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downshifting?

Does down shifting cause any problems to engine? In other words, can it mess thing up internally? thanks, Mel
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mpernice95
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by mpernice95

Just one of those weeks

Last week I thought I would have time this week to do some work on the garage & shop. But nope, our farm got hit by a t...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rjmacres
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by rjmacres

Start-up Wear

In responding to another thread I mentioned 'start-up wear,' which got me a querie as to what I was talking about. See...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by veeduber
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by veeduber

Rear tail light swap on late model Beetle

I have a late model VW Beetle with the elephant style tail lamps. Is it possible to swap these lamps for the 1971 style...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by eastwardbound2003
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by eastwardbound2003

Idiot Insurance Agent

The thread on Chinese parts reminds me of my former Allstate insurance agent. When I asked why his rates were so high f...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nohj
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by nohj

Thermo For F.I. Question_Help Please!

Thermo For F.I. Question_Help Please! Hello! I have a near stock 1973 Beetle. I just make short 2.5 to 3.5 mile trips o...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Jim347a
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by Jim347a

Trouble fitting fan shroud on new T1 case

Guys, This is probably a no brainer, but i have built a dozen or so motors over the years, and it has been a few years...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by vgonman
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by vgonman

bus doglegs needed

who knows where to buy new repro or otherwise doglegs?
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rreplica
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by rreplica

Mileage, 411 Type 2 bubbletop?

Any idea what kind of mileage should be expected from a 77 2.0L type 2 with the high fiberglass bubbletop? I may have to...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by spam
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by spam

Parts Made In China, Are They OK To Use?

Hello! There are some pats made in China that I wold like to try, but I am hesitant to use them. Are they OK to use? Th...
22 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Jim347a
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by Jim347a

75 bus with the hiccups

My '75 Westfalia has a hiccup problem. While driving it will occasionally cut out like, feels like you hit a bump, or t...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ptisan
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by ptisan

65 beetle transaxle-transmission

I rebuilt a 65 many years ago-- beautiful car- but have always been worried about the transmission. I put a 1600cc into...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by 3rdrowonleft
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by 3rdrowonleft