The Stupid Question Thread

[email protected] · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:21 pm Post subject:

Plastic one to intake manifold. Brass one to warm air flap.

vamram · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:47 pm Post subject:

Weezle · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:02 am Post subject: Re: Brake line fittings

smittykins · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:59 pm Post subject:

I have another one: How do owners of FrankenBugs--say, a '72 body on a '67 pan--register/title them?

Koeppler · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:42 am Post subject:

This one is more for the Performance forum but there's no "stupid questions" thread over there. Anyway, here goes.......

If putting new heads on a stroker motor, do you have to redo the rocker geometry? It'd be the same rockers and shafts, just on different heads. I know the shafts would have to be re-shimmed, but once the geometry is set, is it set regardless of new heads?

VWporscheGT3 · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:23 pm Post subject:

You always check rocker geometry with new heads, or even just new cylinders. you want to ensure your valvetrain lives a long healthy life right?
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Koeppler · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:25 am Post subject:

keyj5618 · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:42 pm Post subject:

Getting new rings for my pistons. Question is, there are 2 types of 85.5mm rings how do I know which ones I need. theonly info stamped on the piston is 85.46 and the flywheel pointer.
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mrkotfw · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 12:14 am Post subject:

I just removed the speedometer completely. But I can't get the outer rings out without damaging it.

Is there a way to remove them?

shortride · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:41 am Post subject:

We must be so careful of setting ourselves up as people who set others straight. There is a fine line of encouraging & being a know it all.
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calvinater · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:10 am Post subject:

how do you post smilies?

shortride · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:28 am Post subject:

drunkpig · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:28 am Post subject:

I have a 1973 Super. The chassis number (I assume it is the number plate behind the windshield on the driver's side) is 1332124149.

I tried looking the number up on the chart here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

But none of my numbers fit, so I'm wondering if I am using the correct number. I went to a VW chassis calculator site, and it says based on that number it is a 1303 curved front glass vw.

I guess my stupid question is, other than paying the $75 and waiting 8 months for a birth certificate from the VW auto museum, is there a way to find out the particulars on my super beetle?

shortride · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:45 am Post subject:

drunkpig · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:06 pm Post subject:

calvinater · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:15 am Post subject:

anyone have design specs ie: whats allowable and whats not for a valve cover racer. specifically the race at the air-cooled gathering in flanders NJ? Confused

mrkotfw · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:25 pm Post subject:

For 1968 VW,

1. Is there a one-fits-all dial indicator that lets me measure the play on the wheel bearings and the flywheel play?

2. On the brake light switches (dual master cylinder), is there a torque value that I need to set?

asalaz17

Hello,

I think I'm missing a tube to connect my front defrost in my 1974 Super. The part is located under the front hood springs in that dark hole on each side.

Picture or part number would be great.

Thanks.

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Freemananana · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:56 am Post subject:

I have a '74 Beetle that is having some problems. I think it may be the solex carb on it. It has been giving me issues since I bought the car. My question is what carb can I bolt on? It is a 1600cc.

I know there are endless options, but I just want something relatively easy to tune and reliable. It is a Baja style bug that sees very little offroad action. It barely sees the road actually.

obesepolice · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:34 pm Post subject:

Your best bet is to send it over to Tim at volksbitz.com and have him rebuild it. Its is cheaper and you will have a much better carb than any new.


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