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Pierburg Fuel Pump Years
Eric Shoemaker

Pierburg Fuel Pump Years

Using the correct fuel pump for your classic Volkswagen. About once a week I often receive emails asking, "I have a specific year vintage VW, what is the correct pump...
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Fuel Tank Replacement
Eric Shoemaker

Fuel Tank Replacement

Any time fuel is involved, there is an understandable reason to be nervous. However, rest assured you can, in fact, replace the fuel tank in your vintage pride and joy.
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Fan Belt Replacement
Eric Shoemaker

Fan Belt Replacement

From high-end to a stock 36 hp VW engine, knowing how to replace your fan belt is simple and yet critical. It's the cooling life of your air cooled engine.
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Window Scraper Replacement
Eric Shoemaker

Window Scraper Replacement

I’m going to start off by being 100% honest: rebuilding your doors isn’t easy. "The experience is best described by words not suitable for polite company.”
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