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user's latest post:
Quick cutting out question
Published (2009-11-12 00:02:00)
No. If you use Search for 'stalling' or 'cutting out' you'll find lots of possibilities listed.
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Engine Service Kits
Published (2009-11-12 00:20:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Moby5153 It's more than you need, and some of those parts will easily do 50K mls. without attention. Just replace what needs replacing, and keep checking the rest. Always carry a spare fan belt and the tools to fit it. Or check it regularly before you set off, even if it's just a quick visual check.
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Electric chokes- I have...
Published (2009-11-11 14:57:00)
As the choke is electrical what it does is warm the bi-metallic spring and this causes the spring to curl up tighter and hence no longer hold the choke closed. This electrical warming has less to do with the warmth of the engine than most people think. This is why a warm engine can be on choke slightly due to the bi-metallic spring cooling slightly since being stopped and started. The flaps are the main concern for warming the engine from cold...
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Sloping Wings & Wing-top...
Published (2009-11-11 19:04:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Rob E nicely tucked up in a warm garage for the winter, due to have the wings repainted soon, as well as replacing the door bottoms so they are flush with the rear quarters. Good stuff
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line lock
Published (2009-11-11 23:45:00)
can you make something yourself? is it just a on off tap in the front brake line?
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What Type of Oil?
Published (2009-11-11 20:55:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by phade .......... Never use any form of synthetic oil since that will cause oil leaks. How long will these falacies continue? Because it is synthetic it does not necessarily mean that any engine will leak. Firstly, a good engine, well built should not leak no matter what type of oil is used. Secondly, Mobil 1 will find any weaknesses but that is due to the small molecular size of their formulation. All the other...
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The sunroof in my 69.
Published (2009-11-12 01:03:00)
You might find that the winder handle and possibly the drive box that it connects to may swap from other cars fitted with Golde sunroofs but don't quote me. I bought a chrome handle for mine on Ebay, allegedly it came from a Volvo but it's marked Golde and it looks like it will fit although I haven't tried it yet. As for the sunroof itself, I think I'd be correct in saying it will be a Beetle only item, after all what other...
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Electrics dizzy go 009 or not or...
Published (2009-11-12 00:02:00)
You can tell you have a SVDA because it has both the vac can on the side, and a drive shaft through the middle where the rotor arm can be twisted about 10 degrees whilst holding the distributor drive at the bottom still. If it has a solid central shaft, it is vac only, if it has no vac can it is a centrifugral only distributor.
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Wont go into 3rd or 4th??
Published (2009-11-11 20:59:00)
Should be able to engage all gears, engine in or out. What's the history of the car? Was it shifting fine until the engine was removed? Any other clues? SJ
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Latest active threads on Mechanical Tech::
Started 4 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-11 18:57:00)
by PROJECTPARSONS
http://www.vwheritage.com/vwh/VW-Bee...templateID= vwh
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsbu...ug_sunroof. cfm
I've yet to find a new roof section anywhere, you may have to repair your current panel, the seals can be obtained from the above links.
Started 4 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-11 21:47:00)
by Moby5153
If the carb floods then the needle valve isn't doing its job for some reason. Maybe fuel pressure is too high, something is floating about in the fuel hose to the carb and is jamming the needle valve, the valve is a cheap crap part, or the valve gasket is the wrong thickness.
Started 4 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-12 00:44:00)
by bob corb
Your filter should be a VW 021115351A which is a Mahle OC28. According to the Mahle Aftermarket webiste the thread is 3/4"-16UNF-2B
You should be able to fit vacuum sensors without any problems as long as you dont add long lengths of pipe and everything's leak free.
Started 4 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-11 22:49:00)
by Valandil
I have a feeling certain old porche brakes will bolt on, though i have no idea which ones and theres a distinct possibility im wrong and someone will probably come along and tell me im an idiot probably worth looking into it though if you could get some cheap from a scrappy
Started 4 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-11 16:30:00)
by baggabones
After market Aussie accessory as far as I know
Started 4 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-11 15:15:00)
by Happystamps
not a bad price, you'll need oil and a fuel filter too.
quality is ok, not proper german stuff but should be alright.
Started 4 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-12 00:17:00)
by standevenf
cracked heads are repairable you know. Strip down, weld the gap, re-machine, lap and tap. Away you go...
Started 4 days, 7 hours ago (2009-11-12 00:02:00)
by Moby5153
No. If you use Search for ' stalling' or 'cutting out' you'll find lots of possibilities listed.
Started 4 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-11 17:00:00)
by Valandil
009 is a definate no when running a standard carb cus it doesnt have vacuum advance... but thats as far as my knowledge goes im afraid!
Started 4 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-11 20:33:00)
by dubber91
Hi guys,
Im running a line loc on mt 75 bug. Im running disks on the front and rear (CB rear) and am having issues with my current Master cylinder. Now because this means i only need to run 2 outlets off the MC, can i use the single circuit MC rather than going for the more expensive dual circuit MC?
Cheers
Steve
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Hot threads for last week on Mechanical Tech::
Started 6 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-09 18:50:00)
by Speedy Jim
When the fan starts, the pump should click repeatedly.
Does it?
That will tell if you have an elec problem or fuel-related.
Also, as I recall, the polarity of the pump wires does matter; if it is clicking, the wires may need to be reversed. (I could be wrong about this...)
Complete manual here:
http://www.vdubs.freeuk.com/downloads/eberB1LD1L.p df
SJ
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-08 15:21:00)
by manx1641
You will need.
MS ecu
Relay board, (not essential but make it easier)
Fuel injectors
Throttle body
throttle position sensor
coolant sensor, (oil or head temp for an air cooled)
Air temp sensor
Lambda sensor, (wide or narrow band)
trigger wheel
crank shaft sensor
lap top
sticky backed plastic
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-08 16:24:00)
by Lazy Dog
I recommend a big ass scoop on your roof with some tastefully fabricated ducting to the engine bay and then drive balls out everywhere......
Hope that helps J...........
Started 5 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-10 21:45:00)
by F17BUG
Pastel weiss its a 70s colour I've got mine in it and it's lovely, not to beige not 2 white
Started 6 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-09 16:55:00)
by pete nice
You shouldn't damage rings, but can damage heads or pistons. If you were running in then I guess you were going steady.
it shouldn't have leaned out too much though, I have run a 2007 on a stock carb & it ran perfect.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-07 18:54:00)
by spannermanager
technicaly its illegal to display racing no's for road use. but when did you last see a copper? demons do them and are on your doorstep.
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-06 23:19:00)
by clarkson
They aren't any good and you don't need one.
Started 6 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-09 20:51:00)
by StockDude
Started 6 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-09 21:11:00)
by branston
VW cuts mine at the Factory in Germany, had two done recently, they are not cheap but you do get them on NOS key blanks.
I can get you a price if you want if you give me the key code/year etc
Started 5 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-11 00:07:00)
by Ross
I go with what VW recommended, 20w50 in the winter and SAE 30 in the summer. Castrol Classic all the way though I previously ran Morris Golden Film which I also rate highly.
If you have a spare 24 hours you might also want to have a read of this incredibly long and confusing thread on Thesamba.com http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...t=official+ oil
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