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by volksbugusa
Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Bosch distributor rebuild/replace
Replies: 3
Views: 6956

Best person around MASTER OF MASTERS when it comes to rebuilding and shimming a Dizzy

Glenn even has a sun testing machine


http://www.glenn-ring.com/010/

All you need to know about Glenn in on the Samba site...
by volksbugusa
Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: She is alive!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 4180

great a new saved vw......nothing like it post some pics..
by volksbugusa
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: front beam
Replies: 33
Views: 47145

Bill good for you you seem to always win when you start your projects...

Matt
by volksbugusa
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: 30/31 pict1 carburator
Replies: 5
Views: 4573

sorry ...i am not a big fan of 009...now if you told be a 010 or a blue screamer like an 019 that that would be sweet :) If you need a carb the only advise that i can give you is buy it from KEITH HE IS THE MASTER OF MASTERS WHEN IT COME TO CARBS.NEVER BUY NEW YOU CAN FIND HIM ON THE SAMBA SITE KNOW...
by volksbugusa
Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: 30/31 pict1 carburator
Replies: 5
Views: 4573

what dizzy are you running....certain carbs do not have the proper vac
to advance the dizzy..carb and dizzy must be a working PAIR
by volksbugusa
Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: front beam
Replies: 33
Views: 47145

Bill I never do anything quick. When i pulled my beam i stripped everything off of it including the steering box,stripped all the paint off and pulled off all the torque arms and replaced all of the seals and went as far as replacing the ball joints,new steering box and all new tie rod ends.I even p...
by volksbugusa
Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:56 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: front beam
Replies: 33
Views: 47145

bill
it will take you 8 hours to complete.yes you can do it.what ever you do go german only.

go to my site
http://volksbugusa.shutterfly.com/


matt

volksbugusa
by volksbugusa
Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 5042

Is you bug still a swing axel? If it is you are in luck...very easy to repair. Just so you have the full story if your boots are old and tired and dry when you lift the car off its rear wheels the drive shaft will flex in putting a lot of pressure on the boots...hence more leaks...you can repair the...
by volksbugusa
Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 4
Views: 3462

good old MARVEL
by volksbugusa
Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Starter
Replies: 2
Views: 2496

please email me at

volksbugusa@optonline.net would like to talk to you on the phone...
please do not turn the crank any more...
by volksbugusa
Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: main pulley
Replies: 5
Views: 3409

there is only one way to install.there is no wrong way since it rides a key way
by volksbugusa
Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: main pulley
Replies: 5
Views: 3409

BILL
You need to run a dial.if out of round install a new stock or kick it up with a better pulley

Matt
by volksbugusa
Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: How hard is it to replace the tranny?
Replies: 3
Views: 6215

You can do it

bluehair all of the facts are based on the change of fly wheel to a 12 volt! and the starter has been chnged to a 12 volt with the bushing. I would say for a first time 3 solid days. It is best that you also change the following parts as well -clutch -pressure plate -throw out bearing -possible rear...
by volksbugusa
Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:05 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Slow to start (kinda)
Replies: 15
Views: 17975

pira114 Whenever you have the problems you are going thru you really have two ways to go. #1 replace the harness- which is REALLY easy. Purchase a cd disc from BUG ME VIDEO #Replace every contact end on the harness. If you have any contacts that have a green mold on them. That will be your problem. ...