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A good read
http://www.vw-resource.com/cooling.html
It's a typical Bob Hoover sermon, i.e. good stuff....but for whatever reason I had not found or read this one until tonight. Granted, I've known about the cooling ability(or limitations thereof) of the VW engine since about 1996 when I got my first bug and started fixing it...starting on the ride home after spending $1000 to buy it. 1974 Super Beetle...or for the other Chris's out there...a fat chic :-) Yes, the damn thing broke down on the drive home.....but I still have it. Anyway...don't misread me...it's been good times all around for me and I think anyone who has owned a vintage VW in the past or even today will agree, the tinkering and maintenance is a big part of the ownership experience. It goes with the territory and say....adjusting your valves is one of those simple things that most people wouldn't have a damn clue on how to do...except us aircooled owners..... I think my favorite Bob Hoover quote is "There are only two kinds of Volkswagen owners in the world...those who have pulled their engine, and those who will....." I can still remember my first VW engine pull...I used the Haynes manual to do it. It worked out okay, I got a new clutch out of it, and it started on the first try after I stuffed said engine back in the bay.... :-) Anyway...has anyone heard from Mr. Hoover lately? Chris |
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A good read
> wrote in message ... > ...or for the other Chris's out there...a fat chic :-) > I'm all about the fat chicks.... my favorite years are 68-70.. > Anyway...has anyone heard from Mr. Hoover lately? > been months since I saw a post on any forums.... his last post on thesamba was in January.. |
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A good read
I am looking forward this Summer's maintenance including brake
inspection, adjustment, new brake light switches, bleeding brakes, tune-up, and new tires and new hub caps for the new wheel rims. I sent off for the parts today from cip1.com. I still feel I need to order something from aircooled.net though. I guess I better get in shape and get the manuals out to study. > I can still remember my first VW engine pull...I used the Haynes > manual to do it. It worked out okay, I got a new clutch out of it, and > it started on the first try after I stuffed said engine back in the > bay.... :-) > > Anyway...has anyone heard from Mr. Hoover lately? > > Chris |
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