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Bussy's First Breakdown (Story) by
Busahaulic
This is the third summer season since Bussy got his transplant - a 2.2
Subaru Legacy motor out of a totalled wagon. There were a couple little
details to straighten out in the beginning, but there have been NO failures
since the conversion. No breakdowns. No getting stranded. Not a worry on...
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Heater Blower Fans Deteriorated! by
[email protected]
Hi!
I have a 1973 VW Beetle.
The other day I was inspecting the add on blower fans for my heater.
I hardly ever used them, since I was concerned with the current draw on
the battery.
When I picked it up to remove one, the outer casing crumbled in my
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67 vw bug brakes by
[email protected]
I have a 67 VW bug that has been sitting for a couple of years. I am
now trying to move it but it feels as though the brakes are stuck. The
emergency brake is off and the clutch is pushed to the floor but it
still doesn't move when pushed. Any ideas?
Thanks
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treasure cove found by
Dennis Wik
Today I met a guy who has been in VWs as long as anyone I have met
before. He invited me to come out and look at his collection. Wow, a
bonanza. Thousands of parts, dozens of cars, tractors, and even a
restored 49' Airstream 14' trailer coupled to a restored 52' Chevy six
window pickup. ...
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In need of thermostat and parts by
avalanchefan19c
Hello All:
Any one have access to a thermostat, rod, flaps etc..
My bug's thermostat and flaps assembly is missing.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Ken Hamilton
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how are OEVeeDub and BFY as vendors? Vendor rating in general? by
remco
Was looking to get some parts and was wondering if www.bfyobsoleteparts.com
is an ok place?
How about http://www.oeveedub.com?
On a different note: how about we set up a simple applet on a web site
someplace so we can give vendors ratings - when they do well by us we bump a
good count, when we get...
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bad noise while turning by
HerdFsu
77 Sb convertible here. Just the other day, I took my car for a spin.
Everytime I turn left or right I get a loud scraping noise coming from
the rear of the car. I know it has to be something with the
flywheel/transaxle but I’m not sure exactly. Anyone have any ideas???
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Posted using the...
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Frame head replacement by
Tony Bennett
Hi
I am having the framehead on an IRS RHD car replaced with a new one from a
beam car.
I appreciate its got to be right so the local VW top man is doing it.
I'd like to save a bit of his time and my money by cutting the holes in
the right for the master cylinder and fitting bolts, since the...
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August 14th 05 10:29 PM
by Tricky
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66 Bug Door handles by
Patrick
okay now I'm frustrated. I've been trying to get the door handles out so I
can trouble shoot why the buttons are loose and the key wont lock the doors.
I have went thought my Bentley Manual and the Muir manual and can't find
anything.
Can someone please tell me how to get the darn things out. In...
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by Shag
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Hard starting 74 beetle. by
[email protected]
Hi everyone ! When cold the engine starts intantly 99% of the time.
Once warm engine is hard or slow to start much of the time. It seems as
if its flooding. HELP!
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Good tires? Looking for tire source by
[email protected]
I was wondering if anyone had purchased those cooper tires from the
real source, I think they are $200 plus S&H. The belts are showing on
my tires and 2 are flat, so it's off the road until I get new ones.
Would kinda like to get them sooner than later. Are these a good deal
or is there some other...
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FS OEM Sport Wheel by
Wolfgang
FS: I have one 4 1/2x 15 4 lug steel x pattern bug sport rim. This was the
spare so still near perfert OEM pain on it - no tire. $15. plus shipping
(suspect about $12). Also have green lighted knob (not switch ) for VW gas
heater $8. Email me off list - remove obvious. wolfgangNOdieterSPAM at...
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Bleeding brake lines 66 vw by
Tom Nakashima
Greetings,
what size tubing (ID) is used to bleed the brake lines for 66 vw?
thanks,
-tom
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KonK out under load by
TonyO
Hi, Anyone know what might be going on with my T2... perfect on a short
trip but on a hot day on a motorway for example when the engine is running
hot & the van's under load it will start juddering - and then konk out.
After letting the engine cool - It will get me a few more miles down the
road....
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Decklid Quick-Release Hinge Pins by
[email protected]
Deck Lid - Quick-Release Hinge Pins
Hi!
My Empi brand Decklid Quick-Release Hinge Pins came today from Cip1.
Can someone please give me some simple instructions on how to install
them?
Is it better to install them with the deck lid installed or removed?
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Headliner install w/ metal sunroof by
Mel P.
I'm in the process of installing the headliner in my 77 Bug which has a
metal sunroof. I have some articles and webpages that describe installing
the headliner on Bugs w/o the sunroof. Is there any tricks or special
procedure for the sunroof opening?
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Mel
77 Revived Bug & 70 Ghia...
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August 18th 05 03:27 AM
by Mel P.
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Wiring diagram by
JohnE
I have a 1960 bug. I have been unable to find an accurate electrical
diagram. All of the diagrams that I have seen for 1960 do not look
like my car. I have a fuse panel with 4 banks and then mounted to the
inside of the left front fender is another fuse block with four banks.
I have found...
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