I thought I'd post the article under a new subject for everyone to see. Jan This article was reproduced with permission of Ted Kinsey, the original author. We had a lot of feedback on this Tech Tip and Randy Baumann compiled the additional information and prepared an update (June 2005). It...

Hello hello. I'm still kicking around in my recently aquired '74 cal-style Std Beetle. It's running great and all I've done is change the oil and fiddle with the interior. There's a few things that still need some work however... For one, the car has one-piece windows installed...poorly. I'm...

I am in the process of fixing up a '68 bus. I thought I read somwhere a few months ago that the insulation around the heater pipe (underneath bus) is wrapped in Asbestos. Is that true? Thanks, Doug http://www.tshirtsinkandmore.com

I was so excited today I was finally going to get the extra luggage compartment welded it. Well I got it weleded it but then the Transmission wouldn't engage (Autostick). I could put it in gear with the car turned off and then start it. SO I drove it home and then decided to drive it to my...

Hi, Yesterday, went in to put in rebuilt carb. Everything is all right started ok, shut er off to check for fuel leaks. As I turned of ignition heard a clunk. Went to the back found generator pulley very loose as in retaining nut is almost ready to come off. No problem, tighten it back up,...

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

Hi, My motor blew today. I am interested in specific manufacture reccomendations regarding a new motor. I have a 1961 vw beetle daily driver, converted to 12 volt system 3 years ago, so not totally stock. This car is my daily driver between TAMU, work, and fun. It seems much more in town traffic...

ok, I got the new transaxle. Sweet... but I was looking at it last night, and noticed a difference in the one i have and the new one. the new one has the extra piece on the input shaft.... like the later IRS tranny. looks like a big cover on the input shaft that covers the bearing....3 bolts....

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?p=3227596#post3227596 incase anyone in the UK is reading this - I have put ALL my cars up for sale. Rich

Greetings, I've brought all of the old VolksWeb message forums back on line - there are quite a number of old messages. I thought it would make an interesting read and wanted to share the project again. The ability to add new posts is not working yet, but I plan to make that available...

uh huh.... uh huh... But too cold, too rainy, too many other things I have to do this weekend... maybe next weekend vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw dragenwagen 1966 Type I http://www.ramva.org/dragenwagen "Old VW"s don't leak oil, they mark their...

Split my 1st case today :-) I bought some junk motors a while ago - so I could get some experience rebuillding them. This is a 1200 with a blown piston. Split the case tonight :-) there's all sorts of metal bits inside - piston , and I think bearing shell !

Compression testing needs to be carried out with the engine warmed up and with all plugs out... but... ....the plugs should only be removed when the heads are cold, or I risk damaging the threads. Maybe I'm being overcautious here but what's the correct procedure?

just looking for any information on how to top chop a vw beetle,plans,photos etc

Need a new set of Dual Quiet Pack mufflers. My last set came from Kymco, Kimco... something like that. Does anyone have a phone number or URL for them? TIA

Hello guys (and girls?). I am a newbie and I have a question: I have a 74 Standard Beetle with a solex 34PICT carb and what looks like an SVDA distributor. The car runs great!!! I have no complaints whatsoever considering the car's performance at idle, at speed, and off the low end. All are...

My daily driver '75 1303 started making a horrible knocking sound on my way to work this morning, and to me it sounds like worn crank bearings. I stopped and had the car towed home. The original AR-code 1300 engine was rebuilt in 1995 as a 1641, although I don't know what the rebuild entailed. ...

Geetings from Holland, I'm thinking about putting discs on my '73. It's not if but when. However I'm surfing through the RAMVA database searching for ideas. I'm reading stuff like; using T3 rear drums or a "residual pressure valve" and then some. Stuff going back to the...

Could somebody tell me please, or point me towards an appropriate reference, where a 1964 Type 2 1500 motor (engine code O566079) in combination with its stock distributor (Bosch ZV/JU4R3) should be timed at? Should it be at 7.5 or 10 degrees? Thanks folks.

Hi, Had a laying around 34 pict 3 carb (made in japan) which looked a bit filfy but not rusty and not frozen up. So while waiting for my weber 44 IDF I decided to give it a try and rebuild it. Went throught it and found it fairly clean inside. Put it on the car, fired right up. after a minute...