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Vanagon running rich, update again on mis-fire

We have had a problem with our 81 air-cooled Vanagon where the spark plugs get fouled (turn sooty black-not oily) and t...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bumbletown
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by bumbletown

sOUTH aFRICA vw'S

We (my wife Gail and I along with 27 other Church members) just got back from a 16 day trip to Rustenburg South Africa....
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by vwluvrs
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by vwluvrs

Van Window Needed

Someone broke into my grandson's '76 Westy yesterday and stole his cell phone and a lady friend's video cam. The thief...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jjones_001
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by jjones_001

BugFest 2004 - Malaysia JB - 28 & 29 August

Hello Bug People, Just wanted everyone to know the yearly bugfest is happening here soon! If you need more details, let...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by xczk9933
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by xczk9933

K7 Functional Description

Can anyone please describe the functional operation of the K7 Dual Circuit Brake Warning Light? I've been staring at th...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dcherv
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by dcherv

Newbie - beetle restoration/etc?

I am interesting in getting my feet wet in all this business and I have several questions. 1. I am not an expert by any...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rolledupaces2003
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by rolledupaces2003

Extra Parts-71 Ghia vert

If you need 71 Ghia parts......email your needs........gonna take some pics and put them on The Samba when I get a chanc...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stutzsr
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by stutzsr

using unleaded fuel

wondering if anyone is having trouble using unleaded fuel on vehicles that were designed to use leaded fuel I have also...
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posted by v0ltz
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by v0ltz

Kumho 771

Does anyone have any experience with or comments about the Kumho Metric 771 tire? I had inquired locally about these ti...
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posted by mfkoch REMOVE
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by mfkoch REMOVE

Natural Gas fueled Beetle engine

Are natural gas conversion kits for the Beetle's air-cooled Boxer Four engine commercially available? What about propane...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by the ringer
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by the ringer

How much cooling air?

I am considering using the air-cooled flat four in a stationary application. What is the minimum amount of outside air...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by the ringer
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by the ringer

King Pin Dust Excluder and Retainer

I'm putting the front end together on my 64 bug and the VW shop manual talks about a dust excluder and retainer that go...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rwpilot
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by rwpilot

Do you have to "set" the electric choke?

1600cc S.P. motor with a 30/31 pict 1 carb.... ....my engine wouldn't run after the winter and all spring..what it did...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gusdadog2002
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by gusdadog2002

Anyone w/experience w/either turnkey providers?

Considering either a 1776 or 2775 stroker because my 1776 overheated and froze. Anyone w/experience: good, bad, or indi...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by 56Tub
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by 56Tub