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Gas in fuel tank

I just had my '68 Bug shipped from Maryland to California and - long story short - I found a lot of gas in the crankcas...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by khunt
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by khunt

short rotor for electronic ignition

Does anyone know the part# for a short rotor that will work w/ electronic ignition units that sit below the rotor? The...
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posted by vw
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by vw

engines

Anybody heard of West Coast Core? They have engines for sale on e-bay.
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posted by slawman
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by slawman

OT (semi) Engine swap on 71 bus

Hello, I guess it would be a dead sin, but would a nissan 1400 bakkie engine (watercooled) be able to pull a 71 standar...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nekobe
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by nekobe

Engine stand

I've lost my link to building an engine stand with the bellhousing to be able to bench start an engine. Will someone ple...
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posted by slawman
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by slawman

Engine noise after changing pulley(s)

I changed my crank pulley w/ an Empi aluminum one, and my alt pulley w/ a chrome one (Scat?). Everything was great unti...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by vw
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by vw

China bearings Manufacturer

Ningbo MOGB Ball & Auto Bearings Co.,LTD. Bearings Manufacturer in China--We producing Bearings,ball bearings,auto bear...
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posted by tanglly
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by tanglly

VW Event at Farmington In NC Oct 22nd

Held at Farmington Dragway near Winston Salem, Nc Oct 22nd, 2006. This all VW Car show, swap meet and Drag Racing event...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sevwc
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by sevwc

Which rims do I need?

I have a 71 Super Beetle with stock tires R15 `175's. Do I need 4.5" or 5.5"? I know I need 4 lug. Thanks Steven
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posted by sweetestcocguy
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by sweetestcocguy

carb fuel inlet fix?

Hi Folks, I'm looking at rebuilding my 30PICT and would like to fix the loose inlet fitting. I've read upsetting the br...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by CROQ
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by CROQ

Portuguese Classic Rally

To all I know that most of you don't understand Portuguese, but you can see the pictures of our brave aircooled vw on a...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by joao_eliseu
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by joao_eliseu

is a 70's combi suitable for towing?

Hi there, I am looking at buying a combi van (so i can use it for camping).. i also have to ensure whatever car I purch...
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FS: Sport Wheel 4.5x15 4 bolt

This has been in my garage over 25 years. It is the styled steel wheel with cross or x pattern. Size is 4.5"x15" (NOT 5...
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posted by NOwolfXgang_dieterxSPAM
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOwolfXgang_dieterxSPAM

Battery Size?

Is there a battery size/type that will replace the type 42 stock battery in a type 1 beetle? Thanks in advance for a rep...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jeffrens
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by jeffrens

Auto don't engage so well

Hi All I have a 71 auto 1302s which has trouble when I first take off. It sort of feels like the brake is on and then a...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by scream
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by scream