I am really surprised that a GW would be blowing hoses regularly. I have driven my 87 GW for 13 years and have had no problem with hoses blowing due to...
... well, to be honest, I took that in steps. Got comforable at 40, bumped up to 50, then to 60. The max I did was 70 by the speedo, probably close to 75...
well fingers crossed for you. What tire pressure are you running? That used to make a difference with the VW Super Beetle death wobbles also, but we only...
My heater blower motor is going bad. It still blows, but makes a heck of a noise. I'm talking about the motor accessed from the engine bay on the passenger...
A: Peter, to ensure you don't smell frying brakes again in the near future, I suggest you take the check valves out of the drum brake master cyl. They can be...
A: Duralube won't be available anywhere soon due to numerous lawsuits for fraud and copyright violations. For brake bleeders, see if there is a British car...
A: Again, sorry for suggesting it to you Don. Prior to your run in with it, all I heard was glowing reports. (I even watched one in action on the 401 powered...
A: I meant silicone vacuum hoses to keep them from cracking. From: "chuck paras" <pcparas@...> Subject: Re: Radiator/heater/bypass hoses?? I am really...
A: There's no death wobble quite like the first one! (Especially driving at 70 mph on the way to Ouray in an '86 Comanche with 6,000 gross weight when you are...
Do these things pull more current as they slowly die? "sometimes two heads are better than one undersized one." David V.Nelson Darkside ' 69 VW Fastback '86 GW...
David V.N.
rmcevoy1@...
Mar 1, 2005 6:13 pm
74247
Hello Members, Anyone had any experiences with Blue Moon Motorsports in Monroe, Washington? If so, curious as to your comments. Can anyone recommend a good,...
I used to tow some VWs and when I took a turn the steering wheel of the towed vehicle , along with it's front wheels, would go left and right violently until I...
yeah, I got mine from napa or some such place 6 years ago, it just started to growl a little in very cold weather. I think the local autozone has a lifetime ...
If I remember correctly ya might want to be careful when you remove the old motor that you do not break the plastic squirrle cage fan as I do not think it is...
As the bearings wear out there is more drag. If your mounting screws get loose, or the J-clips are too big the squirrel cage drags drawing more power as well. ...
... future, ... cyl. They ... (gently) ... back in ... Jim, this is exactly what I was going to do - I don't feel like the brakes are dragging, though. Maybe I...
Dude, I haven't had any experience with anyone out your way but do feel for ya when it comes to the people in the area. I live here in Washington for now,...
... driving at ... weight when ... oh yeah, nothing like the first time. I was completely unprepared for it! I've had some shimmy on the other 4x4s, but...
When I've had my headlights on (especially brights) for a while, and especially if the vehicle has been sitting there idling for a while w/ the lights on, they...
jmaierle@...
Mar 1, 2005 7:35 pm
74256
try a new switch,sounds like it is getting hot with the draw from the high beams [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I'd have to agree; the relay may be kicking out because of corrosion in the switch causing resistance and heating it up. ... ===== http://www.ericshaus.com ...
