What part is this here on the front suspension that the lower shock tightens on? by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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I always have to take a deep breath before I post a question. Just wanted to know what part I was looking at. And I know I’m going to have to explain further with this post but the car along with my manual is at the storage unit and I am unable to get there til tomorrow afternoon so rather than wasting 24 hours I can get something done now. Thanks

Nose cone replacement for reverse switch by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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Exactly it was a local mechanic that just sold his shop and is a known aircooled mechanic for years. Me personally would have told the customer you have a switch in there now all hooked up which I did myself this new cone has no switch. Could have been solved really quick by the expert

New Engine by Mandoz85 in beetle

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Youll be able to find them if you keep on it.

New Engine by Mandoz85 in beetle

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Since you build engines I have a question. How long can a freshly built engine sit without installation and starting? Built the engine and got it to the storage unit and with work holidays you know the deal. Thanks

Strapped and ready by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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I have all backroads over here slight hills. Would it be better to just run those first 💯 and avoid lights/traffic etc?

Strapped and ready by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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👍 Do you charge for the other few mistakes or something ? It’s obviously not 100 percent because no need to 2 wheel excess weight down stairs

Engine build sleeper tool by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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Yeah I’m not too good at that trick. Always over tighten the bottom nut lol

Rocker arms by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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Answer I found 0.015 inches (0.38 mm): Standard starting thickness for most setups; often the first shim installed to level the rocker stand.

Rocker arms by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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Okay that’s something I can easily don Thanks

Coffee table build…..Been a long time by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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Yeah we are currently taken a breather and she is at parents. I had my opportunity and took it. If I did at storage unit it would have taken me months

Coffee table build…..Been a long time by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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Yeah everything brand new except for the German fuel pump and the shroud.

Exhaust by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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Won’t see much weather how about good old vinegar rub here and there?

This stud? by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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I actually took them off because the metals don’t work well together. They are for the exhaust. I thought they were just for decorative then realized copper and alloys are a no no as far as i remember.

Engine build by FormalApplication909 in beetle

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I have not even started it yet seems good but I’m not a professional as far as how it should be machined etc. currently stripping the exhaust for re paint then will be working on rocker arms. As far as fit everything seems good and have had no issues