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    [Wanted: Car] Looking for an old car BJI 8577 White Beetle

    Hi I was talking to a friend from the Clones area in Monaghan and said I would ask around to see if we could track down his mothers old car. BJI8577 It's a white late model Beetle. I've done a free check on it. 1200 A, 1975. When they go rid of it, it was sold locally, so it might still be...
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    Something about this motor!

    http://sgrallying.blogspot.ie/2013_08_06_archive.html Found this pretty incredible feature. Non aircooled, non VW, but well worth a look. :D
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    [For Sale: Parts] Garage Clearout - Go Faster, Go Lower Parts

    Hi, I'm doing a bit of a dung out. For Sale Pair of Weber 40 DCNFs with manifolds (Unported) and trumpets. These are working, just need a clean and rebuild. €130 Pair of Weber 34 ICTs with manifolds. Cleaned and rebuilt a couple of years ago and never used. (Turbo got in the way) €90 Set of...
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    [Wanted: Parts] Wheel bolts

    Hi, Car pulled a Liam Neale a couple of days ago and I lost a wheel bolt. Has anyone got 4 long wheel bolts as I'd like to get rid of the lock nuts all around?
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    [Wanted: Parts] Performance engine parts

    Hi, With new found enthusiasm for my engine build I'm putting this out to see if anyone has the parts I need knocking around or spare. I'm looking for: Engine case - Ideally cut and clearanced for big capacity barrels 90.5, 94s. Barrels and pistons - Large capacity again. 82 mm crank Cam -...
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    [For Sale: Parts] Beetle Parts For Sale, Chassis, Interior, Shamrock Glass (Full set), Bits 'n' Bobs

    I'm clearing out the shed and trying to get rid f some parts I won't be using. First up is the chassis Picked this up years ago. I have no paperwork for it, Reg is JLI 449 http://www.eircooled.com/deforum/showthread.php?5779-JLI-449-NI-Reg&highlight= The chassis is remarkably solid, now with...
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    Rod Ratios

    Who knows anything about rod ratios in aircooled engines. From the small amount of reading I've done so far, I've worked out a few things (I think) Rod ratio is the ratio of the length of the conrod/stroke of the crankshaft Standard Conrod length (mm) - 136.144 Stroke (mm) - 69 136.144/69 =...
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    Turbo Mounting Location

    I'm now considering the Turbo Bug 2.0. Where is the best place to mount the turbo? There wasn't anything particularly wrong with where I located it the first time, but what I'd like to do ideally would be have the whole lot hidden under stock bodywork. If I can hide the turbo and all boost...
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    [For Sale: Car] Late Bay Window Project

    Hi I'm streamlining my collection so this Bay window van has to go. I bought it off Caddy with a view to restoring it. But, It's just not going to happen. It is a brave resto and needs work on every section. However the main chassis sections are there and in good nick. Pics...
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    [Wanted: Parts] T25 Door Handles & Keys

    Hi. Does anyone have a matching set of door handles for an '86 T25. I need the two front doors, rear hatch and sliding door handles with a key. Alternatively, is there any company that I could buy these off. I recall reading something about it on here, but can't think of it now.. Thanks.
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    Type 4 engine and parts, Alt stand

    Hi All. Am tryin' to clear out the shed. Iv'e been tryin to get it started for a long time but the shed heads thread has given me a bit more motivation. I've a type 4 engine and parts which i was planning to build up for the beetle, but to be honest I don't have the skills to get it done...
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    WANTED : VW Variant Heat Exchangers (pair)

    Hi. We've got a Variant Fastback here and are rebuilding the engine. Looking for two decent heat exchangers as the old ones are falling apart. Anyone got any lying around?? All The Best Colin.