I have my old DP heads I replaced a couple of years ago. Is there any way to test or inspect them to see if they are good or rebuildable? I had replaced them thinking I had a bad valve. Not really sure... While I was removing my 2 yr. old head, I cracked it (that's another story). Is it...

In CT our antique or "early american" plates limit the value of a car to $500. There is no useage limit here. Clearly limiting the value of a car to $500 makes insurance and tax inexpensive as well, but am wondering what happens in case of an accident: Clearly, a love tap by a buick will total the...

My back has been really bad for the past few months so I have not been driving my bug... because it needs some tranny work and I don't think I am currently up to it... got a quote for a local bug place to do the work... wondered if it sounds good: on Swingaxle '65: 1) Replace the front tranny...

The system probably doesn't work. If I remove it and plug up all the openings will there be any consequences on engine performance or operation? -- Mel 77 Revived Bug & 70 Ghia Cabriolet www.geocities.com/mpernice PARTS FOR SALE: http://www.geocities.com/njvwclub

Any idea what causes my '73, 1600 dual port to lose power and run really rough if I drive it too far? Thanks! Earl

I am looking for decent runing 1600, for my 75 Baja. Anybody near upstate NY? LMK Thanx Shawn 67 Fastback 70 Autostick...parting out 75 Baja

I have a modified 1600 with a weber 2bbl carb which keeps fouling plugs when I Idle for more than a few minutes. Can anyone help me

I have a '73 beetle. Today while I was driving then gen light came on. I pulled over and shut er off right away, checked everything I could see and all looked good. Then I noticed that the flashers are not working either. (they were fine before) I am suspecting a short or grounding issue as...

Can I convert my 1600 with dual carbs to an electric fuel pump? I don't drive it enough, and usually kill the battery trying to start it. I keep the battery on a trickle charger, but it doesn't help. Any...

When removing cracked Bay windscreen ( bay window ?) to replace tomorrow, and cover up whole front of bus with blue plastic, note that the gutters still need to empty somewhere.... Doh ! James

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Hello, on the old heads, there are 3 thin metal gaskets or shims between cylinder barrels and the head. I pulled these out of the old heads. The new head doesn't have these shims installed.

Here's the address to send em sympathy cards: Volkswagen of America Customer Service 3499 West Hamlin Road Rochester Hills MI 48309 Someone should design some vintage VW style cards (without the logo of course) so we can all vent. Andy 63 Caravelle Camper

WAVES* Some may remember me- some may not. Let me give you a hint. "I am so in love with my 75 super beetle Vernon" Remember? I was feeling cynical about the vw community latley and so I thought

Does anyone know if you can replace the front tranny mount on a 1963 Beetle without completely removing the engine and tranny from the frame? If so, how would you go about it? Thanks

Hey folks! long time no see.....lol got a little issue with my 71 vert with a 1600 stock motor. trying to time the 009 at 28-32 degrees but it is jumping around some...don't remember it doing that before...is this some what normal? it seems to vary 3-4 degrees and doesnt hold a good point of...

so after i knock most of the rust and junk out of the gas tank with rocks for something so i dont spark anything up, it is ok to use water to flush out the rest? or will that just make the rust worst in time? and also would it help to clean up the carb, after all the but was sitting for quite some...

I just bought a 1970 FastBack and I intend on restoring it. I was wondering if anyone can give me a source for fastback parts near San Diego California? I am going to need to buy a lot of stuff. The pan is rotted between the front passenger seat and the rear seat. So I will need a replacement...

Hi all! The steering on my 73 beetle is causing me some concern. As I steer the car I can feel something "catch" and then release several times accompanied by a grinding or popping sound. At first it was very occasional but it has grown much louder and noticeable, even at speeds where the...

Hi RAMVA! Yesterday something really sad happened, someone broke into the 70 bug and tried to steal the stereo. It was secured to the body with a metal bracket and bolts, so they couldn't take it. But the damage to the dash is huge. Aparently they don't care if they break the stereo, the want to...