Forum: VW air cooled
September 29th 12, 04:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Back in Miami
Jan, sounds like you've done a good job of keeping up with people. I'm terrible at that. I'm guessing shipping your car from Finland would cost a pretty penny. Or euro.
John, I'm very glad to hear...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 26th 12, 04:42 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 41
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Back from the dead
On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 8:36:44 PM UTC-6, ChrisKlinger wrote:
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 27th 09, 01:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 420
Memorial Day
On May 26, 3:31*pm, "george taylor" >
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> We always are giving thanks to those that did serve (as we should always
> do), but we can never forget the families of...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 25th 09, 05:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 420
Memorial Day
Tomorrow is Memorial Day here in the United States. It's the day we
set aside to remember those who have served in our armed services. It
is observed on the last Monday of May. Government offices...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 21st 09, 01:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 418
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 24th 08, 11:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 16
Views: 901
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 30th 08, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 450
Speaking of dash switches...
On Nov 29, 5:23*pm, Speedy Jim > wrote:
> Suddenly, I had need of a proper tool to remove those slotted switch nuts..
> This is what...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 21st 08, 07:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 980
Can a stock T-1 Engine Benefit from Swivel Feet?
> Yes, a known procedure made easier by the swivel-feet.
Yup. And I don't do it with stock adjusters specifically because of
the possible faceting that Bob Hoover pointed out.
> I have done this on...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 21st 08, 06:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 980
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 20th 08, 11:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 980
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 20th 08, 12:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 19th 08, 03:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 19th 08, 02:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 18th 08, 05:42 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 491
Cooling flaps - sell or trade
On Nov 17, 10:20*pm, " > wrote:
> Couple years back I happened across a set of what I thought were type
> 1 cooling flaps along with a thermostat, spring, and...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 18th 08, 05:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 16th 08, 09:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 509
KP and BJ springs different?
On Nov 16, 2:28*pm, Speedy Jim > wrote:
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> > We are going through a stash of parts from a local fellows barn. We
> > have a bundle of torsion...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 16th 08, 09:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 509
KP and BJ springs different?
We are going through a stash of parts from a local fellows barn. We
have a bundle of torsion bars that are tagged as having come from a 70
type-1. Will these work on a king-pin front end from a 1960...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 8th 08, 01:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 534
Type-3 brake question
Thanks Bill
I've snugged them up several times, once a week since I put the new
shoes on. Actually I do that anytime I put on new shoes while they
wear into the drums.
I believe that a brake system...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 7th 08, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 534
Type-3 brake question
On Nov 6, 6:31*pm, Speedy Jim > wrote:
> wrote:
> > I have a 1968 type-3 squareback. I recently put on a set of Blizzacks
> > (excellent snow tires...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 7th 08, 12:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 534
Type-3 brake question
I have a 1968 type-3 squareback. I recently put on a set of Blizzacks
(excellent snow tires sold by Bridgestone) for this winter. I have
replaced many suspension parts and had a good 4-wheel...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 6th 08, 10:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 477
Shy Posters
On Nov 5, 11:59*pm, Bob Hoover > wrote:
> > Honestly Bob, I'm not any smarter when I post here than when I post on
> > the samba. ;-)
> >...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 6th 08, 05:16 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 891
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 6th 08, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 477
Shy Posters
On Nov 5, 6:38*pm, none <""tricky\"@(none)"> wrote:
> It is a shame that folk dont appreciate the simplicity of nntp :) *it
> kinda suits the old dubs in a way
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> as for the anon bit ... I am still...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 27th 08, 03:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 353
Gene Berg Oil Pump Cover Failure
I'm afraid I can't give you a picture. Both of my pressure relief
covers
are occupied in their respective engines.
As I recall, the ball does not seat directly in the cover. There is...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 8th 08, 04:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Bob Hoover
I just read your latest entry Bob. Bad news notwithstanding, I am glad
to see you still aren't pulling any punches.
Max
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