Hi guys, I've been gone a while but I just picked this group up again. One day several months ago I loaned my bug to my daughter for the day and something happened when she was out and about with it and almost didn't get it home. I'm having trouble narrowing down what's wrong. When the problem...

Folks, On my long drive I took to consume some fuel (see other posting today), I notice that the front /steering wheel start to shimmy between 40 & 45 MPH. After I reach 50 things settle down again. I don't believe it is a balance issue with the tires (had them just replaced). Since this is my...

Ive got a 1981 VW transporter / camper 2.0 aircooled (cu engine?) Driving home from Liverpool last night I suddenly noticed that i could not see any of the six lanes of motorway behind me. HUGE clouds of white smoke. Pulled over / stopped engine etc and i found oil coming out of the...

Ive got a 1981 VW transporter / camper 2.0 aircooled (cu engine?) Driving home from Liverpool last night I suddenly noticed that i could not see any of the six lanes of motorway behind me. HUGE clouds of white smoke. Pulled over / stopped engine etc and i found oil coming out of the...

she paid a little bit more then i would have, but all in all i would say it is in decent shape ... has a leak in the gas tank .. already have it out to patch up .. and owner said the fuel pump was bad so going ahead and putting another one on (already had one on the...

I have a 1970 Beetle Convetible. On occasion, when I turn the key to "start" it doesn't engage the starter. If I try it again, it usually works. Any insight? I assume that I need a new starter switch. As I look in my Bentley, I don't see enough information to know what I'm up against. Any...

>From the blogs archieve http://ma3naido.blogspot.com/2007/10/aircraft-systems-high-altitude.html IGNITION SYSTEM The ignition system provides the spark that ignites the fuel/air mixture in the cylinders and is made up of magnetos, spark plugs, high- tension leads, and the ignition...

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In a nutshell. As much as you can get someone to pay for it. BUT. How much is a 1967 Beetle worth. Most of everything is original. But the bumpers have been replaced. Light surface rust. No body damage. No radio. Original interior. 2nd coat of paint done not exceptional but well done but...

Hey, all -- I've got a '79 Superbeetle, and my accelerator cable snapped. Should I get just the cable, or are there other things I should be considering while I'm at it? Also, where *does* one get dies for keys? (Oh: and my Schilton's is at home; anyone know where I can look up what part number...

before I install a used generator , I spin it on a test stand and check the volts. It's a old washing machine motor set to spin the generator. It could be used to check regulator & generator. does save some work putting it in the car to find out it or them are bad. -- If you see yourself in...

Greetings group, Something new has started in my engine and I'm not sure what else to do. When I hit the gas hard, the valves are rattling. At first, I knew it was timing, as we discussed here a few weeks ago and when I backed the timing off to where it should be, 7 btdc almost 30 full...

I really want to hear what you experts have to say on this. I know, I went through this a few weeks ago but I'm getting better. I changed the points and condenser this afternoon. My buggy had been getting harder to start (second revolution instead of the first) and being picky as I am and having...

How many rubber bushings does an IRS have? It is connected on two sides to the chassis and one side the spring plate (1) has two rubber boot (inter and outer). Do I also have any rubber on the (2) point? Top view rear left | | \ | \ | \

I have an air flow meter, computer, injectors, and fuel rails from another vehicle. I would like to put this system in my 73 VW bus. Where can I get an intake manifold that will work with fuel injection and will fit a 1700cc engine? I also have a turbo from another vehicle, and would like to add...

Anyone know what this vent was for? It's just behind the left door on the side of my Type II. It goes all the way through to the interior where it appears some sort of vent tube was attached at one time. http://www.geocities.com/wordbuilder1/pix/busvent.jpg -- Christian '71 Bus -- Turtle

Any of you have experience with this type and brand of shifter? I got one last weekend to replace my Hurst shifter. After close to an hour of trying to get it to work correctly I gave up and pulled it out. Put the old Hurst shifter back in and it worked right the first time. Any advice would be...

Man, I got to work faster. I can almost see the end of "Ball" season. This is great for the kids, but it sure eats loads of time out of my life. I am not sure who has more fun, them or me!! Anyway, had a game canceled last night and no practice either!! Dubb time!! First task, make a better...

The VW Manual (Big Blue One) talks about a spot weld paste that you put on seams before welding to make them water tight and rust proof. Does anyone use this and where can one find it?

I'm trying to replace my front brakes from drums to discs on my 66 and have a couple of questions. I noticed that the tie rod end tapers seem a little thinner and they don't press like they should into the new spindles. Do I need a later model tie rod ends? I'm also not sure if I need to replace...