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Subject: type 4 engine


Author:
andy schollier
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Date Posted: 18:56:09 08/19/02 Mon
I have a type4 2,0l engine from willibald tuning.
I have bought it 1 year ago and now I am chaping it up.
Can you tell me something about willibald or where I can find some info? I would like to know what modifications they made on my engine.
Thanks,
a Belgian vw-owner
Subject: For sale


Author:
Frank Price
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Date Posted: 20:02:45 08/05/02 Mon
Over the years I've aquired many odds & sodds for that project that I've always been threatening to do, however limitations of space force me to sell my hoard, there may be other things to follow but of the top of my head this is what's available

Mid 70's beetle floorpan, good frame head and spine, pans not bad but one side had very minor accident damage (3 point seat type)

1302s rear end, gearbox, trailing arms, drive shafts, torsion bars, torsion tube etc. still assembled, was cut from car ahead of torsion tube

1700 T4 engine (FI model) bare short motor (up to cyl heads)was good runner but stood for years (dry stored)

Golf GTI interior Mk2 was bought to put in beetle 10 years ago, was only couple of years old at time of purchase so is in very good nick, again dry stored

set of genuine VW front disc brake stub axles, everything ecept discs, reconditioned girling calipers, new pads seals bearings

pair of empi sway a ways, blister packed bought about 12 years ago, never used

please E Mail any sensible offers or questions, I will be away on hol till 19th August but will reply to all enquiries after that.
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Subject: '56 Oval beam for sale.


Author:
Jan
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Date Posted: 14:25:04 08/17/02 Sat
In very very good condition, photos available. Painted silver, if for a show car would need a good clean, but 100% solid and good.

Offers pleae.
Subject: Bits for sale


Author:
max, Der Bahnstormerz
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Date Posted: 13:48:05 08/17/02 Sat
Berg 1 3/4" merged Phoenix mandfold and genuine A1 muffler, the muffler and pipes were made out of stainless steel, the Berg merged system has been chrome plated, all in very good condition £200.00.

48mm DRLA/IDF inlet manifolds £40.00

Scat 1.4 rockers, works out to be 1.48, £120.00, like new

Bugpack straight cut cam gears £35.00

Mahle 90.5 stroker barrels and pistons, used but in good condition £55.00

Ring Max on 020 8340 6550, days.
Subject: THANKS TO JMR


Author:
richie
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Date Posted: 08:39:17 08/05/02 Mon
Just want to publicly say thanks to John for my engine & transmision,went out yesterday to santa pod and ran 12.08@112mph in my all steel cabrio beetle,drove it 60+miles to the track and back again with no problems at all,if it hadnt rained it would have gone elevens,thanks also to Tom J for all the help and encouragement,cheers guys,richie,uk
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Subject: Merc rims on a bus - what nuts needed?


Author:
Richard Jones
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Date Posted: 00:28:22 08/16/02 Fri
Does anyone know which nuts work when fitting Mercedes wheels onto a bay window bus? - do the seat radii on a bus nut match the seat in the merc rim?, or are merc nuts the same thread as a bus, or are special nuts needed? are all merc wheel nuts the same in terms of fit? Thanks.
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Subject: for sale


Author:
Bob
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Date Posted: 21:43:23 08/15/02 Thu
1967 Beetle for sale.Reluctant sale of my beetle.Over the past 12 months I have replaced all 4 wings with day mouldings fibreglass wings (Cal spec headlights),new bonnet,front end/spare wheel well.Front seats from Xr2 and rear seats done in matching upholstery,looks good,honest!Before I bought the car it had a new floor and heater channels put in which actually work.Iv'e got many new parts waiting to go on,also many original parts.Used daily (45 miles round trip )totaly reliable well maintained vehicle.JUst needs painting.Stands me over £1500 ,any offers around £800 considered.
Telephone........07730383892
Subject: vehicles for-sale


Author:
keith
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Date Posted: 12:52:53 07/17/02 Wed
1956 oval, twin 40 webbers , lightened flywheel, external oil cooler 104bhp comes with dyno printout £4,250

1954 oval, simply immaculate £4,500

1955 oval, 30 hp , very very solid drives fine £3,995

1957 oval , lowered 5 spoke alloys , disc brakes front and rear , 1600cc with irs rear end £2,850

1961 splitscreen bus , drives fine but will need work, £2,500

1969 baywindow microbus , red/white, original interior, 1600cc engine drives superb very solid £3,450

1974 bay ex fireservice , solid drives fine £3,495

1953 zwitter , needs work but very solid

1956 oval, project, £1,450

vwrelics 01904-608535
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Subject: wanted four to five stud wheel adapter


Author:
rob
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Date Posted: 16:02:49 08/15/02 Thu
only one four to five stud wheel adapter required phone 07970688164
Subject: wheels wanted!!


Author:
wizard
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Date Posted: 15:58:19 08/15/02 Thu
Right one of my 17's is knackered and they aren't made any more.
So I want a pair of wheels like centrelines/erco style four stud or honda 4 stud pattern anything considered let me know what you have.
cheers
adam
Subject: T2 Westy for sale, IDA's, Gas Burners etc


Author:
Michael Ghia
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Date Posted: 20:06:18 08/04/02 Sun
1972 Auto Westfalia resto project for sale.
Complete westfalia interior in great condition.
Rover V8 bolted to Auto box (it fits inside the engine and you can't tell from behind!).
Modifcationds done to fit Porsche seats, they'll bolt in... as will stock seats.
Stock height, all windows (including lovered westy with flynets), complete door skin repair panels, rear corners repaired, some work done, some needed but a very straight van, original paint (and rust but not much) on very straight panels.
Early front bumper, 1971 only rear bumper mounts.
2 spare Auto boxes.
Lots more bits I have forgotten about.
It needs painting but will make a great van.
£650 ONO... I'm not splitting it for parts.
Please phone me, I only get on here once every three days if that!
After 6pm... 07989 333437
Mike Ghia
Van is in Leeds. It will need towing on a trailer.
Here is a link with photos. http://photos.yahoo.com/michael_ghia
48 IDA's, 044 heads with 42 and 37.5 valves, match ported to manifolds. NOS system, FK89 Cam, O-berg filter, new crank case... £1500. Sold as one lot.

