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I Have A 2000 Volkswagon New Beetle..was Driving Fine Went Out Bout 30 Mins...

running real slugish will die if mash on gas while idleing

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MikeyI
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B-a-a-a-d-d Exhaust Fumes In My Car!

Well guys, my '72 convertible is drivable now. With the top up, maybe all the time, it sucks in exhaust fumes in like mad! I expect the heater boxes are the main culprit. As I live in the SouthWest wi...

12 views with 1 answer (last answer about a week ago)
steverk
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Try This Again. I Have A 1974 Beetle With A Alternator/with External Regula...

The 1974 alternator has a 3 prong clip that has a DF, D+, and D- terminal which is connected to the external voltage regulator. The B+ is run to the battery. There is another wire on the B+ side, wher...

95 views with 7 answers (last answer about a week ago)
MikeyI
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More About My '72 Convertible

If you care to see and read more about my recent VW Beetle project, here's my Facebook album: http://www.facebook.com/media/...

14 views with 2 answers (last answer 2 weeks ago)
MikeyI
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Real Progress On My '72

Not trying to dominate this group, I have not reported every detail, but if you're working on a VW Beetle, there is hope! Thursday 5-2-13 was another really productive day here. Jim and I assembled al...

30 views with 4 answers (last answer 2 weeks ago)
MikeyI
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Continuing Progress On My '72

One Wed 2-24-13 we ran all new high pressure lines to the aftermarket oil cooler and oil filter, scrubbed the engine and sheet-metal, reinstalled the engine, hooked up the electrical, and fuel lines. ...

34 views with 9 answers (last answer 3 weeks ago)
MikeyI
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Advice On Empi "short Throw" Shifters?

My original VW shifter in worn, or even worn out, on my '72 Beetle. I bought the Nylon bushing that is a common wear item. If that does not take care of the problem, I'm considering replacing the whol...

22 views with 1 answer (last answer 3 weeks ago)
MikeyI
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Back-up Light Wiring?

I found out today WHY my back-up lights do not work. I located the switch on the front "nose" of the transmission. I ran with the two wires until I suddenly found them cut & tied off to a park brake c...

31 views with 4 answers (last answer 3 weeks ago)
breeze959
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How Do I Get Air Out Of The Fuel Line?

just put in new heads, now car won't stay cranked, surges, then stalls out.

18 views with 2 answers (last answer 3 weeks ago)
MikeyI
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Repairs Underway

Some of the regulars here have asked for updates on my "project" 1972 VW Convert that we did not know was a project when we bought it. I met an old timer locally here who has been owning, driving and ...

31 views with 4 answers (last answer 3 weeks ago)
breeze959
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Do I Have To Bleed The Fuel Line?

beetle surges when starting then shuts off.

31 views with 5 answers (last answer 3 weeks ago)
breeze959
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How Do I Adjust The Timing On My 2000 Beetle?

just had head done, now it seems like the timing is off, will start but surges a few times then shuts off.

22 views with 2 answers (last answer 3 weeks ago)
Smarf
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Why Does My 1964 Beetle Jump When It Is In First Gear, Then When It Shifts ...

The car basically jumps when I shift into different gears. My mechanic told me it had to do with my clutch cable cord being new, but I don't see how that could make a difference. This has never happ...

23 views with 1 answer (last answer 3 weeks ago)
73buggy
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Converting Generator To Alternator. Can You Help With A Wiring Problem?

Wiring the alternator correctly

30 views with 2 answers (last answer 4 weeks ago)
dream411
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2001 Beetle Has A Yellow Light With An Arrow Flowing Frontward

yellow light on the dashboard with a car showing an arrow flowing frontward like out of the windshield

34 views with 1 answer (last answer about a month ago)
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