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Engine Warm Up ?'s and ZDDP ?'s

I have tried this new type of thermostat. http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-043-119-159 http://ww...
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posted by Jim347a
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stuck in first -- what do you think?

Downshifting on a hill yesterday my bug stalled. Clutch in, she started up no problem but its now stuck in first. Limpe...
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posted by pauljohngriffin
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Water leaks in Squareback

Probably more of a resto subject this but may be of interest. I,ve been plagued by a water leak in my Type 3 for years,...
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posted by susan48
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Re: 009 distributor wear.

> I swear this is the second time I've had a 009 go out on me. =A0Seems the > bushings wear out. I guess they just got...
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posted by Jim347a
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jim347a

not alot of vw stuff here

Not a lot of actual vw stuff around lately... not much here, either... had a couple hours and needed to get my "pan pro...
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posted by Joey
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Re: $100 for a front end alignment?

> my wife took her Ghia to a tire shop and they had some difficulties. > two hours later, She just wasn't happy with ho...
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posted by nhoj
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Re: HumBugs Meet coming! 7/18 N.CA

> 10 a.m. Pierson pk. Mckinleyville, Humboldt cty > I might show the ghia cabrio, celebrating it's 50th b.day > -- > Mo...
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posted by kaferdave
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OT: Mercedes 190SL progress - update

Just finished putting the cylinder head together. I won't be able to put the whole engine together, I'm running out of...
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posted by bugfuel
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Adios!

Sold my 63 Camper to my brother and find myself without a VW for the first time in 21 years. Just don't have the time o...
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posted by texaseitz
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by texaseitz

DIY anti theft advice

I am trying to work out the best way to easily immobilise my type 2. I would like to have a hidden switch inside the va...
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posted by willdaykin
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by willdaykin

Re: Heater boxes and clear air tubes.

> I take the clear air tubes off and plug the shroud outlets. =A0With > Gerber's baby food jar lids. > My local mechani...
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posted by halatos
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selling a 57

Selling a 57 Beetle. Doesn't run, I never worked on it. Found it stored indoors for 15 years, bought it, and moved it t...
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posted by masqqqqqqq
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6Volt distributor conversion?

I converted a 1300, 6 volt engine to 12 volt ( crank, flywheel, generator, etc). I would think that the distributor doe...
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posted by mpernice95
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Re: Clear coat?

The clearcoat used is part of a paint system. For instance, you would buy the compatible DuPont one for a specific base...
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posted by mpernice95
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by mpernice95