Forum: VW air cooled
May 11th 14, 04:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
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Nobody makes brake repair kits anymore?
I need to rebuild my master and wheel cylinders. Are we supposed to throw
out perfectly rebuildable items now?
Anybody know a source?
Chris
65 Ghia 12V 1800
60 Type 1 6V 36HP split-case trans :)
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 11th 14, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,717
Can't stop doing restorations
LOL
wrote:
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> I see they still like telling lies about me on the Samba.
>
>
> On Monday, November 4, 2013 2:43:26 PM UTC-5, wrote:
>> Well I tried retirement...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 17th 13, 11:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,866
More on oils
Wow! What an excellent and complete answer. You've done us all a service by
passing it along, John.
Now - who's gonna post it to a site where everybody can find it?
Thanks John
Chris
BTW...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 9th 13, 12:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,584
Swing axle boots
Replaced my boots November of 2012. Just noticed that one is already split
at the top.
I know I didn't buy bargain-basement. Wish I could remember where I bought
'em!
Can anyone recommend who...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 7th 13, 10:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,265
what's in the "boot' of a K.G.?
Shoe-Chuckers wrote:
> I went to pick up a floor jack and the young man wheeled in out of the
> store and stood behind my '69 K.G. waiting to put it in. I said no,
> there's in engine already in the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 7th 13, 10:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Briggs and Stratton!
John wrote:
> Always preferred to use monograde oil( for no overwhelming reason) for the
> T3 but its as rare as
> the proverbial in Aust. Was over at the local Hardware shop and noticed
> Briggs...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 16th 13, 03:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,222
What did you do to your VW today?
Bill Leary wrote:
> I could comment on what I did to my VW today, but mine's water cooled.
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> My curiosities a
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> How many in this group still have air cooled VW's?
> - and -
> What is their...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 5th 13, 01:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 14
Views: 13,506
I miss this place
wrote:
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> It was Eric A. in Vegas he moved to Salt lake to work with John C but
> after finding out what type of person he was moved on but is still in that
> area.
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> Chris...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 1st 13, 01:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 14
Views: 13,506
I miss this place
Google says: "Did you mean Hair Conditioning?"
Though I confess that, living in miami, I would DIE to have AC in the Ghia.
Campin' time? Ours just ended, when nighttime temps hit 80 again.
Good to...
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 1st 13, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
My odometer has lost its mind!
Thanks John -
In this case (I've been watching it), the tens place turns at 9-0, then
again at 4-5. Hundreds place I haven't caught yet, but I _know_ it has
skipped a thousand on me at least...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 29th 13, 04:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
My odometer has lost its mind!
LOL! The political-correctness of setting the odo to zero would never have
dawned on me.
Glad I'm not in the "uptight about BS" group :)
Boy, it's good to be home.
Chris
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 27th 13, 09:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
My odometer has lost its mind!
Jorge -
When I redid my '59/'60, I disassembled the speedo, fixed the odometer (and
reset it to 00000), and replaced the colored plastic for the
generator/oil/blinker lights. Never had a problem...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 27th 13, 09:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,588
swing axle nuts - Guru advice appreciated.
Hi Richard
I torqued mine with a 3/4" drive socket, breaker bar, and a 4' pipe on the
breaker, a 12" extension to clear the fender, and a jack stand under the
extension to keep it lined up. Stood...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 24th 13, 11:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 14
Views: 13,506
I miss this place
VWGirl wrote:
> The people, the knowledge, the bickering, all of it. There will never
> again be the RAMVA that once was. Just want to all to know that I love and
> miss you all <3
VWGirl,...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 23rd 13, 10:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,322
My odometer has lost its mind!
Filled up just after getting out of work, odometer shows 00621. Got home -
straight home - ODO shows 00636. It's a 5 mile ride...
No wonder I occasionally seem to get extraordinary MPG.
Bet I've...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 6th 13, 05:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,588
swing axle nuts - Guru advice appreciated.
AllanW wrote:
> On Monday, 1 April 2013 14:05:55 UTC+13, ChrisKlinger wrote:
> Hopefully that close eye will not, at
>>
>> some point, involve watching an axle and wheel pass me on the road.
>>
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 2nd 13, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,376
Ironic
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> Oh and "isn't it ironic" (had to say this since I was just staying next to
> Alanis Morissette) I also see a thread that states a restoration will cost
> around $17k....
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 1st 13, 02:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,588
swing axle nuts - Guru advice appreciated.
AllanW wrote:
> On Sunday, 31 March 2013 17:17:15 UTC+13, ChrisKlinger wrote:
>> Here's a new one for me; if anyone can tell me WTF, I'd be most
>>
>> appreciative.
>>
>
> Snapping Arse!
>
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 31st 13, 05:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,724
A tribute to Bob Hoover
Nice Jan.
Bob was, indeed, a great man.
Chris
Jan Andersson wrote:
> Surely, sorely missed.
>
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 31st 13, 05:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,461
Got lots done, but lots of drama!
Sounds about right:)
If anything can go wrong, it will.
If nothing can go wrong, it _definitely- will.
When it seems the worst is over, it isn't.
Still, of all the possible cars one could choose...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 31st 13, 05:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,588
swing axle nuts - Guru advice appreciated.
Here's a new one for me; if anyone can tell me WTF, I'd be most
appreciative.
Did the brakes on the Ghia. Replaced rear grease seals, Torqued rear axle
nuts to >215 ft. lbs. Checked and tightened...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 29th 12, 03:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,720
Yess! There is life..
wrote:
> I hope you get anally raped in the middle of the night and die a horrible
> syphillis infested death. Go screw a monkey.
WTF???
Who the hell are you ****ed at? Chill...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 25th 12, 06:15 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,258
Finally able to post
Have been unable to post in weeks. Don't know what the problem was.
nntp.aioe.org server.
Merry christmas to all
Chris
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 2nd 12, 04:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,685
Not winning - valve geometry
Hi group.
Finally got my heads yesterday. Today, I'm set to get my car running
again... but wait! Could there be _more_ surprises? But of course!
Pushrods are too short. From the look of the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 28th 12, 12:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,550
Tig or Mig
Olli Lammi wrote:
> On 26.11.2012 05:51, Jan Andersson wrote:
>>>>>ChrisKlinger wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> What is best for replacing body panles?
>>
>> Since you have to ask.... I'd say MIG ;)
>>
>> I...
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