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TheAmazingDave Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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mrkotfw wrote: |
How can the brake light switches actually be torqued correctly? I can't seem to get any type of socket onto the brake light switch.
Would I need to pull the master cylinder in order to do so? |
15/16" deep socket fits the brake light switches like a glove. _________________ Just call me Big D. (formerly xBigDx408x)
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mrkotfw Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2013 Posts: 223 Location: Bay Area (California)
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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xBigDx408x wrote: |
mrkotfw wrote: |
How can the brake light switches actually be torqued correctly? I can't seem to get any type of socket onto the brake light switch.
Would I need to pull the master cylinder in order to do so? |
15/16" deep socket fits the brake light switches like a glove. |
Thanks! The deep socket will fit with the brake light switch installed, or not installed?
I'm nowhere near my Bug right now, but I can't see this happening. |
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TheAmazingDave Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2013 Posts: 788 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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It will fit on installed switches. I just used one weekend before last on my brake system overhaul.
It has to be a deep socket so the switch body can fit inside while the bottom of the socket mates to the hex head body of the switch.
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Daily76 Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2014 Posts: 4 Location: Louisville, Ohio
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: Alternator suggestions |
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I know this thread has been dead for a bit and this may be off topic but I've been having issues with the subs installed in my bug because it seems what I believe is a 50A alternator is not putting out enough juice so I was wondering if a 75A would be enough too power my 2 10" subs. |
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TheAmazingDave Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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1.21 gigawatts.
But seriously, it's not the size of the subs that matters, it's the power needed to drive them. What's the RMS wattage of your amp? If you're 400 or under, a 75 should be good, 95 would be best. _________________ Just call me Big D. (formerly xBigDx408x)
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Daily76 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:58 am Post subject: |
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it looks like it is around 200w so a 75 should be good but will this leave enough room for other accesories like fog lights and power outlets or is a 95 still best? also if a 95 is best what changes need be made? |
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TheAmazingDave Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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If you're planning on adding electric goodies and stereo stuff, the 95-amp output alternator is what you should get. If you near the alternator's output with your accessories on, you can overheat the alternator and start draining the battery.
I'm still running the stock generator, so I'm not positive on what needs to happen for installation, but it should be the same regardless of which alternator you use. Don't quote me on that one, though.
I had an 800 watt RMS amp in my Passat GLX, and it cooked the stock 120-amp alternator. _________________ Just call me Big D. (formerly xBigDx408x)
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Daily76 Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2014 Posts: 4 Location: Louisville, Ohio
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all your help. Now i just have to shop around and make a plan. |
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bustythebeetle Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2015 Posts: 2 Location: Wichita Falls
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Okay so my fuel pump push rod bent then snapped......im not sure what the difference is in a alternator fuel pump and generator fuel pump.......
I know i have a generator but im not sure about the fuel pump that i just bought from autozone.....they didnt give me a box with it :snipersmile: :2gunfire: :fist: does anyone know where i can buy a new rod that will ship fast? |
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calvinater Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2014 Posts: 3306 Location: 802
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:11 am Post subject: |
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try west coast metric |
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7274 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:28 am Post subject: |
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Just about any vendor will get it to you overnight...for a price! _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
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JerriMA Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Western MA
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:15 am Post subject: Thinking of buying a 1973 Beetle |
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I'm new here, so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area, but I don't know what to look for before buying this car. The guy had a new windshield washer assembly put in & two new front tires, and there is a lot of superficial rust, but the car is being sold for $3500, and I'm not sure how much I'll have to put into it, but I've always loved bugs & if it's a decent, reliable, car, I'd be willing to get it.
It has 76,000 on it, and may have had one owner. It's a New Jersey car, and I don't know how tough the winters are there, so don't know what kind of driving was done.
Any help/tips are much appreciated! Cheers! |
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Volks Wagen Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2013 Posts: 2926 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Thinking of buying a 1973 Beetle |
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JerriMA wrote: |
I'm new here, so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area, but I don't know what to look for before buying this car. The guy had a new windshield washer assembly put in & two new front tires, and there is a lot of superficial rust, but the car is being sold for $3500, and I'm not sure how much I'll have to put into it, but I've always loved bugs & if it's a decent, reliable, car, I'd be willing to get it.
It has 76,000 on it, and may have had one owner. It's a New Jersey car, and I don't know how tough the winters are there, so don't know what kind of driving was done.
Any help/tips are much appreciated! Cheers! |
Post this in the 68 and up forum and add some pics. Rust is a BIG problem. 3500 is too much for a rusty bug. The extent of rust is important. 76000 miles is also unlikely unless the car has a full history to back it up, and at that it'd probably be well maintained (and not a rust bucket). _________________ 1973 1303 with AB-motor - sporadic
reconstruction as time permits, 1986 ex-Bundeswehr Doka - on the road again.
I'm definitely, probably, the worlds greatest lover.
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mrkotfw Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2013 Posts: 223 Location: Bay Area (California)
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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How do I go about removing the tension clips on the backing plate?
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2011 Posts: 1593 Location: Louisville, ky
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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To remove the spring clips on the star wheel I would us a dremel and a cutting wheel so I could remove as little metal as possible. Then a couple of small welds to hold the new one in. The small welds shouldn't be enough to ruin the heat treatment on the spring steel. |
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mrkotfw Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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[email protected] wrote: |
To remove the spring clips on the star wheel I would us a dremel and a cutting wheel so I could remove as little metal as possible. Then a couple of small welds to hold the new one in. The small welds shouldn't be enough to ruin the heat treatment on the spring steel. |
Did not know it would require me to do this.
I will be visiting my local VW shop to have it done. |
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LemonheadWhitaker Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2014 Posts: 3 Location: Torrance, California
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:31 am Post subject: Fully-Automatic Beetle |
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I just have a question out of curiosity. Was there EVER a fully-automatic Beelte produced (prior to the New Beetle, of course)? I know about the semi-automatics.
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vamram Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 7274 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: Fully-Automatic Beetle |
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LemonheadWhitaker wrote: |
I just have a question out of curiosity. Was there EVER a fully-automatic Beelte produced (prior to the New Beetle, of course)? I know about the semi-automatics.
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James |
Nope. But I'm wondering why VW never did it if they had full autos for the T3 and the T4. _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
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vamram Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:43 am Post subject: |
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What's the purpose of an "emulsion" tube in a 34PICT-3 carb, or any other VW carb for that matter?
Thanks,
Victor _________________ Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
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Weezle Samba Member
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