The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

I can't comment on the laser temp readings, but a common way to check your engine temp is to touch your oil dipstick handle. If you can touch your oil dipstick handle while it's in the engine for any length of time, it's not running too hot. If you can't touch it long enough to pull out of the engin...

VW introduced the dual port to for two reasons. Adding a few extra horse power was for marketing against newer designs in the 1970's. It also helped with the newly introduced environmental standards being introduced in the US. I don't think you'll notice a great difference between the two. Both are ...

Im not sure what it's made from, but wolfsburgwest make a nice reproduction trunk liner.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/Detai ... 113863509C

Why did the last one get chewed up? Trying to use a 12 volt starter with the wrong fly wheel?

I'd just replace it after I knew why the last one broke.

Here's an ad from thesamba

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... ?id=677835

Binding in neutral? Could it be the opposite brake drum hanging up?

How hard was it to remove the axle nut? If it didn't take a lot of effort, it wasn't on tight enough. An axle nut that isn't torqued to the proper load will damage the hub assembly.

Good ideas. I'd start simple. Make sure your wheel bolts are tight.

Have you seen this?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... highlight=

Does anybody still offer the 6 volt automatic choke? Or, does a choke know voltage? yes, you can still buy them. http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-113-129-191-H http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Electric-Choke-Heating-Element-12-V-113129191G-p/113-129-191g.htm https://www.vwheritag...

WolfsburgWest makes a great replacement lens. $40 (for two) plus shipping and call it done.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/Detai ... 11941115HW

Yes, I'll buy a pair. PM for arrangements.

x2 on volkbitz. I am very happy with Tim's work. Worth every penny.

I'm interested. Do you have a link of where you bought them?

Have you read this article?

http://www.aircooled.net/vw-engine-break-in-procedure/

To me he's asking way to much for a car that is not completely stock.

I'm not familiar with the nuances between the /2 and /3. Have you seen this page yet? It's for the /2, but you may find it helpful.

http://www.vw-resource.com/30PICT2.html