Hi! I have a 1973 Beetle with: * 1600cc DP Type I with lowered compression * SVDA distributor * CDI and Pertronix ignition What modifications will I need to make to run it on ethanol and with an ethanol gasoline mix? Thanks!

I have a customer that wants me to convert his ac from R-12 to 134 the conversion kit that the local parts store comes with a screw on tip to charge it but I'm not sure if it goes on the lt ot right connector. has anyone done this conversion? Any info would be greatful. Mario Vintage Werks resto

Could someone please give me a suggestion on how to remove the glue from the headliner that has been replaced in my beetle? I had someone suggest mineral spirits but that didn't work. Thanks!

1971 VW Super Beetle Convertible, Green with Tan top. New tires and battery. Garaged year round. Bought from orginal owner and only driven less than 200 miles a year. Located in Rogers, Arkansas. Asking $ 8,500 or best offer. Pictures can be sent via e-mail. Must sell !!!!!!!!!!

The crankshaft oil seal on my bro's bus keeps blowing, we're not sure why. The engine, a '74 tp, is in good condition, no blow by, breather pipe is clear and pressure relief valve moves freely. After 3 years of perfect running it's blown 3 in as many months! We've tried black German seals,...

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Would like to hear from anyone who worked for Harblin Motors VW or Lynn'sService center of Watertown NY...about 1965 to 1993. Howie

After 8 garage years I had my VW fixed up to the point where it ran well (I thought), today on my first excursion out into the real world it started backfiring out the right side tail pipe like crazy after it warmed up. On top of this I think it blew up through the carb a few times with a real...

I have the following OEM VW parts catalogs for sale on microfiche. I also have the OEM CD ROM based parts catalog system the dealer is using (ETKA) as well. Drop me a line with any interest. Thanks, Joe. VOLKSWAGEN 42-78 BEETLE (1200/1300) Jan-96 VOLKSWAGEN 42-78 BEETLE...

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Driving on my "new to me" mail route today, one of my customers pulled up in her beetle as I got to her mailbox..asked her what year (I estimated 68-69) she said it is a 68 autostick, has 174K on the odo, she's the original owner! She said she tells people it's her Rolls <G> Cool! Jon 66...

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The shop IDIOT took the torch set and went out to the junked Volkswagens outside to get a part. A few minutes later he strolls in, very calm and collected..says..where is the fire extinquisher? We look out the window and the junker VW is totally engulfed in flames...

Can anyone clarify what timing mark I should use for my 1600 type 2 engine code AS - I am getting a lot of conflicting info and cant find a reference to the AS engine code. Is it 7.5 BTDC as seems to be fairly standard?

I am a retired VW mechanic from Watertown NY. I would be glad to try and help people with VW problems if I can. I worked on al air cools and Rabbits and Diesel, Bugs, Bus, Type 3 and 4, Ghia, Vanagans, Fox, some Audi..and Jetta.. Howie

Howdy, I am looking for a VW specific salvage yard, or really any place I can get cheap used alloy wheels to match one of mine that went out of round from some really cool pointy rocks on a roadtrip. There was a really good one in Oklahoma somewhere I went to 10 years ago; now I can't remember...

My '73 Super has a 1600DP with a Pict30/31 carb. I have some rough acceleration when the weather is cool. I don't think my preheater is working properly. I found a picture of the vacuum hoses for a PICT34 on a '73 at Rob & Dave's website. According to my understanding from the site, I need the...

I have a 69 bug with an adjustable front beam, ball joints, short shocks, and Karman Ghia disc brakes on the front end. This suspension won't move up when the car is on the ground. I can jump on the front end and it won't move. Been this way for 17 years since I put the front beam and brakes on...

I went out to start my '69 Bug for the first time in 4 years, today. Cranks over fine, but no fire to plugs. Unfortunately, mice made a nest at the fuse panel area under the hood and the urine has eaten up some of the wire terminals. My question is, does power to the coil go thru the fuse box? The...

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