Gas Burners, Original paint, very good condition. £1200

Mike Ghia
07989 333437
I'm not on here often, please phone with any enquiries.
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Subject: Clyde Berg Ported Bowling Ball Shifter


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 21:02:16 08/08/02 Thu
Is this the latest fashion in tacky gear shifters or has Clyde gone crazy-I mean a ported to the max bowling ball shift knob with a god damn marijuana leaf on the top.Should go down real well with the Mexican low riders.

http://www.volkszone.co.uk/scripts/ubb/Forum2/HTML/017126.html
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Subject: LOOKING FOR BEETLE REG NO. KTU 754L


Author:
Smull
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Date Posted: 20:42:52 08/13/02 Tue
Does anybody know the whereabouts of a beetle with the reg no: KTU 754L? It was my first car and I'm just curious if its still alive. I sold it around 1992 to a guy from Croxteth in Liverpool. It was a 1300A model and was dark orange outside and light orange inside (Don't ask...resprayed by a moron!) I'd be interested in any info on the fate of this car. Mail me, I don't bite!
Cheers,
Smull
Subject: scat dissy whats the max advance i can go ?


Author:
paul
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Date Posted: 20:20:10 08/13/02 Tue
ok i have bought a scat dissy from a swop meet.
fitted up on my car & put the timing light on this dissy and when set static to 7.5 before tdc in gives a max advance of 36deg before tdc .
should i retard this ps the heads are semi hemi cut for a 1776.
and will the car still start if istatic time it up to 2deg before tdc ? or tdc ?
this is a total of aprox 28 deg total advance is that right ?
Subject: modifying


Author:
chris
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Date Posted: 13:36:08 08/13/02 Tue
Hi, does anyone no if its legal 2 completly cover up the two back windows of my bug so it looks more like a sorter van.
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Subject: For Sale


Author:
Neil Sharp
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Date Posted: 16:22:04 07/17/02 Wed
1973 1300 Beetle for sale. Type 4 2 ltr engine, Twin 40 IDF Carb's, S/S Turbo Trip Exhaust, Porsche fan, reconditioned heads with Heavy duty springs. Good car but need to get rid of soon hence £2000. Or need garage that will buy in Kent, there seems to be a lack of beetle garages around the Maidstone area. Call Neil on 07765 867870 if interested in buying.
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Subject: Parts For Sales


Author:
Jay
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Date Posted: 09:24:38 08/07/02 Wed
For sale

Berg intermediate gearbox mount, type JMR sells £45

JMR Traction bar (berg type) needs brackets for attaching to car hence £30

2 bolt lowered topline struts for 130x post 1975 £60

RHD steering rack for 130x £30

All parts in excellent condition. Offers of the sensible kind accepted.

Call 07802902949 or mail me direct jason_aldred@baa.com
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Subject: Sports steering wheel for sale.


Author:
Richie Brown
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Date Posted: 17:02:56 08/09/02 Fri
14 inch Black leather sports steering wheel with boss for sale. 3 silver spokes with VW horn push. In good condition. Not sure what make and i do not have any pictures as i don't have a digital camera. Would suit a German Looker. £30 posted.
Subject: cylinder heads


Author:
jacques
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Date Posted: 13:50:45 08/06/02 Tue
Wanted pair of 041 dual port heads with or without valves, new or in good nick, please reply or advise source preferably in UK.
Cheers
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Subject: 1957 Splitscreen FOR SALE


Author:
Oily
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Date Posted: 20:25:36 08/07/02 Wed
'57 splitty for sale. Dark green over light green. Dumped all round. 1600cc going in it soon. No interior. MOT til June 03. Solid roof. Needs bits doing to it the major work being the king and link pins are knackered.
If you are interested and want some pics E-mail chris_lloyd8@hotmail.com Price in region of £4500 depending how much work I do to it before I sell it. Ta.
Subject: dropped spindles wanted: ball joint - disc anyone?


Author:
shaky
[Edit]
Date Posted: 13:35:05 07/28/02 Sun
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Subject: never fitted wizard hard top for sale


Author:
wizard
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Date Posted: 01:44:20 08/07/02 Wed
I bought it a while ago but never fitted it and now I have a bernie hood so it's for sale.
It has never been fitted but it has had some shitty carpet stuck inside and ripped out so it has some glue marks. also the bit that sits on top of the windscreen has been cut and re-glassed to make it fit better. Still in the white gel-coat.
£257 from wizard when you could still get them

start at £200 but make me an offer

cheers
adam
Subject: How to tune 1776 JMR Engine


Author:
Stu
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Date Posted: 21:55:03 08/06/02 Tue
A friend of mine has a 1776 built by JMR that needs a good tune up. Apart from yourselves (JMR) can anyone recommend another VW Specialist who is capable in the NorthWest.

Can it be done DIY?? If so what are the valve clearances, plug gaps etc and what about the timing.

Please help.

