They've got a new one at funnyplare.org. Shows the quality built into watercooled VWs: http://www.funnyplace.org/file.php?id=2062 click on the center picture to download the commerical. 1.4MB for those with slow connection. Neil

I had a mishap this morning, whereby my engine backfired through the carburetor and blew a small disc out of an aft-facing port on the carburetor. I cannot find the disc. Can these be bought at a normal parts store? This is a Pierburg carb. -- Randall Brink Author

Hey Gang , I already posted this on STF but I thought everyone should know . The VWoA Nazis are at it again!! Received the following email from Tony who is the owner /operator of SunCoast Bugs in Florida. To bad that VWoA has to push their frigging nonsense around on honest people trying to make...

Find yourself a stream server now! (WinAmp, or Audion3 for OSX) Dial into Chronix Aggression outa Colorado, live and let live...128 kbs J.

Hello NG! I have to remove the oil breather from the generator stand to tighen the bolt/nut on the generatorclamp. I remember that there is a original VW tool. Does anybody has a link to a drawing or so? PS: Progress on my project: http://medlem.jubii.dk/dergolf/1303feb2005.jpg Bye from...

Hi. I recently had an original F block '66 engine completely rebuilt by Archway Imports here in St. Louis. Supposedly they do very good work. The engine runs great, near as I can tell, and has been bored out to 1600 for more power. Fuel consumption seems rather high, but I don't really know...

Hi. I have a 72 Beetle that is suffering from a dead short. As soon as the ignition is turned on, fuse number 2 blows. Then, of course, there is no positive power to the coil and the car will not start. What confuses me here is that the wire (white in color) from fuse 2 goes into a black box...

We still have our 1974 Thing for sale and there are a couple of ads out there that people occasionally come across. How many red flags can you spot in this request I received yesterday? (I didn't bother with a reply, for obvious reasons...) Hello Owner, My Name is wilson, I saw your advert...

It's been six years since I took out the rear windows. Even so, I cut the rubber since I was replacing the seal. What's the easiest way to remove the windows and still be able to use the seal again? tia, -- Mel

From: "Briantelope" > Subject: engine stuck to tranny! ugh! Date: Monday, February 21, 2005 10:49 PM 56 hard top oval, if you don't remember (you probably don't) Removed everything, and pulled the body off the pan. Feeling awesome. To keep myself busy during the week, I was...

You guys are so cool for posting that you were having trouble accessing our site! I contacted our server and we are working on some little things that could be causing the problem. I wouldn't NEVER have known about these problems without your help! It all seems so weird. . . I mean it works for...

I have finally took a step into my bug engine. After the motor sitting in my shop, since last summer, collecting saw dust. I decided last night to go start the process of tearing into it to check the compression ration and fix a couple things that need attention. With temps in the 40's, it was...

i’m planning on painting my 63 beetle.there is surface rust on the underside.i was wondering if anyone has ever used rust bullet.i dont really want to sand blAst it if there is another way.any advice for perhaps a better product or if i’ll have to jaust sand blast it would be greatly...

I'm looking for a ready to run (all accessories) type 1 used engine for use in testing an aircraft propeller. I would like to get 100hp at around 3500 rpm (I'll have a gear reduction so my prop speed will be lower). I don't need a rebuilt engine as this will just be run on a test stand. I'm not...

Planning some work on old bolts?. weeks before , squirt some thin oil on the bolts/nuts. I thin used motor oil and keep in squirt can. the vibration of normal driving helps the oil penetrate. good luck. > g adds; "Pay no attention to the naked gay conservative male prostitute sitting in the...

Don't recall if this was posted before, but everyone's favorite Disney bug is bag and updated for the new millenium. http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/herbie/ Mike

Hello all Just about got my body free on the 1303. Lots of grinding and unwelding - the body has been welded to the floor almost completely over the years !!. Anyway, I have removed all the bolts except 2. on the superbeetle site it says there are under the back seat, 4 13mm bolts and 2 17mm...

COOL bug adventures! Inbox Hey there, wanted to let you know that I ran across your website two days ago and REALLY enjoyed it! Very entertaining, and quite helpful in my (hopefully) upcoming baja adventures. Actually, your website is the ideal website for me at this point. Currently all I...

You guys crack me up..... The "Shag topics", the "Jan answers", John Conolly, etc. RAMVA is still the same, nothing really changes. Idle moment, reading my RAMVA (don't do that much at all lately) haven't finished my 'cube yet (Jan, remember?), can't go to bed just yet..... Hope everyone is...

Hello I have a '73 vert with a torn lower Frame head. Has anyone ever replace the lower framehead or know some that has? Thanks for any advice OldIron