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When i first bought my 71 1302 SB I call her Beetle Juice, she would shake @ 45mph, Fortunately, my brother is quiet the bug expert and we checked out the ...
tee wee
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Dec 5, 2005
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588
i need the manual of the car cuse i need to make it really good...
HANY
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Dec 9, 2005
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there is the Bently manual from amazon say and an online original glove box manual for the car on my site http://www.1302super.com HANY...
Colin Shinkin
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Dec 9, 2005
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590
Just thought i'd drop a shameless plug for the SBCUK. www.superbeetleclub.org.uk BernieBonser...
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Jan 18, 2006
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hi guys!!! i just want to greet you all a happy new year!!! from, mario sarmiento & my 71 super beetle visit: www.danarra.com berniebonser...
mario sarmiento
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Jan 18, 2006
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Hi Colin and friends, My 1971 L91D Kansas Beige VW 1302 Automatic is starting all the disassembly process, in order to be painted right properly, for the first...
Rodrigo Kurmen
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Jan 19, 2006
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Hello everybody, I am driving a 1303 specially built for my father in 1973. The car is in great shape. I had it completely stripped and had wonderful paint job...
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Jan 19, 2006
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Hello You can use electronic ignition with your car. There are a number of different types, from simple replacement of the points (contacts) in the...
Mike Knight
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Jan 19, 2006
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You can use electronic ignition in your car. First option: On some shop the electronic kit for Beetle is available, you just by and install replacing the...
Nguyen Minh Tam
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Jan 20, 2006
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HAHA, this is a coincidence, knowing how rare 1302autos are! I'm restoring my 1970 1302s automatic in Malta! mine was really rusty but now bodywork is...
Gaetano Mifsud
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Jan 20, 2006
4:19 am
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Thank you Gaetano. Same to you ;-) there is a fresh update in the gallery, with the mudguards. Best regards, Rodrigo Kurmen Gaetano Mifsud...
Rodrigo Kurmen
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Jan 20, 2006
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I returned from a trip to find that my very special brother had put a fresh coat of paint on my 1302(affectionately known by family as "Beetle Juice". I cried...
themstee
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Feb 8, 2006
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Excellent - Red Beetles Rule !!!!! Let us all hope your brother gets so well he can help you take the engine out later!! ________________________________ ...
Mike Knight
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Feb 9, 2006
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Hi to all, Just to share my experience with you. I had a serious problem with front suspension on my Super 1971. The problem is now solved since I have...
Ivan Veskovic
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Feb 10, 2006
12:16 pm
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Ivan While your motor is out - Check the valves - never easier - and if you have a single carburetor, you could take off the inlet manifolds and clean them...
Mike Knight
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Feb 10, 2006
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Have the flywheel turned to surface it at your local machine shop. You will be taking it off to replace the main seal anyway. valves and inlets and sparkplugs...
scout18
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Feb 10, 2006
4:22 pm
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... you have a single carburetor, you could take off the inlet manifolds and clean them especially the pre-heater pipes from the exhaust to try and keep them...
Joe
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Feb 11, 2006
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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I was hoping that some of you more informed folks could help us out. My wife and I recently purchased a 71' Beetle, the first three...
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Feb 21, 2006
11:40 pm
605
What you have found are correct. According to chasis number 111.... you have superbeetle. Just check the shock, the spare tyre position, check also the engine ...
Nguyen Minh Tam
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Feb 22, 2006
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Well, if you have MacPherson struts, it is a Super (no matter if it has a flat or curved windshield). The best way to tell is that if the hood is narrow or...
Joe
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Feb 22, 2006
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Well yes it does have vertical louvers in the front apron. I am almost positive that what I am looking at are struts ( I say almost only because I can't...
Palace
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Feb 22, 2006
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hi, ive recently bought some original empi/lemmertz sprintstars for my bug to replace my stock wheels, i have two 4.5" wide and im hoping i can get my current...
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Feb 22, 2006
11:11 pm
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What year is your vw purported to be? If it has struts it is a super where are you reading your vin from? All beatles 1968 and later came stock with 1600...
scout18
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Feb 23, 2006
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... with " 111" )<< Well, Volkswagen did not assign a chassis number specicfic for The Super Beetle until the '73 model year. Because of this, nobody knows how...
Joe
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Feb 23, 2006
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... Not exactly. The 1600 did not appear until the 1970 model year (dual port heads a year later). '67-'69 came with 1500 engines....
Joe
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Feb 23, 2006
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It is more a question of what is "safe" on your rims. I have 185 tyres fitted to standard 4" wide rims, but the tyre bulge is quite large. I would suggest that...
Mark Walters
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Feb 23, 2006
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112..... means your bug was manufactured in 1972. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
Nguyen Minh Tam
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Feb 23, 2006
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VolksWorld Magazine recommend a front tire size for a 1302 of 185/55 x 15 and a rear size of 195/60 x 15 on 5.5 wheels to give a combination of improved...
Colin Shinkin
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Feb 23, 2006
2:52 pm
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check my site http://www.1302super.com - all answers are there :) ... Not exactly. The 1600 did not appear until the 1970 model year (dual port heads a year...
Colin Shinkin
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Feb 23, 2006
2:53 pm
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Well our Beetle is a 1971. So that is probably why it says " 111 " as the first three numbers in the vin. I am reading the vin from the top of the dash (...
ckdkgkjk
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Feb 23, 2006
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