Waterproof Engine.....
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Waterproof Engine.....
So I popped out to buy a new exercise bike and low and behold spotted this Beetle in Sainsburys car park. Just had to park up beside and take some photos as not seen an engine exposed Beetle for years... And it was raining too
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
I see, air cooled and water cooled at the same time. Ingenious!
Hope it was like that when the owner parked it
Hope it was like that when the owner parked it
Re: Waterproof Engine.....
Have you ever seen the video of people changing the belt with the engine running?
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
It’s funny as I was in Sunny Folkestone yesterday and spotted this bug with sand in its engine
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
That took some grit and determination
Has it got bucket seats?
Has it got bucket seats?
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
You guys and your puns are starting to bug me
Sometimes I talk to myself ... and we both have a good laugh
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
Hey Nick,
Looks like when it grows up, it wants to be a Baja Bug!!! Get pic, where's the Cappa??? Thought you parked next to it....
John...
Looks like when it grows up, it wants to be a Baja Bug!!! Get pic, where's the Cappa??? Thought you parked next to it....
John...
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
I am parked next to it John :See look. There's my fiesta Fiona
Now come on, did you really think i would have the cappa out in that rain .... Behave !!!... But would have been a great photo
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
Peter i felt like taking off my rain jacket to cover it up from the elements.
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
Id be worried someone would swap the HT leads around for a laugh.
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Re: Waterproof Engine.....
Nooooo I never thought of that ..................yes I didNot_Anumber wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:51 pm Id be worried someone would swap the HT leads around for a laugh.
Sometimes I talk to myself ... and we both have a good laugh