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Re: [1302 eGroup] Ride Height

Just curious, but why not build a great beetle motor instead of a T4 two litre. Seems to be more ecomical to make a rippin' 1835 than to mess about with a t4 engine.

Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:41 pm

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What is happening to your bug is that the rear end is sagging. Also known as superbeetle sag. There are two things youcan do. One, lower the front end and have...	scout18 henri_fleche	Jul 24, 2003 12:07 am
... known as ... front end ... springs to ... Thanks Yes the one thing I did not rebuild was the rear suspension - she wanted the car like NOW!! I will rebuild...	metric_thumbs	Jul 24, 2003 1:57 pm
The procedure is fairly strait forward. I had never done it before. I just followed the directions in my shop maual and all was well. One more thing. I had...	scout18 henri_fleche	Jul 25, 2003 5:15 am
Thanks very much I agree with the tyre pressures. I always experiment as tyre combinations, driving type, load, suspension all have an effect. I have always...	Mike Knight metric_thumbs	Jul 25, 2003 7:51 am
Just curious, but why not build a great beetle motor instead of a T4 two litre. Seems to be more ecomical to make a rippin' 1835 than to mess about with a t4...	scout18 henri_fleche	Jul 25, 2003 11:01 pm
I agree either are two options, the T4 or rebuild the 1600 into an 1834. Maybe incorrectly, but I consider that the T4 is built for the larger engine sizes and...	Mike Knight metric_thumbs	Jul 27, 2003 8:07 pm
You may be correct. Stock 2 L parts are probably more available than specialty bits for an1835 or other configuration. perhaps the correct carb setup...	scout18 henri_fleche	Jul 28, 2003 4:31 am
... than specialty bits for an1835 or other configuration. perhaps the correct carb setup complemetned with the right exhaust is better route for your...	metric_thumbs	Aug 5, 2003 9:50 pm

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