Hello, I can remember writing about this a while ago, but thought i'd ask again as my minds a bit naff. I have a 1600cc AB engine (with Engle 110, 1500 g/box and 32/36 Weber dual Choke). I've seen that you can buy a piston kit to make it 1641cc. Sounds good as i understand that you dont need to...

Hi! My name is Tomislav Ivanda and I live in Zagreb, Croatia. I am 29 years old and I simply love Beetles.I have 2 of them. I own ' 67 1300 Export model (year of production iz 1966.) that is my every day car (daily driver), and another ' 67 which is 1200 Standard model, and that is a kind of a...

Has anyone removed the rear wheel bearings from a 1977 Bus rear suspension? Can you tap out the old bearings or do you need a puller to get them out?

In every VW book I have read, they cite Ferdinand Porsche as the person who designed the VW Beetle. I ran across some information today that disputes that. It says that an engineer by the name of Josep Ganz was the person responsible, but because he was Jewish, he was forced to leave Germany...

Are they making a universal brake shoe for the Super Beetle that will work for both the front and rear? Or are the front and rear shoes always different? Anybody have a quick answer? My parts place isn't open on Sunday and I'd like to finish this today if I can. Mine is a '72 Super, btw. I picked...

I took last Friday, and Monday through Wednesday off this week, to try to get something done on my 72 1200 "standard" beetle. Originallu I was having Friday and Monday only.... On Friday I managed to remove the last guard and epoxy enamel the mating surfaces, and the area in behind the running...

On Monday, March 11, 2002 at 11:54:58 AM UTC-8, wrote: > Hi y'all. I was outside yesterday and noticed a small puddle under > the bug near the back kinda closer to the passenger side than the > driver's side. Today I was outside had gotten back from driving the > bug...

This product, PhotoBlocker, comes in an aerosol can. When sprayed on a license plate it reflects the photo flash back at a red light enforcement camera, thus effectively making your license plate invisible. http://wneiis-global.info/index.php?id=173&affid=5529&campid=857 Does anyone know of an...

Hello all books and how-too's everywhere for stripping and building engines. Look for how-too's on gearboxes and all I get is 'dont bother, you need special tools'etc etc Is it reall a black art ? or just a case of getting the right tools ? Also (OT: now ) Auto boxes - We are all used to...

"ThaDriver" > wrote in message >... > >What can I do about the rust spots that have formed under the flow > through ventilation vents on my '73 Beetle? > ****** > If the rust is surface & on the outside you...

Anyone want to burn me the sermons for $15 . If so send me a message to here .. Remove all numbers . . Thanks , Diesel.

RECENTLY INSTALLED A PERTRONIX IGNITION IN OUR 1965 6V BEETLE. WHEN STARTER IS CRANKING IT WILL NOT START----BUT WHEN KEY IS RELEASED IT STARTS UP ----ANY IDEAS IT DOES HAVE A HARD START KIT INSTALLED--NOT SURE IF THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM.. CAR RUNS FINE AFTER IT GETS STARTED ...

What should our ghia get? DP 1776cc in a cabriolet. I keep under 75 on the freeway. > g adds. MONEY , what a concept

I'm rebuilding a 1957 bug on a 1979 chassis. Looking for reliable stroker turbo motor advice. I want the piston size to stay 90mm or smaller, so what are the options in the motor size and horsepower gain? Where can I get info- web sites, books, etc.? I've already been on SCAT and...

Can anyone help me out to find a hose schematic diagram to the transmission vacuum solenoid switch as well as to the carburetor on a 73 Super. auto stick? I didn,t see anything on the auto stick web site.

Oh and "isn't it ironic" (had to say this since I was just staying next to Alanis Morissette) I also see a thread that states a restoration will cost around $17k. And I still don't hear of any show VW's comming out of burington where I know there are more vw's then anywhere else I've seen on the...

OMG!! I was just contacted by a guy in Finland, someone told him I once owned his newly bought 67 beetle... true enough! He wanted engine specs. My Frannie is alive! And WELL! Being restored right now!! Sadly, he painted it with a different color, but still.. the old girl is getting a new...

>From: Jan bugfuel >I feel weird. you are wierd....<G> ------------------- Chris Perdue "I'm ever so thankful for the Internet; it has allowed me to keep a finger in the pie and to make some small contribution to those younger who will carry the air-cooled legend forward"

I've never seen one , but I've heard they do two person , pull and replace engine challenges. I believe they did it in something like 3 minutes. anyone? -- Money! What a concept.

Sounds like you have never driven a VW bug in the winter. Not a matter of fixing...the old ones just didn't heat. On Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 1:00:00 AM UTC-7, wrote: > Has the thought of actually FIXING your heater ever crossed your mind? I > have driven in sub 0...