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- Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:10 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Tune-up query
- Replies: 3
- Views: 16766
It could be any number of things. Start with the basics. I'd check the valve clearances on a cold engine. Make sure it's actually cold. Dealers used to drive the car around the dealership and into the garage. That little bit of driving would add enough heat to the engine and throw off valve measurem...
- Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:24 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Heater Concerns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18031
For peace of mind, you could buy one of these. For 5 bucks, it's a no brainer.mnkytail wrote: To my knowledge, I don't think I have any leaks in the exhaust manifold - how would I check that?
https://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/carbo ... ector.html
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:51 am
- Forum: New Member Introductions
- Topic: 66 sunroof in Calif.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12960
- Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:32 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: horn is not working
- Replies: 15
- Views: 31731
As previously stated, make sure you have a 12 volt horn since you've converted to 12 volt. Sounds like you are approaching this methodically. My next step would be to test the horn itself. A 12 volt battery and a jumper wire are all you need to test it. If that doesn't work, it's time for a new one....
- Thu May 31, 2018 6:33 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Heat Soak and cooling
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15925
Thanks for the info . I don't care for the way it looks , but would deck lid standoffs be a viable option ? I don't care for the way the standoffs look. It changes the look of the car too much. Not to mention, you shouldn't need them. The Germans are pretty good engineers and spent a lot of time de...
- Wed May 30, 2018 4:16 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Heat Soak and cooling
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15925
- Tue May 29, 2018 7:58 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Heat Soak and cooling
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15925
hercdriver I will give it a shot next time it won't fire up. Any idea why that combination works? It was a technique recommended by a long time VW driver. I assumed that it was clearing out any excess fuel in the intake/cyclinders, but now question that assumption. Perhaps it helps clear any vapor ...
- Tue May 29, 2018 6:08 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Heat Soak and cooling
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15925
Mine fires right up when cool. However I have a harder time getting it started after a long drive and more than a few minutes of sitting. This technique seems to help.... Foot off the gas pedal Start to crank the engine (3 to 4 revolutions) Full throttle on the gas pedal (don't pump the pedal) Slowl...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:21 pm
- Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
- Topic: Looking for a couple of items
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11269
I bought this trunk liner and I'm very happy with the quality.
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- Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:19 pm
- Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
- Topic: Looking for a couple of items
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11269
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:49 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Question on engine hardware kit
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5094
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:50 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Distributor and correct timing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6186
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:35 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Bumper parts colors
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5157
When I bought my bumpers from Wolfsburg West, they insisted that silver was correct for 66 bumper brackets. I bought a can of their paint and it turned out well.
I believe this is it. I would call them to confirm it.
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I believe this is it. I would call them to confirm it.
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/Detai ... D=PAINTL91
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:20 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: another starter problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5102
I had the battery tested and it is good. Are you sure that it's not a weak battery? I know that you had it tested, but it may not be producing enough cranking amps. Some batteries when new will not be strong enough, due to resistance in the system. I had slow cranking and difficulty starting before...
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 6:34 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Hydraulic tapets - adjustment query
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5075
Re: Hydraulic tapets - adjustment query
Hi. Been a while...wow! Hope you're all well. Question! Having run on a pancake (flat 4) engine with the valves adjusted to 1.5 turns, my drive has been a drag (about 1000miles)...worst...terribly loosing momentum on hills. I adjusted the valves to 0-lash today and my-oh-my... 'Haven't I got it all...