Forum: VW air cooled
June 3rd 11, 02:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Jim Mais
On 5/18/2011 9:20 PM, Joey Tribiani wrote:
> How are ya buddy?
Still kickin'.
Thanks for the thought. :)
I still keep my finger in the VW pie,
but haven't had the time to stay on RAMVA.
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 1st 10, 02:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,736
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 3rd 10, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
Views: 554
T3 auto to manual
On 11/2/2010 4:14 AM, John wrote:
> Probably at some stage I,ll have to change my automatic T3 over to manual.
> I,ve got all the hardware off a donor car but is there a more simple way of
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 18th 10, 12:59 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
Views: 584
Leaking transaxle fluid
On 10/17/2010 7:53 PM, Scott wrote:
> 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...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 13th 10, 03:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 868
So, What parts cant you get?
On 10/13/2010 8:03 AM, Jan Andersson wrote:
> Speedy Jim wrote:
>> On 10/11/2010 11:49 PM, DogDiesel wrote:
>>> Are some car parts not available. What about the fuel injected stuff. I'm
>>> trying to...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 13th 10, 04:25 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 868
So, What parts cant you get?
On 10/11/2010 11:49 PM, DogDiesel wrote:
> 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...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 13th 10, 04:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 981
auto stick?
On 10/12/2010 11:56 AM, LeRoy wrote:
> On 11/10/2010 9:45 PM, Joey Tribiani wrote:
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>> "LeRoy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I,m working on...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 22nd 10, 03:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,424
Thinking about getting a beetle.
On 9/21/2010 8:34 PM, DogDiesel wrote:
> 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
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 21st 10, 04:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
Brake problem and possible solution
On 9/21/2010 5:07 AM, Tuomas wrote:
> Hello!
>
> T34 has been sitting a long time (no-one knows how long) and its brakes stick if I brake, at
> three wheels: Left front wheel brake works as it...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 9th 10, 01:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,010
looking to ID 1100 engine
On 9/9/2010 12:40 AM, Mike wrote:
> Have an old 1100 (?) engine I was looking to find the vintage and
> specs for. It has the fuel pump side mounted and generator stand cast
> into case.
>
> The...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 1st 10, 09:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 464
replacing ignition switch
On 9/1/2010 10:29 AM, wrote:
>> Can I do it w/o removing the steering wheel?
>>
>> Looks like there's a screw underneath that may allow me to remove the cover.
>>
> What year/type...
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 1st 10, 12:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 593
horn ground contact through lever?
Good photo.
Have you tried roughing up the contact surfaces with
abrasive just as an experiment to see if it will conduct?
Jim
On 8/31/2010 4:23 PM, Sam wrote:
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 31st 10, 03:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 6
Views: 593
horn ground contact through lever?
On 8/30/2010 6:11 PM, Sam wrote:
> I'm fixing my horn on my '65 Ghia. I've troubleshooted by horn
> (problems included poor connection on the jumper to the steering box
> and a bad relay), and I'm...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 8th 10, 02:16 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 763
More symptoms in the electrics
On 8/7/2010 9:07 PM, Jan Andersson wrote:
> 73 really has a generator
Yep, until VIN 1132414931/1132438833, or thereabouts.
For US, other markets varied.
SJ
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 7th 10, 11:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 763
More symptoms in the electrics
On 8/7/2010 8:51 AM, Olli Lammi wrote:
> Hello!
> ------
>
> Standard Beetle -73, 1300, 12V generator. The generator light has for some time had a tendency
> to glow lightly when brake pedal id...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 5th 10, 09:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Plugs and wipers
On 8/4/2010 3:33 PM, Olli Lammi wrote:
> Jan Andersson wrote:
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>>> 2) The wind screen wipers (-73 model standard beetle) have lost
>>> the "fast" option. Both on-positions in the switch move...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 9th 10, 08:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,355
$100 for a front end alignment?
John wrote:
> Both the upper and lower Ball Joints on my T3 are adjustable but the Service
> Manual says adjust the upper and then the lower as a last resort. I,ve set
> them up with the notch on...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 4th 10, 12:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,008
DIY anti theft advice
Bluedc wrote:
> Sorry to be a bit slow here but
>
> Before I start can can someone confirm that I have got this right. To
> ground the coil I simply need an wire with a switch in it from the
> (-)...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 3rd 10, 11:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Adios!
The Busman wrote:
> Sold my 63 Camper to my brother and find myself without a VW for the first
> time in 21 years. Just don't have the time or energy any more. Wanted to
> wish y'all good luck with...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 17th 10, 09:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
Views: 892
Volkswagen 60 years in Finland
Olli Lammi wrote:
> Hello!
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>
> VW of Finland has 60 year anniversary. They put up a vintage web site
> from 60 years ago. Configurator for Beetle etc. Sorry, the site is in
> Finnish:...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 14th 10, 01:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
73 super auto stick
LeRoy wrote:
> Speedy Jim wrote:
>> LeRoy wrote:
>>> Speedy Jim wrote:
>>>> LeRoy wrote:
>>>>> Can anyone help me out to find a hose schematic diagram to the
>>>>> transmission vacuum solenoid...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 10th 10, 12:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
73 super auto stick
LeRoy wrote:
> Speedy Jim wrote:
>> LeRoy wrote:
>>> Can anyone help me out to find a hose schematic diagram to the
>>> transmission vacuum solenoid switch as well as to the carburetor on a
>>> 73...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 10th 10, 02:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
73 super auto stick
LeRoy wrote:
> Can anyone help me out to find a hose schematic diagram to the
> transmission vacuum solenoid switch as well as to the carburetor on a 73
> Super. auto stick?
> I didn,t see anything...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 19th 10, 06:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 429
Fuel line diameter
Mel wrote:
> Way back, I had replaced the metal fuel line that runs through the tunnel
> with one that runs alongside the tunnel on the inside of the car.
>
> I'm trying to find out if the diameter...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 9th 10, 12:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,058
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