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Proper alternator mounting tin orientation? by me
Hi all, I am replacing my alternator. After attaching the new one to the mounting tin(the circular part with 4 ears for attaching screws, between the alternator and the fan) and preparing to bolt it to the doghouse, I noticed a vent along one edge. Obviously I did not notice this when I...
June 28th 08 02:44 AM
by me Go to last post
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Sam's 72 super at Vintage Werks by [email protected]
On Jun 27, 2:00*pm, " > wrote: > Sam's 72 super was brought to me to find where water was coming in and > had to be *completely redone due to poor quality repair work. > > http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2507757970101866121QMNkLG > > Mario Oh, you must have...
June 27th 08 09:52 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Quick Fix by Dennis[_4_]
Today my son and I wired a ford selnoid as his vw was having a hard time starting. Very simple and cheap, under $10.00 and about 15 min work...I can't believe just how well this works. I've seen others do this before but never tried it myself. I know many object to shortcuts but it works for me....
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June 27th 08 04:51 AM
by Project Magnet #1 Go to last post
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we ( the elect alone ) have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose ... Eph. 1:11 by Matti Seppänen
Nettimaailma on siitä lystikäs kiulu, että jostain kumman syystä sinne kirjoitelleille muodostuu illuusio siitä,että ikäänkuin identtiteetti olisi täällä jollain mystisellä tasvalla suojassa. Väärä luulo. Linjojen pitäjillä/SUPO:lla kun on lakimääre tunnistaa KAIKKI kirjoittajanimet, koska netti...
June 26th 08 08:26 PM
by Matti Seppänen Go to last post
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Fuel Line Question by [email protected]
I have a 1969 Beetle Chassis with a Fiberglass Kit Car on top. The kit is a CMC 1929 Mercedes. Last night I found a fuel leak in the fuel line exiting the tube and going to the engine. I was a piece of 1/4" copper tubing with a pinched section and it was dripping fuel. I removed the tubing and...
June 25th 08 04:26 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Oil Everywhere! by ilaab
On my last post a few weeks ago, I was thinking of getting this pretty nice '73 Karmann-Ghia but I decided against it and got a '67 Beetle. It was rebuilt about 8,000 miles ago and it now has a 1600 from the early 70's. Well, I was about to load up the family for an evening drive when I saw oil...
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June 25th 08 05:53 AM
by ilaab Go to last post
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clutch disengagement by Dennis[_4_]
Ok guys, I need some input and help. I just started my puma after it has been in storage for almost 7 months. The clutch is stuck. I can shift gears with the engine off but not while it is running. I can start it in gear but it is in gear and moving and cannot be shifted out of that gear (I've...
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June 24th 08 06:48 PM
by NotMe Go to last post
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hot engines by Dennis[_4_]
You guys who know me, know what I think of thermostats and flaps. I won't start a war or offend the " flap Gods" I hope but yesterday a good friend of mine stopped in with a very hot 68 van. He had checked timing etc. I put my hand to the back of the shroud and sure enough the old rod was stuck...
June 24th 08 05:52 PM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Looking for engine part(s) by [email protected]
I'm trying to rebuild a 1776 cc type I engine, and I need one or two piston and cylinder sets to match CB Performance Part #1052 (90.5 X 69 mm), and I'm trying NOT to have to buy a full set of four. Does anybody know where I can buy one or two NEW CB #1052 P&C sets? Alternatively, if somebody...
June 24th 08 03:04 AM
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Shelby's 73 super at Vintage Werks by [email protected][_1_]
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560088269FDkEKd?start=192 The engine was rebuilt first and enjoyed while waiting its turn to look as good as it runs. Mario
June 24th 08 12:13 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Frankenbug by pepsifreek
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=617357 Hidously cool ******************************************************************************************* "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it." Voltaire
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June 23rd 08 04:31 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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What's your trip fuel economy record(not instantaneous)? by Sal
Here's mine http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sal29/car%20pics/Photo-0323.jpg It was all highway mostly downhill and my car has a 0.27 coefficient of drag. The funny thing is that my car is only supposed to get 28 MPG under the NEW EPA standards and 30 MPG under the old standards on...
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June 23rd 08 12:51 AM
by Ed Light Go to last post
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Cracks on my Beetle's IRS CV Boots by [email protected]
Hello Again. I just came back from Auto Zone auto parts. The parts man there said I should try applying Permatex black rtv sealant to the cracks in my cv boots and let them dry 24 hours. He said: 1) clean the cv boots with rubbing alcohol and paper towels 2) apply the black rtv sealant to the...
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June 21st 08 07:08 AM
by Jan Andersson[_3_] Go to last post
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Tell me something that I didn't already know by Shag
http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/multimedia/2008/06/gallery_apocalypsemobile?slide=10&slideView=10 "When Armageddon comes and the last man falls, the only thing left will be the cockroaches and the Beetles."
June 20th 08 12:39 PM
by Shag Go to last post
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FA; My "near the barn" find by Stupendous Man
If I wasn't working on 3 other vehicles i would restore this 65 bus. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180251894701&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=008 -- Stupendous Man, Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
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June 20th 08 01:48 AM
by Stupendous Man Go to last post
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NO DEATH THREATS... PLEASE... by Shag
It's just in my blood. Pictures and and video to follow... Stay tuned...
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June 20th 08 12:59 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Mario emailed me by [email protected]
> On Jun 4, 6:00�am, " > wrote: > > your life must be real pithedic > What the hell does pithedic mean ? I'm thinking it means he likes me. Randy
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June 19th 08 06:26 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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A Simpler Bowden Tube adjust. by troll
I cut washer(s) into a "C" shape and just slip them onto the tube just before the bracket, to get that "sag". Try it ! you'll like it. -- If Evolution is out-lawed. Only the Out-laws will evolve.
June 18th 08 03:21 AM
by Busman Go to last post
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Ignition Coil overheats? by Mel P.[_2_]
Is it possible for the ignition coil to overheat? I was driving the other day in a relatively warm temp. I stopped for gas and couldn't start afterwards. When I tried about a 1/2 hr later, it started right up like nothing happened. BTW: it's my 77 Bug w/ stock FI tia,
June 17th 08 10:18 AM
by John[_28_] Go to last post
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Help us save usenet news for Time-Warner customers by Usenet user
Time-Warner corporate is dropping usenet news as of June 23, 2008. Please help by asking them to keep it. The person to call works for the TW president: Barbara Burroughs phone 203-351-2281 email: ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **
June 17th 08 12:17 AM
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