I have two questions i was hoping i might get some feedback on. I just recently aquired a 73 superbeetle, how do i tell what size engine it is? my uncle who was the previous owner said it had a 1200, but im just not sure. And also it was sitting for a good ten months before i got it, spudered...

Hi RAMVA! A few days ago I posted about running out of gas while the gauge showed about half a tank. Well, It was not the gauge that was wrong, not the vibrator either. Aparently I had large pieces of debris in the tank that sometimes clogged the outlet and made the bug run out of fuel. Last...

Idea about how to find TDC- Do Not Use The Pencil Method Today I attempted the pencil method of finding TDC for No. 1 cylinder. Well, the pencil broke off and now I have to remove the head to get the broken pencil and wooden chips out. But that is OK, since I was wanting to replace the push rod...

I have some original VW glass from a '71 hardtop Ghia. These parts include: 1. The drivers door window with the mounting bracket 2. The left rear vent window with the latch 3. The rear window with the defroster grid All of the pieces are in excellent condition. Please let me know if...

hey all, we were removing the popouts from one of my parts cars and in the process we wrecked the weather seal. west coast metric no longer offers them, and i have no others to replace with. would anyone know where i could get replacements for both sides of the car or what i could use in its...

if any of you are local to the cheyenne, wyoming area, i have a 61 sunroof bug that id like to get rid of, cheap? drop me a line. trey

The Cincinnati Volkswagen Club is having our annual VW/Porsche Family Reunion show on Sunday September 25. The event with start with our annual pre-show party at Metalkraft Coachwerkes on the Saturday night before the show. Proceeds will benefit the local Ronald Mcdonald House charity. The...

67 Bus... stock 1600, external cooler, been like this for decades with no surprises. Had been mostly sitting for a few years. Drove it around the block every now and again. Been driving it almost daily now for a few hundred miles. Short around town trips. Everything is as it should be. Oil...

Joao Eliseu wrote: > I have an idea how to setup the thermostat (cooling) but I what to double check with > the experts. I need to find a screw and washer to fix the thermostat to the bracket. > I don’t know if I lost them or during the rebuilt someone forgot to put them. > Thanks is advance > >...

I'm working on the front brakes and need to remove the star adjusters. I have removes the screw on part and the bottom star adjusters but the top ones will not come out. I have sprayed them with penitrating oil. I used a hammer and flat head screwdriver on the bottom ones but will not work on the...

....to use in a restoration where all of the brake parts are brand new. Should I stick to the old type which needs regular changing, or go for the newer silicon based fluid. 1972 Type 1 front disc rear drum. TIA Tony www.gtbeetle.tbcomputing.com

Hi folks! Let's dare to dream a moment...my type 2 (a 1975) has some serious frame rot and some rather severe engine leaks. I'm told that without major work, there's no way it will pass even the most forgiving vehicle inspection standards in the country (Alberta). Problem is that the interior is...

I still have a full set of full length floorpans, with jacking attachment, and seat rails. I am not sure which year they are, but the invoice simply states, "early floor pans." They are located in Cedar Hill, just south of Dallas, Texas. I will try to post pictures of them later in the...

A fixer upper project located in Northern Berks County, PA. I have about six major projects I have to get to around the house, so it'll be 2006-2007 until I can get to it. I'd just rather not just have it sitting in the driveway another year or two. 1981 with air cooled engine and auto...

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Anyone go? Crappy weather but a great day.. shame aircooled gave me the wrong scat gearshirt on the saturday, as driving back on the sunday to replace mine it actually broke again and had to walk/hitch there again! Anyway, nice to see you all. Regards Mark

Have various Ghias and VW's for parting out. 1965 Ghia Rag, 1995 Ghia also have ... 1999 Golf TDI, Passat , FOX, Jetta, Beetles Pictures can be seen at: http://www.punchbuggies.com/classifieds/

Just got back from another local car show. They had about 130 cars. I was the only imported car and the only sports car except for the 6 vettes. I entered my Puma in the 70's stock class with all the chevys and fords and even one caddy convertible. In this show for a change the judging was done...

Before I actually try it, how can I test the carb to make sure the bushings are the problem? I have access to a machine shop. Are there sites or webpages that describe the procedure? Are the bushing sold or should I just make my own? tia, -- Mel

I split the case today and found out why the motor was pushing air out of the carb instead of sucking it in. Somehow The cam was off about 40 deg. I know, at least I thought that, my friend and I checked that damn thing when we assembled it but we missed it somehow. It was strange that even though...