I was thinking of using the smaller diameter 'power pulley' so the engine would heat up better in cold weather when I make short trips. By 'short trips' I mean stop and go in town driving, going about 25, 35 to 40 mph for about 5 miles in under 85 but over 25 degrees F outside temperature. I...

Hullo, I have been trying to figure out what would cause my '66 beetle to shudder when clutch starts to engage. This started after I had my tranny and clutch changed. After much searching (bentley manual, here, lots of other sites), common cause seems to inadequate sag in the bowden tube. Before...

Just wondering what everybody thought of BFY Obsolete lately. I’ve had some recent dealings with them and wanted input from others.

I looking for information on installing these windows. The problem is how does the hinge go on the car?

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2736456770101866121QSgHFB Heres pictures of a 79 convertible I'm working on, The prior repairs by todays standerd would have got someone hung I'm sure. We are tring to restore this back to original look. The aftermarket support rails are detectable, other...

Well,(As mentioned before) someone posted R.I.P.RAMVA, must agree the group is slow. So, as a trivial update, yesterday March 7 I turned 45. Not a big deal, especially when one lead ones life as a single youngster anyways. That being said, 45 is half the way to 50 counting from 40.. 8~] Not a...

I picked up a sweet ’60 Beetle in very good shape. Minor things to do on it like brakes, clutch and so on. The ’60 does not have a fuel gauge, instead having the fuel tap. Which way is normal, and which is reserve? I don’t have a clue and none of the books or manuals that I have show. Somebody...

I have a question. I need to replace the nose cone seal and bushing in two trikes (mine) Can they be replaced without taking out the motor and trans. Or can I knock out the seal and do a quick fix.. Thanks. Michael

Bought a Bosch GT40 ignition coil 'bout a year back. Being heavily involved with electronics I thought I,d check the thing out against a standard 12 volt coil to see what they altered. Somewhat surprised I found the primary ( 12 volt side) and the secondary ( ouch side) to have all but identical...

I'm bored so I thought I'd babble a little. It's still aircooled but unfortunately only about the lesser of the siblings... ;) This coming weekend, we'll be in Sebring with a couple of our customers. We'll be driving our white early 70's 911 2.4 liter in the race, and we will also pit crew...

The whole lower back end had to be replaced along with an...

My VW moon hubcaps are too loose on new chrome wheels, not snapping onto the rim nipple securely. Any thoughts or suggestions to allow them to snap on securely would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, --

I will be going on a small trip for me but a seemingly long trip for my VW. It has a single port 1600, appearing to be all stock. I have aftermarket chrome half moons but the tires are just a little wider than stock. I also don't have a tach and other than me, I will have about 100 lbs of...

Rebuilt My CARB - Now the Choke Won’t Close - Help Please! I tried to rebuild my 30/31 PICT BROSAL CARB Now the choke won’t close like it is supposed to when the engine is cold. What did I do wrong? Any help will be appreciated! Thanks In Advance! Jim3.…

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2802939220101866121mdqrtl While cleaning the tank on a 58 Beetle this was in it and looks like it was in it for a long time. Does anyone know what it is. there is no aftermarket gauge on the beetle or indication it ever had one It looks to be made of copper.

Everyone knows not leave anything that might get sucked into the fan there. Right? -- It's amazing what you can do. If... you put your mind to it.

I recently ordered a set of 15 X 5.5 inch stock steel wheels from cip1. VWC-135-601-025-P - STOCK STEEL WHEEL 15 X 5-1/2 4-BOLT ( 4-3/4 INCH BACK SPACING) - BEETLE 68-79 - GHIA 67-74 - TYPE-3 - READ SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT HUB CAPS! The order was placed on 2/8/2009 and they came today 2/16/09. I...

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I bought a 2004 Touareg and it was shod with Falken tires - very noisy, the noise sounded like rear end noise, so I took it to the dealer and he said it was the tires! So I got some Michelin Latitude Tour for a cool grand (ouch!) but they work great. No noise and good road handling. I'm thinking of...

in saw this add last night, is there a vw show in Puyallup ? http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1031322661.html