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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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That engine compartment is a happy place!


Thanks! It's taken a little while to get it to where it is today. Here is a before picture:
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fuel pump, carb, coil, manifold, etc., and a very slick filter. Your work is admirable.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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from progressive refinements Aug 51 chassis no. 1-0272706 Oil Breather Now: Filler cap with clamp spring


Where did you find this information?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Suboval wrote:
from progressive refinements Aug 51 chassis no. 1-0272706 Oil Breather Now: Filler cap with clamp spring


Where did you find this information?
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See Progressive Refinements Vol.1, Tab M, Sheet 10 (M-10).
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/progressive_refinements/
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2025 7:51 am    Post subject: Re: Oil filler retention arm Reply with quote
Very old topic but doesn’t anyone reproduce the tension strap that holds it in place? Or does anyone have one for sale, or did you make one yourself?
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:03 am    Post subject: Re: Oil filler retention arm Reply with quote
Mika (Virtanen restoration) has them
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:49 am    Post subject: Re: Oil filler retention arm Reply with quote
Thanks Seth. Just to close the loop here is a link for others.

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