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98 VW Beetle questions?

Hello I recently purchased a used 98 vw beetle from a used car dealer. I have only had it for 3 months. It has a range...
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posted by radtech
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by radtech

changing rear brake shoes

I was just wondering how difficult is it to change rear brake shoes? I've changed the pads on the front several times,...
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posted by ka0ttic
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by ka0ttic

Motive Brake Bleeder

Can someone tell me how the Universal Adaptor attachment for the Motive Brake Bleeder works? I want to know if the adapt...
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posted by google.10.thlim
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Hard Brakes After Brake Job

Hi all I rebuilt the brakes (4 wheel drum) on my 67 Mustang, new wheel cyls, new shoes, new master cyl, turned drums. T...
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posted by Roscoe75028
10 comments posted 23yrs posted by Roscoe75028

GM Astrovan toe in measurement needed.

A friend of mine has a 94 GM Astrovan I think it is and I am going to show him how to change a blown tie rod end. I rea...
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posted by romainm
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by romainm

GM Rear End Differences

To all the GM gurus: Thanks again for the help you guys have been in the past!! Now I need to replace the rear end in m...
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posted by gbehringer
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Re: hot rotors?

I guess ur right on that. It got me thinking as to how much stress it would be on the rotors while driving in rain. It...
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posted by sumeetnahar_NOSPAM_
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by sumeetnahar_NOSPAM_

Hose clamps

Is there a difference in function between hose clamps that have either the two wire rings or the single steel band with...
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posted by BitterDave2000_NoCannedHam
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by BitterDave2000_NoCannedHam

Re: Off Topic - Recommendation for THICK grease

I work on machines that use pinned metal to metal pivot points in which wear has an adverse effect on performance. Afte...
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posted by akacguy6161
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Idling with air conditioner on

How much gas per hour does a fuel injected, late model vehicle use when idling and running the air conditioner? I have...
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posted by mysticolor
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by mysticolor

Got my Car Lift (hoist) installed

Back in June I posted questions about car lifts. Two post style. Thought I'd post an update. I ordered from American-Eq...
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posted by pcrowl
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Asked for Monroe Shocks.. who knows what I got.

From an earlier post with ton of typo's: Hi All: I recently had my shocks replaced on my 98 Grand Marquis. $211.00 for...
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posted by finitetheelement.guy
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91 topaz 4cyl auto intermittent problem

Intermitent engine problem where engine starts to miss and loses power and eventually stalls out. Let it sit for a half...
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posted by spam
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GMC Suburban A/C light blinks

The A/C light on my 1992 Suburban was blinking, so I took it to my mechanic and had the A/C recharged. The A/C light is...
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posted by Kev_inbox2
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by Kev_inbox2