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1970 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question


Topics covered: Air filter, Piston, Piston rings.
Mileage: 72,000 miles.

Asked on December 19, 2012

Volkswagen Beetle Air filter Problem

Oil in air cleaner is that normal
Avatar Asked by thomasbeck

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Replied on December 19, 2012

no, it is blow by from the piston rings being worn.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on December 19, 2012

Paper air filter or oil bath air filter?

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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Replied on December 20, 2012

What does the filter housing look like? Metal 2 piece container on top of carb?

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Thomas

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Replied on December 21, 2012

Am still curious about your filter setup!

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Thomas

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Replied on December 23, 2012

Attached is an image of the different air box housings... only the bottom right has a paper element.

Which one is yours?

Thomas

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