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VW Super Beetle
The Super Beetle was a VW Type 1 variant manufactured by Volkswagen in 1971. This revolutionized Beetle model featured a redesigned front end, larger front brakes and a MacPherson strut suspension mechanism.
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What is the value of a 1974 super beetle?
Somewhere between nothing and $25,000. It all depends on the car. If it's a pristine restoration, everything working, everything done with New Old Stock parts, you're looking at the higher numbers. If you can put your foot through the floor in six places, the engine has serious problems, the transmission pops out of gear, none of the lights work...the value will be a lot lower.
Almost always going to be a vacuum leak. (--BUT--The bugs are real sensitive to valve adjustment so make sure it's been done first.) Check all the vacuum hoses and make sure they're not rotting out or loose. Check to make sure any vacuum plugs are there also, they may have fallen off. Get a can of carburetor cleaner with the little red nozzle on it and spray a --little-- around the carb linkage, the hose connectors for the intake to carb body areas and down where the intake manifold and head meet, etc. Pause a few seconds in each area you check, your listening for the engine to speedup. Check for vacuum leaks first. Adjust the valves. Make sure the points have been adjusted recently. Check to make sure the plug wires are ok, and don't have any cracks or splits in the insulation that may be shorting out. Whens the last time the spark plugs have been checked or changed.
The one on the master cylinder is the brake light switch. The one on the brake pedal is for the automatic transmission, assuming that the car is automatic.
How are RTA types 1 and 2 treated?
replacement of alkali (base) by drinking a bicarbonate solution daily. Potassium may also have to be replaced, and other chemicals added to maintain balance.
Where can you find a hazard switch wiring diagram for a 1973 super beetle?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/ Try here
How do you locate the test connector on a 1992 Mazda B 2200?
not real sure if it has one, but if it does it should be under the dash
How do you remove a super beetle dashboard?
Open the front hood/trunk, remove the wiring cover. If you look closely there are nutsholding the dashboard on.
What is the curb weight of a 1958 VW beetle?
The curb weigh for a 1958 Volkswagen Beetle is 1,700 pounds. The car is 13 feet 4 inches long and 5 feet 6 inches wide.
Low beam side is blown. Replace it. Another possibility would be that the multi function lever on the post is bad you can get a new one for around 60.00
How do you set the dwell on an old school mallory points distributor?
i always had a meter with dwell on it you adj your points base and keep the gap the same
Addition to above:
Haven't messed with a points ignition in quite some time, but still have a Sun distributor machine and remember how to do it, if it's a dual point distributor the easiest way is to block one of the sets of points with a matchbook cover or thin piece of cardboard in between the points and set the dwell on the other set, then put the matchbook cover between the point set you just set the dwell on and set the dwell on the other set, then remove the matchbook cover and your done. If you're doing this on the car (as opposed to doing it on a distributor machine) you should then re-set or at least check the timing.
What kind of gasoline should a VW Beetle 2002 use?
Check the gas door and look at the sticker and see what is recommended for your car.
Do 1974 super beetles need lubrication with oil changes?
Well, there's really not any grease points on a Super Beetle that I can remember.
Maybe lube the door hinges. There's a small plastic plug on top of the hinges that can be carefully taken off with a dull knife and then just put a few drops of oil in the holes then replace the plugs. Make sure there isn't any rust or crud in there, if there is then just get a small brad nail or something and dig it out first.
You could take the cap off the rotor and put a few drops of oil on the felt in the shaft. They both should probably be done every oil change or maybe every other one to be safe.
What is the oil capacity in a 1972 beetle?
A 1972 beetle came with different sized motors, anything from 1200cc to 1600cc motors were available to the customers (although in North America most were 1600cc). All stock engines held about the same amount of engine oil. It is important to remember "NOT TO OVERFILL A VW ENGINE" as damge to oil seals and thus engine could result. To little oil will seize the engine. Keep the oil level between the marks on the dip stick. Usually I'll put in 2.5 litres or 5.3 US pints per engine. If you're in doubt, add 2 litres or 2 US quarts (4 US pints), check the dip stick, add extra oil until the oil level is between the two marks on the dip stick. Run the engine for while, and turn it off. After engine has cooled down, recheck oil level on the dip stick (make sure dip stick is all the way down and clean each time). Oil level must be between the marks. On the VW, between the top and bottom marks on the dip stick is aboout one litre or one US quart, which means that if you're just below the 'ADD' mark, one litre or one US quart will put you just below the full mark.
If your engine has been modified, i.e. an external oil cooler added, or a larger oil sump added, then more engine oil may be required. Check with manufacturer for specs in additional engine oil required.
NOTE. it is aways a good idea to check engine oil levels each morning before starting the engine. Air cooled engines tend to expand and contract more than water cooled engines, therefore more prone to oil leakage. Having a VW engine, without some oil seepage over time, is indeed a pleasure.
I am a VW master registered technician with over 40 years of experience. In all old style VW beetle engines that haven't been modified 3 us quarts is the norm.
How do you lower a 1964 VW bug?
The rear tortion bars have different sizes of spline, inboard or outboard, so you turn the trailing arm on the tortion bar until you reach the desired height eg. down 1 large, too high,up one small till you find a combo that works
The front main beam can be replaced with an adjustable one.
I have heard you can grind the welds off the tubes, turn them and reweld, but check that, because I've never done it
Purchase dropped spindles for the front
Where is the high beam switch in 1975 Corvette?
== == It's on the floor sometimes hidden by the carpet.
Will seats from a 2003 beetle fit in a 1974 super beetle?
As a straight swap, No. Every few years VW changed the seat mounts let alone different models. But as far as retro fitting them, people do it all the time. People have put seats from Hondas, Toyotas, etc. in classic bugs. It's just a matter of making your own mounts. Just measure the width and height to make sure they will fit.
Why will my high beams work but my low beams do not on my 1994 Chevy half ton?
Your high beams work but your low beams do not because the switch is broken that switches between high and low beams. Electrical switches wear out.
Will 72 vw supper beetle motor fit in a 69 vw beettle?
Yes, but the '72 engine is dual port, while the 69 is single port. Which means tou will need new manifold(s).
How do you replace a voltage regulator on a 1973 vw super beetle?
If you are still set up stock you have a separate regulator located under the back seat. Unscrew the mounting screws and unplug, plug the new one in and go! It should on the drivers side under the seat.
What is the difference between a 1973 super beetle and a 1974 super beetle?
The biggest difference is the 74 has energy absorbing bumpers that the 73 is lacking.
