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Engine Turns off at Idle by JBenziger
Hi All, My '70 Bug has been acting up. It has been running fine until a couple of months ago when it shut off at a stop light. However, it started right back up. And drove fine for a few weeks. Then it happened again, and again, gradually getting closer and closer to eachother. The other day, I...
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April 16th 07 10:03 AM
by john Go to last post
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Oil, with Gas? by Scotty
ok, whe i check my oil i smell gas mixed in... its a 1970 ve beetle, is that normal??? if not, what could be the problem??? Thanks for ur help!!!
April 15th 07 11:26 PM
by Michael Cecil Go to last post
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Buying a bug or van in the USA by [email protected]
We've just moved to Kentucky, USA, and would like to buy a Bug or Van (Type 1 or 2). Where is the best place to get a rust-free car? Is it possible to got to Mexico, where they were made until recently, to buy one and then drive it back here? Cheers, Marsh.
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April 15th 07 10:35 PM
by Ben Boyle Go to last post
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Replace McPherson strut towers by [email protected]
I just got my engine running, the tube from the oil neck to the air intake was loose, and now I'm trying to replace the struts. I tried to remove the two bolts that secure the bottom of it, but they broke off. Since then, with it being a shoulder bolt, I have drilled it out, heated it up, broke...
April 15th 07 08:17 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Replace McPherson strut towers by [email protected]
I just got my engine running, the tube from the oil neck to the air intake was loose, and now I'm trying to replace the struts. I tried to remove the two bolts that secure the bottom of it, but they broke off. Since then, with it being a shoulder bolt, I have drilled it out, heated it up, broke...
April 15th 07 07:55 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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FS: KG overriders and other parts...(revised) by Mel P.
One pair for sale fits bumper 56-71 with bow hole. Rechromed, real nice but not show quality. Selling pair for $60 + shipping. If interested, I'll email some photos so you can see what you're getting. Also, here's a list of other stuff for sale: Type 1 (Bug or Ghia): Bug Coat Hook 67-77 1...
April 15th 07 12:18 AM
by Mel P. Go to last post
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sticking exhaust valves by LLBrown
Well, as you can tell from the subject line I have problems. My exhuast valves seem to be sticking after my engine warms up producing a total power fall off and non stop backfires. Is there any hope of an engine flush doing any good or is this a total overhaul situation?? Leonard in Laredo (74...
April 14th 07 11:37 PM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Too Much Oil Pressure by [email protected]
I just built an 1835. 92 mm cylinders, with stock 69 mm crank, with 110 cam. I also put a full flow oil system with schadek, 30 mm hd pump with external cooler, and filter. I am using Fram HP1 oil filter as per schadek's recommendations. I am using the stock oil pressure bypass valves and springs,...
April 14th 07 11:37 PM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Distributor turned round 180 degrees? by scream[_2_]
Hi When I was tuning up my 71 vw I noticed that my TDC put the rotor facing 180 degrees opposite what it is in the book. It seems to run ok and I set the timing with the strobe light fine. Is that normal and will it do damage? Instead of being at 4 o'clock it's at 10 o'clock for first...
April 14th 07 09:06 PM
by scream[_2_] Go to last post
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FS: KG Bumper Overriders by Mel P.
One pair for sale fits bumper 56-71 with bow hole. Rechromed, real nice but not show quality. Selling pair for $60 + shipping. If interested, I'll email some photos so you can see what you're getting. Also, here's a list of other stuff for sale: Type 1 (Bug or Ghia): Bug Coat Hook 67-77 1...
April 14th 07 03:21 AM
by Mel P. Go to last post
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73' super losing speed at about 65 by [email protected]
Three times on my way into work wheneve rI got between 65 nad 70 miles per hour my car would buck a little then I would lose speed till I was knocked down to about 45 mph then I would pick back up agian. I was wondering if anybody had anygood starting points to try to track down this problem.
April 13th 07 04:32 PM
by Speedy Jim Go to last post
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72 Super - can the non-pop out windows be made to pop out? by Barnhart Pinball
Can the rear 1/4 windows on a 72 Super be converted to pop-out windows? If so, what would I need to do or get for such a conversion? Thanks for any help! -- Looking for Trizone backglass in good shape, Chase HQ parts.
April 13th 07 01:30 PM
by Flea Go to last post
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Rear Tack strip 62 Ghia Cabriolet by Eric[_8_]
Hi List, Does anyone have the measurements for the rear tack strip on the body to which the rear part of the top is tacked to?? Pics would be great or a trace of the profile angle, thickness and height. Any old one laying around I could copy? Eric 62 Ghia 68 Bug both Cabrios
April 12th 07 06:14 PM
by Eric[_8_] Go to last post
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Sim by [email protected]
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April 12th 07 04:15 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Oil Sensor Question by Noice87
Sometimes my car will not start and I have to unplug the wire from the starter to the regulator and use a wire my mechanic provied to touch the + on the battery and the wire to the starter to crank it up. Well today at the bank that was not working. You could hear it making noise but not...
April 12th 07 01:52 PM
by Noice87 Go to last post
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Hydraulic Valve lifters... by devilliers
I have a 1979 Type 2 bus that has been laid upm for 7 years. The valves had been set with a gap. In then correcting the hydralic setting to 2 extra turns there was then no compression since the valves were now not seating. How does one cure this problem? Wioll the hydraulic sleeves leak away...
April 12th 07 05:50 AM
by Karl Go to last post
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Oil Change by Al
I changed the oil in my 1970 VW Convertible today. While that was underway, my wife sent me this e-mail message. None of the events below were part of my oil change. This is informational only. Really. ;^) Al - - - - - - - - - -
April 12th 07 04:37 AM
by Remco[_1_] Go to last post
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'78 Super Beetle engine chugging by [email protected]
I have recently replaced the fuel injectors, and though there is still about .5mm of o-ring protruding, they seem to be in solidly. The engine now fires, but after about 40 seconds it chugs painfully and dies. The coil is new, the rotor and cap are new. The sparkplugs are new. The mass air flow...
April 12th 07 04:10 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Fort Bend County Texas Bug cruise by Mike West
Since the weather is going to be nice,cool and low humidity this Saturday evening, We are having our first official Cruise night. If any of you have an aircooled VW and live in the Houston Texas area COME ON DOWN! we will be at the Otto's Barbque in the Fountains Shopping Center in Stafford....
April 11th 07 10:00 PM
by Mike West Go to last post
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Oil Sensor Question by Noice87
Sometimes my car will not start and I have to unplug the wire from the starter to the regulator and use a wire my mechanic provied to touch the + on the battery and the wire to the starter to crank it up. Well today at the bank that was not working. You could hear it making noise but not...
April 11th 07 08:04 PM
by Noice87 Go to last post
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