:
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>> P.J.Berg wrote:
>>> It is running lean on cylinder nr. two.
>>> Why is hard to...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 4th 10, 08:25 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Plugs and wipers
P.J.Berg wrote:
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> It is running lean on cylinder nr. two.
> Why is hard to say, are the distributor in the right position and are
> the cables located correctly, so that cable to cyl. #three is...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 3rd 10, 08:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,276
Plugs and wipers
Hello!
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Two questions in one:
1) I changed the plugs after 12000 km had passed with the old ones
(Bosch W8AC to Bosch W8AC). The number 2 cylinder had a bit
different color in the old...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 23rd 10, 05:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,004
DIY anti theft advice
Speedy Jim wrote:
> Bluedc wrote:
>> Sorry to be a bit slow here but
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>> Before I start can can someone confirm that I have got this right. To
>> ground the coil I simply need an wire with a switch...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 27th 10, 08:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 769
Facebook?
Joey Tribiani wrote:
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> "57baja" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I am Facebook challenged. Is there an aircooled Volkswagen...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 17th 10, 09:01 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,543
bad times for Jan and Kidd
Jan Andersson wrote:
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> The STRESS is unbearable.
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> Having no money adds to it.
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> So yea, life sucks worse than ever. But at least I have two wonderful
> kids to keep me sane.
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 17th 10, 08:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
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Volkswagen 60 years in Finland
Hello!
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VW of Finland has 60 year anniversary. They put up a vintage web site
from 60 years ago. Configurator for Beetle etc. Sorry, the site is in
Finnish: http://www.volkswagen.fi/
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Olli
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Forum: VW air cooled
January 1st 10, 02:33 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
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new years chat / irc ... Olli ???
Jan wrote:
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> last year was re4ally weak... I don't know if I will be able to, I'll
> try. Wonder if I can ride someone's wireless out by the bonfire we will
> have at my sister in laws house...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 25th 09, 10:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,222
Brake bleeding problems (the finale)
Speedy Jim wrote:
>Olli Lammi wrote:
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>> Ok. The brakes are back. I am relieved.
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> LOL
> Thanks for the full report.
Thank you all for your comments and suggestions!
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 25th 09, 09:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,222
Brake bleeding problems (the finale)
Olli Lammi wrote:
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>> The swollen hoses would however restrict the fluid flow...
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> Went past the parts store today and popped in to get new hoses
> for the back also. I will change them all,...
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