Thanks

Stu (aka solid flywheel nut)
Subject: Disk brakes for 68 (and/or 66) Beetle


Author:
Todd
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Date Posted: 20:13:10 08/06/02 Tue
HELP! I've read a lot about disk brake conversions for the beetle, but nothing with detailed instructions. I want to make use of "production" parts from known vehicles, be they from Porsche, Audi, or the Dodge Omni / Plymouth Horizon / Talbot Horizon (as opposed to 3rd-party after-market conversion kits, as I want a "stable" source for the parts in the future). Can anyone help to point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

Todd
Subject: BOOKS AND MAGS FOR SALE


Author:
MIKEY
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Date Posted: 20:55:11 08/05/02 Mon
KIN LOADS !!!! email me off the forum and i will send a list (on word) by return (unless descibed otherewise all books are in top nick - the workshop manuals may have a few finger prints on them and the older books from 60s/70s might be a little worn on the spines/yellowed pages but on the whole i dont collect shite!)
full set of volksworlds no. 1 to present full set including stickers etc in A1 con. 125
full set of total vw in ex/vgc 40

2 boxes(100ish) of vw trends/hot vws varying from mid 80s to present and varying condition(some have torn covers ) 40

2 boxes (80/100) volksworlds some dulpicates/some missing , most in ex con from issue 8 ish to 1998 50

(these prices dont include parcelforce) will haggle thanx mikey
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Subject: ELECTRONIC IGNITION


Author:
MADDOG
[Edit]
Date Posted: 18:44:39 08/06/02 Tue
WHICH IS THE BEST ELECTRONIC IGNITION FOR A BEETLE?
Subject: rear suspension trouble


Author:
lee barlow
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Date Posted: 21:49:53 08/03/02 Sat
i am having some trouble getting the rear suspension of my '67 level, if the outer spline(spring plate end)lowers/raises approx 2.5 inch. how much do the inner spines lower/raise by ?
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Subject: Timing


Author:
Simon
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:56:35 08/06/02 Tue
What timing lights do you use with msd ignitions? My Gunsons won't work. Cheers, Simon.
Subject: Billet interior mirror wanted. Must be able to bolt it to a 2" roll bar. I'm also looking for Porsche wheel spacers. 5mm or 10mm if cheap enough.


Author:
Richie Brown
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:23:13 08/04/02 Sun
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Subject: 010 distributors


Author:
wallace
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Date Posted: 00:44:44 07/24/02 Wed
2 units of 010 distributors for sale.....both are good...tight shaft etc.....will need new cap,rotor,points and condenser.
1 set of 010 Cap,rotor and points ONLY...minus the condenser.
cap is the correct brown colour...not Black.They are all NOT BOSCH parts....i repeat, NOT BOSCH.
made by Intermotor, Nottingham, England.
However, cap says 'made in Germany' though.got them from Ebay for 20 quid.

dissys....50 pounds each........
cap,rotor,points...15 pounds

whole lot is 100 pounds........

Buyer pays postage...think about 10 pounds for everything.
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Subject: 20 INCH WHEELS


Author:
MADDOG
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Date Posted: 10:35:34 08/02/02 Fri
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO FIT 20 INCH WHEELS ON A BUG THAT HAS HAD WIDER WINGS PUT ON?
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Subject: Mike Ghia


Author:
Dyno Soar
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Date Posted: 23:53:45 08/03/02 Sat
Does anyone have Mike Ghia's e-mail??

Mike if your reading this then please mail me dude.

dyno_soar@hotmail.com

Thanks

Alam
Subject: IRS CONVERSION


Author:
JASON ANTHONY
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Date Posted: 23:53:42 08/03/02 Sat
I AM CONVERTING MY 66 SWING AXLE PAN TO IRS GOT EVERY THING TO DO IT IE WELD IN BRACKETS AND ALL DONNER PARTS. WHAT I WAS WONDERING WAS WHEN I REMOVE THE SWING AXLE TORSION BARS TO FIT THE IRS BARS HOW DO I NOW WHERE TO POSISTION THEM SO THAT THE CAR SITS LEVEL AND NOT LOP SIDED. ANY HELP ON THIS MATTER WILL BE GREATLY APPREICATED. IF YOU WANT YOU CAN MAIL ME DIRECT AT jason.anthony@virgin.net
cheers
jason.
Subject: 2 5/8" Autometer Gauge


Author:
Hadrian
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:21:30 08/02/02 Fri
2-5/8" Ultra-Nite (Glo in the dark fascia) Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge. Brand new in box - never opened - £50
Subject: Can anyone help with the following.....?!


Author:
RaggedyRacing.com
[Edit]
Date Posted: 00:40:08 08/02/02 Fri
- Ready to run, and spanktastic 2 litre(+)motor
- narrowed front beam with discs
- wider than normal, but standard looking steel rims
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Subject: For Sale


Author:
Terry
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Date Posted: 20:07:12 08/01/02 Thu
For Sale. Autometer mechanical Gauges Oil Temp and oil pressure £40 each.Must collect London area.
Terry@seven.demon.co.uk
Subject: hot-rod style polished aluminium air cleaners and linkage kits


Author:
Mr B.
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Date Posted: 19:28:08 08/01/02 Thu
these are mirror polished hot-rod style air cleaner and linkage kits.
Made out of an aerospace alumium alloy - 6061-T6
CNC machined from billets.
show qaulity mirror polish finish to the metal.
Come with 6" air cleaners
Fit 40 and 44 IDFIDA Webers and 40 and 45 Dellorto DRLA.
May fit 36's but would have to check this.

I have a couple of these to clear form my attic. Will sell for £200 each. Worth more, but I need to update my house.

One picture available at the moment..will try to get an installed picture shortly.
http://home.clara.net/alan.baxter/ebaypics/linkage.jpg

I also have some stuff on ebay..

Smiths tachometer in pod..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1753780577

Pair of Weber 36 IDF's ..off of an Alfa.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1753783054

EMPI authorised distributor sign
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2125135721

thanks for your atention all.
Subject: Bug for sale..


Author:
Jon
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Date Posted: 09:59:18 07/31/02 Wed
My Ride is up for sale.... :( 1971 1300cc, owned for the last 7 years, fully restored in 1998/9. Colour : Almondine Red, Mercedes paint. Car has new MOT, and tax exempt, Full cream leather interior, woodrim steering wheel, dropped spindles, disc brakes, Alarm and central locking half fitted (to be finished), new 1300 engine in 99, only done 25,000 since, runs sweet as a nut. Loads of new stuff. No rust, real head tunrer for a daily driver.
For pics see :
http://www.qsl.net/kg4bkd/vw/bugs/piclinks/redbug2.htm
http://www.qsl.net/kg4bkd/vw/bugs/piclinks/redbug1.htm
http://www.qsl.net/kg4bkd/vw/bugs/piclinks/redbug3.htm

Price : £3600 ovno
New job in Germany forces very reluctant sale. Time to get a left hooker/autobahn cruiser..:)
Cheers!
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Subject: Looking for custom wheels...


