Volkswagen, hot (Aircooled)

DOH! What happened?!

Well...just ran a tune up on my 73 type 1 1600DP. Replaced rotor, cap, points and condenser, and adjusted the valves. H...

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by ant9983

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by ant9983

re:brake calipers

Hello.Does anyone know for sure if the calipers for Ghias,say 66 to 72,can be used on a 72 bus?They sure look the same...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by ilambert

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by ilambert

Remember the guy...........?

Anybody remember the guy who made the wooden Beetle,.............and Drove it in the water?................Anybody? Gue...

2 comments posted 22yrs

posted by SSTERREL2YOURPANTIES

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by SSTERREL2YOURPANTIES

Curb Idle?

What kind of rpm range should curb idle be for a 1776 w/ a 100 degree Engel cam? This bus has dual Kadrons, I suspect t...

20 comments posted 22yrs

posted by j.michael.elliottAT

20 comments posted 22yrs posted by j.michael.elliottAT

Where did the watercooled group go?

I've got a question about a Cabriolet. I know there used to be a watercooled group but now I can't find it.

1 comments posted 22yrs

posted by jbrianchamberlin

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jbrianchamberlin

torque multiplier tool

some time ago I read about a torque multiplier tool that could be used for easy removal of the rear brake drums. Does an...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by newtype1

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by newtype1

'72 VW engine...Disconnected parts

Hello Group, I just got a bus and I am trying to figure out where these things connect to. I own the Idiot's guide and...

2 comments posted 22yrs

posted by aiiadict

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by aiiadict

No thermostat

Hi, 6 years ago, I had a new 1600 engine put in my 66 after my original 1300 began losing oil pressure. It's a brazilli...

82 comments posted 22yrs

posted by mcgyver66

82 comments posted 22yrs posted by mcgyver66

VW ad in People Magazine

Looking through our People Magazine for this week (end of year issue), center of this issue is a two page Volkswagen of...

12 comments posted 22yrs

posted by vwluvrs

12 comments posted 22yrs posted by vwluvrs

Electrical problem Caravell

Hi I am completley new to this group (and car fixing too). I have a borrowed car (for 6 months) with a problem that I h...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by Tim.Gahnstroem

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by Tim.Gahnstroem

Inching closer...

Before I ran out of light yesterday, I had managed to put the starter on, wire ignition and oil light (PO cut all the w...

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posted by yas-e-losaben

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by yas-e-losaben

OT: Rice for the budget minded :o)

If you just lost your fast food job at Taco Barf, and spend all of your money on crack, you can still drive a cool vehi...

2 comments posted 22yrs

posted by vw67fweems

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by vw67fweems

69 Ghia Semi Auto conversion Question

Hi, Inkow many have probably enountered this before but I would like to convert my 69 Ghia into a standard. I have ever...

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by dorothyrosina

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by dorothyrosina

Restoration Procedure...???...

(Tried posting this already, but it got bounced back to me...sorry if it appears twice...) Hi Everyone, Up until now, I...

1 comments posted 22yrs

posted by cressmanp

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by cressmanp

transmission/axle problems? HELP !!

Happy holidays everybody !! Recently while getting my sandrail ready for my next trip I have been dialing in the dual c...

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by stickus

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by stickus