Forum: VW air cooled
August 30th 11, 11:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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flywheel-pilot bearing
On Aug 25, 8:48*am, rlkenney > wrote:
> Does anybody know what goes into the center of the flywheel on an '82
> Vanagon? I thought it was the pilot bearing, but it doesn't fit. Is...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 4th 11, 04:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 913
distributor problem again
John:
Do you recall if the dist. from the Industrial engine was a version of
the 009 or did it give more overall advance?
Bill
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 3rd 11, 11:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 913
distributor problem again
On Mar 3, 12:09*pm, John Henderson > wrote:
> Bill wrote:
> >> Note that there will be greater vacuum at partial throttle than
> >> while accelerating.
> > *John
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> >...
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Forum: VW air cooled
March 3rd 11, 04:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 8
Views: 913
distributor problem again
> Note that there will be greater vacuum at partial throttle than
> while accelerating.
John
Explain?
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Forum: VW air cooled
September 23rd 10, 08:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 712
Air cooling question.
I've had this discussion numerous times over the years with various vw/
356/911 friends, but it usually ends up staying on the drawing board
even though if someone had a ratty car with which to...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 4th 10, 05:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 627
Clutch help please!
On Apr 4, 6:07*am, S R > wrote:
> Sigh... *Thursday the clutch on my 74 bug gave it's last shuddering
> breath. Friday I pick up a new clutch kit from the only place in town
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 27th 10, 07:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 292
Carbs, Made In China?
On Feb 26, 6:20*am, Jim Ed > wrote:
> *Which of these work and which leak at the throttle shaft?
> TIA
I also bought a Pierburg. On initial tuning of the idle mixture the
adjustment...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 21st 10, 01:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,833
What is a Good Synthetic Oil to Use?
On Feb 20, 2:28*pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
> > As for the above mentioned fuel contamination discussion, if guys are
> > running open crankcase vents on the street, then frequent oil...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 20th 10, 08:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,833
What is a Good Synthetic Oil to Use?
On Feb 19, 7:41*pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
> . As a further point of interest, the original> owners manual I have for my 74 super does not mention multi-grade oils
> > at all with the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 17th 10, 07:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,833
What is a Good Synthetic Oil to Use?
On Feb 12, 10:58*am, Jim Ed > wrote:
> I want to start using synthetic oil in my 1973 VW Beetle's T-1 engine.
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> What about Castrol 5 W50 for Summer time or would Quaker State be
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
November 8th 09, 03:53 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 10
Views: 658
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 29th 09, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 21
Views: 946
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 28th 09, 05:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 21
Views: 946
What weight oil for cooler temperatures?
All good points, and let's not forget the modern additive packages.
Flat tappet motors need lots of zinc (ZDDP) for anti-wear properties.
The latest oils must be formulated to take into account...
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Forum: VW air cooled
October 23rd 09, 05:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 310
Check this out....
Just in case someone hasn't seen this yet, this is the video of the 5
second VW fan belt change.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQhfcdQf1QA
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 25th 09, 05:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 396
Hybridizing / mpg VW bus
Nathan:
I'm not sure about hybridizing your motor, but consider a later bus
(1972-on) with factory fuel injection on the type IV motor. If you
want to stay to a Bay Window bus, you could also...
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Forum: VW air cooled
August 18th 09, 06:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 2
Views: 484
Still possible to rent VW in Mexico/Cancun?
On Aug 17, 9:13*am, Keith > wrote:
> Hey everyone, does anyone know of a car rental place in cancun (and
> preferably near the airport) that would still rent the original
>...
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 29th 09, 10:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 650
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 18th 09, 05:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 3
Views: 650
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Forum: VW air cooled
July 5th 09, 03:51 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 744
Should I Add a Zinc Oil Additive?
On Jul 1, 1:05*pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
> On Jun 16, 12:57*am, Randall > wrote:
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> > >> 8 bucks for 4 oz. added to every 4-5 quarts of oil doesn't seem like...
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Forum: VW air cooled
June 17th 09, 04:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 11
Views: 744
Should I Add a Zinc Oil Additive?
On Jun 15, 7:13*pm, "P.J.Berg" > wrote:
> Or simply buy a Diesel spec oil which still contains Zinc..
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> J.
This is the way to go. The "good stuff" usually comes in 1gal or...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 5th 09, 05:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,301
VW powered generator
Porsche had a version of its 356 motor (VW T1 based) that was called a
stationary powerplant and was used for purposes like yours. There
must have been a similar VW motor along the line somewhere. ...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 30th 08, 06:43 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 4
Views: 417
brazillian beetles
I've also been toying with this idea. So far, the only info I've
found is pretty general:
1. Fuel tank and all lines must be compatible with the fuel, since
it's corrosive.
2. Re-jetting of the...
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Forum: VW air cooled
April 23rd 08, 06:01 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 9
Views: 505
Compare global gasoline prices
If you're going to look at these charts objectively, you have to
separate what percentage of the pump price per gallon is taxes in any
given market - most of the European nations are heavily...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 15th 08, 04:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 494
34PICT3 question
> The linkage is often badly worn, causing lots of free play. The rod that
> goes from the lever to the pump wears, as does the eye it attaches to. I
> weld them up and regrind the rod, then redrill...
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Forum: VW air cooled
February 15th 08, 05:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
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Replies: 7
Views: 494
34PICT3 question
Hey all:
I've been fiddling with my carb and everything works fine except when
I go to adjust the quantity on the accel. pump arm up to full, it
seems that the additional stroke length is just slack...
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