Hi All, It's been almost 3 years since I last posted, and also just about that long since I updated my website. But, now it's done, and I'm pretty pleased with it. Please pay me a visit and let me know what you think! My email can be found on the site. The site includes everything I've...

Hey i am currently on a drilling rig in utah, and all theese guys out here have some big 4 wheel drive 12mpg pigs. I am looking for a Baja Bug or Sand Rail that is solid safe and rolling, A Good engine is not absolutely necessary but a ready to drive Baja with cage would be Ideal.. I would like to...

Hi, I will be replacing the heads and pistons on my bug; I was wondering what piston make is preferred for a 1600cc standard engine. Mahle seems to be popular any comments? Regardless of what pistons I use, I should balance them - is this correct? ( Mahle advertises having the convience of the...

Does anyone know of a source for a manual, or any tuning/setting information for a Pierburg 34 PICT 30 caburetor? -- Randall Brink Author 1970 VW Type 1 1973 Mercedes-Benz W115 240D

The market for odometer tampering is about to ASPLODE. :-) http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/14/eveningnews/main674120.shtml --- "There's nothing wrong with a little shooting as long as the right people get shot." - Inspector Harry Callahan

Well, the brakes went soft on the 'ol 69 bug, and a puddle appeared under the master cylinder, so it was time for a new one. Went to the FLAPS and got a new German FTE/FAG M/C. It looked quite similar to the original (yes, it was the 35 year old original, complete with a blob of body...

jetta drives up to 40mph and than it starts to shutdown. what can be causing this?

Will not start after not being run for about 7 days. Will start when jumped from good battery (my truck) Will run or idle great for any lenght of time When shut off and try to restart, all systems seeming to be OK, (lights, radio,buzzer etc), but no action at key lever, no start grind etc, but will...

Strong Bad, I sure miss Marzipan from your Japanese cartoon. Could you bring her back for a guest appearance or something? Or at least, the Yello Dello? Yeah, I'm a leg man ;) L8z, -Dave, Oakland, CA

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Doesn't look like a bad price for all the components. I can't make out what all the components are, either. That electrical-panel-looking contraption, for instance. Don't know about the quality. -- Randall Brink Author 1970 VW Type 1 1973 Mercedes-Benz W115 240D

I'm looking for my first car! VW Beatle - SGH 843L It was Yellow when I owned it in 1996. I believe it went from Newbury down towards Basingstoke, after that I lost track, if anyone knows of its where abouts or you are the owner please get in touch. I would love to see how it is looking! And...

I am looking for exhaust manifolds for a type 2 '77 bus. The manifolds on the left and right currently have holes large enough to stick two fingers through and it sounds like a harley davidson. Any thoughts? I wanted to put a repair on the pipes but the holes are located at the junction of the...

ok folks i was dumb and i hit a curb in it broke the wheel bearing i replaced that and it is still teaked and the drum moves around so i think it has something to do with that dosnet look like any roda are bent but dunno any help is more then welcome vwthingrcer

Hello People, Can anyone fill me in on the options for a 5 speed transmission are?. I have 68 swing axle beetle. JAY

Will the front hood of a 1968 type 1 fit a 1972 type 1? Thanks, George

I am looking for exhaust manifolds for a type 2 '77 bus. The manifolds on the left and right currently have holes large enough to stick two fingers through and it sounds like a harley davidson. Any thoughts? I wanted to put a repair on the pipes but the holes are located at the junction of the...

1332577254 need to date this chassis number before I bid on ebay ! link to site or year is good. I think 73 but am hoping 72 !

I'm trying to get the axle nut off of my '73 Bug (IRS) without the help of an impact gun. I've used Muir's idea of a breaker bar with a 1" x 3' pipe cheater, but have only manged to torque off the socket nub on two bars. I've poured Liquid Wrench on the nut, I've heated it up with a torch, I've...

In taking more things off my 75 engine, it occurred to me that those heat exchangers are potentially pretty dangerous if they have an exhaust leak in them. Is there a way to make sure to see if they are ok? (off the car, that is). Or is it just a good idea to not take the risk and replace...