Hey guys, me again. I have some questions about the distributor on my 66KG. Distributor is original, part 113 xxx xxx. The short condenser wire that comes off the "can" on the side of the dist. leading to the insert on the bottom of the assembly seems to be stretched VERY tight. It comes off...

I've been looking for an inexpensive cabinet to use for small parts (up to shroud sized stuff) for use in my barn/shop. I already have this pressure blaster for outside use and my compressor will keep up with it if I blast at about a 50% duty cycle. It really helps to have the nozzle that you can...

Hello everyone. I have been lurking about in this forum for a couple of weeks now. Seems like a great bunch of guys here (with the exception of some Mario character!). I recently "inherited" a 66 Karmann Ghia. As 66 anything goes, she's in great shape. The car belonged to my Grandmother. She...

Hi all !! It's been a long time. My bus has been sitting doing nothing for almost 2 years. Took it to the AutoUpholsteryCompanyFromHell and after he screwed around with it for about a year before finishing the most HORRIBLE panel replacement you could ever imagine. He had it for so long...

So I am re-wrapping the fiberglass around the header (Merge 4:1) and the oil lines that are suspended between two. I got the wrap locally, but they had none of the stainless straps. The straps in question are thin, impervious to heat as seen for four years of use, and 'snippable' (can cut the...

I have been seeing explanations that go something like "1300cc built to 1600cc". What exactly do they do to the 1300 to make it a 1600? Is it just a different crank for more throw? Is it just replaced pistons and cylinders? School me!

talkin' about a '69 Ghia, disc brakes up-front, drums rear. Who has the best price on a new (pref. German) master cylinder? and I saw in Hot Vw's a m.c. for 4 wheel disc brakes, would that do? TIA g -- It's amazing what you can do. If... you put your mind to it.

Hi guys, I had a VW 74 super beetle with a bad starter sitting in the garage for a couple of years, I recently replaced the starter, battery, changed the engine oil, break oil and added some gas to it. I tried to start it but it seems fuel isn't reaching the carburetor , the gas pump was working...

Can I put 12 V DC across the solenoid to see if it works or does it need the voltage dropped? I see that there is a resistor in series when I look in the Chiltons manual.

This is a one owner 69 beetle that has been parked 10 to 15 yrs http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2548845690101866121gQtJhK http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2855082440101866121HPrvtb Didn't take long to get it running then the body work started. It seems the quarter was professionaly...

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some VW fanatics ( well, most ) turn their noses up at my beater Ghia Cab., because it is not all" original". and I run the 6v clock on 12volts. Meanwhile, lots of people who have limited exposure to the brand, think what a cool ride I have. I'll let them feed my ego. And anytime I have put a...

I thried using the 'search' blank to find some old topics for this group and they do not show up. Any tips for doing so? thanks again!

I'm not sure if John or Steve still read this forum but in case they or other Texans do I have a question about my license plates. I got my renewal notice in the mail and it says I'm due for new plates and that I can get them in person or by mail. My question is how do I go about getting them by...

Okay. 1969 bone, stock, standard beetle would start up fine, run well, accelerate well, even up hills. After 10 or so miles, a sort of hesitation would creep in that felt like onset fuel starvation. Checked fuel filter, found rust. Replaced filter. Checked fuel, tank- found rust. Replaced fuel...

Due to the economic times I only get to work on the zwitter a few hours a month so its going to take awhile but here are up date pictures . http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2308307750101866121BTeHEK (and the ones that follow)

In <http://www.digoliardi.net/rotor2.jpg>, I think I might grind down that ramp that keeps the rotor stood-off. When seated, the rotor sits several millimeters higher than it should. What do you think? Go for it? I don't understand how the heck this kind of rotor is even sold if it doesn't fit...

Working on a new engine. It has a bad misfiring condition, and no wonder. See these pictures http://www.digoliardi.net/rotor2.jpg http://www.digoliardi.net/rotor1.jpg This rotor is over an electronic ignition. Don't know what kind yet. It is a rev-limiter type rotor.

Hey everyone, does anyone know of a car rental place in cancun (and preferably near the airport) that would still rent the original beetle? I'm going next week and would love to cruise around in one since my 64 resto is still in pieces! Thanks for any help. Keith

Hi, I have a 69 Ghia (1600 twin port) which starts perfectly when cold even when it hasn't been started for a few weeks. However it doesn't start very well when I the engine is hot. If I am on a long motorway drive and stop for 10-20 minutes the engine needs to turn over a lot on the starter motor...