Zareer The gearbox has two plugs with 19mm hexagon indents, one is at the base of the 'box, the other is at one side half way up. Drain the oil by opening ...
i recently brought a 71 super beetle convertible first thing what is one worth fully restored to orignal condition and second where can i get good quailty...
Thanks a lot Mike.. I was wondering how to do the task... u made it easy.... thanks again.. Zee... ... base of ... opening ... the ... wear out. ... want...
Hi Pals, I have a 1971 1302S and it starts in the morning very well at the first shot and if I run for more than an hour or so then also it starts very well on...
Hi Pals, I have a 1971 1302S and it starts in the morning very well at the first shot and if I run for more than an hour or so then also it starts very well on...
Zee It sounds to me like the automatic choke (starter, strangler et in other countries other than the UK) is adjusted too rich, or the solenoid to pull in the...
Thanks a lot Mike.. I'll try that idea...Also it starts very well in the morning or after a long run... only the problem comes after a short run... Cheers... ...
Hi Colin, My name is Richard Hancock and I own a 1972 1302S (K Reg, Sumatra Green, White Interior, rust coloured carpet, three spoke steering wheel and my ...
I live in South-Africa in the Northern Cape province, near the city of Kimberley. I am in the process of restoring a 71 1302 sedan. The main problem is with...
Hi I own a 1975 1200 Bug, or I did. Some drunk smashed into it this weekend and the insurance company is writing it off! I am struggling to find any magazines...
Hi Ben, I am sorry to hear that. You should insure your Bug on an agreed value Classic Car policy. That way the value should be agreed. I would try Luke at...
Ben, Try Luke Theochari and Terry's Beetle Services. A VW god-on-earth. Best wishes, Richard. ... Email provided by http://www.ntlhome.com/ Hi I own a 1975...
Hi All, If you and a few mates regularly go out driving together, then you should think about getting CB radios - it's a great laugh, and gives you range of up...
Hello everyone, I am Ian from South Africa. I own a 1972 bug. She needs a bit of work and I try to do most of it myself (it's always done better when you love...
Hello, i have just bought my first bug a '72 1200 and this morning after starting fine and warming up for a few minutes i took off 50 meters down the drive in...
This sounds like the automatic choke not working. Either get a mechanic who knows these carburettors to check it or, as I do, just disable it completely. If...
I just recently bought a 1972 1302. Although it is unrestored, it is in good shape. It came with what appears to be factory air conditioning. It wasn't...
my best information is there was no such thing as factory air con - all units were aftermarket installations - there is an air con system still in production...
Keith I bought off eBay (where else?!) the VW aircon service book. I don't want to sell it as I'm after a rhd aircon set myself but it might be useful to make...
Richard, Any information you could provide would be appreciated. Do you have a scanner or would I need to pay for postage in order to get a copy? I'll post...
