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1971 Type 3 ?

Hey, everyone - Wondering what the consensus is on t his VW - I am completely new to the "Air-Cooled" world and have se...
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posted by ElectronFixer
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by ElectronFixer

Will a Bug tow another Bug Long Distance?

The running Bug is a 1600 Super Beetle Will it tow another bug Long Distance? The other bug has engine in it. Thanks Ste...
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posted by sweetestcocguy
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by sweetestcocguy

Odometer Reading ?

Hi All! Does anyone know IF there is a way to determine an odometer reading on an older bug is "accurate" - I am looking...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ElectronFixer
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by ElectronFixer

1500CC Rebuild kits? (85.5mm x 69mm)

I'm looking for a good 85.5 x 69mm rebuild kit, I read somewhere that I should also make sure to get a forged crank. Is...
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posted by nick
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by nick

Westy Opinions?

I'm gearing up to buy a bus; I guess one VW just isn't enough. Specifically, I have narrowed my sights on the '68-'71 W...
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posted by dechants
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by dechants

Interesting new bolt-on oil filter

http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?folder=/products/product_display.asp?product_id=573&zw=items Just too bad it...
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posted by bugfuel
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by bugfuel

Type 1 Coil Problems

Good day. I have a Type 1 Beetle that appears to be killing the coil quite often (roughly every 3 months). The coil ten...
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posted by elvin
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by elvin

What should I bid? A 74 Ghia at an auto auction....

Hello all! I really need your expertise and advice on this one, so please, any help at all is most appreciated! I am a...
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posted by wizardglik
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by wizardglik

72 transporter whats it worth

I have a 72 transporter in good condition all there would like to know if any one interested in it and what it is worth...
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posted by tymeman56
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by tymeman56

OT: South east Asia between 02/03-06 and 23/03-06.

Hi all! I'll be in Thailand between 02.03-06 and 23.03-06, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and maybe Koh Phangnang. If anyone should...
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posted by BergRace
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by BergRace

Rescued 2 ghias this weekend

Well I'm at it again. I just rescued a 64 and 69 ghia from behind a barn that have been setting for 10 + years. The 64...
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posted by Kafertoys
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by Kafertoys

Help With Ball Joints

I have changed many sets of ball joints in the past 40 years but never a set of VW's. Just how do these come out? I hav...
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posted by phillip.coyle
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by phillip.coyle

Adjusting carb but cannot get idle

I'm adjusting the carb on my 1600 beetle. Thying to solve my stalling problem. All other tune-up stuff is ok. Set idle...
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posted by gevans
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by gevans