Volkswagen, hot (Aircooled)

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Engine running hot? - Need advice

The engine in my '73 Super seems to be running hot. When I pull into the garage I can smell the engine. Also, I can hol...
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posted by hahsah102498
17 comments posted 21yrs posted by hahsah102498

73 bus, engine noise, oil light

I hear a knocking sound like a rocker hitting push rod or valve, so I checked and adjusted valves. Still makes the nois...
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posted by jboothbee
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taser fun

Better do what the cops say: http://www.guzer.com/videos/taser_cop.php
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ramva
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by ramva

fuel pressure for idfs ??

forgot about asking if 40 idfs need a pressure regulator ( i'm sure they do ) and how many pounds is recommended.???? 1....
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posted by rmrazik
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by rmrazik

German Addiction magazine

Hi all I subscribed to that new magazine "The German Addiction" in May but have not seen any issue yet. (looks like the...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by whybcuz
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by whybcuz

Need air cooled VW mechanic!!!!

Hi, I am an air cooled VW owner/fan from way back. I recently acquired one again am in need of a good mechanic. Does an...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by michael.fischer
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by michael.fischer

Brake problem on rear right wheel

When I take my beetle for a ride the brakes the work normally with no noise, but after driving for about 10 km I begin...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by joao_eliseu
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by joao_eliseu

68' Westy Front Door Alignment

I have a 68' Westy and the front doors don't lign up evenly around the frame.....looks crappy. They do close and latch,...
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posted by michael.fischer
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by michael.fischer

Stainless Firewall

Anyone have any pics or advice on how to install a louvered stainless firewall kit? Mine is turning into a nightmare!! T...
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posted by rhinojockey
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by rhinojockey

73 bus carb problems..

I hear a vacuum leak on the left carb. I should be able to find the problem there.. When engine is hot, turn engine OFF...
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posted by aiiadict
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by aiiadict

Easy question for a vw expert!

I was fiddling under the hood of my 74 love bug replacing the speedo. After installing it i could not get the bright he...
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posted by gevans
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by gevans

Crushing

Went in the shop yesterday and was determine to get some engine work done. List of things to do: Put loc-tite on the pu...
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posted by vdubbs
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by vdubbs