Volkswagen, hot (Aircooled)

Rear wheel bearing mystery

I repacked the CV joints and replace the rear wheel bearings on my '73 Superbeetle. The problem is that when I have the...

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posted by Michael.A.Rees

7 comments posted 20yrs posted by Michael.A.Rees

Re: Update from hurricane Katrina

Dragenwagen, Wild Bill here and I know what you are going through. It's been 14 months since Ivan ripped us a new one a...

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posted by stlkikn

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RAMVA chat

I just wanted to let you know that a few of us have been chatting online thru IRC for the last few days. It would be ni...

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posted by karls.pena

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couple quick questions

ok so, im just curious as to a few easy thing to help get a little more ooomph from my motor i have a dual port 1600 an...

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posted by Grimace

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71 Deluxe Bus OEM Wheel Paint Code

I have a 1971 Type 2 Deluxe. The wheels are Silver in color. I am told that this is correct and that standard Type 2 wh...

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posted by harrykodiak

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Reproduction dash knobs

I was asked by someone here once to make copies of vintage dash knobs for their lights etc. If any of you need somethin...

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posted by lsmodels

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by lsmodels

stick shift bushings

Do I need to take out the engine and transmission to change the shift rod bushings (front and rear) on a 72 Bay Pickup ?...

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posted by rich

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Type 1 Fuel System

I'm new to the VW world and learning fast. I just purchased a nice 71 bug, and it has the slight gas smell in the cabin...

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posted by jakalope1999

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Cruise question

Since I have no VW club close by I hang out on Friday nights with a bunch of older traditional hot rodders. You know 32...

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posted by lsmodels

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Brake backing plate question on my 66

As some of you may have read elsewhere, My 66 is sick and in the garage . I swapped out the pan/front end/tranny for a...

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posted by lsmodels

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by lsmodels

Wear the fox hat!

http://www.toilette-humor.com/wear_fox_hat.htmlThat guys expression on his face doubles the humor for me. :-)

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posted by travist67

19 comments posted 20yrs posted by travist67

Fuel Filler Hose Question

I have a 71 Std Bug that has the typical gas smell. I have one question about replacing the filler hose. You have the a...

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posted by john.wiest

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FS on Ebay: John Lennon's bug

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-Pre-1998-John-Lennons-Beetle-convertible_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ601...

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posted by bugfuel

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by bugfuel

Springs for Shoe/Pads on Front Brakes.

I got the rear springs that hold on the shoes/pad on with no problem but haveint grouble with the front brakes. I purch...

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posted by sweetestcocguy

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OT: I bought a Smart ForTwo !

Hi all! Just thought I'd let you in on the last vehicle purchase, last week I took the train down to Stavanger to pick...

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posted by BergRace

11 comments posted 20yrs posted by BergRace