I have tried all the tricks I could think of, but seem to be getting no more close to figuring what is wrong with the usually trusty 74 standard Bug. engine: 1600dp carburation: 34-pict (Solex & Bocar) distributors: an 009, a SVDA, and the stock dual vacuum ignition: both Compu-fire and stock...

I was given a 78 VW bus. It comes stock with a 2.0L FI engine. Mine however, did NOT come with the FI system. I suppose the PO installed a Holley 2 barrel carb. I didn't receive any info on the bus or engine so I can only assume that the present fuel pump is the original or the what is supposed to...

VW should have record of the number of their Kombi vehicles still registered in each country you'd think yeh? I wonder how many Kombi's by year, model, and country there are? You'd use the official registration registries right? I tried searching for such an hour or two to no avail. I think the...

I have dual weber 40IDFs that are misting fuel up thru the top of the carbs. It is coming out the jet or nozzle in the center of the throut and splashing up. I have my fuel pres reg set to 2lbs so I don't think pressure is a problem.

I've uploaded a photo of the vaccum hose connections coming out of my Distributor to my 34 Pict 3. Can anyone tell me whether: http://216.58.12.229/~gfsc/pics/75SBVaccum.jpg (330kb) - Retard hose to manifold looks right - Hose from air cleaner doesn't go anywhere (just hangs)...should it? You'll...

One for my homie's... VW Trends... is it really true???? I have no choice now.... after 25 years of loyalty, this is what I get???? no see ya,good by,or fuqk off??? hummm..... well,if the remnants of the defunct mag are roaming this ng, thanks for the awesome coverage/stories and stuff I've never...

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just caught a glimpse , did anyone see it? -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

saw it on Craigslist. engine a basket case. -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

we might sell an '70 bug and take payments for some of the Deal. Any pitfalls ? California. that is. -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

I think I've got if figured out. Just before the points burned there was a miss. Traced that to a bad plug. Q. is ; did a bad plug cause the points to burn? -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

I'd vote for him. anyone want to "write-in"? -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

all I can think of is the timing. Speedy Jim to the rescue? -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

I've heard you can put a front end from a beetle (ball Joints) into a Ghia by flopping the bracket that holds the steering box. seems the steering wheel column is at a different angle. Is this true? -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

Yes, the first Mini-Van. like 1953? TIA -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

Someone put in an after market steering wheel and I can't figure how to get a horn button into the middle . I ran a new wire down the center of the "tube" but I don't see the connection for the surrounding tube. the one that at least in older cars was not grounded, it "floated" n rubber. Help! --...

the club HumBugs is holding it. I'll find the web-site. I will selling a '70 bug, maybe a ghia cabrio. -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

6 volt stuff. and someone put a 12 volt starter on a 180 mm flywheel. they changed the gear to match. anyone want it. almost new. newish 180mm clutch too. make offer! 707 839 4690 TIA

I just bought a '71 coupe and the cable/latch mechanism was missing for the gas door . I had a spare from a '70 and it came up short. Could they really have changed the length of the handle pull cable ???? -- when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer. All problems look like nails.

it back fired a coupla times and then wouldn't start. dead battery. after charging it , the motor started and it seems the "gen." idiot light now doesn't glow. All I could find wrong was the battery post connections were not too clean or tight. Could that we the source of the problem? It seems to...