Author:
Jeff Denholm
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Date Posted: 15:28:33 08/01/02 Thu
I just purchased a 78 Westy in show condition. I am looking to boost over all performance and handeling. Looking for wheel options, lowering kits, moderate engine upgrades. It currently has the 2000cc long block w/ hydraulic lifters and the dbl. barrel Webers. Are there any other reasonable modifications to boost it 15% or so? It will be a daily driver so I need reliable modifications...

Thanks,

Jeff
Subject: Gene Berg 5 speed trans and their new crankshaft


Author:
Stefan Parrish
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Date Posted: 01:09:01 08/01/02 Thu
Hello-
I'm interested in putting a Berg 5 speed in my car. I've been finding
a fair number of complaints on the internet about there extended pinion
shafts braking, and I've personally witnessed seeing one. If anyone
has had bad experience with there transmission, please let me know. It
may be pure happenstance that I saw the same guys extended mainshaft.
Also, does anyone know anything about the new crankshaft that clyde is
having made? Did the original forgings gene made really crack, or is
clyde just cutting corners and not nitriding so they can make more
profit?
Thanks
Tom Parrish
Subject: balanced 69mm stock crank 8 dowled and matched 12lb flywheel


Author:
Col@zone10
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Date Posted: 00:31:21 07/30/02 Tue
as it says first grind superb jernals done properly balanced as complete unit
£80

http://www.zone-10.co.uk
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Subject: Clutch interchangability


Author:
Tim
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Date Posted: 20:42:09 07/29/02 Mon
Can anyone explain why I can't fit a newer type 180mm clutch kit to my 1964 1200? Is it because the clutches or drive shafts have different throws? Could it be that the operating shafts are different? I'm getting a little bit pissed when I find these little differences after closing time (spares shops) on a Saturday. Last week I found out that a 1600 exhaust is a (tiny) bit too wide for a 1200!
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Subject: Does anyone know where I can buy lexon/scratch resistant plastic windows and a nascar cooling duct from?


Author:
Ollie
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Date Posted: 15:39:31 07/29/02 Mon
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Subject: Bug Jam


Author:
dan
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Date Posted: 22:27:37 07/30/02 Tue
Anyone got or know of any photo's of Bug Jam on the web ?????
Subject: NEW SHOW-COME ALONG!


Author:
Slammed74
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Date Posted: 21:52:24 07/30/02 Tue
Hello people.
Just to say that on the 18th of August Basingstoke Dub Drivers (aka Happy Daze Crew) will be holdin our first (of many i hope!) show/cruise. Its a really chilled cruise from sunny basingstoke to Bornemouth seafront. Just lookin for as many people as possible to come down and hang for the day! If your not going to volksfest wales you should be with us!:)
Bring beers, barbecues and have a good time!
More details will follow as and when i remember them!

Hope to see you all there
luv Marcus
Happy Daze ;)
Subject: If anyones bored, check out www.themichaelsmith.com for a wicked new beetle animation. (think Transformers...)


Author:
Ollie
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:08:56 07/30/02 Tue
Subject: BOOKS AND MAGS FOR SALE


Author:
MIKEY
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:02:16 07/26/02 Fri
selling my collection of vw books . approx 100 includeing all haynes ,all bently ,autopress,autodata, all keith seumes, all 'hp' series including 2 origional prints in ex con,laurence meredith, brooklands , loads of 60s manuals etc .all of the books i have bought new -ie recent ones are all in either excellent or v g condition , the older ones have damage you would expect to 40 yr old books. havnt really toted up the cost but i guess ive put about £1k into this collection . will eventually catalogue them this week .
full collection of volksworld fro 1 to present , complete with all freebies stickers etc . all in ex or vg condition.

full set of tvw , all in ex or vg condition but a VERY few are in average con. where the kids got to em!!


2large boxes of assorted volksworld (100ish) all in ex or vg condition from number 8 ish to 98ish assorted issues some with freebies still on.

large box of assorted hot vws and vwtrends from mid 80s to present ,from mint to shite condition but all readable-shite ones have ripped covers etc.

large box of vw motoring from 97 to present-assorted conditions.

pile of aircooled advertisers.

pile of splitscreen scenes.

keeping your legend alive - all 4 complete but erly ones have tatty but complete covers - i think i have some doulble copies.

assorted aussie mags,old brochures,catalogues , american 'one off ' mags etc etc

i know this has been a bone of contention on the forum recently but i havnt put prices up, give us a shout if u r genuinely interested, no timewasters, tyre kickers , w**kers , c**k s**ker - mother f**kers etc etc . will not split book collection.will only sell magazines by pile/box/type.(except the assorted vworlds) vlvb
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Subject: early pedal assembly


Author:
bug-ger
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Date Posted: 18:53:00 07/27/02 Sat
I'm looking for a pedal assembly for a 1964 bug....It doesnt have to be perfect just as long as everything is there and in good working order .....

