long time lurker here, finally back into a bug, for the 14yo daughter when she turns 16... til then i get it, better mileage than my dodge 8^)... http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=jq5qdwc.16m8wyq4&x=0&h=1&y=cpq31u it needs some tlc, and it has it's share of flaws and a touch of...

I'm really not sure where to start with the electical problems I've been having with my '68 bug. She has dual carbs and a 1776 cc engine. She'll sit and drain out the battery. Assuming that my battery is charged and at full power, where do you reccommend I start? I followed Muir's book on...

picture of my solenoid http://community.webshots.com/photo/551002564/2985032360036859459eMzoJq My starter solenoid recently self destructed.After trying to find a replacement for several days I have come up empty.The problem...all the replacement solenoids have two push on connectors on the right...

Hi everyone :D, Does anyone know what the stud pattern of a 71 Beetle is. There are some wheels on eBay I would like for my trike and the stud holes look the same but I need to know for sure (seller does not know). My PCD is 4 x 100mm Thanks -- Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface,...

Hi ramva! Do any of you know where I can find a tutorial, or info on how to machine and install a sand seal on my case? I'd like to know how much and how to machine it. What other mods should I do to make it work? I've seen a couple of ads about bolt in sand seal pulleys. Do they work? TIA,

Which sites do you recommend as free, online "bibles" for repair (how-to, diagnostics, etc)? Something to complement the standard Bentley, Chilton, Haynes, etc. E.g. which website should I check before posting a question to this group? Thanks. ...Kev

Is there such a rule as a "charter" in this news group . I,m a new "bug" owner and new to this news group . I may have violated "the charter" of this news group and not knowing it . LeRoy Prosic 73 super bug convert.

1971 VW Super Beetle Convertible, Green with Tan top. New tires and battery. Garaged year round. Bought from orginal owner and only driven less than 200 miles a year. Located in Rogers, Arkansas. Asking $ 8,500 or best offer. Pictures can be sent via e-mail. Must sell !!!!!!!!!!

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=712144#712144 Jake Raby is making the road trip from his place in Clevland, GA to Sacramento, CA for Bug-O-Rama on Sunday. You going to be there, right?

anyone interested in doing a VW meet? Air-cooled only. Near Arcata. -- If you see yourself in others, then whom can you harm?

I have a 62 bug, 1200 stock engine, 6 volt system. The car runs great, except when I turn on the headlights. Then it starts cutting out/missing at higher RPM's. I checked the volts at the coil and found the following: Lights off: 5.9 v. Lights on: 5.2 v.

I have a chance to get a decent 67 Baja. No Engine and Floors are rusted but body is good. I mainly want it for the body to go n my 68. Will it fit my 68 and how much are Baja kits worth? Thanks Steven

Hello, All! My handbrake push rod came off the ratchet, anyone know any tricks to get it back on? I'm not good at puzzles! Thanks in advance. With best regards, dukecola. E-mail:

Folks, This one is mind blowing, and frustrating. Here is the situation. The car used to break one about once a year. Recently the speedo stopped working, and i investigated, and found that the bearing nut (the one with the hex key head) had came loose, and thus broke the cable. I inspected the...

Okay, so she's not going to be driven anytime soon, but I did order my new upholstery from aircooled.net the other day. This will be my first step towards putting the car back together after all of the time I spent taking it apart/stripping paint/losing parts after moving :-)

I was given a 72ish dual port motor recently and a friend of mine mentioned it might have a Porsche generator on it. Is there any way to tell if it is and how much that might be worth?

I just bought the wife a sunbug. Our first VW. I will be watching to see if anyone replies as we need the same. Question: When we got our bug, the backwindow was not installed. Has new rubber. I can't seem to get it in the right position to fit. I am worried that I will bend something. I have tried...

Okay. The '58 is coming out of storage after (how long?) So, which way does the gas tank switch turn for main and for reserve? It's in the middle (off) now. I hope Joey answers first. -- cringing, waiting for the stinging blow - john

I just bought my wife our first bug (käfer). A 74 Sunbug. Question: When we got our bug‚ the backwindow was not installed· Has new rubber. Was lying in good condition in the back seet. I can't seem to get it in the right position to fit. I am worried that I will bend something. I have tried...

Hi all, I'm having trouble with the drivers-side doorlock. It's getting more difficult to open the door from the outside. I think it all started when i had to adjust the door real tight to make the doorrubber seal water tight. I could feel the resistant in the doorhandle when opening the door. Now...