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Damaged Golf GTTDI

All, To cut a long story short, my golf drowned today in a flood. A VW dealer has confirmed that the engine is pretty m...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mark_solesbury
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by mark_solesbury

Annoying Generator Light

Hi, Since I've had my Bug, the generator light has been steady on. The wiring harness is a nightmare and since the batt...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ev1lbastard
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by ev1lbastard

OT - Saturday Adventure

Has nothing to do with bugs , but a couple of the bikes on the trip were air-cooled at least... and I thought this litt...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by travist67
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by travist67

when did it change?

when did VW first put the seal on the front hood, rather than on the body? Thanks. George
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gahz84
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by gahz84

Wanted: Engines

Looking to replace my 1960 stocker + go to a 12 volt. Must run. Email me pics/offers etc. I live in Orlando, FL Thx!
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rolledupaces2003
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by rolledupaces2003

Stock Distributor vacuum can questions

Hello Ramva!, I have a dual vacuum dizzy that I'd like to fix. (Bosch number 0 231 176 048, VW number 021 905 205 A-B)...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by karls.pena
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by karls.pena

72 Brake Line

I'm installing a brake line in my 72 standard, the one that goes from the master cylinder to the rear. The original had...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by strick242
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by strick242

deck lid ID please

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/RichAAC-UK/DSCF0005-1.jpg can anyone tell me what this is off, just by looking a...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rich
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by rich

Lost episode 2/28

Anyone catch the episode last night? I for one wish I could just jump in my '72 type 1 restore job and start it up like...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by blackyourhair1988
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by blackyourhair1988

Valve clearance

The guy at the local air cooled VW shop here told me that with swivel foot valve adjusters that the valve clearance sho...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by technojock
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by technojock

Looking to buy a bug.

I have had a good bit of machanical experiance and have fun workin on cars but i have only worked on Ford's and Chevy's...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by John.Jack.of.Trades
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by John.Jack.of.Trades

Engine size

Help, I need to know what engine is in my bug. It is not the original. Previous owner put a rebuilt in several years ag...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by markgutekunst
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by markgutekunst

Brakes issue

Hi guys. I have a 1965 Type 1 that is giving me headaches. When I try to brake, the pedal hits the floor. Pumping the b...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by elvin
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by elvin