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'78 Super Beetle engine chugging

I have recently replaced the fuel injectors, and though there is still about .5mm of o-ring protruding, they seem to be...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Jerry.Snow
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by Jerry.Snow

Distributor turned round 180 degrees?

Hi When I was tuning up my 71 vw I noticed that my TDC put the rotor facing 180 degrees opposite what it is in the book...
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posted by vw
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by vw

Stronger gearbox options.

What are the options for stronger transmissions? I have a 1975 beetle with transaxle gearbox. I have a 300hp motor and...
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posted by peterd
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by peterd

Paint codes for 1970 single cab. Help needed

Hello, My 1970 single cab is in the paint shop, and is primered and ready to go. The shop has had the car almost 1 year...
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posted by vgonman
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by vgonman

Oil Change

I changed the oil in my 1970 VW Convertible today. While that was underway, my wife sent me this e-mail message. None o...
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posted by alcessnapilot
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by alcessnapilot

1641 cc Drag car

Link to video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oKqSLvbj0M
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posted by bbadgett
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by bbadgett

Anyone in the Round Rock - Austin TX area?

Would like to meet folks in my area to talk about VWs and get together with to shoot the s*it. I'm a gay American but i...
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posted by <mcr
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by <mcr

Cleaning spots from pop-up camper '75

Hello, The white top on this has many small black spots on it. Is there something specific to use to get these off, or a...
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posted by vfo22
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by vfo22

Camper pop-up canvas.

Hello, Is West Coast Metric the most reasonably priced place to get the canvas replacement for my 75 Westy? I ordered f...
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posted by vfo22
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by vfo22

gas

My 70 was running well. I filled with gas and now it stop running, sounds like it's starving for gas. I have never had a...
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posted by david611
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by david611

beetle idle problems

Hi all, mine sounds similar to last post but heres the scoop. '69 beetle runs fine at speed but idle is all over until...
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posted by u10102
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by u10102

update "engine running rough"

Hi all, some weeks (months?) ago I posted a couple of Questions about my engine running rough and dying. Changed carb a...
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posted by mail-me-through-the-NG
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by mail-me-through-the-NG

Buying a bug or van in the USA

We've just moved to Kentucky, USA, and would like to buy a Bug or Van (Type 1 or 2). Where is the best place to get a r...
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posted by geomorphmarsh
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by geomorphmarsh

49 cable brake adjustments

Hi, I'm new here and have a question.... Anybody know how to adjust cable brakes on a 49? Come to think of it, does anyb...
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posted by shanestroud1971
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by shanestroud1971

oil pickup tube strangeness...

1964, Type 2 1500 engine in a 1965 beetle... I was just doing a quick oil change before a long trip tomorrow, when I we...
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posted by obrien.rory
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by obrien.rory