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source for brass brake like adapters? by David Gravereaux
1/8-27 NTP to 10mm x 1mm inverted flare ?? I want to add a Wilwood proportioning valve, metering valve and a couple residuals, but their all SAE and the bug is metric. I've done some searching, but can find any.
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October 1st 08 10:17 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Homemade Coil Tester_How Can I Make One? by [email protected]
Hi! In December 1981 I went to the Gulf Outport in New Orleans to pick up a car that had been shipped from the Philipines. The mechanic used a home made coil tester. He removed the coil from the car. Then he attached it to his coil tester to test for a blue spark. It had a scissors switch and...
October 1st 08 02:08 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Rough ride on a Golf by MC
Hi all I took my Golf IV 2.0 to have it serviced and I asked the dealer to investigate on the hesitant/ jerky ride under normal acceleration. They told me it was the airmass meter was faulty and it needed replacing which they replaced under the warranty from the previous airmass meter replacement...
October 1st 08 08:00 AM
by John[_28_] Go to last post
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tie-rod end (and SF mechanic suggestion?) by Sam[_10_]
I have 2 dilemmas (a quartlemma?). 1) I don't know if I should have a lot of the front-end work (i.e. tie-rod end and king pin replaced) done simultaneously, or just the essential. 2) I don't know who to bring the car to. 1) I have a 1965 Ghia (with a 1600cc dual-port engine). When I bought it ~6...
September 29th 08 10:54 PM
by Jerry - OHIO Go to last post
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Canadian 69 ghia at Vintage Werks by [email protected][_1_]
Here we go again This was actually bought here in the area and will be taken to Canada when finished. As seen in the pictures this 69 ghia has had lots of poorly done prior work. shown so far is the left side, the right is about the same.
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September 28th 08 11:51 AM
by Tracy Go to last post
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How much is this car worth? How much would a buyer pay on average by [email protected]
In a nutshell. As much as you can get someone to pay for it. BUT. How much is a 1967 Beetle worth. Most of everything is original. But the bumpers have been replaced. Light surface rust. No body damage. No radio. Original interior. 2nd coat of paint done not exceptional but well done but...
September 27th 08 09:07 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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new battery by bug '59[_3_]
I've ordered a new 6V battery. 140 Ah instead of the usual 66Ah. AFAIK this is possible/able to fit were the normal battery should fit. Width is most important, lenght and hight are somewhat variable... Am i right? Or do is overlook something? How about the electrical aspects..? Will the generator...
September 26th 08 08:51 PM
by bug '59[_3_] Go to last post
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4 lugged rear drum on a 66 Beetle by JS[_6_]
I converted my 66 Beetle's front brakes to discs with the 4 bolt pattern wheels. I'm not crazy about the 4 to 5 bolt adaptors so I want to buy new wheels, all with the 4 bolt pattern. The question is, can I put a 68 4 bolt pattern drum on my rear spindles without any problems to accept the 4...
September 25th 08 10:02 PM
by JS[_6_] Go to last post
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bus repair at Vintage Werks by [email protected][_1_]
this 74 westy needed rust repair in the corners battery try and windshield area http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2507548270101866121mTWCxd this is a full resto for this 78 westy with custom paint.
September 25th 08 07:46 PM
by David Gravereaux Go to last post
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Which Weight Oil To Use In My Beelte? by [email protected]
Which weight oil to use in my '73 Beetle? I have been using Castrol 40HD in hot weather, 30HD in mild weather, and 10 W30 in cold weather. Most seem to like 20 W50, but after reading Ed Hackett's article on multi -grade oil I am trending towards Bob Hoover's opinion of 40HD in Hot weather and...
September 25th 08 04:31 PM
by Bob Hoover Go to last post
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Creative Uses for a Handheld GPS System by drishaq
Creative Uses for a Handheld GPS System... http://gadgetreviews.co.cc/Creative_Uses_for_a_Handheld_GPS_System.htm
September 25th 08 10:13 AM
by drishaq Go to last post
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What happened to the Beetle's heater by [email protected]
On a late model Beetle last night I was driving down the freeway and it was cold outside. For a good half hour the heater stopped working. No air would pass through the vents at all no mater how many times I moved the heater control knob up and down. The hot air would not go. It just stopped...
September 25th 08 03:25 AM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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oil seal 1600cc by [email protected]
How do you change this Oil seal on the harmonic balancer of a 1600cc engine? What is involved and what tools are needed?
September 24th 08 04:23 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Conversion from generator to alternator - who makes a good kit? by barnhart_pinball[_2_]
My 72 SB has a junk generator, so we made the decision to swap to an alternator...I've been looking at different kits from SoCal and Mid- America. I wasn't real impressed with the Mid-America kit as the instructions for it were reprinted 74-75 alternator install instructions. Who makes a good...
September 23rd 08 07:11 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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Rear tail light swap on late model Beetle by [email protected]
I have a late model VW Beetle with the elephant style tail lamps. Is it possible to swap these lamps for the 1971 style lamps? Do I have to change the rear wheel wells which I don't mind doing? How involved is the process and is it doable without help?
September 23rd 08 05:06 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Parts Made In China, Are They OK To Use? by [email protected]
Hello! There are some pats made in China that I wold like to try, but I am hesitant to use them. Are they OK to use? They look a little rough around the edges. If I used brake master cylinder made in China, I think I would replace it after 3 years.
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September 23rd 08 02:52 AM
by Busman Go to last post
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downshifting? by Mel P.[_2_]
Does down shifting cause any problems to engine? In other words, can it mess thing up internally? thanks, Mel
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September 22nd 08 02:09 PM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Just one of those weeks by [email protected]
Last week I thought I would have time this week to do some work on the garage & shop. But nope, our farm got hit by a tornado on Sunday morning. So once again the garage & shop get put on the back burner. So I get to spend the next couple of weeks cleaning up the mess. Lots of large oak trees...
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September 22nd 08 01:41 PM
by MUADIB[_2_] Go to last post
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FS: 1991 VW Cabriolet, Reading, PA by Question Quigley[_2_]
FS: 1991 VW Cabriolet, Reading, PA http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330272917650&rd=1 OK. So it is not air-cooled. Put the top down and you'l be air-cooled.
September 21st 08 08:33 PM
by Question Quigley[_2_] Go to last post
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73 vw brakes vs newer by LLBrown
I just got my Thing running after MANY years in the garage. The brakes feel really bad, I have to really push to get a result and the braking is just not up to what I expect. Were VW brakes from the 70s just poor compaired to today's or is there something going on that needs attention? How...
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September 20th 08 03:29 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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