Okay, first off, whats wrong with the possability of an electric baja? NO DO NOT ANSWER THAT! I don't want to get THAT started again! lol Next, lets see, 1641...
Hi just dropping a line I'm looking for a program to help me get my photos organized the issue I have is I have lots some named the same (from my camera ) so...
What No Turbo Diesel?? it's a 1600 it's a no brainer.. 1 wire hook up.. unless ya want to start it in the cold.. then ya need the Glow circuit. but come'on...
I agree the dual engine thing would be cool. Hey if Hot Wheels can actually build the twin motor car then why cant we? robert Busch <amazonbusch@...>...
Not to start an arguement, but merely a question... I had heard the the 1914 was a good balance between hp and reliablilty, especially since is still has...
From what I hear, it's the same cylinder reliability because, yes, they are thick and not bored. The difference comes in the case strength where you bore out...
go type IV as vw made them stock to 2.0 then pump from there also they are really a much better motor as long as you don't over heat them (do that and expect...
Okay, this may have been covered before, but I'll still ask. Does anyoneknow of a supplier for brake drums with NON STOCK bolt patterns? What I am looking for...
Just wanted to throw out a couple of ideas for the folks wanting more power and keeping the longevity of the VW AC engine. Basically there are two machining...
hey john you can make the older 5 lug pattern drums fit your newwer chassis, there are certain year models that can be adappted by changing out the bearings...
T-181 "Thing" rear drums are 5-bolt and directly swap over your existing T-1 backing plates. You could use T-3 drums with backing plates and shoes on the...
Well since the importmotor.com company looked to be a flop, I started searching again. I found a company, by the name of West Coast Core, that runs on ebay,...
ok I know this will not pertain to all that will get this but I'm working on a type 1 installing a filter pump and I just remembered I stole the gasket that...
Hiya Drew, Check out WCC's feedback on E-Bay as well as the Samba.com and shoptalkforums. WCC doesn't get very good feedback. If you want a real good engine,...
Hey Johnny Boy!!! How the heck you been? All your snow melt away yet? No excuses now... Good to hear your still kickin. Catch you later...Mike Ol John...
if you make one, be sure and use the right thickness of paper, very important for correct oil pressure, to thick and the oil will get around the gears. Mike ...
Drew, Check with vwbob.com, Bob's been in the vw engines business for over 35 years, can't go wrong with that experience, tell him "baja mike" sent ya .. lol ...
thing drums work front and rear, fronts are the same as 66-68 bug , use correct bearings... _ Mike www.carrecycler.com ... offroadvws.com is currently offline ...
note that the pressed in studs are 14mm and stock (early bug) are 12mm, some wheels you have to ream the holes to make them fit. _ Mike www.carrecycler.com ......
This stuff should keep you busy for days! Subject: WD 40 I knew the stuff was good; I didn't realize it could do all this! When you read the "shower door"...
Don't forget the gasket is also a shim, to give the oil pump proper clearance. Greg ... remembered I stole the gasket that goes between the pump and the cover ...
A friend of mine just bought a 74 convertible bug. he said the price was real good and it needed work .I told him I would look at it but he said it looked ok...
Thats really a good question Skinny. I know the front, MAC, suspension, is a radically different frame head. But could you put a super body on a standard...
You need to use the after 72 model year floor/tunnel as it is LONGER than the earlier 2 years as they used the standard pan system. Flat winshield same as...
Micheal, You are correct in some of your statement about bore sizes: 85.5mm, 87mm slip-in, 88mm slip-in case bore size is 90mm & head register is 93.8mm 88mm...
yokahama, never go wrong, best buy for the money i think bill_h40 <bill_h40@...> wrote: Does anyone have a good suggestion for a good offroad tire? dirt...
Used BFG A/T's bought as take-off's from a tire store. Knock the corners off the tread if S/A. ... ===== TS Cross-threaded is tighter than Lock-tite. ...
It also depends on how you drive. I'll go for a little high speed stuff every now and then, but I usually find myself wanting more bite at slow speed. I went...