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counterclockwise type 1 engine?

Hello all, Quick question for the experts out there.. Does a conversion kit exist, or has anyone ever managed to make a...
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posted by sean.weitzel
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by sean.weitzel

63' won't self center after turn

I just rebuilt the entire suspension and steering on my 63 std beetle, front and back. Now my sterning is stiff and my...
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posted by david.tucker
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OT: ATT. Travis

http://www.trollstigen.net/gamlebilder1.php Those are old pictures, but the best ones I could find today(the road has n...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by BergRace
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by BergRace

Semi W engine lid on 1961 (UK)

Hi all, I have finally managed to get hold of a 1961 Beetle (UK). I am just checking the authenticity of body panels an...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by google
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by google

Re: talk about twisted

> Mario, > > I'm sorry to hear about the subhuman debris that vandalized the cars at > your shop, I hope they get caugh...
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posted by x
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by x

engine number

I have a 1968 Beetle 1300 which has 5553 F - 465232 riveted onto the engine where the engine number should be. Can anyo...
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posted by eeyore.gloomy
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by eeyore.gloomy

Gotta love German engineering...

What other car can you take out and play with the 4x4's? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d2prWIVfBA My favorite part of...
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posted by test_spamgourmet
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by test_spamgourmet

A Simpler Bowden Tube adjust.

I cut washer(s) into a "C" shape and just slip them onto the tube just before the bracket, to get that "sag". Try it ! y...
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posted by georgewkspam
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that shudder.

esp. when the engine is cold, letting out the clutch get the car a shakin'. yes, I put more "sag" in the bowden tube. I...
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posted by georgewkspam
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by georgewkspam

Paging Bill Berckman...

Bill, shot me an email ifnwhen you see this, I have a question :) bugfuel @ rocketmail.com Jan
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posted by bugfuel
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by bugfuel

Mallory ignition 50% broken

The new Mallory distributor with igntion bugged out after < 100 miles on it. Fires only #1 and #2 cylinders. Left bank...
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posted by x
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by x

What is this? (seriously - found in float bowl)

One of the Kadrons has been on-and-off working and last night it was very bad. It is getting plenty of fuel to the bowl...
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posted by x
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by x

Couple swingaxle questions

I'm helping swap out a transaxle in a 1964 beetle. The replacement unit had axles that were a bit shorter than the ones...
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posted by halatos
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by halatos