The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Most likely your flywheel has some missing (ground off) teeth. This happens when you try to engage the starter when the engine is already running (ouch--a lot of grinding). When you roll the car (in gear), you turn the flywheel to a spot that HAS teeth and the starter works again. Only fix is to rep...

Invest in a Motive pressure brake bleeder. One man operation, fast easy, works. Or, find a friend and spend hours trying to get all the air out of your lines. Stay away from cheap Harbor Freight bleeder and the ones with the hand pressure pump.. they suck. I've tried them all and the Motive bleeder ...

Sounds like he tightened up the steering gear box worm gear too much. The "special tool" is a big (15/16th inch - I think) bolt that can be used to tighten the gear box from below. Too tight WILL cause the steering to not return to center and will be very hard to turn. Fix is to loosen it ...