Bending the float downward while the valve contact tab remains the same geometry to the hinge pin will lower the fuel level in bowl. Randy

Is the directionals part of the emergency flashers circuit? first the emergencies went out and now nothing. do they share the same flasher relay unit? -- Karma, What a concept!

a neighbor with a '60 bug asked me how difficult it is to go 12 volt. I thought the starter was the worst of it. tho you can spin a 6v starter with 12volt. isn't it easier to rebush the tranny and find a bendix that fits the ring gear? where can one get this? TIA g -- Karma ; what a concept!

What exactally caused the feud between Mario and John C? Thanks!

Hi All This is a 74 Bay with a 2.0L CJ engine. Last night she took me home fine. Later I tried to start it and it does nothing, just a dimming in the lights, but no starting engine and no starting noise. The Haynes manual says the battery must be low, but I charged it overnight and this morning...

I have read a ton on here about stripping paint off to metal or not for a total respray etc. 1. First method mentioned is chemical strip to metal 2. Second methed mentioned is blasting - plastic, walnut shells, sand etc 3. Third method - sanding pads etc 4. Some even noted NOT to remove to metal...

At least I can't remember anyone else beating us to it, although I am aware that there have been some related projects in the past between two ramvaites but so far no results have been published. (grin) Our unveiling of the project should take place around May 20, next year. Until then, we...

I look at a few other similar sites to Ramva and its so common to hear someone comment that their "official" Service Manager just says "Yeh, their all like that" in response to some fault and shows them the door. Makes me laugh when after 20 years of having the sticky seatbelt catch on my...

My '66 beetle sat for 2 weeks, battery worked fine. fixed accelerator cable ( it was broken ) and tried to start it... DEAD. Jumped it- started right up... let run for 1/2 hour. next morning - dead. jumped it, let run for 45 minutes, drove to work. after work... dead. HMMMM 13.6 volts when...

Whatever happened to Ramvy the Beetle who was slowly winging it's way around the world to visit all the members? It never made it this far south. Allan. --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---

Hi all, Just back from my holiday. When i drove my bug home from my inlaws place yesterday, i lost my left hubcap, it happened twice before on the right side but now it happened on the left side. They are the stock hub for a 4 bolt steel rim. I got them back every time, but it still is...

I'm talking about pre-1998 Beetles. What years were the Super Beetles produced for US customers? What years were the regular Beetles produced for US customers? I have read many comments from supposed experts that say the regular Beetle was better than the Super Beetle. If so, why is...

There's a place in NC along a stretch of Hwy 129 called "Tail Of The Dragon." VERY popular place for motorcycles and high-performance cars to ride/drive along. 318 turns in 11 miles. I just went last Friday and now... I'M BACK!!!!!!!!! Wow, what a blast! Left peg feeler = GONE. Pipes on...

I have to conduct a poll for a philosophy class. My poll is whether or not a VW Bug 1600 engine leaks oil. My 1600 on my 1971 Super Beetle leaked oil and my 1600 on my 1974 Super Beetle leaks oil. If you have a 1600 engine on your bug could you e-mail me the year of your car and whether or not...

Take a look at this newspaper clipping. They interviewed a pregnant lady who was concerned about the effect of jackhammers from nearby construction on her unborn child. The part that is ironic is that during the interview, they have a photo of her smoking a cigarette. Wonder if that would have...

Can anybody help? I have a five pin relay that appears to be bad (shake & sounds like a broken light bulb), signals don't work, flashers don't work. Checked bulbs - OK. THe part I took off the back of the fuse box in slot #3 per the owner's manual is a 5 pin relay HELLA 002684-03 or VW 111 955...

I had a customer come in and say someone broke into his car and stole his wheels , speakers and gear shift knob from his ghia. http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2156831230101866121zQCfgQ Someone(s) in this area that has a vw is stealing parts. I would like to ask the person that Lee (lives...

Hi I still keep getting guys telling me how clean n shiny my rusty bolts would end if I put them for a night on coke (large, no ice). I've never tried this, but it all sounds like bogus science to me. Has anybody tried...

Hi guys, I need some help. 1973 standard Beatle 1600 dual port My son and I are having a very frustrating time with his bug. We took the engine out to replace the main seal because it was leaking. We had a very difficult time removing the flywheel. Whale trying to get that nut off we ruined the...

On the internet over the years, we have seen just about everything. Remember when flash was new and impressive. People are hard to impress today. Check out the site at this link. I was impressed by this guys web work although not related to VWs. http://www.leoburnett.ca/