Volkswagen, hot (Aircooled)

Brake lamp on instrument panel, 71 bus

I've been tidying up the instrument panel on the Wonderbus. The 71 model year, unlike the previous model year has a bra...

13 comments posted 22yrs

posted by j.michael.elliottAT

13 comments posted 22yrs posted by j.michael.elliottAT

Engine type ?

Hi, Can anyone decode what kind of engine a "B 12 511/X" is ? 12V flywheel, 30 PICT-2 carb, no doghouse oilcooler, 12V...

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posted by a

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Keeping Riser Tubes Clean

I'm cleaning out my rise tube in the SP manifold. What preventative measures can I do keep it clean besides having the...

3 comments posted 22yrs

posted by mpernice

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by mpernice

Need a good air cleaner (that works) for 72 super

This vehicle had a unique oil bath cleaner with thermostat in it, etc. Mine does not work.........(per stock that is) a...

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posted by vgonman

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by vgonman

OT Welding safety tip

Welding safety tip of the day: When welding a gas tank on a vehicle be sure to have someone nearby to help and take pict...

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posted by blah

12 comments posted 22yrs posted by blah

dismantling engine lid lock

Hi ramva people, On a dutch aircooled forum somebody asked how to dismantle the engine lid lock. I've made a page with...

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posted by beetle_boy

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by beetle_boy

interior shop in Seattle area

Anyone have a good experience with an auto interior shop in the Seattle, Washington area? I am looking for a place to ge...

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posted by nathan.a.jones

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by nathan.a.jones

original fuel line from gas tank on '71 Westy

[original fuel line from gas tank on '71 Westy] v I kind of feel like if I don't touch it, it will spray a hot engine s...

3 comments posted 22yrs

posted by gla

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by gla

Son rolled his 63 Bus :(

He was driving the '63 camper( Father & Son project) he was going to fast down a steep hill downshifted lost the rear e...

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posted by lsm6

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by lsm6

1973 superbeetle for sale

If anyone is interested: Solid '73 Superbeetle empi 8 spokes shift bushing done new scat shifter new black carpet insta...

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posted by elvis

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by elvis

OT. Bug goes out. Peugeot goes in.

Missed me? Here I am again... this time almost bug-less. I sold the white bug (Walter) I had saved from the crusher a y...

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posted by e-arroba-nn-punto-cl

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by e-arroba-nn-punto-cl

1776cc saga continues

All, Did a couple more checks , Compression 120 - > 145 psi , Checked TDC No1 (distribitor for no 1 ok aswell ) as advi...

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posted by johnskeldon

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by johnskeldon

OT - Not surprising

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posted by blah

11 comments posted 22yrs posted by blah

sill welding type 3

Could anyone supply me with pictures of this job? Please mail them to snipped-for-privacy@planet.nl Thx Ronald

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posted by rschalie

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by rschalie

Flywheel drags

I put my new engine in my car and I could not spin it. I found that the flywheel is dragging on the tranny case. This i...

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posted by glenn

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by glenn