I posted a picture of the gas leak I had on my avenger. Of course at about 10 at night I had it up on jacks in my new garage. I had to poke around the tank...
boy Mike I understand that one. about the same happened to me this week, just a little leak but only full. I started checking and the whole filler neck fell...
My avenger has an electric fuel pump. It has lots of length to the fuel lines. Does anybody know why someone would have far beyond the length necessary for...
Mike.... It sound like your car has a "COOL CAN" installed in the fuel line... This is used to chill the fuel before it gets to the carb (THE CANISTER GET...
-Mike; I agree with Rich, about the cool can! Your rough running , sounds like you are running to much fuel press, you should have a fuel regulator at about 3...
The Fuel Pressure on my VW is 2.5 to 3 lbs... You dont need much pressure to feed a VW ... any perssure over that you are probably pushing the fuel past the...
The fuel pump is right below the tank. I believe the carbs are 34 PICT. Can I disconnect the fuel lines at the engine and attach some sort of pressure guage?...
If you have an electric fuel pump on a VW you should also have a pressure regulator. Very few electric fuel pumps will output the 3 to 4 pounds pressure...
Mike L. Took a quick look in John Muir's manual and he has 17 pages of info on fuel settings and running problems due to fuel system problems. Too much to...
Mike.... Your fuel pump is in the correct location.... But now knowing who the manufactureer of the pump is its hard to say how much pressure its actually...
Nate It looks like you have to identify what you have. Chassis numbers starting with 115 is a 1965 and 116 is 1965 etc. 1964 and earlier had a different...
I have always used a safety switch on my electric fuel pump. There is a switch available that hooks up like an oil pressure idiot light switch, but it works...
thank you I have identified the pan it is a a1961 I was having problems identifying the engine. After pulling it and taking it to a shop I found out it is an...
Tom, I will take what I payed for it $10,000. I've lost the garage I was keeping it in and don't have room for it at home. Time is a factor as well I'm working...
Hi Mike, If all else fails you might check the filter in the tank there is a micro screen in the bottom of the tank over the pick up tube ( for the love of god...
I added photos to show my Avenger body removal. I built a custom ladders to support the body. Measured to give about 2" of clearence from the roof on the top...
Guys, Anybody upgrade your VW drums to disc? I purchased a CB kit with VW discs, changed the master cylinder from single circiut to dual, and I can't get any...
Kevin.... Not sure what you did before you installed the master cylinder and not related to disc brakes but when I installed a dual cylinder on my 50 ford club...
Just thought I'd mention my new acquisition. I now have a '92 Subaru Legacy 2.2L boxer 4. While shopping around for a used tranny for my girl friend's car of...
Have received confirmation of the Club Tent for the Carisle Kit Car Show. Bring your own Chairs , I'll bring a table. I do not know where it will be located...
Well it likes I'm going to be selling my car. I have no idea what kind of price I should be asking though. Going through receipts it looks like I have about...
Not sure about yours condition, etc.Sold my valkyrie about a year ago for around $9500 in cash and trade goods. It was in good mechanical condition with a...
kevin-it's very important the you use the correct master cylinder as the disc brakes use about 2# redisual valve and drums about 10#. rich is correct in saying...
Noah, Congrats on passing the test !!!! Ron F ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs ...
Mike and Kevin.... Like Mike said... You should be able to bleed the master cylinder on the car... But you DO NOT want to block the ports... Take an old piece...
rich is correct and i typed before i thought. sorry. there has been a great thread going on the fast vair page sbout adding disc brakes. the 66/69 corvair...
Thanks for the tips Jeff. I do remember your car. I liked it a lot. Did you sell it locally or through on line. Mine is in really good shape , mechanically ...