IK see the generator on my T-2 lacks the wire that grounds the body. Is this necessary? -- Enjoy this moment ! Thanks. g.

Where can I get a 80-85C bellows type thermostat? My Type I engine in my 1973 beetle runs cold even with a stock thermostat. This is mostly due to me taking short trips. In moderate and cold weather I want to use a stock F.I. Thermostat. Thanks In Advance!

I cant imagine they are strong enough to stop this if you have to brake heavily ! http://www.4shared.com/file/222913805/590aec63/Camper.html Great idea though ! Rich

ever have the handle turn and no window action. I've found out why. Just inboard of the handle is a "clutch" around the shaft. it wears out. seems the driver's side always goes first. Instead of the nasty job of replacing the whole regulator, how about just defeating the worn "clutch" with an...

Last Sunday, my 1970 Pastel Blue Karmann Ghia was driven away by is new owner. I am not as sad as I thought I would be. The Ghia is truly on a 'better place where it will be driven & appreciated. I BLED from the welding and metalwork. I put a LOT of SWEAT into the restoration, I got...

You got a medal if you got 100,000 kilometers w/o a major rebuild. the cam ran in the case/ no bearings! No hardened valve seats. and that 3rd cylinder. hot! and the "heater" those flaps guaranteed you got to breathe some dirty air pumped through those asbestos laced tubes. Can you spell...

I got these .020 " rings to slip under the cylinders but do I use two paper gaskets or if one which side would you put it under? -- Enjoy this moment ! Thanks. g.

I know if 1950 the bug grounded the horn thru a brush like thingy on the steering column and then the "tube" on the steering column was mounted in rubber and later on they went to another system. What I can't figure out is how the 1971 van horn works. Mine started blowing whenever the key was...

What is with VWoA and their new commercials, sheess? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ3wgX2Oruo What was punch bug is now punch dub? They keep dipping back in the past. I wouldn't mind this at all if I could go down to my local VW dealer and buy parts for my 73... BUT I CAN'T! --

http://sultancarsoft.webs.com ======================================================= Volvo PTT 1.11 keygen is ready mates! Maybe few of you do not know but Volvo has added UD Trucks in their repertoire so with new keygen you can unlock that level as well! Interested to see and know...

Would anyone have any suggestions for me on how to replace the antenna on my 72' super? The problem I am having is getting the antenna wire back through the tiny holes. I did pull the old wire out and pulled a string with it, but the angle is so sharp I am unable to thread the new wire back...

I use 3/8" ductile aluminum fuel line in my kit car. (I have it enclosed in a larger conventional fuel line for vibration protection.) The connection to the fuel line that feeds the carbs is just a slip-on from the aluminum line to the fuel line - fastened with a couple hose clamps. I think I...

Have not had a Beetle for a while, but pulled up next to one at a stoplight the other day. Could tell it was a 73 with the shiny new peashooter exhaust, large tailights and non shock absorbing bumpers. Don't know why but I rolled down the window and waited from him to pull away first, just to hear...

AirCooled.org.uk (AC) is a web directory catering for both classic Volkswagen and Porsche businesses - those that associate themselves with 4 and 6 cylinder aircooled models and sell whole cars, parts and accessories, or who service, rebuild and restore. AC also caters for businesses that have a...

I install an AC to my car, works really good, but when it is on, of course it stall the engine because when the compressor engage, the engine must be increase the rpm to compensate. Some one told me, increase the Idle, but I do not like this idea, another one told me : The factory air on the...

Sigh... Thursday the clutch on my 74 bug gave it's last shuddering breath. Friday I pick up a new clutch kit from the only place in town who sells them and spend Saturday doing my first engine pull (for me I have found it is harder to raise the car high enough to get the engine out than it is to...

http://www.theclassicbeetle.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/volkswagen-cam per-beetle.jpg Looks to be a little short for a 6' person.

Did a complete drum brake job last year including new master cylinder, wheel cylinders and brake shoes. Ran great all last Summer. Ran only sporadically during our tough NJ Winter and now have bad squealing in both front wheels when brakes applied. Pulled the front left hub and all seems fine....

Hi, I just put my Bug back together after a bit of a lay-up. One things baffled me. What's the trick for putting the spring back on the deck lid? (Or hood, bonnet, whatever) I know I have done it before but this time all I can come up with is to install it pre-compressed with some big heavyduty...

Eventually got around to replacing all my T3 Ball joints. Two top ones were pretty good for 40 years old but two bottoms were ...........d. One actually had about 3/16 movement into and out of socket. (Bit like my hip). That typical about bottom ones wearing out more quickly?. In Aust we...