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dial bore gauge

I wonder if anyone has had experience buying or using an off brand dial-bore gauge. I could really use one, as I have s...

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posted by tomloos

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by tomloos

OT... kinda-Everybody step up

Not sure if we all know who's what age here, feel free to participate or not. I got this idea after seeing the NB threa...

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posted by aircooleddaddy

58 comments posted 22yrs posted by aircooleddaddy

What's the Noise?

OK, I've had my '69 Beetle for a year now. When I first bought it, there was a fairly loud scratchy, squeaky noise out...

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posted by malcolmDROPTHISPARTtalley

8 comments posted 22yrs posted by malcolmDROPTHISPARTtalley

vacuum pipes replacement

Hi All Yesterday I call the ACVW parts shop and they told me that the 20mm vacuum pipe from the tank to the filler neck...

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posted by a.r.shawNO_SPAM

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by a.r.shawNO_SPAM

what's so good about narrowed beams?

Hi all Reading through old Volksworld magazines I see many examples of bugs with front narrowed beams. Why do they do t...

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posted by a.r.shawNO_SPAM

14 comments posted 22yrs posted by a.r.shawNO_SPAM

Advice on what to do next...

Hi Everyone... I'm Confused. The engine, interior, and most of the trim are off of the Beetle, and I really don't know...

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posted by cressmanp

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by cressmanp

website on powder coating

Please visit our website on powder coating activity in India www.ipconweb.com "India Powder Coating" Regards Vivek Soley

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posted by viveksoley

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Do I need this on a fuel injected super beetle?

I have a 1977 fuel injected super beetle. We are going to finally get the engine back in the car, but I really need to...

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posted by lynepie

11 comments posted 22yrs posted by lynepie

Another trip to the wrecking yard

Hey. It's winter. Windshield wipers have been a little "loose" on Bussy lately, with the right one flopping about three...

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posted by pearson.d

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by pearson.d

New addition to the Fleet!!!

Well, its offical. I gotts me a shiny new (well actually its kinda dull and pretty old) 1971 Westy poptop!!! Me and my...

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posted by mdetro4660

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by mdetro4660

line bore info needed

hey looking for some info on line bored blocks I got 5 here all different measurements need to find the specs for stand...

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posted by skinny

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by skinny

engine removal -> drain oil?

Hi, I'm planning to remove the engine of my 72 SB for a clutch replacement, but I read in the Haynes that I must drain...

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posted by a.r.shaw

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by a.r.shaw

Advice on Building a 1776 motor?

Currently, I have built a Manx style dune buggy, from a rusted out 73 beetle, with the stock 1600 DP motor. Compression...

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posted by alanj

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by alanj

oval armrest restoration

I need to restore the armrest when I redo the interior. The armrest vinyl needs to be replaced (wrong color) and the pa...

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posted by dboas

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Heater cable replacement needed! 74 standard

I cannot find a source for the front heater cables that go from the defrost/heat lever to the flappers near the front p...

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posted by vgonman

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by vgonman