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 patbot
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| posted on May 14th, 2013 at 07:04 PM |
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Canberra veedub mechanics?
Howdy guys
Already did a bit of a search. I'm based in Belconnen and I know there's a VW Centre here. Obviously the Belconnen VW Centre would be most
convenient but would the Tuggeranong VW Centre or the Beetle Exchange in Fyshwick be better for a '61 bug?
I need some work done on the brakes (pedal isn't as stiff as it should be), vacuum advance on the dizzy is leaking a bit of oily fuel and general
work and a tuneup (it's probably been 6 months since my last service).
Thanks in advance guys!
1961 L380 Turquoise Beetle
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| posted on May 14th, 2013 at 08:00 PM |
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Tuggeranong only does late model watercooled stuff now, I'd try Nick at Volksparts.
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patbot
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| posted on May 15th, 2013 at 09:42 AM |
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My bad, I assumed he only sold parts (kind of naive thinking I know). Any other votes for Nick or others? I'm guessing I'd have to take the car out
to Bungendore if I go with him.
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| posted on May 15th, 2013 at 11:27 AM |
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A & R still going?
You could also see if A & R out at Mitchell is still a going concern.
HTH
Ctefeh
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| posted on May 15th, 2013 at 08:28 PM |
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Yep, A & R are still going.
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| posted on May 20th, 2013 at 10:58 PM |
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Correct on the info above. The 2 VW Centres (Belco and Tuggeranong) will generally only work on water-cooled stuff these days. That leaves you with
3 options for air-cooled mechanics - A&R in Mitchell, Beetle Exchange in Fyshwick, and Volksparts. All 3 will be able to supply you with both
parts and service.
You can probably get some of your work done at other specialists (eg brake specialist, etc) if you need to, but those are your VW-specific options.
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| posted on May 23rd, 2013 at 09:21 AM |
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Peter at vw exchange fyshwick has over 30yrs experience with aircooled dubs. Basic service is qouted at 180.
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