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Engine Comparisions?

How much is a power- speed- acceleration- peppyness differance between a 1600 stock and a 1776 engine with some slight...

12 comments posted 23yrs

posted by nxqzablesk8er

12 comments posted 23yrs posted by nxqzablesk8er

rebuild motor

Its time to rebuild the motor for the 1974 bug. To bore big or not to bore big that is the question , And how big for m...

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posted by jbarnes4

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motor removal bug

how high do you jack up the bug to remove the engine ? any known distance from the oil plate to the floor? I have one fl...

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posted by jbarnes4

4 comments posted 23yrs posted by jbarnes4

Re: Slipping clutch

> > >"Be sure not to overfill the crankcase with oil. This blows the seal. > > Tell us why this "blows the seal". Oil p...

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posted by sumpin

3 comments posted 23yrs posted by sumpin

Title for title?

I go up to the DMV counter and inquire about getting a salvage title. They give me a number and a form to fill out and...

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posted by lick

11 comments posted 23yrs posted by lick

Lincoln Pro-Mig 135?

Did Lincoln discontinue the Pro-Mig 135? I've seen something like an SP 135. Is that a replacement? Do you know the dif...

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posted by pgmrdan

11 comments posted 23yrs posted by pgmrdan

Value of a BERG Shifter?

Hello everyone, Due to recent events I'm selling off parts of my 72 Beetle and wanted to get a IDEA of value for my Gen...

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posted by NoMail

3 comments posted 23yrs posted by NoMail

Ball Joint and Tie rod inspection

Knowing that the best way would be to just replace all of the ball joints and tie rod ends, is there a way to inspect t...

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posted by SPAMvdubbsNOT

4 comments posted 23yrs posted by SPAMvdubbsNOT

QUESTION--what makes CV's click??

I know they click when they're getting worn out but what is the physical process that makes them click? What is binding...

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posted by mpi-brwNADA

2 comments posted 23yrs posted by mpi-brwNADA

Re: Window Trim Help Needed

> > Now Dad gets to figure out how to put it all together. > > Please bring on the tricks of doing this, I could use so...

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posted by thr

1 comments posted 23yrs posted by thr

rant about sears tires

I bought a set of Michelin tires at sears back in fall 01 and have since put a little over 1000 miles on the tires... h...

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posted by VWLauren

33 comments posted 23yrs posted by VWLauren

Re: 1949 Split

i know its not exactly what your looking for but a friend here has a 51 for sale. > Anybody know a reputable source for...

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posted by vwman

1 comments posted 23yrs posted by vwman

VW Show in Ohio this weekend

Not sure exactly why, but the Cincinnati Recreation Commission is having a Volkswagen show this Sunday. If interested h...

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posted by vw67fweems

2 comments posted 23yrs posted by vw67fweems

Convertible Top Bow question

I ordered the header bow for my Ghia from RMMW. Is it normal for the bows not to come with the mounting (end) brackets?

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posted by mpernice

0 comments posted 23yrs posted by mpernice

Hey shaggie

How thick is your choppergun kit? 4play (@\|/@)(.\~/.) http://4play2nyte.tripod.com

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posted by lick

8 comments posted 23yrs posted by lick