Email me ....Cheers Kev
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Subject: '56 rhd bug pedal assembly needed


Author:
wizard
[Edit]
Date Posted: 18:41:43 07/29/02 Mon
must be complete

cheers
adam
Subject: Drag car handling


Author:
Arnie
[Edit]
Date Posted: 20:00:50 07/24/02 Wed
After the recent crash at BugJam I was worried that when I eventually get my car out there that unless someone explains how to set up a car properly I will end up on my roof with all my hard work and money down the drain.I know people with 120mph street cars who don't crash but is this luck of the draw? Lots of posts on VZi but no real suggestions-someone must know
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Subject: 20 inch wheels


Author:
Ben
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Date Posted: 09:36:37 07/29/02 Mon
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO FIT 20 INCH WHEELS ON A BUG?
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Subject: Jetting Dellorto's on T4 2 litre


Author:
Richard Jones
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:36:29 07/14/02 Sun
Has anyone out there got a pair is Dellorto 40's on an otherwise stock 2 litre type 4 engine in a bus? If so do you know what jet sizes you're running? Please let me know if you do. I have the following jets, and also an air/fuel ratio meter to help, but I still struggling:

Venturi 32
main jet 130
main air correction jet 180
idle jet 55
inj pump jet 35

Thanks
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Subject: RWYB NEXT SUNDAY AT SANTA POD,so why dont some of these quick cars I here about come out next sunday and run some numbers,I will be there in my Yellow cab bug,think there a few other quick street bugs going so get off the computer and run your cars,cheers Richie,uk


Author:
richie
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:32:41 07/28/02 Sun
Come on out and have some fun
Subject: setting up an msd ignition


Author:
woofa 67
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Date Posted: 20:40:19 07/26/02 Fri
i need help . im trying to set up my msd ignition but i cant get my timing light to fire. it works fine on my other bug (no msd) any suggestions. also wen im running nitrous i can hit 70 then it all goes flat . help help help , its doing my nut
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Subject: oval window bug


Author:
edd
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:35:09 07/22/02 Mon
does anyone know the where abouts of an oval window beetle registration no. URU 366 last seen in devon approx 15 years ago, just wondering if the old beast is still alive? it was black at the time.
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Subject: Wanted 45 drla's carbs


Author:
si
[Edit]
Date Posted: 07:58:24 07/27/02 Sat
I am looking for a pair of 45 drla carbs {carbs only}
cheers
Subject: 57 minter 4 sale


Author:
woofa67
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Date Posted: 21:00:57 07/26/02 Fri
1957 beetle 4 sale . its absoluotly mint inside and out , came 2nd at stanford hall in the cocours. only used 3 times this yr . £ 5500 . give me abell 01158779764 mob 07900930959 rich
Subject: On Line Drag Racing


Author:
The Dee Jay
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Date Posted: 08:15:30 07/26/02 Fri
For a bit of on-line fun try this.
http://www.thuijzer.nl/dragrace/
Subject: Hewland geargox


Author:
Lee
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Date Posted: 23:39:37 07/11/02 Thu
Does enybody know if i can use a hewland racing gearbox on a beetle lump as they seem tobe the same configuration ?

thanks lee
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Subject: 1966 bug for sale


Author:
Ian MacRae
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Date Posted: 19:46:40 07/25/02 Thu
Tax exempt (obviously)

11 months MOT to June 2003

Engine overhaul, new clutch and all new brakes in 2001

Restoration, re-spray and new interior in 1998

Thatcham approved immobiliser fitted

Recently restored to standard ride height, lowered front beam included

Running ‘solid’ wheels from ’56 oval, original (’66 only) ‘slotted’ wheels available

Blade bumpers fitted, ‘towel rails’ included along with loads of other spare parts.

Has to go as we are packing up the splittie and going travelling, so loads of the spares from the garage are free!

£2000

Photo at http://www.thesamba.com/vw/htmlscript/gallery.mv?photo+21916.jpg
Subject: wings


Author:
Ben
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Date Posted: 19:07:52 07/25/02 Thu
if i put wider wings on my beetle wat would the biggest size wheels i could fit on, if the car has already been lowered using drop spindels?
Subject: WANTED


Author:
Bill
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Date Posted: 11:40:14 07/19/02 Fri
Looking for some old school low back bucket seats - like old porsche 356 style/speedwell ones that bernie newbury sells (but hopefully not as expensive!?)

anyone able to help?
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Subject: Berg Linkage For Sale


Author:
Paul Bate
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Date Posted: 10:46:53 07/25/02 Thu
Berg dual carb linkage for sale 3 months old cost £130.00 will sell for £90.00

email or call on 07768 393534
Subject: phat exhaust!


Author:
si
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Date Posted: 23:31:44 07/24/02 Wed
hi, I'm looking to fit a bigger exhaust to my 1641cc type one lump, its mainly a cosmetic move but with a decent 4-1 header I should get some power gain. anyway does anyone know how I can fit a large stainless (pheonix/A1 type) exhaust to my relatively low cc engine; bearing in mind that I'm using stock exhaust valves I don't want to upset the motor exhaust vaccum flowing.oh and I wanna keep using my heat exchangers.
I think there must be some way of restricting the flow, the header will do most of the clever stuff, sorry, fussy I know but thats why I'm looking for help, perhaps you have done this mod yourseld and can recogmend the parts.
cheers guys
si
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Subject: wheels


Author:
ben
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Date Posted: 19:53:42 07/24/02 Wed
DOES ANY 1 KNOW WAT THE BIGGEST SIZE WHEELS THAT I COULD FIT ON A 1200 BEETLE
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Subject: Carb Query


Author:
Nick
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Date Posted: 15:25:44 07/24/02 Wed
Can anyone help - I've got a 1914cc engine with reworked heads with
large valves, counterweighted crank, engle 110 cam. I want to run it on
36 IDF webbers but I'm not sure if they will cope. Can I get these re-
jetted to perform like 40s or will they be less suited no matter what?


(It's in a type 2 by the way)

Thanks
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Subject: 2110cc SHORT BLOCK FOR SALE


Author:
Fastorq
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Date Posted: 22:58:36 07/09/02 Tue
Built completely , from new , high quality parts .

Mail me direct for full spec sheet and price in first instance .

