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Hybridizing / mpg VW bus

Hello all - I am about to buy a VW bus to live and travel in and was curious about mileage. I've heard that the buses c...
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posted by clicknathan
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by clicknathan

The Beetlewing

Strange vehicle that I had to pass on to this group! Maybe this is another "smart car"! lol http://chicago.craigslist.or...
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posted by vwdoc1nospam
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Q- Oil cooler ring gaskets

Are the gaskets supposed to be wide enogh to completely fill the recesses milled into block or are they narrower? Reaso...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by howarde
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by howarde

Start of a new adventure... pics...

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs153.snc1/5695_1200228572693_1437904395_562693_5122762_n.jpg...
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posted by travist67
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by travist67

Brake bleeding problems

Hello! ------ I have acute problems with bleeding the front brakes on my -73 standard Beetle. Acute means, the car is l...
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posted by LEPolammi
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by LEPolammi

Car Wont Start after two years.

Hi guys, I had a VW 74 super beetle with a bad starter sitting in the garage for a couple of years, I recently replaced...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by christiancuriel
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by christiancuriel

Still possible to rent VW in Mexico/Cancun?

Hey everyone, does anyone know of a car rental place in cancun (and preferably near the airport) that would still rent...
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posted by keithnorm
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by keithnorm

3x3 IRS Trailing Arms

I'm considering a swingaxle -> IRS conversion, and I'm looking at trailing arms and needed a quick clarification or two...
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posted by smbaker
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by smbaker

Odd question for those more knowledgeable....

What is the normal operating temp range for the fan belt on a stock 1600? I ask because I suppose I am a bit paranoid....
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posted by halatos
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by halatos

Fenders for 77 convertible

I am new to VW's, are the fenders for a 77 convertible the same as other VW super beetles? Specifically would '74 super...
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posted by <pnightin
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by <pnightin

76 FI beetle falling apart!! Help!

This all started after I drove 60 miles up north to a lake for a camping trip, no trouble on the way whatsoever. Before...
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posted by jhvw2000
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by jhvw2000

Bug crash in Norway

http://nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/ostfold/1.6730325 the Danish beetle was on it's way to an international VW meet in Norwa...
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posted by bugfuel
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by bugfuel

Brakes - 2 nd. try

I have a trike with a swing axel that leaked grease on the shoes.I know if it was brake fluid the shoes can be cleaned...
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posted by awoodbutcher
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by awoodbutcher

Brake shoes ?

I have a swing axel on my trike that hac a seal leak. I know if you get brake fluid on the shoes http://community.webtv...
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posted by awoodbutcher
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by awoodbutcher