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scubasteve replied to the topic Seats update in the forum TD Replicas 9 years, 11 months ago
The seats look good.
Nice thinking outside the box. Did you know they would work, or did you just “wing it” for the fit?Did your car have seats before?How are you going to attach them to the rest of the car?I take it you’re going to finish the rest of the interior in black?Keep sending pics! -
Russ replied to the topic Battery hooked up backwards what damage did it do in the forum Chevy/Ford Kits 9 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for the info change the alternator change the coil pack changed all the fried wiring I did find a fusible link by the starter changed it still won’t start turns over but won’t start I’m going to try to change the module in distributor next cuz I’m still not getting spark also swapped out the battery it tested like it was good but I got a…[Read more]
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Dbanta replied to the topic Seats update in the forum TD Replicas 9 years, 11 months ago
Nice and nice to know.
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Leo replied to the topic Seats update in the forum TD Replicas 9 years, 11 months ago
The bottoms and the back are a set from the same car.
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Rosebud and Bill replied to the topic Seats update in the forum TD Replicas 9 years, 11 months ago
Good job! What are the bottom seats, they look very comfortable?
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KentT replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
My bet is on warped pushrods. Valves won’t open the way they should, so it would run rough and not produce much power…
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Joel atkins replied to the topic mp lafer car show in the forum MP Lafer 9 years, 11 months ago
I went to a tons house in lake lure.nc he showed me his lafer and his speedster.both very nice cars
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Bob replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
Don’t forget about gasoline running through the carburetor(s) if a mechanical fuel pump not electric. That would wash into the engine cylinders and oil since no burn is taking place. Could be the worst of it if didn’t actually over rev.(edit: I realize the float(s) should prevent that, no throttle opening, but even idle lets gas through).Yeah, a… -
KentT replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
Even without ignition, the engine should have built up oil pressure. So, I’d think the damage is likely from “over-revving). The stock VW valve train is not designed to withstand high RPMs, so that’s where I’d start looking. Pop the valve covers off, and manually spin the engine over. You may have warped the push rods – IMO, the most likely…[Read more]
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Royal replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
I agree with Ed that there is a chance that you may not have major significant damage. (chance, major, significant
) So, why not hope for the glass half full. I would suggest that before running it, you change the oil and check it for metal with a magnet and visually in bright light. Then post your findings. If the old oil reveals noth…[Read more] -
edward ericson replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
Compression check. Good one.
I’d still see if I could get her running first though.This is a VW Bug. The only time a VW Bug got ruined in 200 feet was this. And even then–it was only the last 200 feet.edsnova2016-04-25 21:17:15
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
I’m sure the more mechanically inclined will chime in soon. Meanwhile…before you start shopping for an engine to rebuild, or for rebuild parts, let’s look a little closer at what you have.Do a compression check. That will give you some idea if there is internal damage.The normal range is 120 – 130. Good info on compression testing…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
200 feet?
I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say you did not exceed 35 mph with a car in tow–in gear–in 200 feet….unless you were pulling it with a monster truck or maybe a top fuel dragster.You weren’t doing that, were you?So the engine runs cruddy, does it?But–IT RUNS.Start tuning her up.Check the oil. Got some? Excellent. Add a li… -
newkitman replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
Cheapest I can think of is to Google VW shows in and around your area. Then go and see what’s there.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Tow trouble in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
Here are a few thoughts to get the thread going!
The way a stock VW is geared, first gear is only good up to
about ten or fifteen miles an hour. If you went faster than that, you may have
“over-reved” the engine. Not sure what that would mean with the
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KentT replied to the topic Some of my construction Pics in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
I wish I had the welding skills of some of you guys. I’m still at the “daub and grind” stage!
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KentT replied to the topic timing light in the forum VW Based Kits 9 years, 11 months ago
Positive post on the coil or alternator/generator. Either will work.
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wingsman replied to the topic Some of my construction Pics in the forum My Project 9 years, 11 months ago
It is a screw-in access panel from a boat. I used it so I can get to the wiring
for the sending unit on the gas tank and all the miscellaneous bolts and clamps
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billnparts replied to the topic TD Grill/Like new/Excellent. in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 11 months ago
British Miles has only one damaged grille available. Three TD parts cars on the lot along with a lot on new parts.Better luck next time.
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ray10 replied to the topic in the forum Site-Wide Activity 9 years, 11 months ago
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