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speedo by
dc
Probably been covered before but I thought I'd tell you that using a
bicycle speedo works great.
Put one on my baja that had none.
epoxy small (included) magnet to top of front drum and pick-up on an
"L" bracket to backing plate.
Had to splice in longer wire, no biggy, and mount gauge to...
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1600 engine survey by
azazel scratch
I have to conduct a poll for a philosophy class. My poll is whether or
not a VW Bug 1600 engine leaks oil. My 1600 on my 1971 Super Beetle
leaked oil and my 1600 on my 1974 Super Beetle leaks oil. If you have a
1600 engine on your bug could you e-mail me the year of your car and
whether or not...
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The Ins. Co. wants to total my Bug! by
Al Gilson
Does anyone have any experience with their Bug getting squished by a
dweeb. His insurance company wants to total out my 1970 Convertible.
They offered me an amount based on two comparables. I thought they were
low and sent them some of my research on Hemmings, Samba, AutoTrader and
others that...
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Paint stripping or not? by
MB
I have read a ton on here about stripping paint off to metal or not
for a total respray etc.
1. First method mentioned is chemical strip to metal
2. Second methed mentioned is blasting - plastic, walnut shells, sand
etc
3. Third method - sanding pads etc
4. Some even noted NOT to remove to metal...
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4 way Emergency Flasher Switch by
Smegggg (John)
Hey, anyone in Australia know where I can get a Hazard Switch for a
1978 Kombi.
Just went to the "VW Parts Shop" and the guy reckons you can't get
them new and recommended that I go to a wreckers for a 2nd hand one.
Or try a substitute "after-market/generic" on from Coventrys (major
parts dealer...
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anyone interested in a oval baja by
Kafertoys
I was thinking of takeing the 56 oval I just got and making a baja out of it.
The rockers are in good shape but the car has lots of rust and the nose and
rear apron are real bad. Just the idea I can drop the body on a titled 69
chassis (IRS) and put the oval back on the road. If someone was...
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Water in the car by
Braukuche
I drove my ragtop to work yesterday in a (for So Cal) horrendous rainstorm.
When I got home I discovered water, not a whole lot, maybe a cup, in the car.
Now, I would not be surprised to find it on my side since I probably tracked
some in, but there was also abot acups worthonthepassenger side,...
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inforamation cd vw audi by
news.blueyonder.co.uk
information on all audi models, and contains diagnostic codes for climate
control for audi volkswagen seat skoda , i.e engine speed , actual speed
(shown in air con display ) etc
www.audicd.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
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OT : traded by
Marc H.Popek
Hello,
recently traded a tired 96 Tahoe & a disappointing 98 VW cabrio for a brand
new l300 Saturn...Painless process, fair deal on two old wheezers, and viola
new car.
I'm keeping the 69 ragtop bug and 78 westy as they are my favorite
Marc
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Cylinder Head Exhaust Stud and nuts by
Dan Olson
I an going to attempt to replace the stock muffler on my 73 Beetle and
the cylinder head exhaust flange studs are pretty rusted. Does anyone
know where I can buy these studs and nuts. I can't seem to find them
in any of my catalogs. Thanks in advance Dan
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Sorry forgot to add by
Kev_Ceri
Sorry forgot to put in the previous post,
I am in Oklahoma City metro area....
kev
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November 1st 04 02:38 AM
by MUADIB®
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Motor I.D. by
Ken Cutt
I have an Bug engine in a track machine . Limited access to check unless
I pull it . I need to order new points , plugs , condenser . I am
looking for a site to help track down what year it is . On one intake
runner is this number
113 129 701AG
I have tried the dealer who can not or will not...
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1974 Standard Wiring Help by
Zap
Hi All,
Purchased Main Wiring Harness and installed as much as I could, but still
can't seem to get headlight, turn signials, taillights and brake lights to
work. The good news is that the doom light works and I did save 15% on my
insurance. Can anyone help with my wiring problem???
Thanks in...
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Help! Outline drawings needed by
Deb
Hi
can anyone help, I need basic outline drawings of VW Bus types, showing
dimensions. Ones like you sometimes get in a sales brochure would be ideal,
are these available on a web site somewhere? I need these for making
models, see www.mylittlecar.co.uk for what I do.
Any help greatly...
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by Deb
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GEX engines :) by
Jan Andersson
LOL
I've been going through some old RAMVA messages,
and I ran across this complaint and legal action against GEX, posted in
1995..... almost 10 years...
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November 1st 04 11:43 PM
by Jim
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[OT] Propane Torch Orifice Cleaning Q by
Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliott
RAMVA guys know everything about tools.
I need to do some copper pipe sweating on the old homestead, so I dug
the old Benz-o-Matic propane/MAP gas torch out of the box o' tools I
inherited from my Dad. It's one of those little brass ones that threads
onto a small bottle.
The orifice seems to be...
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November 1st 04 11:46 PM
by Jim
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Which Beetle by
Mark
What Beetle from 1956 to 1969 would be the most desirable without a
convertible. Before answering please take into consideration reliabilty and
parts availability. Thanks!
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Best rockers by
ThaDriver
Hi Guys (& Gals),
I want to get back on my stroker engine for Annie that I assembled to
long-block about...well...lets just say it's been awhile back. Best I
remember it's a 74x94 (might be 92) with a split duration cam for torque.
What are the best rockers & pushrods made today to use in a hot rod...
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BN4 gas heater in a bug? by
Jan
Anyone ever install a BN4 in a bug+ The bigger gas heater that's
intended for buses?
Trying to figure out where it would fit.
:)
Jan
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November 2nd 04 09:46 AM
by Jan
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head stripped! by
Jan Andersson
JOHN KUSTERBECK wrote:
>
> On my way to work yesterday the sparkplug for the first cylinder desided to
> shoot itself out and strip the head.
>
> Is there any quick fix that can be done to get me by until this weekend? I
> don't have the $130 that VDUB Folks want for a new head.
> Also when I get...
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