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WTB: 58 Type 2 Decklid

Looking for a 58 type 2 decklid for bf's birthday present. I can't post on the vintage list or the type 2 list because...

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posted by air cooled angel at hot male d

3 comments posted 23yrs posted by air cooled angel at hot male d

Need Engine 1600cc

Hi All, I am looking to a good running engine to fit into a 1974 Standard Beetle. Prefer 1600cc. I have an engine but i...

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posted by nospam

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heater cable tubs?

Okay, I bought a new heater cable for my 72' SB and I can't get it to go through. I tried putting a metal coat hanger i...

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posted by benntn

9 comments posted 23yrs posted by benntn

To Weld or To Braze???? Hmmmmm

What would be the best way to fix the header on my bug? The pipe broke at the mounting flange on the header side not th...

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posted by Removevdubbs

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How to identify a Manx?

I was getting some parts off an old Chevy truck yesterday and found a fiberglass buggy among some of the stuff with it....

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posted by Installmgr

9 comments posted 23yrs posted by Installmgr

Help with bus swaybar

I went shopping for sway bars for my bus yesterday. My friendly locals said that Swayaway stopped making them because t...

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posted by pearson.d

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Got stuck hood open!

Thanks guys ('n gals) for the input on getting the front hood open on my 74 SB. The 'one person hold the lever while th...

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posted by cdagnolo

3 comments posted 23yrs posted by cdagnolo

October_ Brrrr_ Time to fix the heaters_ why not start with a heater fan FA

Hello fellow VW fans, Well its getting cooler and cooler. for me that means less than 99 every day :-) TO help our nort...

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posted by LVMarc

8 comments posted 23yrs posted by LVMarc

intake manifold removal

what is the procedure for replacing the intake manifold with engine in car or must i remove engine again? it's a stock 1...

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posted by phorv

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alternator rebuilding .. bearing seat areas worn..

i rebuilt my 77 vw bus alternator twice and it now has 212000 miles on it..... i replace the brushes, clean things up,...

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posted by hyubso

10 comments posted 23yrs posted by hyubso

A Good Mechanic? Sanb Diego North Couty

Anyone have a good mechanic they can recommend in San Diego (California) North County coastal area? I have a 71 bus. Mik...

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posted by j.michael.elliottAT

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OT You know...

You guys should really consider upgrading to a vehicle that uses water/antifreeze to cool it instead of living in the s...

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posted by travist34removethis

12 comments posted 23yrs posted by travist34removethis

Help Jeeded, 92 Jetta Diesel Head

Ramva, Sorry for the cross post but I know that there are a few watercoolers here. I am helping a friend that has overh...

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posted by <norcalvw

4 comments posted 23yrs posted by <norcalvw

fuel pressure and running

Hi, Will a stock type I engine run without fuel pressure? Is pressure required to force the fuel into the carb or will...

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posted by waldhorn

2 comments posted 23yrs posted by waldhorn

manifold

i'm n the need of a intake manifold for a progressive weber carb, for a experimental set up. can anyone help.

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posted by dasbughaus

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