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Hesitant 1972 Bay by Gareth Edwards
Recently started having this problem with my Bay 1600cc. It is very hesitant at low revs, and even if I put my foot down or pump the throttle a bit too get some fuel in there, it still takes a little while to pick up. Once the revs pick up it pulls strongly. It needed a service anyway so I...
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March 28th 07 08:30 PM
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1973 Super Beetle starts but stalls by Bug73
Hello, I have a 1973 Super Bug, I have replaced the carb, plugs, plug wires, distrib and strib cap. She will start and idle fine but once I take off down the road she stalls and I have to pump the gas to get her to start but she doesn't stay running that long, should there be air in the fuel...
March 28th 07 03:19 PM
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Death of publisher Robert Petersen by Randall Post
Robert Petersen was the publisher of many automotive magazines. He was the founder of Petersen Publishing Company and the chief benefactor of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?DocID=502&ArticleID=200 Volkswagens were among the cars exhibited at...
March 28th 07 02:06 AM
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1973 Super Beetle starts but stalls by Bug73
Hello, I have a 1973 Super Beelte, I have replaced the carb, plugs, plug wires, distrib and strib cap. She will start and idle fine but once I take off down the road she stalls and I have to pump the gas to get her to start but she doesn't stay running that long, should there be air in the...
March 27th 07 10:42 PM
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Using 1 piece axle boots-67 VW by fred67bug
Thanks Speedy Jim for your advice in removing the rear axle bearings. I used my puller to pull the whole axle tube/bearing combo off in one operation. I had bought one piece axle boots for reassembly. Looking in my Bentley manual it seems you have to press the rear shock mounting assembly off the...
March 27th 07 02:05 AM
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Vacuum line - carb to dist. by Bill[_3_]
I was thinking of replacing my vacuum advance line from my 34PICT3 to the SVDA dist. and recalled a friend's rock stock 71 bus with the original metal "up and over the float level" line. In understand why VW did this, but here's my question: Is the actual inside diameter of the line critical -...
March 26th 07 09:37 PM
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engine rebuild kit by tricky
Anyone know where to get one of theese ? http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/RichAAC-UK/401725809_c01342c23e.jpg Rich
March 24th 07 11:25 PM
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Type IV Beetle In The Works: Heads by Harry Smith
Hello All, I've been working on this project of mine. I've got a 2.0L type IV engine out of a '76 Transporter. Heads have 37.5 x 33 mm valves w/ oval exhaust ports. Before dissassembly had 115-130psi compression, except on #2 with only made 70psi. Got the heads stripped down, cleaned up, and...
March 24th 07 07:21 AM
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Type IV Beetle In The Works: Intake by Harry Smith
Hello all, Got the intake manifold and throttle body arrangement mocked up tonight. Going to cut up the stock FI manifolds & get them welded to form a Y down to a single 60ish-mm pipe. Hope to use one of the stock TB's on each side. They have 45mm butterflies and a 59mm mouth. The intake...
March 24th 07 01:32 AM
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71 Autostick Update by Noice87
Went by to talk to my mechanic today. He said I didn't have a Thermostate and that I didn't need one as it didn't get that cold. IHe things my over heating could be the RPM being to high. He showed me how to adjust that which I will do when I get back rfrom a business trip. And then take it on...
March 23rd 07 08:06 PM
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VW importer Max Hoffman by Randall Post
Link to article about Max Hoffman who imported many European cars, including the VW, to the USA. You might have to subscribe (it's free) to the NY Times to see the article. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/18/automobiles/18HOFFMAN.html?8dt&emc=dt Randall
March 22nd 07 11:18 PM
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Wanted : sunroof for 69 bus by [email protected]
I want to replace the fiberglass pop Top with a sun roof for the Bus. Has Anyone seen this before? I want to also build in My kayak mounts. The Pop top is noisey, not very aerodynamic, rattales, and more. It should go. as I don't use it thanx
March 22nd 07 09:38 PM
by Harry Smith Go to last post
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Unusual VW on Ebay by Bill Berckman
This really cannot be called a VW, but the ebay ad says it is titled as a 66 VW. Click on link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-VW-BEETLE-CUSTOM-1-OF-A-KIND_W0QQitemZ300091409831QQcategoryZ6019QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
March 22nd 07 04:33 AM
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Annoying Generator Light by Harry Smith
Hi, Since I've had my Bug, the generator light has been steady on. The wiring harness is a nightmare and since the battery has been getting charged....simpler just to not get involved. It's always made me nervous though, and sure enough I recently had the belt come off due to an under-tight...
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March 21st 07 11:20 AM
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VW Microbus by R D
Who would have thought the old bus would make the news again. Robert The VW Van Makes a Comeback: Till Rust Do Us Part - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,471467,00.html
March 20th 07 05:36 AM
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3rd try 67 beetl,etc. by fred67bug
I keep posting my message before it's ready---sorry for the multiple posts. I have the engine out of my 67 bug and have decided to have my trans rebuilt. I'm going to use German Transaxle in Oregon-anyone here used them? What's the best way to remove the rear wheel bearing and outer spacer? I...
March 20th 07 03:18 AM
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