Volkswagen, hot (Aircooled)

How 'bout a great engine stand design?

I'm looking for a design that does everything. Hold the short block for assembly, hold the whole works and keeps the bi...

3 comments posted 16yrs

posted by georgespamk

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Re: Why keep patching up that old car? (a few science facts)

> Why keep patching up that old car? (a few science facts) It gives me a sense of accomplishment. > Why not drive a new...

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posted by Jim347a

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jim347a

3/8 whit threaded rod!.

Useful stuff. Bent one double to make a U bolt to compress trailing arms when I did my ball joints and then eventually...

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posted by susan48

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Re: Cleaning spark plugs. testing/

> worth the effort? I have a few that look good but are used. IMHO, once the washer/gasket is crushed, it is compromise...

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posted by nhoj

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by nhoj

Weber Carb - enrichening circuit?

I am having some serious backfire issues at RPM < 2,000. It sounds a bit like a carb I had once where the enrichening c...

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posted by nhoj

7 comments posted 16yrs posted by nhoj

Where Can I Get a 80-85C Bellows Type Thermostat?

Where can I get a 80-85C bellows type thermostat? My Type I engine in my 1973 beetle runs cold even with a stock thermo...

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posted by Jim347a

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jim347a

Ode to my Ghia

Last Sunday, my 1970 Pastel Blue Karmann Ghia was driven away by is new owner. I am not as sad as I thought I would be....

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posted by mpernice95

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Re: Remember the 36 horse engine?

> You got a medal if you got 100,000 kilometers w/o a major rebuild. > the cam ran in the case/ no bearings! > No harde...

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posted by BergRace

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Re: to lower the compression ratio...

> I got these .020 " rings to slip under the cylinders but do I use two > paper gaskets or if one which side would you...

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posted by Jim347a

1 comments posted 16yrs posted by Jim347a

72' super - replace antenna

Would anyone have any suggestions for me on how to replace the antenna on my 72' super? The problem I am having is gett...

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posted by mrnellis

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Re: Horn wiring?

Just a suggestion hoping your T2 is the same circuit/switch configuration as my T3,s and T1,s. Make sure the three scre...

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posted by susan48

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Aluminum fuel line fitting

I use 3/8" ductile aluminum fuel line in my kit car. (I have it enclosed in a larger conventional fuel line for vibrati...

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posted by nhoj

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by nhoj

On-line VW+Porsche magazine Aircooled.org.uk

AirCooled.org.uk (AC) is a web directory catering for both classic Volkswagen and Porsche businesses - those that assoc...

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posted by stephen

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Rotor, without the 12 k-ohms resistance

.. Distributor rotors, without 12,000 ohms resistance 1) The original Bosch rotors, as recommended by VW, I believe had...

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posted by rvirgin22

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by rvirgin22

kinda cool

http://www.theclassicbeetle.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/volkswagen-camper-beetle.jpg Looks to be a little short for a...

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posted by nhoj

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by nhoj