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clay ford Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2008 Posts: 1120 Location: Cheyenne, wy
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 3:52 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Stephen. wrote: |
Can a 1969 bug with a healthy 1600 engine tow another bug? I am looking to pick up a project bug/baja and was wondering if I had to could I tow it with my bug? |
I dont think it would be much of a problem as long as you dont push it too hard. |
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artistic_gore Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2015 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I am having trouble getting the tin out from under the pulley to pull the motor, it's hanging on the pre-heat tubes, does the intake need to be removed to get the tin out? |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 8:08 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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artistic_gore wrote: |
I am having trouble getting the tin out from under the pulley to pull the motor, it's hanging on the pre-heat tubes, does the intake need to be removed to get the tin out? |
If you're referring to the tin behind the lower pulley, you need to remove the pulley and there are two small screws holding the tin in place. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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kirk1015 Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2015 Posts: 281 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:31 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I have a stupid question. MAYBE REALLY STUPID
I changed out the fuel lines in my Super Beetle. When I took the filler neck
hose off gas flowed out and down the trunk and under the car. Now my garage and the car reek of gas, along with a stain on the floor under the passenger front wheel.
Of course when I put the new hose on, no more gas coming out.
Here comes the stupid question. Should I be afraid to start the car? Maybe let it roll out and start the car in the driveway?
Is there an award for stupid question of the year? If so, maybe I should be nominated. I just say what other people might be thinking "is this guy and idiot" My answer would be "sometimes, sometimes I am"
I should be more careful I know. _________________ Jim Douglas....I am Not. |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:47 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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kirk1015 wrote: |
I have a stupid question. MAYBE REALLY STUPID
I changed out the fuel lines in my Super Beetle. When I took the filler neck
hose off gas flowed out and down the trunk and under the car. Now my garage and the car reek of gas, along with a stain on the floor under the passenger front wheel.
Of course when I put the new hose on, no more gas coming out.
Here comes the stupid question. Should I be afraid to start the car? Maybe let it roll out and start the car in the driveway?
Is there an award for stupid question of the year? If so, maybe I should be nominated. I just say what other people might be thinking "is this guy and idiot" My answer would be "sometimes, sometimes I am"
I should be more careful I know. |
I'd just keep the garage door open for a few hours to let it air out. The gas will evaporate quickly.. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9772 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 10:55 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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wcfvw69 wrote: |
kirk1015 wrote: |
I have a stupid question. MAYBE REALLY STUPID
I changed out the fuel lines in my Super Beetle. When I took the filler neck
hose off gas flowed out and down the trunk and under the car. Now my garage and the car reek of gas, along with a stain on the floor under the passenger front wheel.
Of course when I put the new hose on, no more gas coming out.
Here comes the stupid question. Should I be afraid to start the car? Maybe let it roll out and start the car in the driveway?
Is there an award for stupid question of the year? If so, maybe I should be nominated. I just say what other people might be thinking "is this guy and idiot" My answer would be "sometimes, sometimes I am"
I should be more careful I know. |
I'd just keep the garage door open for a few hours to let it air out. The gas will evaporate quickly.. |
X2 on what Bill said. Also roll the car out into the driveway and let it air out a little as well.
FWIW if there was an award for a Stupid Question, you'd at least make a podium finish
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Buy Once, Cry Once!
