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« on: October 17, 2008, 08:18:54 AM » |
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With gas prices and parking situations on campus the way they are I am considering buying this bug... http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/882481488.htmlThe price doesn't look bad and I can park it in a parking ramp on campus.  Tell me what you think |
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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2008, 08:25:44 AM » |
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Looks like a good deal...... it doesn't look rusty which is a good sign....... just check it over well........... especially for hidden rust...... as you know...  |
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GostaBerling
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2008, 11:32:00 AM » |
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My thoughts exactly. With Hazel in daycare my wife can only take off early twice week to pick her up. Therefore I need a vehicle that I can park on campus. Unfortunately, we do not have any ramps that can accommodate an 8 foot tall bus  I think this little bug would do the trick. I am only worried about it starting in the cold mornings and being warm enough inside. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2008, 01:15:14 PM » |
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Our bus doesn't fit in most garages because of the rack. I really like our 74 bug for errands, etc. I work most in downtown or nearby. A bug is easy to park and drive in a conjested area. The heat and starting are fine in Seattle. I have had no trouble during cold snaps, but I don't know about constant cold. The worst is that windows fog fast on our chilly, rainy days. Look for rust in the "rocker panels" as they are the heater channels. They require some complex welding to fix. Good luck.  |
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2008, 02:47:54 PM » |
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VW's don't mind the cold, just try to find one with the cooling flaps intact. And bugs have good heat if the seals and heater channels are intact. Problem is, most aren't.
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« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2008, 04:42:59 PM » |
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Willy < -20F  |
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2008, 05:38:05 PM » |
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Geri Lou's flap-less type1 has always started for me in temps down to about -15. Had to hold down the clutch for the first minute or so to let the engine wake up before trying to turn the glop in the transmission though. Use a quality battery and run a thin oil, I've heard tales of using ATF, but I'm not vouching for it, as I haven't tried it.
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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2008, 09:04:13 PM » |
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Well I brought Willoughby's friend Dashwood home. He did well on the ride, heat worked great: 60F out so hot I had to role the window down. It needs some help, runs like crap when it's cold, idles rough back fires under load and has dead spots in the acceleration. But I got it for 900 and it made it all the way home on a 2 hour trip.  Dash lights don't work, left turn signal only works occasionally. I have some work to do, but the engine doesn't smoke at all, pans are in descent shape only one through hole, only surface rust on the body, and it cruises nice on the highway. The engine has 5000 miles on a rebuild, new tires, new generator, new voltage regulator, and new battery. He threw in Muir's book as well. I think most of the running issues can be dealt with by replacing the cheap ignition parts and a proper tune (he hasn't adjusted valves since the engine was rebuilt  ). I will be looking more into it in the coming weeks, wish me luck. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2008, 02:13:24 AM » |
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Congratulations. Make sure the warm air to the carb is connected. A lot of these are gone. Makes a BIG difference on a cold engine. Good luck!
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2008, 07:48:11 AM » |
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It is connected. The carb is a Kafer, I know nothing about them. It has to be fully warmed up before it will not bog down and stutter on take off.
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« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2008, 08:08:45 AM » |
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Some of that sounds like the heads need to be torqued, which means pulling the engine to do it right. I'd do that before adjusting the valves, as it'll change their clearance anyway. I'd also check for an intake leak of some sort. The carb cleaner test works well.
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« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2008, 08:28:30 AM » |
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I plan on doing an either test soon. Here are some crappy pics. Our 1.5 year old digi camera broke so this is from a disposable. You are not allowed to view images. Please register or loginYou are not allowed to view images. Please register or loginYou are not allowed to view images. Please register or loginYou are not allowed to view images. Please register or login |
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« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2008, 12:24:55 PM » |
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Good for you Gosta! I'm happy for you.  |
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« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2008, 04:18:46 PM » |
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Fixed the turn signal issue today, it was just a loose flasher.
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« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2008, 05:31:02 PM » |
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Sweet a bug in the family! |
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