Volkswagen, hot (Aircooled)

Performance engine sugestions

I'm now trying to design an engine to replace the stock on the 73 SB, and I have some questions. Can I go to 1776 witho...

78 comments posted 22yrs

posted by karlsp

78 comments posted 22yrs posted by karlsp

Accelerator cable

I am getting ready to replace my 74 bug cable, any specials suggestions to make my life easier?

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by xrayjuan

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by xrayjuan

How to remove tar from trunk

Hi RAMVA! The SB I found a couple of days ago for parts and body sections has a thick layer of a tar like substance in...

15 comments posted 22yrs

posted by karlsp

15 comments posted 22yrs posted by karlsp

Ignition Noise Picked Up by Radio

I just finshed restoring a '74 Super Beetle Cabrio and just installed a Radio w/CD Changer. The radio somehow picks up...

43 comments posted 22yrs

posted by jeremyl

43 comments posted 22yrs posted by jeremyl

Vacuum Dizzy

Which junkyard or "used" vacuum dist will work on a 1600dp, 30/31 pict?

1 comments posted 22yrs

posted by esfdghnospam

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by esfdghnospam

Are we having a new years chat?

Just trying to figure out my schedule, and I've been neglecting you guys latley ;p -- Anna Vancouver Island, BC 65 Baha...

61 comments posted 22yrs

posted by air cooled angel at hot male d

61 comments posted 22yrs posted by air cooled angel at hot male d

Can anyone ID this engine?

Can someone help me Id an engine? right now is in a SB, but, it doesn't belong there (acording to the chassis #). the en...

3 comments posted 22yrs

posted by karlsp

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by karlsp

Transaxle leak

I have a small leak in a 68 swing axle trans, coming from what look like 'rivets' around one axle retainer plate. Epoxy...

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by bobreeves

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by bobreeves

Type 1 Seats

Hi, I have a 1970 1200cc Type 1. I wondered if anyone had any ideas as to what seats from which cars might be able to f...

27 comments posted 22yrs

posted by gzer0

27 comments posted 22yrs posted by gzer0

Ant - Monarch of Menace ??

Is that really you Ant ? Where you been ? Nice to see you back. Randy http://members.aol.com/rsmeiner

33 comments posted 22yrs

posted by rsmeiner

33 comments posted 22yrs posted by rsmeiner

1 peace windoze

Am thunking of changing my 57's one piece windows back to stock (reinstall vents). Not so much that they rattle etc, bu...

5 comments posted 22yrs

posted by monarch_of_menace

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by monarch_of_menace

Rubber Lips

So many questions today! Engine compartment. Piece of tin at the bottom of the compartment right aft of the engine, has...

15 comments posted 22yrs

posted by j.michael.elliottAT

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

Behind the Side Door

Had the panel off the passenger side front door the other day, trying to figure out why it's so hard to open the door f...

4 comments posted 22yrs

posted by j.michael.elliottAT

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

Transmissions 101 question

I note that when downshifting, I can't push the tranny into 2nd or 1st if I am rolling too fast. By what dark magic does...

14 comments posted 22yrs

posted by j.michael.elliottAT

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

question: removal of undercoating

Hi, I'm curious about removal of undercoating, rust removal and then reapplication of undercoating. Does anyone know sh...

0 comments posted 22yrs

posted by moncureww

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by moncureww