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 Topic: 68 Bug what do I need to get 17" wide 5 Brms on? |
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| Miklo Replies: 2 Views: 2161 |
 Forum: Custom Wheel/Tire Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:48 am Subject: Re: 68 Bug what do I need to get 17" wide 5 Brms on? |
| Hi all. I got a 65 beetle. Stock width beam. Stock transaxle. Stock drums.
2 questions, What do I need to do to get a 17x7 brm to fix under the rear(dropped one outer spline right now), And ... |
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| Topic: Thump in trans axel area |
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| Miklo Replies: 9 Views: 432 |
Forum: General/Chat Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:07 am Subject: Re: Thump in trans axel area |
| Possibly the 1967 has most of the rear suspension Z-bar still attached?
It can create some road noise as most rubber bushings for it are long gone/missing pieces or not adjusted correctly. Some ... |
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| Topic: Leak between the engine and transmission |
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| Miklo Replies: 17 Views: 738 |
Forum: Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:31 pm Subject: Re: Leak between the engine and transmission |
| We don't know till the engines pulled. It'll answer everything...
A few quick points. Excessive end play will beat up a main seal. Always grease the new main seal at the flywheel well when in ... |
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| Topic: Custom Horn |
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| Miklo Replies: 2 Views: 156 |
Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:52 am Subject: Re: Custom Horn |
| I have but quality ones cost quite a bit more than expected.
Some cheesy, cheap ones PA horn doesn't get very loud at all and sound terrible. The best ones are ice cream truck quality ones, but ... |
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| Topic: Leak between the engine and transmission |
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| Miklo Replies: 17 Views: 738 |
Forum: Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:47 am Subject: Re: Leak between the engine and transmission |
| !/2 a quart is not overstating it. That's quite a bit.
I still suspect the engine. Main seal behind flywheel or the cam plug. |
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| Topic: Leak between the engine and transmission |
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| Miklo Replies: 17 Views: 738 |
Forum: Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:48 am Subject: Re: Leak between the engine and transmission |
| I've never seen a transmission pour oil from the bell housing area.
A possible bad input shaft seal... Terribly bad. I would still suspect the engine. If you aren't sure when the trans fluid was ... |
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| Topic: what?? slotted brm's? |
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| Miklo Replies: 2 Views: 504 |
Forum: Custom Wheel/Tire Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:27 am Subject: Re: what?? slotted brm's? |
| They are cnc modified brms.
Anyone with $$$ and cnc skill can make them. |
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| Topic: 17inch steels |
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| Miklo Replies: 2 Views: 364 |
Forum: Custom Wheel/Tire Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:40 am Subject: Re: 17inch steels |
| English Ford rims.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7005937 |
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| Topic: Favorite album of the day |
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| Miklo Replies: 3538 Views: 290323 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:34 pm Subject: Re: Favorite album of the day |
| A great album with some early Perry Farrell.
Psi Com Self Titled 1985 [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4mWuIUC3Tk&t[/youtube] |
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| Topic: Back up switch help |
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| Miklo Replies: 5 Views: 243 |
Forum: General/Chat Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:20 am Subject: Re: Back up switch help |
| Also be sure the speedometer and cable is well lubed.
If the speedometer locks up say goodbye to the switch. |
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| Topic: Spring plate snout not centered in retaining plate |
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| Miklo Replies: 18 Views: 846 |
Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:47 pm Subject: Re: Spring plate snout not centered in retaining plate |
| Yes, the bushings must fit snug onto the snouts of the plates while using tons of white, lithium grease. Tight, period.
If they do take some special bushing that's lame. |
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| Topic: Spring plate snout not centered in retaining plate |
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| Miklo Replies: 18 Views: 846 |
Forum: Beetle - 1958-1967 Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:33 pm Subject: Re: Spring plate snout not centered in retaining plate |
| I've written Atomwerk to ask what bushings he suggested but have not heard back yet. Can anyone tell me the year change for different springplate bushings? Perhaps I can find and try some different ... | |
| Topic: Fan sound |
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| Miklo Replies: 10 Views: 3009 |
Forum: Vintage Speed Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:54 pm Subject: Re: Fan sound |
| I'm currently doing a doghouse upgrade on my vintage speed 36hp project.
I have a Porsche 356 16 fin fan in my collection but am looking into getting a doghouse fan drilled for the generator and we ... |
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| Topic: Favorite album of the day |
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| Miklo Replies: 3538 Views: 290323 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:04 am Subject: Re: Favorite album of the day |
| A couple of these girls might be familiar...
Well, yeah! Anymore though, I doubt it. Man, I could watch that video forever. |
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| Topic: Favorite album of the day |
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| Miklo Replies: 3538 Views: 290323 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:57 am Subject: Re: Favorite album of the day |
| Miklo, you hear of these guys?
Tomahawk? I have yes. A decent post 2000 band. I'm a snob with my music but not with my air-cooled Vw's... I rarely listen to collect anything after the earl ... |
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| Topic: Favorite album of the day |
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| Miklo Replies: 3538 Views: 290323 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 pm Subject: Re: Favorite album of the day |
| I know its Monday and all... but we need some energy here.
LDopa by Big Black. Good ol Mr. Albini! [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8C14NGeloI[/youtube] |
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| Topic: Favorite album of the day |
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| Miklo Replies: 3538 Views: 290323 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:09 am Subject: Re: Favorite album of the day |
| I wish I could play punk better on my guitar, still working on that. Wish I could find better online lessons, rock or punk only.
Don’t over think it. Just a few chords with lots of emotion. :wink ... |
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| Topic: First encounter |
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| Miklo Replies: 7 Views: 534 |
Forum: General/Chat Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:17 am Subject: Re: First encounter |
| Buy an Elring engine seal kit like so, along with some new push rod tubes.
The picture below is a kit WITHOUT the main seal. Some kits come with the main. I usually get those just in case the main ... |
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| Topic: Favorite album of the day |
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| Miklo Replies: 3538 Views: 290323 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:42 pm Subject: Re: Favorite album of the day |
| ^^^
Great band! Definitely an awesome and interesting video. Great music is still out there hidden away. You just gotta expand your horizons when at the record shop. Pull out those dusty crates ... |
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| Topic: Favorite album of the day |
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| Miklo Replies: 3538 Views: 290323 |
Forum: Off Topic Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:13 pm Subject: Re: Favorite album of the day |
| Spin
(1976) [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ick2l9va6A&t[/youtube] |
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