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March 27th 11 02:03 AM
by Jim Ed
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76 Bay steering box seal by
Bluedc[_2_]
Hi,
my steering box is leaking.
I have read that you can replace the seals but I can't find anywhere
to buy one - does anyone know where I can get one. I am in the UK but
will buy from anywhere.
It would also be good to hear from anyone who has replaced their own
seal.
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Almost related: a portable radio by
Tuomas
This is the way hobbies get out of hand: ;)
I was delighted to find a gray Blaupunkt Lido (made in 62/63) for the grey
bus as it has radio cover plate recycled for windshield washer button and I
didn't want to change that. So a portable radio and this one fits to style...
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March 22nd 11 07:24 AM
by Tuomas
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2nd gear vs. reverse? by
Lamumba
Just recently, I've almost hit reverse on a downshift to 2nd.
what is the adjustment like? . it's a Type 1 1969 Cabriolet.
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Karma, What a concept!
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Carby bearings by
John[_28_]
I,ve noticed that now I have to fairly regularly work a bit of oil into the
choke pivots or the chokes seize up on my T3. About every 6 months, not a
big deal. Just get some light oil on pivot near where it enters body of
carby and wriggle things for a few minutes. Never happened when I used...
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April issue "Hot VW's" Q. by
Lamumba
the cover Ghia . Is that script on the engine lid 9" and what do you
think about dropping a '60 body onto a '69 pan?
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Karma, What a concept!
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distributor problem again by
Steven Rogers
Once again my distributor problem is back. I seem to accelerate ok but
steady speed driving and the engine coughs and sputters. Disconnecting
the vacuum line to the distributor and the engine runs much better
(although not perfect... slight loss is power and acceleration). Does
anyone have a...
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Distributor problem by
S R
Good morning folks. Thursday my poor abused 74 bug had a rough time
making it home from work. Idle was fine, accelerating seemed ok
however steady speed driving (any gear, any speed) and she would
sputter and cough constantly. Friday morning I checked my gap and
timing, they were ok. Took the carb...
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February 19th 11 05:15 PM
by S R
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February 14th 11 03:22 PM
by Lamumba
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Changing Generator brushes in the car. by
Lamumba
yep, they got too short. In my infinite wisdom , I thought oh, I'll just
move the spring to the side and sprong! off it went. Twas a sunny day.
la dee dah.
what is the best way to change brushes with the engine in the car?
TIA
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Karma, What a concept!
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February 14th 11 03:13 PM
by Lamumba
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Before There Were Web Based Forums by
fred67bug[_2_]
It's interesting to be back and see some of the same names from the late 1990s when I first became aware of RAMVA. I got my 67 Beetle in 1998 and those were interesting times in the VW hobby.I now own 3 -67 beetles and a 64 Beetle with the crank open sunroof. My Father passed away 2 years ago and I...
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Hello to everyone on the group by
fred67bug[_2_]
Hi, I Haven't posted on ramva for a long time-(at least 5 years).I have some catching up to do.
When did Bob Hoover die? I had someone ask me how to get a cd of Bob Hoover's sermons and I googled his name. I hit a dead end locating the cd and also learned he is gone. Last time I posted he was...
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da poor man's porsche ? by
Lamumba
it's amazing how many people don't even know what a Karmann Ghia is.
I tell them , Oh, it's a VW. Yesterday someone asked if the engine was
also in the rear. I said I hope so. Well, the engine rarely falls out.
I have heard of engines getting stolen when left on the side of the road.
Run out of...
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February 6th 11 05:53 PM
by Lamumba
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Twas a sunny day by
Lamumba
It was a rather nice day to take the Cabriolet out. Ran a few chores
back before the rather chilly evenings. Saw two other ACVW's
and it's the first of Feb.
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Karma, What a concept!
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Fuel Pump Woe’s by
Jim Ed
The pin that holds the lever came out of a like new Brosol fuel pump.
It had only about 3 years/ 3000 miles on it.
I noticed on one of my older used Brocar pumps has ‘e - clips’ holding
that lever pin shaft in place while another old Brosol fuel pump did
not have the e-clips. Instead, one end of...
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February 1st 11 03:54 AM
by Lamumba
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Sweetest VW ever. by
DogDiesel
I posted this because its awesome looking. About 40 miles from me. .
Pictures are good. Somebody went fanatical on the resto. .
http://www.classicmotorcarsonline.com/1971-VW-Super-Beetle-Convertible.shtml
Diesel.
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Steering Column Headache by
[email protected][_2_]
Having a real head scratcher with my indicater arm on my '69 1200
beetle. The indicator arm switches are not making a connection and I
need to remove it from the steering column. The books I'm using
mention a plug and socket type connection within the steering column
but I'm not sure I have this...
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Fuel pump location on a '78 cabriolet? by
RHF[_2_]
For over 32 years my '78 fuel injected cabriolet has never failed to
start until it sat in storage this winter. Normally I start it at
least once a month and let it run a bit just to circulate the oil.
The spark seems healthy so I suspect the fuel pump. After sitting for
week or so all I hear...
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think like a motorcyclist by
Vet of a Foreign war
Riding a bike for years transfers very nicely over to driving a really
old VW. I assume that nobody sees me.
About 3 times I spotted a zombie heading for me. The last time I
promptly
went out and bought air horns. Hid them in the little air vents .'6o
ghia. It's nice they don't come on at...
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