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rebuild vs. long block

I have an old 1500 in a 71 bug that's been sitting in my garage for way too long. It ran fairly well a couple years ago...
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posted by kenhill
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by kenhill

'66 type one not starting

Hello all, I have a '66 daily driver that has been running beautifully all year. I pulled in the garage last night, eve...
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posted by acrahan
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by acrahan

Belt size for bugzone oversize crank pulley

Hello, I have an oversize crank pulley installed in my 71 single cab, and need to get a belt for it. Problem is, Bugzon...
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posted by vgonman
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Magnesium Case with pitted degradation

Hi, We took apart a used 1600 motor that had been sitting for years and found degradation in the bottom of the case aro...
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posted by meakes
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Kind of sad how people act.

I just got back from the Pedmont show in Greensboro NC and kelly brown( met wiz )was showing his dumb a$$ about 2 min a...
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posted by Kafertoys
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by Kafertoys

Engine runs rough exept during acceleration

Hello, I have a 95 VW Golf. Lately the engine has been running roughly when I am iddling a lot (in traffic) and even wh...
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posted by webmaster
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by webmaster

Pressure plate bolts?

Hi folks, Does anyone have the correct dimensions for the bolts? Mine are missing. Thanks C
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posted by CROQ
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by CROQ

Cool running

This morning it was cool here (about 72 degrees) and I went for a ride in the Puma. Drove about 150 miles at about 65 m...
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posted by weewiktype1
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by weewiktype1

Stolen parts

Went to the storage unit housing my '74 SB and its donor car and discovered someone had cut the padlock... upon entry I...
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posted by jim.omalley
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by jim.omalley

VM 1303 5 ignition sequence and cabling

Hello, I'm trying to help my father fix my sisters old VW, a 1303 beetle. However, we have no manuals, and we don't kno...
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posted by xarragon
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by xarragon

Volks Show 08/19/2006 In Springdale AR?

I've been told that there is going to be a VW show or a car show of some type in Springdale or surrounding area on 08/19...
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posted by jfneal
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oil temp.

i am using a meat thermometer in the dipstick hole to check oil temp. the probe doesn't quite touch the oil when runnin...
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posted by someone
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Desert Racing Trader

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posted by toxic4
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Update 71 Autosick Bug

Took battery to O'Riley's and it was 50%. Had it charged but it still does nothing. When I get a chance I will take it t...
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posted by sweetestcocguy
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