Forum: VW air cooled
September 1st 07, 02:38 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Increasing a 1300 to 1600
If I buy the 85.5 mm P&C's and the matching single port head does that take
care of it or do I need to do something with the crank.
"Jan" > wrote in message...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 31st 07, 11:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
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Increasing a 1300 to 1600
Can a 1300 case be opened up to accept the cylinders from a 1600 (85.5mm I
think)? If so, any other mod's I need to deal with?
tia,
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Mel P.
parts for sale ...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 3rd 07, 03:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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FS: Ghia & Bug Parts
check out list and photos on link shown below
parts for sale http://melsvws.4t.com/vwparts/index.htm
thanks,
Mel P.
77 Bug - stock FI http://melsvws.4t.com/77bug/index.htm
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 11th 07, 05:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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pushrod question
On one end there are small serrations (ridges). Does it matter with end
goes where?
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Mel P.
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Forum: VW air cooled
May 9th 07, 12:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
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"Rotating" Pistons & Cylinders?
I'm rebuilding a 40 HP engine. I know to keep the pistons and cylinders for
each position together. But is there any problem in putting them in
different position. For instance, the P&C #4 be...
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Forum: Dodge
May 7th 07, 01:12 PM Posted to alt.autos.dodge
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Replies: 3
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96 Intrepid Stalls - Ground Strap problem?
If there was a fault that a scan tool could read, would you get the check
engine light? And when it does happen, it's while your driving, so how do I
hook up the scan tool at an intersection.
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Forum: Dodge
May 5th 07, 05:05 PM Posted to alt.autos.dodge
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Replies: 3
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96 Intrepid Stalls - Ground Strap problem?
The Intrepid will stall during city driving, like stopping at a light. This
usually occurs when the engine is warmed up. No 'check engine' light to
give me some code. It just stalls, but will...
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Forum: Jeep
May 5th 07, 09:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Shifter, Clutch or Tranny problem?
One day last week I couldn't shift into 1st gear while driving. I tried to
let up on the clutch a couple of times, which sometimes worked. I then
tried starting in another gear 2nd or 3rd with...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 20th 07, 03:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Carb clearances
Anyone know what the max clearance should be for the 'butterfly' levers on a
PICT 30 carb.? I think I'm leaking air from there. Engine stall at idle.
tia,
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Mel P.
77 Bug - stock FI
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 15th 07, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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FS: KG overriders and other parts...(revised)
One pair for sale fits bumper 56-71 with bow hole. Rechromed, real nice but
not show quality. Selling pair for $60 + shipping. If interested, I'll
email some photos so you can see what you're...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 14th 07, 03:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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FS: KG Bumper Overriders
One pair for sale fits bumper 56-71 with bow hole. Rechromed, real nice but
not show quality. Selling pair for $60 + shipping. If interested, I'll
email some photos so you can see what you're...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 13th 07, 01:36 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 29th 07, 01:36 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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FS: Ghia or Bug Parts
Type 1 (Bug or Ghia):
Bug Coat Hook 67-77 1 used-clean $2
Bumper Bow 58-71 1 rechromed $20
CV Top Hooks 69-1/2 -74 2 $7 pitted
CV Window Latch 69-1/2 -74 1 $30 pitted
Ext Rear View Bug Mirror 1 used...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 20th 07, 11:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
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the Sliding steel sunroof
yes, there are tubes in the back. I re-did the headliner last year. I have
a photo of the tubes. If interested , let me know and I can email it.
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Mel P.
77 Bug - stock FI
70 KG...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 14th 07, 06:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
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Timing/Idle problems
My 77 Bug w/ stock FI, seems to run rough. I timed it with a timing light
and tach. But when I do that, it idles very rough and lacks power. If I
increase the RPM, the idle is more smooth, but it...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 3rd 07, 01:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
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FI mpg question
I have a 77 with FI. I don't see great gas mileage , but I could have it
adjusted wrong.
As far as the parts...
New aftermarket parts are pricey. Check CIP's or JCW's catalogs. What I've
done is...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 24th 06, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 410
Wheel Alignment or ???
My front pass. side wheel is wearing on the inside a lot faster than the
middle and outside edge. Is this an alignment fix, individual adjustment
for that wheel or is my framehead crooked? Mind...
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Forum: VW air cooled
December 2nd 06, 10:57 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 541
Cracked Head Symptoms
Besides using a compression test or disassembling the engine, what would and
engine sound like or do if a head was cracked?
tia,
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Mel P.
77 Bug w/ stock FI
70 KG Cabrio
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 28th 06, 11:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 662
bent cylinder head fin
Get a replacement or leave it alone. It WILL CRACK if you try to bend it.
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Mel P.
77 Bug w/ stock FI
70 KG Cabrio
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 28th 06, 11:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 662
bent cylinder head fin
Get a replacement or leave it alone. It WILL crack if you try to bend it.
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Mel P.
77 Bug w/ stock FI
70 KG Cabrio
"anton" > wrote in message
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 25th 06, 11:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Items for Sale
Items for Sale
Description Years Qty Condition Sell Cost P/N Comments
Ext Rear View Bug Mirror 1 used $10
Ghia Headlight Bucket 1 Recon $25 Acid etched, HB Primererd
Ghia Rear CV Window Hinges 1...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 13th 06, 12:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 1
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FS: BUG & GHIA parts
Type 1 (Bug or Ghia):
Ext. Rear View Mirror (Bug), 68-78, used $10
Sunvisors, used, off white, $10 for pair
Signal Arm Switch, doesn't auto cancel $10
VW Automatic Script $25
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 8th 06, 09:19 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 5
Views: 437
Common parts to replace + spares
THE LONG TRIP TOOL KIT
I did this for my clubs newsletter some time ago... I'm sure it's overkill,
but you need to decide what you want to take...
You do carry a few spare parts don't you? So I...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 1st 06, 10:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 0
Views: 179
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 30th 06, 01:32 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 0
Views: 250
Gen Fan rubs
I think when I reassembled my engine, the gen 'brush' cover got pinched on
the gen stand causing it to skew the fan housing. When I removed the cover,
the fan started to rub (a whining noise). ...
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