Regds
David
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Subject: 911 fan


Author:
morg
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Date Posted: 13:34:58 07/11/02 Thu
911 sc 11 blade fan/alternator.
75 amp recon unit.
requires machining for fan conversion.
good condition £175 ono.
no more time wasters please!!!
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Subject: Late clutch in early box


Author:
Sparky
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Date Posted: 10:21:02 07/14/02 Sun
I have a late clutch plate (no centre thrust ring) which I don't want to throw because it's been balanced with the engine, is pretty new & was v expensive - but, I have to fit this to a 1302 gearbox with an early release bearing. Will this work ? If it won't, does anyone have an idea how I can get to use this late clutch plate in an early gear box ?
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Subject: WANTED single 48IDA


Author:
Col@zone10
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Date Posted: 22:15:29 07/22/02 Mon
I need 1 48 IDA can anyone help
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Subject: Carbs on fire!


Author:
Andrew
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Date Posted: 14:16:13 07/22/02 Mon
Well....not quite.

When tuning up my new 1776 i have occasionally had the right carb lighting up. It has been suggested that the inlet valve isn't closing fully......is this correct or are there any other explanations?

Cheers
Subject: Does anyone run an Autometer speedo?


Author:
si
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Date Posted: 10:27:19 07/11/02 Thu
As above really, no one seems to be able or interested in selling me a ratio adapter type thing for my mechanical speedo. Unless i go to the states.

Just wondered if anyone else uses one
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Subject: 1303 steering rack


Author:
Jim P
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Date Posted: 07:16:34 07/19/02 Fri
Hello,
is there anyone knowing where I could find a steering rack for the 1303, but a LHD one? Plese help, any suggestions acceptable.
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Subject: Coilover Shocks wanted


Author:
Lee
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Date Posted: 18:23:33 07/21/02 Sun
Coilover shocks wanted for the rear suspension of my swingaxle 1966 beetle. want quality ones like AVO or similar, the ones the racers use, but NOT crappy empi ones! or where i can buy them new.
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Subject: Hydraulic clutch


Author:
shaky
[Edit]
Date Posted: 18:52:57 07/17/02 Wed
anyone any experience fitting (converting to) a hydraulic clutch on a beetle floorpan?
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Subject: IRISH AIRCOOLED


Author:
ALAN
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Date Posted: 01:05:04 07/19/02 Fri
just wondering about starting some kind of an irish only aircooled vdub club.........any one interested? it seems none exist this side of the water.!
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Subject: 1957 Splitscreen FOR SALE


Author:
Oily
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Date Posted: 19:27:25 07/19/02 Fri
1957 swedish import splitty for sale, dumped at front with new ajustable beam and the back is on the reduction boxes but I have got a bug box to go with it. Dark green top and light green bottom, 1300cc, no interior but I did start to put a intterior together (wooden floor, sound system etc) working semaphores, 10 months MOT. The down side of things is that the King & link pins are knackered, the engine leaks, and a few other bits need doing because I drive it to work everyday things have got on top of me. I would do the jobs myself but I'm moving away in September and have not got the time or money due to been made redundant (great). I paid £4000 for it, and then bought the correct bumpers, NOS backlights and other vbits that was not there. So I would like to get my money back but I'm open to offers. E-mail chris_lloyd8@hotmail or give me a bell on 07941704971 for a chat.
Thanks guys.
Subject: ***** 1971 Bettle 1300 ***** For Sale *****


Author:
RobW
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Date Posted: 12:49:11 07/09/02 Tue
Unfinished project for sale.

1971 1300 Beetle, now with 1641cc engine. Lowered using Avis adjusters, disk brake conversion on front running polished Porsche teledials (6" front, 7" rear). De-seamed exterior, smoothed dashboard, electric washer, Raid sterring wheel, Corbeau GT sports seats mounted on Thump Thump "floating" seat frames. Mot'd until May 2003, taxed until end April 2003.

Additional parts yet to be fitted included in the price - M7 one piece windows and lifters, M7 alarm and central locking unit and WIDE adaptors for the alarm.

Needs some finishing (inner front wing, front valance) before painting. Current daily driver, totally reliable and quick (still has 1300 gearbox), would make ideal base for euro-looker or custom.

Price = £1750

(sorry, no pictures available)

Email me if you're interested, the car is in Bristol.

Cheers Rob
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Subject: Bonnet release cable


Author:
Gordon
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Date Posted: 18:19:54 07/18/02 Thu
The bonnet release cable on my 72 Super bettle has broken inside of the bonnet, can anyone give me some advice on how to open the bonnet to repair ?
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Subject: Aluminum trailing arms


Author:
Wayne
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:25:08 07/19/02 Fri
Saw photos on JMR website
Are these from a 944 or are they aftermarket who & where & how much
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Subject: Converting watercooled to run aircooled


Author:
Jim
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Date Posted: 12:54:52 07/05/02 Fri
Hi
I'm thinking of converting a waterboxer 2.1 to run on an aircooled basis. The major problem is that distances between the cylinder studs doesn;t fit on any of the aircooled heads that I know (so as to run on heads with fins). Does anyone has any solution (except from messing the cylinder studs)
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Subject: new recon unleaded type3 1600cc longblock for sale NEW!!!


Author:
THE REV BAGETTE
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Date Posted: 23:05:24 07/18/02 Thu
as it says,.,cost 575.00 yours for 495.00,,,,moving to new mansion,,,,,if i get any poorer i will be wearing snow washed jeans and shopping at netto,,,,,,,07711 215185
Subject: 2 X 215/50/16 part worn tyres 4-5 mm left free to collector, kitchen too small...North London


Author:
justin hardy
[Edit]
Date Posted: 22:51:31 07/18/02 Thu
justin
Subject: Advice on carbs and heads required


Author:
Chris
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:35:00 07/18/02 Thu
I have recently bought a 1835 Type 1 engine. It is currently running 36 Dell's with stock heads. It has stock crank, rods, Mahle pistons, Engle 110 cam, full flow oil/external cooler.
I was thinking about going for 044 (single or dual spring??) heads and Weber 44IDF carbs. Would this be a sensible step? I thought Weber 44's, as I am thinking I may want a capacity increase in future!The engine is to go into a beetle that sees occasional weekend use and travelling to shows (ie up/down motorways 2-3 times p.a). Any other worthwhile improvements you think would give a bit more pep whilst still maintaining reliabilty would be appreciated.
Sorry about all the questions but I'm new to performance aircooled engines.