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TheStanfordWagen Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2013 Posts: 99 Location: Dresden, Ohio United States
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 8:01 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Looking at the cylinder heads, which valves are exhaust and intake? And how does the carb preheater hose tin attach to the muffler? _________________ 1968 Type 1 - Royal Red --- Built: September, 1967
1600 Single Port Engine - F1950480 (VW Exchange) Made January 16th, 1970
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PatsGhia Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2015 Posts: 21 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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TheStanfordWagen wrote: |
Looking at the cylinder heads, which valves are exhaust and intake? And how does the carb preheater hose tin attach to the muffler? |
The valves toward the outsides of the heads are exhaust, the inners are intakes. If you are talking about the "stovepipe" then 1 of the straps goes under the lower exhaust nut at the head, and 1 connects to the rear tin. |
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Lingwendil Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2009 Posts: 3988 Location: Antioch, California, a block from the hood
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clay ford Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2008 Posts: 1120 Location: Cheyenne, wy
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 5:32 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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not necessarily a stupid question but i dont think it needs its own thread, im trying to order new tie rod ends, what year did vw swap over to larger tie rod ends? i swapped my 68 bug over to disk spindles and the original tie rod ends were too small. |
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TheStanfordWagen Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2013 Posts: 99 Location: Dresden, Ohio United States
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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PatsGhia wrote: |
TheStanfordWagen wrote: |
Looking at the cylinder heads, which valves are exhaust and intake? And how does the carb preheater hose tin attach to the muffler? |
The valves toward the outsides of the heads are exhaust, the inners are intakes. If you are talking about the "stovepipe" then 1 of the straps goes under the lower exhaust nut at the head, and 1 connects to the rear tin. |
Thanks! _________________ 1968 Type 1 - Royal Red --- Built: September, 1967
1600 Single Port Engine - F1950480 (VW Exchange) Made January 16th, 1970
113-905-205K
Solex 30 PICT-3
Fahrgest.-Nr. 118096544 |
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mark tucker Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23937 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Lingwendil wrote: |
artistic_gore wrote: |
I am having trouble getting the tin out from under the pulley to pull the motor, it's hanging on the pre-heat tubes, does the intake need to be removed to get the tin out? |
you are probably hung up on these screws |
so...what are the 2 holes in my pully for that alien with those 2 screws????? |
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Phil Plummer Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2012 Posts: 1 Location: Edmonton Alberta
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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hi can abyone tell how to take a fuel door of a standard 74 beetle ? it looks like a one way assembly.
and does winshield have to come out to change defrost vents? |
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itskyle Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2013 Posts: 634 Location: Plainfield, IN
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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OK, I've got a couple...
Best sources for wiring harness (complete) for 69-72 standard autostick bug
Best source for passenger side floor pan?
And, a bonus
69-72 autostick bug. new battery. known good generator. occasionally needs jumped to start? _________________ --
69 or 72 Autostick Bug current
66 Bug (We both miss it)
74 SuperBeetle Auto Stick (I miss that car)
73 SquareBack, Straight Stick (Wife misses this one.) |
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ElkoT1 Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Elko, NV
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I need some info help I'm using some VW parts in a non VW build. Are VW bug torsion bars a 40 spline count and is it the same on both ends? Also is the 26 9/16 as long as I can find or is there longer ones on different models? |
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mark tucker Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23937 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:07 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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why did I plant that pear tree there dang it's starten to get a tad bit warm today. |
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tonysantacruz Samba Member
Joined: June 16, 2016 Posts: 245 Location: Mexico
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Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:44 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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The steering wheel of my Mexican 1994 bug is not the one I want. I wonder if you can fit this one this one from the 70's or this one classic 80's or my favorite if i can get it. Can it be done or there are a bunch of extra pieces needed? |
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mark tucker Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23937 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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why dont I go surfing more offten? the beach was awesome today!!!!!almost alll day!!!!sun screen is my friend. and the hotties were oh so hot too. |
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bellabug Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2015 Posts: 25 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Does the main loom go through the hole near the rear footwell to the engine?
If it has been cut near the heater channel would you expect the other half of the loom to be inside the rear panel towards the engine?
(Pic for clarification)
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Puebla Bug Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2015 Posts: 3 Location: Austin, Texas
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Hey everyone, I'm new to beetles and I bought a 74 with a 1915cc w/44 IDF carb. I've heard that the more you mod it the more maintenance that they will require. Would it be better to just buy a 1600 with some bolt on performance parts to reduce the amount of work it needs?
My main goal with this car is a daily driver with moderate offroad use, i.e take it on the beach and traverse dirt roads as I go to ranches every now and then.
Thanks! |
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