Volkswagen, hot (Aircooled)

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First engine pull

Hi Guys Well, I got around to pulling the engine out of a 75 bug given to us last month -- was waiting for a nice day a...
22 comments posted 21yrs
posted by whybcuz
22 comments posted 21yrs posted by whybcuz

Water In Beetle Wiper Motor

Hi All! Last Summer I replaced my '73 Beetle's wiper motor. the old wiper motor had water in it, but it still worked. W...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Loosenutbehindthewheel
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by Loosenutbehindthewheel

How to wire the starter

I have a 72 bug and when I got it the wiring at the starter was diconnected. There are 3 wires...1 red that comes from...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by inkaddict
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by inkaddict

Yet another case ID question

I have read the Haynes manual, read Muir's book, cracked the case and cleaned it and still can not figure out what engi...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by animal
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by animal

Beetle Tire Recommendation

Does anyone have a recommendation on the width, aspect ratio and diameter, as well as the best brand for a 1970 standard...
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posted by randallbrink
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by randallbrink

Engine Cooling Flaps

After rigging a cross-arm connector onto the actuators for my fan shroud flaps, and installing the connecting rod to th...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by randallbrink
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by randallbrink

1972 BUG 4 SALE $1000 OR B/O

ORANGEVALE,CA. GOOD CONDITION GRAMMA HAS TO SELL FOR $$ TO SUPPORT GRANDKIDDOS.....NEEDS MINOR WORK snipped-for-privacy@...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by TATTOODEB1
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by TATTOODEB1

OT Superbowl snacks?

What are y'all having? We're having: 1- plethora of beer 2- stuffed mushrooms 3- bugles with clam dip 4- meatballs 5- p...
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posted by travist67_REMOVETHIS_
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by travist67_REMOVETHIS_

Shifter Rod Bushing

Another problem... After reading and assimilating all the advice and a hoard of postings on shifter rod bushing replace...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by randallbrink
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by randallbrink

MOT

HI Could any help with a question , is it a MOT requirement for the heating channels to be rust free on a vw beetle
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by coatser
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by coatser

Semi OT Watercooled Ad

I guess what is old is new for VW. Check out this link and see what they are doing now with their new ad. http://xtrams...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by vw67fweems
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by vw67fweems

Argh....I have to sell her.

Sad but true. Anyway, this is my first time selling a car. I would appreciate any hints and tips, and no, I don't plan...
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posted by ant9983
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by ant9983

Therostat Heat Rating

Just noticed a weird thing--most anaroid-type thermostats are market with a heat value, such as 70 or 80, meaning tempe...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by randallbrink
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by randallbrink