when I pulled the engine, I found red silicone on all pushrod tube o-rings. Red silicone between barrels and the case. Is this standard procedure on these engines? 1700cc 1972 bus. Jen

Is there a resource online or otherwise that has seat upholstery patterns for the beetle. Or an online source with a decent amount of options for seat materials. thanks jason

Hello all. I have been doing - slowly - a body of resto on my 1303. A note to newbies I read and watched lots of how to's and the bug me video's etc. Take them as a guide - not gospel !!!!!

On my 77 Bug with stock FI, what is the thread and pitch for temp sensor by #4 cylinder? -- Mel 77 Revived Bug & 70 Ghia Cabriolet www.geocities.com/mpernice PARTS FOR SALE: http://www.geocities.com/njvwclub

http://jboothbee.tripod.com/73gaskets/index2.html can anyone tell me what the ?? gaskets are? Jen

Hi, havn't been on RAMVA in a long time so hello to all. I'm getting ready to paing my 74 Super and want some advice on whats the best/right way to clean up and paint the little compartment that is behind the cooling louvers that are directly above the engine compartment. Is there a trick here,...

Anybody know the location of any good VW bone yards in the Southeast - say in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia? I used to run across good collections of classic VWs out in fields while driving in the country years ago. These seems to be disappearing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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.

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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

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...

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...