I have a 74SB with a new rebuilt engine (JC Whittney HD oil pump), the oil pressure is about 5psi at an idle when hot and about 25 psi at 2500rpm measured with a mechanical oil pressure gage. My question is, with the idiot light pressure switch in the engine the light flickers on at an idle but...

Best and easy way to drop the front of a Super about 15 mm without putting a 50Kg of concrete on luggage compartment. Does anybody know any site with pic’s? Joao 72 Super 1302

Hi ramva, I've been tinkering with my bug for a while to get a smooth acceleration. When gaining speed i feel a lack of power, and higher in the revs it seems like the the engine can't keep pace (like it won't get enough fuel). It started when i changed the stock fuel pump with a brasilian one....

Hi all, I have a '68 Westy that I am in the process of undoing the previous owners McGyvers. I have one question and one problem regarding the camper top. First the question. Should the top of the canvas be attached to the inside of the mounting strip (1x2 fiberglassed to the inside bottom of the...

(71 bus, stock 1600DP engine, standard carb/air cleaner) Thanks to everyone who has provided suggestions to this pesky problem(engine conks when foot goes off gas. Sometimes. Almost always after engine has been revving for a minute or so, like hitting offramp, or cruising street at 3,000 rpm. But...

I'm forwarding this email with the author's permission: Dear Tim, Last Sunday, August 20th, our ' 89 VW bus broke down in Binghamton,NY. It was towed to Dick's Garage and it appears that one head is leaking water. We found your name on the A.I.R.S. website and are hoping that you or someone...

Howdy folks, We have a lovely '78 VW Westy. Our main problem is that it starts to stall after about 2 minutes of driving, unless you are driving at highspeeds or revs. Whether this is part of the problem or not, there is a piece of the body which is underneath the engine, where the accordian...

I am so hoping that someone can help me. I own a 76 VW Trike. The engine is out of a 76 VW Beetle and I thought that the rearend was too. Here is my problem, I have no rear brakes at all. My rear brake shoes are down to the metal. I ordered what I thought was the right shoes (ones for a '76...

Hi all I've been tinkering around with my sawsall on my bug but it feels like I am doing surgery with an axe. It is big and cuts too quick. A cutoff wheel works well, but that's really the other side of the spectrum. Having used a pneumatic body saw before, I was thinking that this seems to be a...

O.K. I am a college student but my job is really far away currently I am driving a 2002 jetta but between work and school the miles are gonna kill it before long at this rate anyway. So I am thinking about getting a second car to just use for school and running around town. I am need something that...

The only Bug I have towed with my Bug Tow was a 66 with no Engine. My friend doing the driving said it did ok but would have been better with a engine. I want to remove my Engine out of my 68 to look at it and to remove the body to prerpair the floor pans. But will need to tow the chasis a...

Free Gas Tank out of a '75 Bus --- whole, sound and tight BUT some rust inside so would need the 'chemical bath' that is a good idea on any used tank anyway. This is the fuel injected type tank. A great man once said, "Every time a part from the old air-cooled generation of vw's is taken to the...

Thanks so far for all the help on my 68 Autostick Bug. I am trying to wrap up the work on the Master Cylinder. I ordered all new Metal Brake Lines from Californina Pacific/Jbugs and got 5 pieces. one for each wheeel and the long one from the back to the front. But I am missing the metal lines...

Just had a new battery put in. My radio has to be reinstalled. I have the code#, but forget how to go about putting it in. An help would be so appreciated. Bevquitt

Had a new battery put in and forgot how to reset radio. I have the code #, ust forgot the steps. Any help would be appreciated

Thanks! Always like seeing what everyone's doing with their bugs. Btw, my eye also fell on your boat. Nice lines - Does it needs some polyester POR15 :) (that is a poly boat, right?) "ysail1" > wrote in message ... finally, here are some...

Hi all, I've been away for a while, enjoying the Wonderbus, and out camping in our 84 water-cooled (evil, hiss hiss) Vanagon while I have been outfitting with low-power lighting, and solar panels. That way, Mrs Squirrel has a cozy and happy little home to camp in which makes her happy. A happy Mrs...

Well, I finally got the oil filler and nut off of my '74 Beetle. It was leaking a little oil and of course, was very difficult to get off. I grinded off the tin and then used a pipe wrench and vice-grip to get the nut off. Actually, the nut broke but that's okay. I have a replacement nut and oil...

Due to replace both axle boots on the 74 bug. Haynes says split is to be at rear, current torn one is up. Muir says either. Apart from not facing down, is there any particular preference ? James

I'm getting a little bit of white smoke out of the right exhaust, and it's starting to smell a little rich so I figure the mixture is off. Can anyone tell me which adjustment screws do what on my Italian made Weber 34 ICT carbs? Pics can be seen...