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Leaking transaxle fluid by Scott
On today's outing to the dunes, I had transmission fluid dripping. Fearing the worst and lacking my socket to pull the plug and check fluid levels, I came back early rather than risk damage. Upon looking at some other transaxles around the garage, I think the fluid is coming from a small hole at...
October 18th 10 12:59 AM
by Speedy Jim[_2_] Go to last post
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009 distributor wear. by VFW
I swear this is the second time I've had a 009 go out on me. Seems the bushings wear out. I guess they just got old, me too. The Q. is , what lubes the shaft and I do oil the felt in the middle. Did I hear that the distributor cap has #3 offset to run cooler? -- Money! What a concept.
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October 17th 10 11:51 PM
by Jan Andersson[_4_] Go to last post
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Engine Warm Up ?'s and ZDDP ?'s by Jim Ed
I have tried this new type of thermostat. http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-043-119-159 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=265325 It really warms up the engine to operating temperature fast. I have not been using it since, if it were to fail it would...
October 17th 10 09:32 AM
by John[_28_] Go to last post
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Lash Caps and Swivel Feet? by Jim Ed
Would it cause any harm to use Lash Caps and Swivel Feet? TIA!
October 17th 10 12:57 AM
by Jim Ed Go to last post
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How much to rebuild a 1600 DP. by DogDiesel
How much is it to rebuild a VW engine. DIY, no mods. All the bearings and other disposables.
October 16th 10 06:03 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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auto stick? by LeRoy
I,m working on a 73 auto stick and looking to converse with some one who is driving one. I have a couple of questions . I tried posting on the auto stick web site with no response . E-mail me at
October 16th 10 02:54 AM
by Joey Tribiani[_2_] Go to last post
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So, What parts cant you get? by DogDiesel
Are some car parts not available. What about the fuel injected stuff. I'm trying to figure what to stay away from. Besides rust. Vie been warned to stay away from Super beetles with fuel injection and Mc pherson struts.
October 15th 10 04:36 AM
by [email protected][_1_] Go to last post
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Chirco Bugtoberfest 15 10-17-10 by lemorris harris
It's this weekend. Cruise map and info he http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/faq.php?cID=14 Things are really comin together. Hope to see you here! http://www.dhphut.com/images/bfest15_31.jpg
October 12th 10 06:03 PM
by lemorris harris Go to last post
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Where to look for a 70 -up beetle by DogDiesel
Beside Samba and craigslist. And Im not stupid enough to buy a bug on Ebay sight unseen.
October 11th 10 06:37 AM
by DogDiesel Go to last post
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77 down the road. by DogDiesel
There's a 77 down the road. Fuel injected runs awesome. Awesome floors, heater channels. Very clean inside and trunk is clean. Engine tins are all intact. I didn't see any rotted rubber anywhere. Or retaped wires. Its Repainted blue. Older paint job. mag wheels with wide new tires , The...
October 8th 10 10:10 PM
by Tim Rogers Go to last post
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Vw beetle verses 85-92 Golf Diesel. by DogDiesel
My current train of though after reading How to keep your Vw alive is im on the fence again. I'm doing the pro con thing. So for your viewing pleasure. Meet my brain. This is my brain on VW. Feel free to add to the list as I try and make up my mind. Beetle. Awesome looks. ...
October 4th 10 02:25 PM
by Tuomas Go to last post
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Vw repair boook by DogDiesel
Anyone read the how to keep your volkwagon alive book. Is it good. Or will a Chiltons do.
October 1st 10 01:00 AM
by Ashman40 Go to last post
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Air cooling question. by DogDiesel
Hello, How about some hypothetical thinking . It seems to me that the VW would cool a lot better , or easier, if the cold air entered the bottom . Using scoops. and gravity. On redesigned cylinder tins. Went up through the fins. Through the fan or not. And out the vents or through the...
October 1st 10 12:35 AM
by No Name Go to last post
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Question about the tunnel. by DogDiesel
If you need to change the heater cables or what ever else is in there . Is everything run through tubes to make it easy or do you have to fish everything through.
September 26th 10 07:34 PM
by Jim Ed Go to last post
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Daily Mail photos of Hitler; includes convertible by Roger Ivie
The Daily Mail has published a bunch of photos of Hitler dating back to 1939. One show him and Porsche admiring a VW convertible. http://tinyurl.com/2wxp5no -- roger ivie
September 26th 10 05:00 AM
by Roger Ivie Go to last post
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How much stuff is in the tunnel. by DogDiesel
Whets running through the tunnel. As far as brake lines , cables ect. Is there much to go wrong in the tunnel. I see it as an area that doesn't get much attention.
September 25th 10 10:46 PM
by DogDiesel Go to last post
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Thinking about getting a beetle. by DogDiesel
Hello, I've been a water-cooled VW person for many years. Saying that I'm well aware that VWs are maintenance heavy. And excluding air-cooled VWs. I think all VWs suck that aren't diesels. VW dropped the ball after 92. But .. I've got two decent vehicles now and my last VW Golf diesel is...
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September 25th 10 06:01 AM
by John[_28_] Go to last post
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Engine tin question. by DogDiesel
Can you drive a bug with the engine tins not installed. Say 6 hours freeway.
September 24th 10 10:46 PM
by DogDiesel Go to last post
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Flying to buy a bug. by DogDiesel
Anyone ever fly somewhere where bugs don't rot to get one and drive it home?? To get a clean one for a cheap. You think changing the oil, new points, alternator belt , grease the front end is about all you need to do to get it home. Anyone carry a gallon of water in an antifreeze bottle in...
September 24th 10 09:52 PM
by John Stafford[_4_] Go to last post
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Does the Fuel Tank have to have an Internal Filter? by Jim Ed
Does the fuel tank have to have an internal filter? http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-111-209-147-AP And http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-111-209-147-A My Beetle’s fuel tank has the POR coating.
September 24th 10 01:42 PM
by Jim Ed Go to last post
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