I thought I was having problems with my battery draining and I followed my "how to keep your beetle alive forever" book and my problem is now leading me to the starter. Here's the situation: -the car will only start if I jump it. This is why I thought it was the battery but.. -the lights are in...

After rebuilding the engine and getting the old Baja back on the road, the oil pressure doesn't seem to be what it should. It's running about 20 pounds at 55mph and no more than 30 when wound up in the lower gears (at full operating temp. I used the original relief valves and springs so I'm...

"DC" > wrote in message ... If anyone is interested the link below will take you to pictures from Cruise For The Cure 2006. The cruise this year help raise money for the starlight...

I have a tow bar for sale for an aircooled VW. Make offer. Buyer must pick up. I will not ship. I am in the Cleveland, Ohio area. If interested send me an e-mail. I sold my VW and would really like to get this tow bar to someone who can use it. I has a lock and safety chain. Brian...

Looking for good tech in or near Boston or NH. Just someone who knows aircooled vehicles in and out. Most of the local shops mechanics have never seen a aircooled, nevermind worked on one. I took my Thing to a shop for sticker and asked them to fix the horn and tail light. They gave me...

Folks, I have a 74 standard Beetle, and when I go out of town for a week or so and do not daily drive my beetle, the battery is dead. It is a good battery, I have had it checked. There must be a short, but there is nothing glaring at me....I often wonder if the short may be in the alternator...

Hi, I've been dreaming for a long time about driving a vehicle from USA to South America (I'm from Argentina). I wanted to ask three questions: 1) Do you know of any books, travel logs, etc. about this trip? The only book I know of is "Road Fever". I know that many people have done this before,...

"far" > wrote in message ... > Thanks for reading... > > Is there a best brand for the longest lasting type 1 cv boot for a 1969 > beetle? > > A friend has a old kit vehicle that he has maintained for years and has > found that current...

Hi all! It's been a long time since I installed my cool air kit for hot weather. http://aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=EXA0002&cartid=0501200636253676 Would someone please give me some tips? Do I need to remove the two curved hinge support brackets be fore intalling the kit?

I'm sorry for all the questions. I found my issue why my Bug died on me Friday. But in the earch for a cause I moved the timing. I adjusted the timing with a light yesterday, but the idle is really low. My adjusting screws do nothing when I move them. I have a 30 PICT 3 and my distributor has...

Any of you over there have opening bay door quarter lights that haven't rusted through, and want to send them to UK ? Moving all my door bits over to the new (to me) door, and mine just turned into brown mush. I now have a nice triangular hole..... James

Hello all. Hmm, Ghia was running great and just died. Symptoms were like out of gas. Still not starting so I tested fuel pump. The pump was not working so I replaced it and all the fuel lines/filter. I cranked it and nothing. The VW spec for the pushrod was 13mm or 1/2". I measured 1/8"...

For those of you who don't remember me from my (at best) sporadic posting, I have a '62 Beetle Convertible which I am doing a pan off restoration to. I bought her in early 2000, and she and her many parts have followed me to a new home after a divorce. I've been replacing the parts I lost, and I...

Thats a riot. A Jet-powered VW - BUG. I want one oh those in my Garage, and a Gas-station too, so I can fill it up. http://www.jumpingpixels.com/vw.html

To All: Ten years ago this July a group of VW bus owners drove to Inuvik, 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Recently, several people have contacted me asking for information about the trip. To keep from repeating myself I've opened a Group on Yahoo titled Inuvikkers and have posted my...

I need to replace my flywheel. The pin holes on the crank and the flywheel are oval. Can I fixed this w/o disassembling the engine? If I need a need flywheel , I'll spend the money. But I don't want to take apart the engine right know. Are there repair kits available?

Can anyone give me the history of the 1974 VW Sunbug? I know it was a special addition but would like to know about it. Thanks -- VW Lover Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

I've added a few photos to my bus tech album. They deal with fuel injector install tips, CHT sensor install tips and a few other little things. Take a look. Any requests? http://photos.yahoo.com/busahaulic01 -- -BaH Dave Pearson 79 Bus w/ Subey 2.2 74 Bus Project

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/26/AR2006042602307.html Going a Short Way to Make a Point By Dana Milbank Thursday, April 27, 2006; A02 Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Gas prices have gone above $3 a gallon again, and that means it's time

not too far from Arcata,CA you remove from carcass. 839 4690 -- I'm unfettered,unbound,triumphant,glorious& splendid