Cheers in advance, Chris.
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Subject: lightened flywheel


Author:
Jon Hargreaves
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Date Posted: 10:44:30 07/12/02 Fri
Does anyone have a lightened Beetle flywheel for sale? or even a standard Beetle flywheel that I could get lightened?
Cheers.
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Subject: Wanted, 1303 Bulkhead for body...


Author:
Mike Ghia
[Edit]
Date Posted: 12:27:59 07/18/02 Thu
Wanted,
1303 Bulkhead (The panel which is infront of the pedals on the bodyshell).
This is different to a normal Beetle bulkhead and unfortunatley they are no longer available from VW or from any aftermarket business.
Does anyone have one stashed away somewhere?
Mike Ghia
07989 333437
01132 751597
Subject: Advice on carbs and heads required


Author:
Chris
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:33:39 07/18/02 Thu
I have recently bought a 1835 Type 1 engine. It is currently running 36 Dell's with stock heads. It has stock crank, rods, Mahle pistons, Engle 110 cam, full flow oil/external cooler.
I was thinking about going for 044 (single or dual spring??) heads and Weber 44IDF carbs. Would this be a sensible step? I thought Weber 44's, as I am thinking I may want a capacity increase in future!The engine is to go into a beetle that sees occasional weekend use and travelling to shows (ie up/down motorways 2-3 times p.a). Any other worthwhile improvements you think would give a bit more pep whilst still maintaining reliabilty would be appreciated.
Sorry about all the questions but I'm new to performance aircooled engines.

Cheers in advance, Chris.
Subject: Advice on carbs and heads required


Author:
Chris
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:28:59 07/18/02 Thu
I have recently bought a 1835 Type 1 engine. It is currently running 36 Dell's with stock heads. It has stock crank, rods, Mahle pistons, Engle 110 cam, full flow oil/external cooler.
I was thinking about going for 044 (single or dual spring??) heads and Weber 44IDF carbs. Would this be a sensible step? I thought Weber 44's, as I am thinking I may want a capacity increase in future!The engine is to go into a beetle that sees occasional weekend use and travelling to shows (ie up/down motorways 2-3 times p.a). Any other worthwhile improvements you think would give a bit more pep whilst still maintaining reliabilty would be appreciated.
Sorry about all the questions but I'm new to performance aircooled engines.

Cheers in advance, Chris.
Subject: Carbs


Author:
nick
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:23:51 07/17/02 Wed
Hello
I need a a pair of twin 40's or 44's in exchange for some excellent condition 36IDF's and cash.
Let me know what you've got.
Subject: 010 and other parts for sale


Author:
wallace
[Edit]
Date Posted: 23:18:00 07/14/02 Sun
- 3 units of 010 dissys for sale, all are in good condition, tight shaft, one unit even has the original factory seal( i think it is coz the seal is brown in colour) and also the original funny looking Bosch rotor. all three WILL need new caps, rotor, points and condenser....all have points and condenser attached to them, some look quite new, but not sure if they still work coz i never used any of them.anyway, these are essential parts to be changed on any used distributors.all the nuts, springs are complete. untouched ever since i got them...50 pounds each
-1 set of cap(correct brown colour, not Black), rotor and points for the 010 distributor....all are BRAND NEW...however not BOSCH, BUT made by Intermotor...all in boxes...20 pounds for everything....i repeat NO condenser here.

-1 set of Porsche aluminium nuts for the whole car...i think should be 20 pieces, never check yet...all very good thread....20 pounds

-Dellorto 40 DRLAs....ex Alfa CARBs...very clean, tight shafts, never done anything to the jetting, so they are what ALFA gave them.I only loosened all the screws to make sure they are not seized, sprayed them with WD40 and coated with oil and light grease....meant to be used as spares for my other carb sets....100 pounds

- 1 set of BOLT ON shafts complete with 1.1:1 rockers...good condition....stored in a ice cream box and covered with oil....so no rust....not sure what brand....25 pounds

- Berg Igniter ignition for sale, brand new UNUSED, complete with box and Berg instructions.....only thing is I have punched 2 holes on the instructions so that i can file them properly...120 pounds or may wana part exchange with a MSD 6AL box. Box MUST be good.

I can bring the parts to BUG Jam, but i would prefer to bring whatever is NEEDED only as i don't have a car to store and lock up unsold parts...

also extra weight makes my backpack very heavy....:-(

sorry no pics but i will try to be as specific as i can...hey, i am honest.

need money for more serious parts.

Anyone knows if VWSpeedshop,Taylor Machine Services and John Maher Racing will have a stall at BugJam?

forgot to say that i need to sell the one of the dissy with the cap,points and rotor....no point keeping 1 distributor without those parts....
also no time wasters please, please do not make me bring these parts and not turning up for them. I don't mind if they are made of Plastic or if I have a car....

i will not hesitate to name anyone who does that here in the Forum so that nobody trusts them anymore.
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Subject: Dellorto twin carbs & manifolds For Sale


Author:
Martin Kearn
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Date Posted: 10:35:30 07/16/02 Tue
A pair of Dellorto 36 DRLA carburettors, originally from an Alfa 33 1.5.
They have had their tops machined down to allow you to fit air filters, and have been drilled & tapped as required & extra studs fitted (bar one).

Both have been fully stripped and thoroughly cleaned, and re assembled with a rebuild kit.

Supplied with a pair of good used Alfa bakelite "manifold to carburettor" base insulator gaskets, and inline vacuum valve to enable use with a vacuum advance distributor.

Also included are a pair of non offset type 1/2 (exterior surface polished) manifolds fitted with studs.

