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Forum: VW air cooled May 11th 14, 04:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 2
Views: 1,777
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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 :)
Forum: VW air cooled May 11th 14, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By ChrisKlinger
Can't stop doing restorations

LOL

wrote:

>
> 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...
Forum: VW air cooled October 17th 13, 11:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 1
Views: 1,798
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled October 9th 13, 12:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 1
Views: 1,524
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled August 7th 13, 10:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 2
Views: 1,209
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled August 7th 13, 10:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled June 16th 13, 03:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 38
Views: 11,928
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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.
>
> My curiosities a
>
> How many in this group still have air cooled VW's?
> - and -
> What is their...
Forum: VW air cooled May 5th 13, 01:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 14
Views: 12,524
Posted By ChrisKlinger
I miss this place

wrote:

>
> 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.
>
> Chris...
Forum: VW air cooled May 1st 13, 01:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 14
Views: 12,524
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled May 1st 13, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 7
Views: 1,259
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled April 29th 13, 04:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 7
Views: 1,259
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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

wrote:
Forum: VW air cooled April 27th 13, 09:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 7
Views: 1,259
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled April 27th 13, 09:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 15
Views: 2,478
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled April 24th 13, 11:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 14
Views: 12,524
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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,...
Forum: VW air cooled April 23rd 13, 10:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 7
Views: 1,259
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled April 6th 13, 05:35 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 15
Views: 2,478
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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.
>>
>...
Forum: VW air cooled April 2nd 13, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By ChrisKlinger
Ironic

wrote:

>
> 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....
Forum: VW air cooled April 1st 13, 02:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 15
Views: 2,478
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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!
>
Forum: VW air cooled March 31st 13, 05:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 4
Views: 1,656
Posted By ChrisKlinger
A tribute to Bob Hoover

Nice Jan.

Bob was, indeed, a great man.

Chris

Jan Andersson wrote:

> Surely, sorely missed.
>
Forum: VW air cooled March 31st 13, 05:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 10
Views: 2,360
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled March 31st 13, 05:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 15
Views: 2,478
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled December 29th 12, 04:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 43
Views: 6,455
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled December 25th 12, 07:15 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 1
Views: 1,202
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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
Forum: VW air cooled December 2nd 12, 05:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 2
Views: 1,611
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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...
Forum: VW air cooled November 28th 12, 01:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Posted By ChrisKlinger
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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