Volkswagen Beetle Questions Maintenance & Repair
Vw 1999 Beetle Change Rear Brake Lights
Hi, cannot figure out how to change the bulbs behind the red round plastic light covering. I managed to get the bulb out but cannot get it back in. Thxs in advance for any help. Unable to drive the c...
1970 Manual Vw Won't Go Into Gear
1970 vw manual won't go into gear, idle ok
We Have A 73 Super Beetle That Will Start And Run Through Its Warm Up And W...
Have also adjusted the throttle to both extremes. Haven't been able to drive it for awhile so it has bee sitting in a garage
I Have A 2000 Volkswagon New Beetle..was Driving Fine Went Out Bout 30 Mins...
running real slugish will die if mash on gas while idleing
B-A-A-A-D-D Exhaust Fumes In My Car!
Well guys, my '72 convertible is drivable now. With the top up, maybe all the time, it sucks in exhaust fumes in like mad! I expect the heater boxes are the main culprit. As I live in the SouthWest wi...
Try This Again. I Have A 1974 Beetle With A Alternator/with External Regula...
The 1974 alternator has a 3 prong clip that has a DF, D+, and D- terminal which is connected to the external voltage regulator. The B+ is run to the battery. There is another wire on the B+ side, wher...
More About My '72 Convertible
If you care to see and read more about my recent VW Beetle project, here's my Facebook album: http://www.facebook.com/media/...
Real Progress On My '72
Not trying to dominate this group, I have not reported every detail, but if you're working on a VW Beetle, there is hope! Thursday 5-2-13 was another really productive day here. Jim and I assembled al...
Continuing Progress On My '72
One Wed 2-24-13 we ran all new high pressure lines to the aftermarket oil cooler and oil filter, scrubbed the engine and sheet-metal, reinstalled the engine, hooked up the electrical, and fuel lines. ...
Advice On EMPI "Short Throw" Shifters?
My original VW shifter in worn, or even worn out, on my '72 Beetle. I bought the Nylon bushing that is a common wear item. If that does not take care of the problem, I'm considering replacing the whol...
Back-Up Light Wiring?
I found out today WHY my back-up lights do not work. I located the switch on the front "nose" of the transmission. I ran with the two wires until I suddenly found them cut & tied off to a park brake c...
Repairs Underway
Some of the regulars here have asked for updates on my "project" 1972 VW Convert that we did not know was a project when we bought it. I met an old timer locally here who has been owning, driving and ...
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