I've had this '71 super beetle for long about 10 years now. It was driveable for about 2 of those years, and I had a lot of fun with it. It's been sitting for a LOOOONG time though and it's time I finished what I started and get it turned into the car I planned to turn it into. I tore into...

Can anyone in aircooled land help me with with locating a new 'Volkswagen S' chrome decal from the engine 'bonnet'. Some nice person has stolen mine. I am having trouble finding on from the suppliers in Oz. Nigel S

this van was left outside for 2 yrs. and the power front disk brakes are just not working well. the calipers seem free, but it acts like it is not getting the assist. vacuum? what item in the power assist may freeze up over time in a rather damp climate? -- I'm...

Hello all. Hmm, Ghia was running great and just died. Symptoms were like out of gas. Still not starting so I tested fuel pump. The pump was not working so I replaced it and all the fuel lines/filter. I cranked it and nothing. The VW spec for the pushrod was 13mm or 1/2". I measured 1/8"...

Hi, please help. I have to replace the rusted-out tubing, but how to get to the brake master cylinder? There seem to be walls all around it. Thanks. Alex

My quick story is that I have an '08 MINI Cooper Clubman that I use mostly for the weekends and long distance driving for my hobbies. I put too many miles on it too soon so I want a daily driver. Background: My mother bought a new '65 Beatle when I was about 2 and my uncle had a dark green...

The car is in Sandia Park, just about 20 minutes East of Albuquerque. 14,000 miles on rebuilt 1600cc - runs strong, no smoke, all cooling tin. AC.net SVDA dizzy, oil changed every 2k and valves adjusted every 2k. Points and timing adjusted every 4k. Front disc brakes with recent pads, recent...

I am having a problem with the brakes on my '73 Super Beetle. The brake light always comes on when I press the pedal, although I know that all four brakes are engaging and there is not a pull to either side. The brake pedal felt firm as well. Yesterday I replaced the front shoes and the light is...

Hello all I have a '73 SuperBeetle Convertible in need of a lower frame-head. I see they can be purchased on-line. Anyone ever done this and have words of wisdom for install? Better to do with body on/off, bracings, etc... I couldn't find a how to for this, so I thought I'd come here. I am...

Damn! Just got the bug out of the shop for the 5th time this year. More off the road than on in the past few months. Grrr... New battery, new carb, and this morning - trying to drive it - cannot put into reverse - Grinding noise.

MY FAMILY OWNS A 74 BEETLE IN GOOD CONDITION BUT I GUESS THEY DONT LIKE IT ANY MORE , BUT I LOVE IT I JUST PUT A STEREO SISTEM IN IT AND IT' S GREAT BUT I,M NOT VERY HAPY WITH IT I WANT TO WORK ON HER ..... SO ANYONE HAVE AN IDEA WHERE TO START??? BTW I ' M NOT VERY GOOD AT THIS IM 19 AND THIS WILL...

Hello! I've been hanging around here off and on for a looong time, but I finally have a VW of my very own that I could use some advice with. Last week I spotted a cute blue Beetle on the side of the road for sale. When I stopped and looked at it I thought it might have been Mexican, as the engine...

I have a '74 Super that has been running well, but just recently started having shifting problems. When shifting from 1st to 2nd the car goes into 4th gear. I can go into 3rd with no problem. Occasionally I can move the shifter around and get it into 2nd, but not consistently. Any thoughts?

Does anyone have the correct part number(s)? Apparently after 37 years, my supplier has the wrong item in the catalog.

My wife's '74 has me scratching my head for awhile now. The battery will die with no warning or reason, and when I jump start the car it works fine for several months. I have since then replaced the battery and alternator. Works fine and all voltage measurements are good after each repair and...

My 1974 super is having problems where the car starts and runs just fine but none of my accessories work. I sometimes works if I jiggle the key in the ignition. Would this be caused by a bad ignition switch? Accessories include headlights, radio, windshield wipers, fresh air defrost and rear window...

Thanks to all you responded. My engine kept stopping at least once a day. I would drive 30 mph and the engine would just stop. I looked at the idle solenoid to make sure it wasn't loose - it wasn't- and I noticed that the quick connector of the idle solenoid was touching the quick connector...

What size battery should I buy for my 1974 Super Bettle convertible? The one presently installed is too tall to install the back seat. Does the original have side terminals? Thanks.

Just about to do wheel bearings on the beetle and need to clarify one point. Haynes says that the large O ring goes over the bearing, when seated. Rob & Dave suggest large O ring goes into cover plate. I would guess that the end result is the same, but which if any, is likely to be more successful...

Can anybody tell me what, if any, golf seats fit as a straight swap in a 74 T2 Bay. Do I also need to replace the subframes as well? Any other straight swaps? TIA, Mark