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Air-Cooled VW
Air-cooled Volkswagen engines were produced from 1936 to 2006 in a variety of sizes. These engines were designed for the Volkswagen Beetle but were later modified to meet industrial needs.
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If the amp is big enough, it can fry the regulator.
What is under the back seats in a karmann ghia?
It's just a little bit of empty space, and bare metal. Works as a nice storage room, though. Especially if you could carpet it.
How do you open the hood on a 1971 super beetle when the release doesn't work?
Cutting the outside hood handle in half and spinning the handle sections around will open them up.
What kind of transmission fluid does a 1968 VW use?
In a Manual transmissions, 85w90 GL4 oil, NOT -GL-5-. I guess the GL-5 has Additives that will corrode the older bugs tranny bearings. You should buy the Bently manual.
How do you wire a 12 volt ignition coil in a Volkswagen beetle?
Quick note on edit: this is how you wire the coil in any old car with a carburetor. Bug, Bus, carbureted Rabbit, 6-volt Bug, 1957 Chevy, John Deere tractor...all basically the same. All old cars use Charles Kettering's classic ignition system, which endured for decades because It's Cheap and It Works. Coils have three terminals: low-voltage +, low-voltage - and high-voltage. High voltage is in the middle; it goes to the distributor. Low-voltage + has two wires coming out of it, even though there are three prongs coming off this terminal. One wire goes to the ignition switch. The other goes to the automatic choke on your carburetor. The third terminal is a convenience outlet. Low-voltage - is for the condenser in your distributor. Don't hook anything else to it. ESPECIALLY don't hook it to ground!
67 VW Beetle wont shift into first or second?
The first thing I would do is to replace the shift coupler. You crawl under your car and look at the nose of the transmission, and you'll see the shift rod coming out of it running to the front of the car. If that goes bad--and since it's a 67, it almost certainly is--it can cause this. These are cheap.
If that doesn't work, things are no longer cheap because you need the transmission rebuilt by someone who knows how to rebuild this transmission. You can order a rebuilt transmission from aircooled.net or busdepot.com. (Both are very reputable; which you choose depends on where you live. Aircooled.net is in Salt Lake City. Bus Depot is in Pennsylvania. Pick the closest one because these are motor freight items and you pay for that by the mile.) By the time you pay freight and buy all the stuff you need to install a transmission, you're looking at somewhere around $600.
How do you fix fuel tank leak of a 1967 VW beetle?
This is a serious matter due to the danger of a fire and should not be taken lightly. It might be better to simply replace the gas tank as they are readily available from many different sources. There are welding and radiator shops that will handle repairing tanks, they will know the steps to take to do this safely. There are products sold in most auto parts stores that can work well in some cases for small leaks, might try that first.
A replacement upgrade for the vw head light assy?
They sell halogen replacements for the bulb VW used on the Beetle, Bus and other aircooled cars. They work much better, and it's just like changing a regular headlight--pull off the trim ring, undo three screws, remove the retaining ring and the old headlight, plug in the new one and reassemble the car.
How do you get a new ignition key made for a 1975 VW beetle?
If you've got the old key, take it to an old-time hardware store where the guy might have replacement key blanks.
What year did VW begin to replace the air-cooled engine with water?
They started making watercooled VWs in 1970, but the first watercooled VW sold in the US was the Rabbit, which was introduced to the US in 1974. In 1983, the Vanagon was changed to a watercooled engine called the "Wasserboxer." ("Wasser" is German for Water, naturlich.)
Now, as to this Wasserboxer engine: I have NO idea why they came up with this. The engine has picked up the unfortunate nickname "Wasserleaker" because...well, they all do. The Diesel Vanagon used the Rabbit engine, so I don't know why VW didn't use the gas Rabbit engine in a gas Vanagon. (However, YOU don't have to be so encumbered: quite a few guys have changed Diesel Vanagons to Rabbit gas engines. It is a fairly easy change if you are a good mechanic, but you need to change the transmission to a Gas Vanagon one because the diesel transmission is geared very low.)
How many galons dose a vw beetle needs?
Half a gallon should do it, if all you want to do is get the car to start. If you want to fill the tank, a standard Beetle requires ten gallons.
Where do you fill the brake fluid on 65 VW?
The brake fluid reservoir is behind the spare tire in the trunk...that would be the boot if you are a Brit. The trunk is in the front in case you hadn't noticed the motor was in the back.
Where is number 1 and number 4 cylinder on a Volkswagen beetle 1600?
When facing the engine compartment from the rear of the vehicle the number one cylinder is located on the right and furthest forward. The number 4 cylinder is located to the left and furthest rearward.
How do you separate the shell from the chassis on a volkswagen beetle?
that's a long job matey... first you'll want to remove the seats from the car, and then the engine (not strictly necessary, but much easier) remove the running boards there are bolts running all around where the body and chassis meet up. two, i think, on the rear crossmember underneath the rear seat, two next to the rear shock absorbers. nine on each side underneath the car, running down the heater channels (stubborn as anything to get off, often have to be cut) four at the front from undereath again, larger ones this time, front crossmember. remove the fuel tank two large bolts on the torsion bars on the front, under the fuel tank. disconnect all the wiring, and remove the speedometer cable from the LHS wheel hub. there's a tiny clip that keeps it on. unbolt the steering column from the steering box get four strong mates and lift it off! (you will probably have to cut a couple of weld repairs from over the years) hope this helps.
Why is white smoke coming out of a air cooled car?
Is it really white and not light gray? What does it smell like?
Gray is burning oil. White could be condensation in the mufflers.
also it could be a broken piston or worn piston rings
Where is the gas lever on a VW 1971?
If said gas lever is the lever that opens the filler flap, look in the glovebox.
The gas lever the opens the filler flap, on a 1971 Super Beetle, is located on the inside wall, just above where the front passenger's right knee would be. This is right beside/below the glove box, against the wall.
On mine it's a D-ring you pull, and the filler flap pops open. If you can't find the ring it may be broken off, and you'll need to replace the wire and ring. If you have the ring and the flap still doesn't open, the little spring that causes it to pop open may be missing or broken.
Does a 1968 vw bug have a 1600cc?
Original, no. I think it was 73' they started. However, it was the most popular motor built. The 1600 cc engine started in 1970.
Will 75 beetle windshield fit 71 super beetle?
The 1975 regular Beetle windshield will fit the 1971 Super Beetle.
What amps of fuses are required in fuse box of 1968 beetle?
8-amp fuses are recommended for practically everything on a Beetle of that age. http://www.vw-resource.com/wiring.html#standard
Do you get many problems with a vw 1.8 aircooled engine in a rewaco trike?
No mate not really, had my Rewaco for a while now running a stock VW 1800 and no problems, (touch wood) full scope for mods also.
Where is the starter on a 1968 vw square back starter?
the starter is under the car if you lift it from the rear you should be able to see it close to the rear passenger tire hope that helps
