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Fuel Smell

Hi all, Quick question.... If you can smell petrol/gas is it at a combustible level? I have a very faint smell of it whe...

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posted by spike007007

11 comments posted 20yrs posted by spike007007

Electrical Short in 1979 Type I Cabrio

Fuse #2 blows when the headlights switch is clicked to the 1st detente. There is no visible damage to the wires coming...

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posted by datatechnic.29v7f4

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Engine Rebuild and Case Splitting

I am thinking of putting a new cam and bearings in my 1600 vw engine. i am a noob at vw engines and was wondering if i...

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posted by bradclawson2003

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by bradclawson2003

Alternator Regulator

Is the external regulator for the Alternator different from the regulator for the Generator?

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posted by nhoj

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Camshaft Installation in a 1971 Super Beetle

I am recently trying to decide what parts to buy and replace on my stock 1600cc. i came across a high-performance cam a...

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posted by bradclawson2003

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by bradclawson2003

Space Camper

Look, there's an image of the new Space Camper on this Ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=...

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posted by user

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71 Super Beetle Vert bicycle rack?

A number of years ago I saw a deck lid mounted bike rack for an SB vert. Google gets me nuthin'. Any help or pointers to...

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posted by not

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by not

Newbie

Hi All, Just wanted to introduce myself (I've been lurking here for about a month) as I have a feeling I will be here a...

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posted by blackyourhair1988

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by blackyourhair1988

Accelerator cable/dies for keys?

Hey, all -- I've got a '79 Superbeetle, and my accelerator cable snapped. Should I get just the cable, or are there oth...

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posted by ken

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by ken

Beetles day

Hi All, Today is supposed to be the beetle's day and we should go for our jobs on our beetles or may be just a ride on t...

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posted by joao_eliseu

26 comments posted 20yrs posted by joao_eliseu

'74 Swing Axel Wheel Bearings

Just about to do wheel bearings on the beetle and need to clarify one point. Haynes says that the large O ring goes ove...

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posted by juperwort

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by juperwort

link to record engine swap video

Anybody have a link to a video of one of the record attempt VW engine swaps? Nobody here believes me that the record is...

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posted by mpi-brwNADA

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Speaking of impossible to find parts.....

I got a fresh air box for the '68, now I need the "horns" that go from the box to the dash defroster vents. Anyone? Snea...

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posted by lostvw

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by lostvw

Nice run

I just got back from another run (about 700 miles) and stopped to see John Stafford's cars and talk to the man about th...

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posted by weewiktype1

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by weewiktype1

Now it's brakes

NOW after replacing the fragged roller brearings up front, a couple kids ran into traffic at an interesection. It was a...

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posted by nhoj

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by nhoj