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what is cipl.com?

Hi. I've seen cipl.com mentioned on ramva as a source of OEM parts. What is cipl.com? George
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by newtype1
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by newtype1

Bell housing and engine removal

Wanted to pull the engine on my 71 bus today to fit a new clutch kit. Removed cross member and 2 bolts on the bell hous...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nekobe
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nekobe

15 x 7's ?

Anyone out there have 15 x 7's on a beetle or super? I have an opportunity to get a hold of some for a great price but w...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rhinojockey
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by rhinojockey

BUS Passed inspection!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOO-FRIGGIN-HOOOOO!!! The damn bus passed inspection, finally! Second try. Not bad even! I've owned it for about 1...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bugfuel
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by bugfuel

Fog lamps installation (Attention Speedy Jim)

Hi ramva! I just got a some H3 fog lamps I'd like to install on the SB. I know I should add a separate switch and use a...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by karlsp
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by karlsp

Battery draining

Hi guys/gals. There is something weird going on on my brazilian standard. The battery keeps dying, whenever I park the...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by karlsp
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by karlsp

tire rubber preservation

[tire rubber preservation] v This question is relavant to any resto or other fair-weather-only vehicle. v Sometimes I h...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gla
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by gla

Beam replacement

Long story short, hit a van and bent the beam. Can I pull the arms, then the beam, then replace the tubes, then put the...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tinman1176
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by tinman1176

Inside a Exhaust - Muffler pics

Hi ramva Have added some new pics here (http://www.vwdcqinc.org.au/vwdcqimages/insideamuffler/insideamuffler.html) Alon...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by grahame.a.rumballe
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by grahame.a.rumballe

engine knock

Ok, it now seems my 36 hp has developed a knock upon starting. Knock is at idle and disappears at speed. Very clear kno...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dboas
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by dboas

Identifying wiring loom

The following is offered to me today : 2 transporters, complete exept engine and gearbox. Absolute bargain, R600 for th...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nekobe
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by nekobe

Just wanted to share this trick :

A neat little trick i learned while doing tv repair was the following : Take a car fuse and solder 2 wires on it. On th...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nekobe
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by nekobe