I recently scored a '74 Bus, and it is the only old school model I have never owned. Looking for anyone who might know of a good shop in Portland Oregon. Just looking for mild performance parts, not someone to do the work. Thanks newT2

I have a 73 Super that I plan to have a top engine rebuild done on soon. Can anyone give me an estimate of what the normal labor only charge should run? Thanks.

I'm still tinkering ;) Sadly, this one was made for a Chevy project. Works the same for VW though. http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa208/bugfuel/wristpinpuller1.jpg

I was removing a bulb from the rear passenger side tail-light assembly when the bulb fell apart in my hands. The base of the bulb was so tight in the assembly that when I removed it with needle-nose pliers it took part of the thin metal socket along with it. I need the piece of the taillight that...

Greetings All, Just acquired a 74 VW Standard Type 1 AH-A 1600cc engine and having trouble finding a replacement air vent for the hood. Saw one(chrome) on BugCity-USA but not sure. Would probably prefer finding a black one as the Bug has minimal chrome, but anything will do to hide the open...

I need to replace both doors on my 65' Bug but am hearing different stories on what will fit. What year doors will fit a 65' ? I know the door glass in a 63 is shorter, and not sure about a 67 except the door handles and outer mouldings are different. Does that mean that just a 64, 65, and 66 will...

I've tried almost everything, and NOTHING works, is their a secret to it???

'64 with sunroof. Every fender is dented, the hood doesn't close right, the paint is faded and chipped, the shifter is creaky, the steering wheel is crooked, the driver's side rear pan is rusted completely through in one spot, but the heater channels are solid, I just hit 82 mph with it on the...

ok, when i start it up i have to keep giving it gas, like reving it up, and if i stop... it dies, i looked at it today after trying to start it, and it was dripping gas from where the throttle cable connects, any ideas?

The engine top-end rebuild is coming along nicely now, mostly assembled and pistons attached. Also repainted the tinware :-) When putting the barrels on, I have heard two ways to seal them to the engine case. The first is to use the round paper gaskets (as were on this engine before I tore it...

We have a small flatbed trailer and I plan to roll my 1970 convertible up onto it and tow her behind my motorhome. Question: I think I can tie the straps onto the front torsion bar, but where should I attach straps in the back? Thanks Al All Aircooled 1970 VW Convertible

would you guys give me your opinions on electronic ignition units and what you think the best for the buck. There are a lot of new types for sale and I don't know if the big spread in dollars has any basis besides country of origin. Dennis

The Bosch centrifical dist I've been using for years has a number which I cannot find on the charts. Can anyone tell me what it is off of? the number is 9230 081 094. Under that number is the number 944 and above is the numbers (908) JF4. Thanks, Dennis

had a clutch fitted to Mk1 Golf but it is as stiff as hell and is faulty according to main VW dealers. I bought clutch from German Swedish. Should they pay for labour for refitting of it? Are they liable for it legally? If not i have to pay twice! Any views appreicated

Silly question, but what size tap will I need to clean the threads of the fender nuts after bodywork? The local princess auto has some cheap sets for $7.99, should be good enough to chase out some filler, just want to make sure I know what size I'm looking for. Mike

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Hi, got a used trainny to replace mine. I think rear seal is a bit worn and input shaft moves around a bit. Is that normal? I will replace most of the seals. like o-rings on cover plates and paper gaskets. Besides this is there a fluid for flushing vw transmission. What is the procedure? Or do...

Took the 78 vert on a little cross-country trip yesterday (cross-state actually). Its a 78 1600cc fuel injected little beauty that I recently purchased. I guess it hadn't been driven that far in a while, but after about an hour on the road, the rotten egg smell was overwhelming. I figured the...

Instead of just lurking, I've decided to contribute something, and have posted some pics of my '71 (canadian, swing axle) standard bug project. This is my first attempt at doing bodywork, I've been learning (and buying tools) as I go. It's at the "primer" stage right now, maybe putting it on the...

Friend of mine introduced me to a newbie who wants a bug. This gal has her heart set on owning a classic, so I agreed to go shopping with her. We saw three bugs. Bug #1 was a 1971 standard bug. Body wasn't too bad. Lowered, with a Bob H. signature "Bitchin' sound system" Shifter was loose and...