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Forum: VW air cooled December 15th 06, 12:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Points to Electronic Ignition

Jakalope wrote:
>> If you want a noticeable difference you need a CDI module/box as well, I
>> use a Tiger unit from Universial Industries. Makes for easier starts in
>> all weather.
>>
>> J.
>>
>
>...
Forum: VW air cooled December 14th 06, 11:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Points to Electronic Ignition

Jakalope wrote:
> Due to the great weather we are having here in WI. I'm picking up my
> bug from storage tonight. Because I MUST do something beside drive it,
> I'm thinking of going from points to...
Forum: VW air cooled November 25th 06, 01:58 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By Berg[_1_]
2007 Kombi

http://www.mavromatic.com/

http://www.vw.com.br/default.asp
(Click "Automoveis" on the left side, then Kombi).

J.
Forum: VW air cooled November 25th 06, 12:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 18
Views: 808
Posted By Berg[_1_]
all i hear is crickets!

Bill Berckman wrote:
> For us in the UK , what's deviled eggs ?
>
> Rich

Uh, eh, the same?
Atleast my English and Irish friends knows what it is, I think they even
made some, long time ago..

J.
Forum: VW air cooled November 16th 06, 09:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Excessive fuel consumption with a Weber progressive carburettor

Howard Rose wrote:
> Hello RAMVA!
>
> I am getting lower than expected fuel consumption on my 1975 1303
> (Super Beetle). It has an AR code 1300 engine that in the past someone
> has rebuilt into a...
Forum: VW air cooled November 16th 06, 12:40 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 42
Views: 1,104
Posted By Berg[_1_]
install turbo

phybertek wrote:
> Sorry for the delete and re-add.
>
> Well, I want to use the engine on the track (1/4 mile), but smooth
> enough to turn heads when I head when out of NYC and on the Jersey
>...
Forum: VW air cooled November 15th 06, 12:58 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 24
Views: 913
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Need a second opinion...

Chuk wrote:
> Loosen the generator clamp and the two screws on each side of the fan
> housing. Push the generator and fan housing towards the front of the
> car until enough clearance is obtained. ...
Forum: VW air cooled November 12th 06, 04:27 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 8
Views: 333
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Value of parting out body and chassis

j wrote:
> Berg wrote:
>
>> If you use the word pristine like it should(and I think you do), the
>> car should be worth quite a bit even for a -72. That vintage are no
>> longer easy to come by in...
Forum: VW air cooled November 11th 06, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By Berg[_1_]
One Piece Windows? Information?

tricky wrote:
> What about super (crazy) glue LOL !
>
> Rich
> "Kidd" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I couldn't fit a MIG welder...
Forum: VW air cooled November 11th 06, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By Berg[_1_]
VW Magazines

Wolfgang wrote:
> I have 3 or 4 boxes of old ones - let me know if interest for cost of
> packing/shipping. Many go back to mid/early 90's. Book rate is not too
> costly.
>
>...
Forum: VW air cooled November 11th 06, 03:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By Berg[_1_]
One Piece Windows? Information?

Jan wrote:
>
> Me three.
>
> Mine were just as described in my 74, and all I
> ve seen on other people's cars were the same. NOT WORTH IT.
>
> If these are just nuisances you think you can live...
Forum: VW air cooled November 11th 06, 03:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Idle jet on a 31pict/4

Speedy Jim wrote:
> Berg wrote:
>
>> Speedy Jim wrote:
>
>
> <SNIP>
>>>
>>> Outside. But from there, fuel travels a circuitous path
>>> thru tiny borings in the carb casting.
Forum: VW air cooled November 10th 06, 09:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Idle jet on a 31pict/4

Speedy Jim wrote:
> bug '59 wrote:
>
>> > schreef in bericht
>> ...
>>
>> bug '59 escreveu:
>>
>>> Hi Ramva,
>>>
Forum: VW air cooled November 10th 06, 09:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By Berg[_1_]
FAST BUS !!!

bug '59 wrote:
> "tricky" > schreef in bericht
> ...
>> Bus on a race track
>>
>>...
Forum: VW air cooled November 10th 06, 08:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By Berg[_1_]
One Piece Windows? Information?

avalanchefan19c wrote:
> Dear Sirs:
>
> Can anyone point me to any information on the installation of the one piece
> window kits for my 72 bug?
>
> I can't find the instructions that came with...
Forum: VW air cooled November 10th 06, 08:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Aircooled.net Gone?

j wrote:
> Michael Cecil wrote:
>> Has anyone corresponded with John lately?
>>
>> I ordered some supplies for doing routine maintenance on the 3rd and
>> have gotten no response to my initial order...
Forum: VW air cooled November 10th 06, 08:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 8
Views: 333
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Value of parting out body and chassis

j wrote:
> So I have had this pristine '72 Standard in storage now for years. This
> weekend I am moving all our of the ACVW cars (two Bugs, two kit-cars) to a
> new storage place and it got me...
Forum: VW air cooled November 5th 06, 12:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 20
Views: 937
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Annoying tape

Eddie wrote:
> Does anybody have a method to remove duct tape adhesive off paint?
> The PO must have taped something up underneath the dash, probably speaker
> wire.
>

Acetone.
Just be careful...
Forum: VW air cooled November 1st 06, 10:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled,uk.rec.cars.vw.aircooled
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Seat Return Spring

Spike wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I put the front seats back in my '68 type 1 today.
>
> First time in about 5 years off the road!
>
> The thing is I can't remember how the springs on the runners attach...
Forum: VW air cooled November 1st 06, 07:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Engine running rough

bug '59 wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Last weekend I finally took the time to fit a new exhaust and a pair of
> heaterboxes on my 1300 DP engine.
> Also changed the boots from the manifold along with all...
Forum: VW air cooled November 1st 06, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By Berg[_1_]
What size spline tool ?

tricky wrote:
> That one might fit - but it only has 6 teeth !
>
> I just bought a 12 tooth set for 5.59 (Laser) and the 8mm bit fits a treat !
>
> Rich
> "Juper Wort" > wrote...
Forum: VW air cooled October 31st 06, 10:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 10
Views: 889
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Bad coil?

wrote:
>> Aha!! Good job.
>>
>> IMHO, simpler is better. Stick with points.
>> (Or at least carry a set of everything needed to
>> convert back if...
Forum: VW air cooled October 31st 06, 10:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By Berg[_1_]
What size spline tool ?

tricky wrote:
> Hee Hee - Couldn't resist that one !
>
> Rich
> "Speedy Jim" > wrote in message
> ...
>> tricky wrote:
>>
>>> Its for...
Forum: VW air cooled October 27th 06, 06:40 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 3
Views: 468
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Type IV engine case sealant

Henry Q. Bibb wrote:
> I'm going to be rebuilding a Type IV from a 914 soon, and was wondering
> what the collected wisdom is concering sealing the case halves.
>
> In aircraft practice, one...
Forum: VW air cooled October 25th 06, 12:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Berg[_1_]
Kombi Engine Problems

Bill Berckman wrote:
> If you think that you have engine problems with your aircooled, read
> what unfortunately happened to someone driving a Kombi.
>...
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