Thanks to all who responded. I dismantled my accessory section sufficient to raise the fan shroud and re-installed the thermostat pushrod onto the flap actuator, rplace everything, installed the thermo and drove it a few miles to see that the thermostat expanded and moved the flaps. All is in...

We have listed on eBay a 1972 VW Karman Ghia hood and rear seat both in EXCELLENT condition. Hood is listed for $49.00 and seat for $10.00 See them online...

HI Could any help with a question , is it a MOT requirement for the heating channels to be rust free on a vw beetle

New tradition!!! http://www.employees.org/~travist/fff/fff.html --- "There's nothing wrong with a little killing as long as the right people get killed." - Inspector Harry Callahan

I have a 72 bug and when I got it the wiring at the starter was diconnected. There are 3 wires...1 red that comes from the drivers side of the car 1 red and 1 red with white stripe(this one is alitttle bigger than the other 2) that come from the passenger side. Also when I put my test light to...

Hi All! Last Summer I replaced my '73 Beetle's wiper motor. the old wiper motor had water in it, but it still worked. What could have caused this and what can I do to prevent water from getting into the new wiper motor? Thanks! Sleepy Joe

Does anyone have a recommendation on the width, aspect ratio and diameter, as well as the best brand for a 1970 standard Beetle?

Can someone help me. A friend gave me a bunch of old VW parts - some are new in the package. I've got a CAR CUSTOM "Hi-Tech Pulley" with this number on it - 101 50-4401. It looks like it goes on a Type 1. Would this be right? Thanks for any help.

What are y'all having? We're having: 1- plethora of beer 2- stuffed mushrooms 3- bugles with clam dip 4- meatballs 5- potato chips with homemade onion dip 6- hot wings 7- fritos with sausage cheesy dip 8- deviled eggs 9- Hickory Farms cheese log thingies

Sad but true. Anyway, this is my first time selling a car. I would appreciate any hints and tips, and no, I don't plan on selling it to someone who won't take care of her. That's why I'm posting here...I want to know where I can advertise the car to people who are aircooled enthusiasts. ...

Jodie Foster's '79 Beetle Convertible FI with 55,000 miles went for a mere $16,500US today at the auction on Speed channel... Is that all this type and year is really worth? Does it really have to be an OLD Beetle? Would the car have sold for more on TheSamba or elsewhere? -- ___ |___| '61 -...

Hey, I'm not a RAMVA regular, but I lurk from time to time. Just got her Sunday, not a bad score for the East coast. First _real_ project, so I'm sure I'll be posting a bunch, bugging (no pun intended) you guys with my stupid questions. This weekend I'm just going to clean it up, and think about...

I installed a factory new engine and replaced all electrical, ignition and fuel distribution system components this Dec.-Jan. Never reeally got everything running right, but acceptable at times. The engine sounded "restrained" if that's a proper way to describe it, and it had major hesitations in...

After rigging a cross-arm connector onto the actuators for my fan shroud flaps, and installing the connecting rod to the thermostat, getting the shroud back on, etc., it now occurs to me that the newer "doghouse" oik cooler compatible fan shrouds do not have that spring that loads the cooling flap...

I have painted the frames about 4 years ago. Now I'm re*painting my Bug and found rust in the wing frames under the seals. Should the water be draining out of them somehow? Maybe gluing the seals better? Any thoughts are appreciated. -- Mel 77 Revived Bug & 70 Ghia Cabriolet

i really hope someone can help coz im in a bit of a pickle. a few days ago my generator light flashed on for a bit whilst driving, i turned engine off, then back on again and all was fine. However starting has been getting more difficult and today whilst driving it came on again, my lights dimmed,...

Hi Guys Well, I got around to pulling the engine out of a 75 bug given to us last month -- was waiting for a nice day and yesterday was it. Amazing how easy that is! The hardest part is documenting the connections (it is a FI model). Jan Anderson's trick of sliding the engine out the side seems so...

If Shaggie and Timmy want to visit Chris Perdue in Virginia, this article might be bad new for them. LOL http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/02/09/low.pants.ap/index.html

I have read the Haynes manual, read Muir's book, cracked the case and cleaned it and still can not figure out what engine I have inherited. (I cracked the case because when I drained the oil, water poured out.) The only identifying marks are a "014" stamped on the flywheel-side of the case (on the...