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...
I'm in the U.S. in Ohio 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...
Hello all, I have recently purchased a 71 bug which needs a little work and I have also decided to do it myself. The king and link pins need to be tightened....
hi all my daughter's partner has a 1972 beetle and needs to know how to run it now that leaded fuel is totally unavailable we'd be grateful for any info you...
Just use unleaded. You will get valve seat precession over a long long time, but frankly I have been putting unleaded into my VW's over the past 25 years...
I agree entirely with Mike. You may get slightly better performance from Super unleaded (as the octane / RON rating) is higher than the standard Unleaded. The...
Hi I'm from El Salvador, I own a 72 yellow 1302s, 10 years ago the leaded fuel was replaced in my country, since the we use only unleaded. I haven't noticed...
Hi.. all 1302s pals.. can someone please explain the process of changing the gear oil.. i am looking forward to replace my super beetles gear oil and i want ...
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...
