Volkswebbin — Old Technical

starter questions

2036-05-23T08:26:36Z

Im fairly new to vws, and have only owned my stock 71 for 6 months
now..Im mechcanically inclined but not electrically inclined...when
I turn the key, ive got power from the battery, but no click or
anything to the rear....ive tightend and checked all the wiring that
i can but cant find the loose connection ...the other day I slammed
the door and the damn thing started,..today nada...any thoughts to a
rookie....thanx Aj

Whats your bug?

2036-05-23T08:23:58Z

I have been trying to decide what year and type (sedan/convertible)
beetle I should choose for my next project. I'm not in a hurry so I
can search for a while. I was wondering what everyone's favorite
beetle is?

ian

still need help with trans

2036-05-23T00:42:15Z

I am in need of a good swing axle trans for my 66 bug. A "stock"
rebuilt will suffice , although I have thought about beefing it up
know with some dreams of a bigger engine in the future.

My questions are these---

1. Anyone have good or bad recommendations about where to order one
from?

2. How about the choice between stock and say -- HD side plate,
welded 3 & 4 gears ....etc....

3. Any good trans shops in the Oklahoma / Texas area for having
mine
rebuilt? I cannot find anyone around here that works on VW
trans.

there are soooo many companies selling these "rebuilt" trans and the
prices vary so much, even for stock... that it is best to ask the
forum.

thanks in advance

Robert

window problems

2036-05-23T00:31:19Z

I have a 1995 VW Passat and I'm having problems with my drivers side
window. It won't go all the way up and it make a strange noise
about an inch from when it gets to the top. I's about half inch open
and tha's as far up as it will go. advice on what I can do to repair
this problem myself or if I have to take it to a dealr. Thanks.

Tach connection questions

2036-05-22T13:55:29Z

Sorry for the rash of postings from me here...

Does anyone have an aftermarket VDO tach? I can't find my
instructions (I've had it for a couple years) and I neglected to jot
down which wires go to which terminals.

There are three, one will be +, one -, and one signal wire from the
coil. They are numbered 1,2,3.

I called RMMW twice but can't get them to respond. I'm still
waiting. Meanwhile, if anyone knows I'd appreciate it. I'm
planning to start my car today and don't really need it yet but that
day is fast approaching!

Thanks,

Eric

BEWARE!!!! MOFOCO.....

2036-05-22T11:03:34Z

BEWARE of MOFOCO!
About the middle of Jan, I ordered a 1776 streetwise engine, Weber
prog. carb., alternator kit and a compu-fire ignition system. My
credit card was charged on 02/02. I received the engine and the
carb, approx 6 - 7 weeks after I ordered'em, I was told it would be
about 2 weeks. To date, I was waiting for the other two items. I
called and called, inquiring as to the status of my order. Each time
I got the bull line, run around. It's back ordered, it was sent out
a few days ago, it'll go out in a couple days. Today, finally, after
much persistance on my part, I was told that they neglected to hold
back those parts for me, and they could have'em to me next week.
Another line of BULL? I say not! I canceled the order. Now, I wait
and see if I get proper credit!

Web site update

2036-05-22T01:39:38Z

Hi guys,

I posted more pics of my (slow) progress. I added a jump link to go
directly to the new section of pictures so you don't have to scroll
all the way down to get to the new ones.

Hey Bugmeister, I got a shot of my even-more-updated dash for you!

http://www.geocities.com/eduhachek

Eric

Custom Wheels

2036-05-21T22:04:32Z

I am wondering if anybody knows where I can order wheel adapters for
my '61 bug. It is curently a 5 lug setup and i want to put American
rims on it. Does the size matter? I want to step it up to 17's.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Dates and slowdowns

2036-05-21T18:32:29Z

Anyone else been noticing a slowdown in the forum's speed? I almost
always have to click a thread title twice or more before it finally
goes. And I noticed the dates screwing up like Mike pointed out.

I'm just thinking about a problem we had some time back as the server
began to fill up. Maybe it's time to revisit the archive deletion
thing again.

Help!!! Please respond everyone I need much advice

2036-05-21T18:15:29Z

Heres the problem. I got a 73 beetle both sparkplug holes are
stripped. I don't know what to do. what are my options. I don't
really have to tools or equiptment to replace it my self. how much
would(should it cost to replace)? If I rented a bay at a local car
shop how long would it take me to do it?? Any other options? Thanks

Trans ----where to buy

2036-05-21T14:10:54Z

I am in need of a good swing axle trans for my 66 bug. A "stock"
rebuilt will suffice , although I have thought about beefing it up
know with some dreams of a bigger engine in the future.

My questions are these---

1. Anyone have good or bad recommendations about where to order one
from?

2. How about the choice between stock and say -- HD side plate,
welded 3 & 4 gears ....etc....

3. Any good trans shops in the Oklahoma / Texas area for having mine
rebuilt?

there are soooo many companies selling these "rebuilt" trans and the
prices vary so much, even for stock... that it is best to ask the
forum.

thanks in advance

Robert

opinions needed on oil pump w/ spin on filters

2036-05-21T03:00:13Z

I just bought one of those new Mexican 1600 long blocks, and I'm
wondering if I should install one of those oil pump assemblies w/
the spin on filters. What are your opinions on these? The benefits
of course would be cleaner oil because the stock 1600's had no oil
filtration system. For a while, these new longblocks came with
hydraulic lifters and they came with the spin on filters. I guess
for some reason, they don't come with hydraulic lifters anymore. The
one I bought is the flat tappet "solid" style.
Aside from cleaner oil, would this affect oil pressure at all? Just
want to get your experience & opinions on this.

Thanks,
VictorL
74 Super
75 Std Bug

Message from the future

2036-05-20T20:53:27Z

Just thought you should know that internal combustion engine powered
vehicles were outlawed in 2023 by the International Environmental
Tribunal. All vehicles wre confiscated and destroyed. So don't get
too attached to your cars, and you might rethink that new paint
job.

Check the date on the posts!

2036-05-20T20:14:42Z

Have we all been asleep THAT LONG?

G'day
Mike

Bearing Covers/ Paper Gaskets????

2036-05-20T20:06:52Z

Hi, I was putting all new bearing grease seals around my 72 super and
while ordering through RMMW I noticed that they had an axel seal kit
for older model bugs. But in this kit they had paper gaskets that
looked exactly like the size and shape of the rear bearing covers on
my super beetle, so I'm now very confused. Besides the rubber seal
inside the bearing cover, am I supposed to have those paper gaskets
in between?.. I took one side off so far and found no gaskets. This
may have been a mistake from a previous job or maybe there's not
supposed to be any. Well... anyway I bought thin gasket paper and
was planning to make my own. Please anyone that knows the correct
setup here please interject.
Thanks