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13043
OK, time for me to remind some of you just what the rules are on this list, and to set new ones. First, just because I don't show up, don't think I don't lurk....
gwrakeen
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Jul 2, 2004
4:29 am
13045
Very well put Clay, you guys are doing a great job. I'm glad to be a member of this group. Greg...
Greg
g_dog632002
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Jul 2, 2004
2:18 pm
13046
Way to go. gwrakeen <gwrakeen@...> wrote: OK, time for me to remind some of you just what the rules are on this list, and to set new ones. First, just...
Mark Morton
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Jul 2, 2004
11:23 pm
13047
I'm just trying to get my nuts tight on my single port intake mainfold. Is there a special trick or tool I need to know or go buy to tightening these little...
dickcharlton2002
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Jul 4, 2004
2:44 am
13048
the way i used to do it is to tighen to just over "snug" on the tricky side then tighten the easy side. jason ... __________________________________ Do you...
superv414
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Jul 4, 2004
8:50 pm
13049
Okay guy and gals, this is a new one to me, can you help out? I thought my baja was sitting alittle off kilter, low on the drivers side, so I measured her from...
John
unc_fester2001
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Jul 6, 2004
9:20 am
13050
maybe you twisted the pan?? jason ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. ...
superv414
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Jul 6, 2004
6:43 pm
13051
I've always used a modified(ground in the right spots) 10mm wrench. The torque setting is not all that high. Michael H. ... From: superv414@... To:...
vwn2zs
omahabajadude
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Jul 6, 2004
9:57 pm
13052
I would have to fully agree. I love the insight i recieve from the group, and yall are doing a great job moderating. Keep up the good work, it is much...
Drew P
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Jul 7, 2004
6:55 pm
13053
Just to verify the vehicles "atitude", use a good level on the front beam, then check level between the rear "horns" or the wishbone as I have come to know it....
vwn2zs
omahabajadude
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Jul 9, 2004
1:32 pm
13054
Has anyone put an engine together with one of the new aluminum cases? Any opinions on the new cases? Has anyone built a 1700cc motor? Hot VW's put a 1700cc...
tequilla
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Jul 9, 2004
4:53 pm
13055
tequilla <myyahoogroups@...> wrote:Has anyone put an engine together with one of the new aluminum cases? Any opinions on the new cases? Has anyone...
rust junkie
sixfivecarryall
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Jul 9, 2004
5:46 pm
13056
I just added some photos of my cleaned up motor to Mark's Baja....
dickcharlton2002
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Jul 10, 2004
4:31 am
13057
I am looking for a stock steering wheel for a '73 Bug, anyone have one for sale? Black or white is fine. Thanks....
Gary McNeel
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Jul 10, 2004
5:38 am
13058
I have a 1973 bug that I am debating making into a Baja bug, wide or bug eyed, have not decided. In the late 70s I had a bug that I wrecked and replace the...
Gary McNeel
gmcneel_2001
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Jul 10, 2004
5:40 am
13059
Well I haven't bought a 74mm crank yet. I am slowly collecting parts to build a motor (as in I have limited funds) and I am trying to decide what parts to...
tequilla
capriracerxr2
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Jul 10, 2004
6:36 am
13060
Personal fav is the Bug Eye.. not sure what it is about it but i like it. I Have seen at a good price that was in the JC Whitney catalogue.. i've never ordered...
Ozone
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Jul 10, 2004
8:10 am
13061
Gary, I have a complete black steering wheel off from a 72 if it is the same. It will be all yours for the shipping from Colorado. Arnold Gary McNeel...
Arnold Norton
vwsandndirt
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Jul 10, 2004
1:21 pm
13062
HP Books has a book written by Jeff Hibbard named Baja Bugs & Buggies. This book has a lot of good info for building a baja. I bought mine from Larry's Off...
Arnold Norton
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Jul 10, 2004
1:27 pm
13063
Is this the same Arnold that lived in Longview WA and moved to California? New E-mail address bajamike560@.... Mike in Vancouver WA. I sent you some...
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bajamike560
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Jul 11, 2004
7:23 am
13064
72 and 73 should the same, i think it is the only other year that works. Mike offroadvws.com ... From: Arnold Norton To: bajabugs@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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baja1641
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Jul 11, 2004
12:55 pm
13065
Yes, This is me. Same Arnold now in Colorado Springs. We should be back in Washington by Thanksgiving time of 2005. How is your project coming along? ...
Arnold Norton
vwsandndirt
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Jul 11, 2004
1:00 pm
13066
If you are going to use a turbo spend the extra cash on some forged pistons no matter which size you get. I had a friend put a turbo on a 1600 ghia back in the...
rust junkie
sixfivecarryall
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Jul 12, 2004
7:22 pm
13067
Are there any good Baja Bug magazines out there? I only see some generic off-road ones, not much on Bugs and Rails. -Gary...
Gary McNeel
gmcneel_2001
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Jul 13, 2004
5:19 am
13068
There are 2 that I get. dune buggies and hot VWs and Sand Sports which is put out by hot VWs try www.hotvws.com and www.sandsports.net There also is VW...
Arnold Norton
vwsandndirt
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Jul 13, 2004
1:10 pm
13069
Cool. Just signed up. Thanks Arnold. -Gary ... From: Arnold Norton [mailto:vwsandndirt@...] Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 8:11 AM To:...
Gary McNeel
gmcneel_2001
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Jul 13, 2004
2:24 pm
13070
Hi all, ive just joined this group and am expecting miracles from you!! The problem is, ive swapped my standard engine for a corolla unit, 1300 cc 12 valves....
a_fraz_k
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Jul 14, 2004
12:19 pm
13071
clutch chatter, commonly caused by a incorrectly adjusted bowden tube. the clutch cable tube on the trans should have a 1- 1.5 inch bow in it. otherwise look...
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baja1641
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Jul 14, 2004
1:13 pm
13072
Aright, now why didnt i think of that?? Hey thanx man, ill give it a try. As for the front mount, its not broken, i know that for sure. So, ure sure this isnt...
a_fraz_k
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Jul 14, 2004
1:45 pm
13073
i misaligned clutch will make engine install hard maybe impossable, once it is on the input shaft and used once it will center. a warped plate will slip and...
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baja1641
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Jul 15, 2004
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