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... firm.I ... Check the cylinders in the rear brake drums, they often leak on old cars. Stick your head under the back and look at the brake backplates, you...
I have just finished rebuilding a 1302LS cabriolet, which I imported to the UK from Germany 9 years ago, which my wife drove for about 45,000 miles before the...
What is happening to your bug is that the rear end is sagging. Also known as superbeetle sag. There are two things youcan do. One, lower the front end and have...
... known as ... front end ... springs to ... Thanks Yes the one thing I did not rebuild was the rear suspension - she wanted the car like NOW!! I will rebuild...
The procedure is fairly strait forward. I had never done it before. I just followed the directions in my shop maual and all was well. One more thing. I had...
Thanks very much I agree with the tyre pressures. I always experiment as tyre combinations, driving type, load, suspension all have an effect. I have always...
Just curious, but why not build a great beetle motor instead of a T4 two litre. Seems to be more ecomical to make a rippin' 1835 than to mess about with a t4...
I agree either are two options, the T4 or rebuild the 1600 into an 1834. Maybe incorrectly, but I consider that the T4 is built for the larger engine sizes and...
You may be correct. Stock 2 L parts are probably more available than specialty bits for an1835 or other configuration. perhaps the correct carb setup...
... than specialty bits for an1835 or other configuration. perhaps the correct carb setup complemetned with the right exhaust is better route for your...
I have two small (about 1" long) chromed hooks which should be screwed into the body behind the rear seat. These hooks are for the tonneau cover straps to...
Don't know if I am breaking any rules here, so apologies if I am. As I am now reaching the end of a rather lenghy restoration project, I have found I have a...
hi all... i posted this message on another website, but didnt get a clear answer. so i thought i would repost it here and see what came of it. thanks to all...
Hi Bruce, Sorry to be the bearer of bas news but you have got a standard 1200 or 1300 Beetle. It definitely isn't a Super Beetle. The 12 and 1300 was still ...
actually, mark, i'm kind of glad to hear that. i'm very partial to the standard bug. if i understand your question i think your asking for the "production...
Bruce I agree with Mark, the horizontal spare wheel is a definitive marker for the 1302/3 series. Of possible interest - One of the important reasons it was...
Hi all... I thought I would tap the knowledge of all who took the time to read this post. I just installed new brake shoes in the front of my 1971 standard ...
Try adjusting the brakes - again - they often need to re-centre themselves Try pumping the brake pedal, does it get stiffer? If it has, but only a bit try...
i noticed some fluid leaking out of the left front wheel cylinder, so i thougth it might be wise to replace 32 year old parts. i did the master cylinder and...
Bruce, Its a either a 36 or 38mm nut - but it should be done up to a torque of 217ft/lbs - yes two hundred and seventeen foot pounds. I would recommend you buy...
My 2 cents - I agree with what Mark has said - but if an impact wrench (spanner here in the UK) is too expensive - the socket will have a ¾" drive - just get...
well, i called the local bug store and asked them what size the nut was and they told me it was 36mm. i want to do this right so i bought a cheap torque bar...
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Hi all, hope your all doing well. I'm in the process of picking up a super vert. Needs resto underneath. Everything underneath and an engine, otherwise it's in...
Hello Are you in the US, UK, or elsewhere? If in Europe I have some suppliers you can try. But - you say this car is OK except for the underneath. I advise...
Thank you very much Mike. Mike Knight wrote on 11/19/2003, 5:32 AM: Hello Are you in the US , UK , or elsewhere? If in Europe I have some suppliers you can...