No pictures available `cause the camera is still broken.

I can deliver to Ace Cafe meet this evening, or to Bug Jam if given enough notice.

Please note that this is for carbs and manifolds only.

Priced @ £180 or very nearest offer- I don't bite! :-)

All serious enquiries on 07860 855674; please leave your name & number if I'm not available, and I'll return your call as soon as I'm able.

No postal deals please.

Let the bidding commence!
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Subject: 1979 Karmann Convertable beetle for sale


Author:
Jay
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:07:51 07/08/02 Mon
For Sale, 1979 Karmann Convertable Beetle LHD. Absolutly mint condition, never been welded. Hood and headliner mint, body work and paint mint. Comes with custom made rollbar and all parts to put it back to complete orignial condition. Original 1600 injection engine is missing and has been replace with a late 1300 TP which is only 4 hp down on the orginal injection unit so you feel no difference. Genuine reason for sale as I need the space for my new raxce car, I have own this car for 9 years and will accept £3500 ono for a quick sale.

Call me 01293 775910 or 07802902949
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Subject: lowered 1302/03 struts, shocks, steering rack, UJ for sale


Author:
Jay
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Date Posted: 09:53:06 07/09/02 Tue
For Sale 2 bolt lowered struts for 1303/02/S, fully adjustable from 2" to 5" drop reatining full standard spring travel. Only done 300 miles, bolt straight on with no modifications. £100 ono. 2x Spax adjustable rear shocks, 300 miles use £30. 1303/02/s steering rack £40, 1303/2/S universal steering joint £20 Call 07802902949
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Subject: Does anyone know the telephone number for Day Mouldings? I can't find it anywhere...


Author:
Ollie
[Edit]
Date Posted: 12:30:11 07/16/02 Tue
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Subject: Stuff for sale


Author:
Turbo Rich
[Edit]
Date Posted: 23:15:13 07/16/02 Tue
Garage clear out, the following parts are for sale

1970s Beetle doors, repaired but good £10 each
2x 1970s Beetle Engine lids £10 each
Beetle Front disc brakes -spindles, discs, callipers £30
1302/3 Pair Front wings, 1yr old £30 pair
Std Beetle twin hotspot exhaust £5
Recond Garrett T2 turbo £120
New Holley 750cfm carb £100
Golf GTI 1.8 engine £80
Golf GTI gearbox £60
1970s front and rear lights


Rich (01386) 49006 or 07958 496604
rich@meza.co.uk
Subject: Dellorto twin carbs & manifolds For Sale


Author:
Martin Kearn
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:29:52 07/16/02 Tue
A pair of Dellorto 36 DRLA carburettors, originally from an Alfa 33 1.5.
They have had their tops machined down to allow you to fit air filters, and have been drilled & tapped as required & extra studs fitted (bar one).

Both have been fully stripped and thoroughly cleaned, and re assembled with a rebuild kit.

Supplied with a pair of good used Alfa bakelite "manifold to carburettor" base insulator gaskets, and inline vacuum valve to enable use with a vacuum advance distributor.

Also included are a pair of non offset type 1/2 (exterior surface polished) manifolds fitted with studs.

No pictures available `cause the camera is still broken.

I can deliver to Ace Cafe meet this evening, or to Bug Jam if given enough notice.

Please note that this is for carbs and manifolds only.

Priced @ £180 or very nearest offer- I don't bite! :-)

All serious enquiries on 07860 855674; please leave your name & number if I'm not available, and I'll return your call as soon as I'm able.

No postal deals please.

Let the bidding commence!
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Subject: i need a tacho for me rally car any thing considered


Author:
mark-c
[Edit]
Date Posted: 23:20:12 07/15/02 Mon
i need a TACHO for my rally car ANYTHING really would be CONSIDERED but it would be better if it was in a pod. if not it isnt a problem. any size 55mm and above
E-MAIL ME if you have anything laying about that works
thanks
mark c
Subject: Reasonable street engine needed


Author:
tim
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:51:32 07/15/02 Mon
I mullered the motor in my Type one on saturday. Ideally, I would like to pick up a replacement at Bugjam - can't keep driving around in a Galaxy. i am prepared to consider anything from stock to just this side of rocket science. Please email your response to tim@mcmail.com
Subject: Gotta go gotta go


Author:
Ian
[Edit]
Date Posted: 21:21:20 07/15/02 Mon
Have gotta get rid, no time etc.

1972 VW 1200 - lowered front end, matt black, no welding required and no filler in car, v solid and tough looker, T&T, £offers

Genuine EMPI sprintstars x 5 - require repaint, £offers

'67 only doors, only missing driver ext. door handle, no dents or rot - £offers

email fire3500@mac.com or call Ian 07771 941346

Cheers, enjoy the summer

PS: Also 1968 Mk II Cortina gotta go, silver T&T £offers
Subject: Wheel Hop


Author:
Adam
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:18:53 07/04/02 Thu
Im running a type IV in a type 1 and suffering from a considerable amount of wheel hop of the line, due to the complexity of my exhaust I am unable to use a traction bar, can anybody suggest an alternative/cure?
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Subject: 1641 type 1 for sale


Author:
Andy
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Date Posted: 12:26:48 07/11/02 Thu
I am selling my 1641 engine from a freshly restored
bus.The engine has only covered app.1000 miles
and is mildly modified,ie lightened flywheel,line bored,
new bearings etc. 1641 barrells and heads single Webber.The reason for the sale?I want to go faster,and am having a 2litre type 1 built,any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.
cheers,

Andy C.(1960 Samba)
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Subject: Roll Cage


Author:
Bill
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:49:45 07/12/02 Fri
Looking for a roll cage for my supershitbox bug - needs to look subtle (ideally not overly visable from the outside) but i'd also quite like door bars too.

Anybody out there have one? i seem to remember in a Volksworld issue that Bernard Newbury was going to stock 4 point 'cages, but theirs nothing about it on his website.

Cheers
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