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critters in engine...? by Mark Dunning
Caution! Warning !! Danger !!! Alert!!!! My bud burned up his VW engine after mices (meeces? mouses?) nested in the tin around his cylinders. I burned up my riding mower engine under the same circumstances.
May 19th 08 11:20 PM
by Mark Dunning Go to last post
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What's this for? by john
http://www.digoliardi.net/oil_thingie.jpg '58 Bug. Under the spare in the trunck. It is connected to nothing underneath. I'm guessing it's to lube the jack. No?
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May 19th 08 07:18 PM
by john Go to last post
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Forgive me, for I have sinned by Shag
So with gas prices SUCKING recently I've been driving the '64 Beetle more than the schmancy gas-guzzling truck I recently bought. Almost an hour drive to get to work and it gets mighty quiet in there with the 12 volt setup and the 6 volt radio. So... I noticed Walmart had a special on a Sony...
May 17th 08 12:19 PM
by KWW[_2_] Go to last post
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Pressure plate/throw out bearings dying? by Kirk[_2_]
On my 6V '65, when I press in the clutch (via the pedal) with the engine OFF, it works fine... no weirdness or anything. Start the motor and as I depress the clutch it starts to whirr - then there is a "clunk" followed by normal clutch action. Sometimes it was FAR TIGHTER than it should be,...
May 17th 08 12:07 PM
by KWW[_2_] Go to last post
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FI Bug problem comes & goes by Mel P.[_2_]
One day my stock FI Bug runs great, no problems. Next day, starts off OK after a while it'll backfire and eventually stall. Start it goes for a bit backfires and stalls. If I park it and let sit for about a half hour, it'll start up and drive with no problems. Are there gremlins? --
May 17th 08 01:48 AM
by Speedy Jim[_2_] Go to last post
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Many questions about buying < 1966 beetle - UK by Dave Angel
Can someone please help with the following questions about buying a UK beetle. I am ideally after a 1966 or below (I think!) mainly due to the body panels. I am looking to go with the 'cal resto' look (I think that's right!) : - What year did the front lights change from the nice sloping ones...
May 17th 08 12:57 AM
by Andrew Go to last post
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Strange Heat Riser on a '74 Super Beetle by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_]
Dual Heat Risers for the intake manifold????? First time I saw this on a Super Beetle in Chicago. Must be a California vehicle. I had to replace those intake manifold boots and when I saw the intake manifold, I wished I had my digital camera. lol I had the boots but not the heat riser gaskets. ...
May 16th 08 05:23 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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FS: Piston & Cylinders for 40 HP by Mel P.[_2_]
USED Clearances measured .001-.005. Cheap price... buyer pays shipping. -- Mel P. parts for sale http://melsvws.4t.com/vwparts/index.htm 77 Bug - stock FI http://melsvws.4t.com/77bug/index.htm
May 14th 08 02:27 AM
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1 out of 1000 so is it worth it? by [email protected][_1_]
http://community.webshots.com/album/560088269FDkEKd?start=168 the last 3 pictures are of the support rails of a triple back convertible. I'm sure the last time it was fixed ,quality meant nothing but now its different. I'm hopeing that there are more repairs like this to deal with on this one...
May 13th 08 10:24 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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1966 RIVIERA 425 NAILHEAD W/ST400 SP-COMPLETE DRIVETRAIN$1200 by Dwight D. Eisenhower
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May 13th 08 04:54 PM
by Dwight D. Eisenhower Go to last post
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Finally, a Netflix for Porn! Choose your Porn online and it's delivered quickly and discreetly by Mail. Keep it as long as you want, then send it back when you're done. Free shipping both ways. http://in.urentdvds.com/c/dvdIn.cgi/3/1280876/L Try It Now For...
May 11th 08 09:26 PM
by jjimmy66 Go to last post
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Reserve - found it and... by Pico
http://www.zarwerks.com//splitvw/brozar.jpg Der iz da klu. Thanks to the one remaining brain cell that fired off the name John Henry. Now I got to remember what Z, A, R means. For now I'll take it as Auf means on. ( How counter-intutitive is that?) Z means something like off, shutdown,...
May 10th 08 08:10 AM
by John[_28_] Go to last post
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Damn, am I stupid! Where is reserve again? by Pico
So I'm over sixty already. Gimmie a break. It's been in storage for years anyway. Where TF is the reseve position on the old Bug? I don't have that neat plate that shows the settings. Today is adventure day. I cranked over the '58. Would not start. Finally a little fuel trickled into the carb,...
May 10th 08 01:36 AM
by Pico Go to last post
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Who's going: Rockingham NC. 6/18 North vs South Shootout #17?? by Andrew
Just checking to see who all is going.. this will be my first ever attending at a VW event. http://www.sevwa.com/nvss_shootout.htm
May 10th 08 12:29 AM
by Andrew Go to last post
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Aircooled VW bus 95 model engine by [email protected]
Need assistance on getting a new or rebuilt engine for aircooled VW bus and the model year is 95 (I think). The number on the back of the driver seat is 0021-231A-STD-190 36-3-1066-1-8210 and engine number is 2BR 25 AS41 043.101.102A Appreciate assistance.
May 9th 08 10:58 PM
by Pico Go to last post
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Compare global gasoline prices by Jan Andersson
And quit whining! http://bp2.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SA56EjeEGVI/AAAAAAAAqAg/jrXRd2-RGII/s1600-h/GASOLINECARSCOOp2.jpg
May 9th 08 05:31 PM
by Pico Go to last post
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Alloy Wheel Sizes and lowering the back end by [email protected][_2_]
Hi, I wonder if someone could help me with wheel/tyre sizes. I am looking for a set of Porsche Fuch alloys for a '69 beetle and have been offered a set for £350. However I have no idea if they would be a suitable size. The tyres currenty on the wheels a Front 205/55 ZR 16 and Rear 225/50 ZR...
May 9th 08 05:21 PM
by Pico Go to last post
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brazillian beetles by fraggie
Anyone know the mods done to the engine to run it on sugart can ethanol ? Curious to know :)
May 9th 08 05:18 PM
by Pico Go to last post
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Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil. free Catalog by liukaiyuan
Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil. free Catalog The AMSOIL product line includes high quality synthetic motor oils, synthetic diesel oils, oil filters, air filters and automotive performance products. Free Catalogs. http://www.ogogosina.cn/Oil.htm
May 9th 08 04:56 PM
by Pico Go to last post
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Lost Ignition Key by [email protected][_2_]
Help! Promised a friend i'd have the old vw ready for his wedding this weekend and I've lost the ignition key. I followed advice from previous posts about taking the door lock off and getting a locksmith to match a key to the serial number but as luck would have it the dor lock is different to that...
May 8th 08 04:54 PM
by troll Go to last post
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