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buzzer

It seems that some long lost buzzer in my '74 Super has reawakened. It sounds like the buzzer you would hear if you had...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bboyle
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by bboyle

Waterproof Bug (or bus)

Can't move it? Afraid it will be flooded? Then bag it. Big tarp. A real one; heavy waterproof canvas. Figure out where...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by veeduber
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by veeduber

add water to your engine

while the engine is running and the air cleaner is off. dribble a little water in the engine while you keep it running...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by georgekspam
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by georgekspam

Wrong brake backing plates?

The rear brake backing plates on my 79 super were pretty rough, so I bought new ones from Cal Import Parts. Their catal...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Dan
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by Dan

Early VW Bug specific luggage question

I purchased a '63 Bug in Spring from the son of the original owner of the car as a restoration project for the summer....
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by braukuche
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by braukuche

Dying on downhills (was "Spark or Gas?")

The Wonderbus is still wanting to stall at the bottom of of downhills. No exhaust leak -- engine dies right quickly whe...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by j.michael.elliottAT
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by j.michael.elliottAT

Beetle or Super Beetle?

Hey Group, What is the difference in a Beetle and a Super Beetle? Why is the sheet metal different? They look about the...
20 comments posted 22yrs
posted by charleserv
20 comments posted 22yrs posted by charleserv

Karmann Ghia

Does the '71 Karmann Ghia coupe have any type of backseat? If the turn signals do not work is this something that would...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by amykae
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by amykae

Wheel Bearings

Will the newer roller bearing style wheel bearings work on an early (oval window) front end?? I have 3 ovals and one of...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jim
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by jim

Argh! Any tricks for getting tailpipe out?

Hi all, I'm trying.. ummm..in the process of removing the tailpipes from my bugs' muffler. They seem to be in there eit...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by MDSMSS02
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by MDSMSS02

Stiff brake problem

I just got my Kyote on the road last week, and the brake pedals were fine the first couple of days but the other day th...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by 68kyote
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by 68kyote

Correct condenser for SVDA dizzie?

I had a condenser fail a few days ago. I pulled it off and installed my backup condenser. The dizzie has a round hole i...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by j.michael.elliottAT
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by j.michael.elliottAT

Where to find oil filter equivalent table??

Currently using Mahle OC47 in my 1970 VW 2110 engine. Would like to know which Mann filter is equivalent - is it the Ma...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by 56Tub
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by 56Tub

OT: Have a laugh..

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1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Bogus
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Bogus