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34 pict-3 carb problems

72 1600 d.p.,, rebuilt my 34 pict 3, the only mods to engine is I added a "stinger" header system out under the rear,,...
15 comments posted 21yrs
posted by esbrook
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by esbrook

The Head Page

LOL, got some of you guys attention! I just put up my page on Head CCing, let me know if you see anything wrong or I sa...
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posted by vdubbs
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by vdubbs

OT sad times

http://bugadventures.dyndns.org/temp/desperate.jpg "Stupid people are funny." - me
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posted by travist67_REMOVETHIS_
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by travist67_REMOVETHIS_

Trouble with third gear

Here is one for you....I am using a bug transmission with a cable shifter tin my Beck Spyder hat has worked really well...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jcarrer1
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by jcarrer1

Diagnose this Turn Indicator Problem

Okay electrical wizards, here we go with this month's Diagnosis Derby. 71 bus (mine, actually). Turn indicator assembly...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by j.michael.elliottAT
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by j.michael.elliottAT

Speedy Jim's VW Stories

I enjoyed reading Speedy Jim's VW stories on his website. I particularly liked his story on the Overzealous Car Wash. I...
18 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tom
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by tom

T1 Removable valance conversion?

Thinking of having a removeable valance fitted to my bug to make engine removal easier. Has anyone taken an engine out...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by designs
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by designs

12v conversion and engine swap

well,to start i?m not much of a mechanic but i,ve always wanted my own beetle to restore.so its a learning process for...
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posted by UseLinkToEmail
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by UseLinkToEmail

Mechanic in SF Bay Area

Anyone in or around the San Jose, CA area know what happened to VolksAuthority? I liked that place for parts or in-pers...
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posted by u982008
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by u982008

Fuel Pump Question

Are there different push rod lengths for fuel pumps? And did any engine, Type I, II, III or IV roll down the road (or p...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ryoung
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by ryoung

AvGas in a Bug?

I never thought I'd see the day. The aviation fuel I put in my Cessna is now cheaper than the gas I buy for my 1970 Bug...
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posted by alcessnapilot
22 comments posted 21yrs posted by alcessnapilot

radio speaker

when i installed the speaker on my saphire I radio it didn't work. it is a 4 ohm speaker. does a saphire radio require a...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by 50split
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by 50split

Looking for a Ragtop to purchase

If anyone out there is looking to unload a ragtop I would be interested. please email me with pics. I live in Central F...
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posted by rolledupaces2003
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by rolledupaces2003

frame & body swaps

Hi all, I was sitting here finding parts to swap out the tranny in my 58' bug. When I realized I have the frame that my...
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posted by gandalf
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by gandalf

vw charger

hi i have just bought a vw charger needs a bit of work but will get there in the end i think. any pics of the car would...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gary_tame
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by gary_tame