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vw trends website
Does any body else have trouble getting on the vw trends website? Have been trying on and off for about a week with no results. Tried hotvws site and it pops right up. Have no trouble with any sites...
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Re: Check Engine Light
It indicates the end of the anticipated life of the car. Time to trade up to an AIRCOOLED VW.
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Does a 66' 912 fit in this group ?
This group has helped me so much with my 71 Super, I was just wondering if I could get help with a 912 too. Jim
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Re: Ugh Type 4 problems
You didn't do anything (IMHO). If it was "using" oil the thing had a bad problem long before you got in the seat. Speedy Jim Speedy Jim's Home Page, Aircooled Electrical Hints
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No Smog Test Required
I just got my registration notice from the California DMV. My 1974 Super Beetle doesn't require a smog test. I don't have to spend $37 for a valve, idle, mixture, and timing adjustment, $80 for the...
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Need 88mm EMPI/Mahl Machine to fit Piston and Cylinder Set (New or Good Used)
I just purchased an 1960's Fiberglass Buggy with a early built up motor. The problem is it had two rusted cylinders I had to destroy to get them off. The rest of motor is in great shape has very few...
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Re: Fuel delivery problems
It is just possible that you are flogging the wrong horse. IMHO it is highly unlikely that the pump stops delivering enough fuel at idle but is capable enough at road speeds. In my experience (not...
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Re: Caster Shims and Drop Spindles
Joe: All I can tell you is that the Hunter computerized Alignment Rack clearly showed that after installing the shims the caster angle changed from about 2 degrees negative (which it should NOT be) to...
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'66 Door handle problems
The round button door handles on my '66 sunroof bug were worn to the point that they would not lock or unlock and barely open. I ordered replacement handles from The Real Source. They had square...
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74 SB tie rod question
Is there any difference in the 74 SB tie rods (driver/passenger) other than the left hand/right hand threading? I have new tie rods that seem to be identical. Thanks.
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Re-indexing spring plates
Is there a good link with information about re-indexing the spring plates in a bug? I want to lower the rear of my bug to level it out a bit. Thanks. - Chris...
 
Windshield Wipers
How often should the wiper blades be replaced? Should I wait until they do not clear the water off like they should, or should they be replaced on a regular interval? I want to avoid scratching the...
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Re: Alternator - 1979 Super Beetle - Internal regulator 55A Bosch
Run, don't walk to the nearest (on-line) bookshop and get the Bentley manual for this car. It won't show you the internals of the Alt, but will give you a clearer picture of how the engine and fan...
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Re: Happy Birthday Kathy Jacobs....
Happy 25th darling! Jan vwluvrs wrote: >
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Negative camber in 78 Super Beetle
Does anybody know if there is anything that can be adjusted to make "negative camber" more "positive" on rear tires?? A couple of mechanics said that there's nothing that can really be done because it...
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