So, I found a bus that I really love. Let me know what you think about it, any positives or negatives that there might be that I would'nt know about. Also, does anyone have a ballpark on what the repairs mentioned below would cost? Here is the description: 1971 VW Camper Includes all camper...

Just wondering how many miles you guys get out of a tank? I have a 1600 1302s 1971 semi auto. I've been tuning mine myself and it never seems to be right. Runs perfect one day and won't idle the next, but also seems to cost quite a bit of gas. How much difference would a bad tune make to fuel...

Hello VW enthusiasts. I decided about 6 months ago that I NEEDED an older (pre 1980) VW camper van. I have been searching ever since that time, and I think I will purchase one within the next month. I don't know what it is about them, perhaps the possibility of long road trips and adventures, or...

I suppose you can call it progress... New engine and transaxle are in... thats it - just installed the new engine, but nothing is hooked up yet. Still need to rewire the car... http://www.ramva.org/dragenwagen/66engine.html -- vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw dragenwagen

I went to visit them Near Carlotta, CA , Humboldt cty. well I'm not interested. To retrieve them from miles of moutainous rough roads is impossible for me. but you might be crazier. there is little left of the ghia. just a body w/little rust, a '70 coupe no title. some good clips tho. the baja is...

Hi, I have a question about ordering main bearings. I am replacing the crankshaft in my case with a new, counterweighted crank. I don't have the old bearings. I have the old crank. A shop put on the #3 bearing for me but said I'd need to bring my case in to get the right size #1 bearing, which I...

I just dropped my '64 off at our local VW guru's shop. I told him he'd worked on my beetles in the past but that he probably didn't remember me. He's going to sort out the electrical gremlins in my beetle. Just as I was about to leave he said "Hey, aren't you the guy who cut the fenders up on...

The current (August) issue of Hot Rod magazine has a 10 page article of text and pics (more pics than text) about drag and street aircooled VWs. The article is primarily about the transition of a make that in stock form ran the 1/4 mile in 23 seconds into one that did it in under 10 sec in hot...

I am prepping my car for paint and want to remove the handles and can't figure out how. Any input would be great. Thanks

yes, I passed it after the fire was put out. Carry your fire extinguisher! OK! and if you have FI , replace those hi-pressure hoses. -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

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Guys, I just bought some connecting rods for a 40hp stock rebuild (64mm stroke). The 1200cc 40hp stuff is starting to get kind of hard to find so I've been buying some NOS stuff off of the Samba and eBay. The rods I bought are branded "ISS" and are made in Japan. From looking at the box I...

Hi, I have a 71 superbug and it recently started having problems in the lower gears, namely gear 1 and 2. Basically she starts up fine and takes off but if I stop at traffic light, roundabout or anything and then want to take off, she starts jumping. After about 2 jumps shes fine and then takes off...

Over the winter I removed my engine out of my 61 beetle for cosmetic reasons. Upon removal I noticed the throw out bearing was a bit was, it was worn in the center, the hole was kind of ovalled.. I decided while I had the engine out I would replace it. So I ordered a new one not thinking to look...

Hello everyone, just a quick question. I think I have been ripped off. I just bought a 1969 bug. I wasn't thinking straight on the VINs. The dash one was gone, so I didn't think much of it because the older models didn't have them. I grabbed the title and made sure it matched the chasis. (under...

How am I going to figure out why the headlights don't go out when I turn the key off. I just hate electrical stuff. -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

6 volt stuff. and someone put a 12 volt starter on a 180 mm flywheel. they changed the gear to match. anyone want it. almost new. newish 180mm clutch too. make offer! 707 839 4690 TIA

I recently purchased a 76 bug. Less than 100 miles on a new motor. Problem is, motor was replaced 4 years ago and then it was garaged. It starts up great, within a second, then idles a little high. I've adjusted the idle screw on the throttle cable and it came down a little bit but the real problem...

Maybe someone here can help me with this---have assembled my rear axles following the Bentley manual diagram. The assembly order they illustrate is inside spacer,rear wheel bearing,flat washer,small o- ring,outer(larger) spacer,then bolt on the outer housing with the oil seal and oil slinger...

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...