Thanks for all the input here.  It is very useful and educational.  I've decided to install the cooling flaps and thermostat although I live in SoCal.  Has anyone used this conversion kit?
http://store.cip1.com/Merchant2/merchant ...

Hello group,
After a lengthy search, I have found a potential VW Beetle I am
contemplating purchasing.
First: It's a '71 with 73,000 miles.  I have been told that this is the

I'm starting my first case-up engine build. The case is a new AS41 that
has been cut for 90.5s and full-flowed. I've already pulled the galley
plugs and tomorrow I'm (hopefully) getting the plugs and taps.
So, how does one get a mag case good and clean?

Sold my car best cash offer takes it.

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  The key in my ignition lock in my 69 Bug will unlock the steering wheel and
turn on the oil & gen lights, but won't turn the rest of the way to to start
the car. Does this sound like the lock need replacement or could it be
something else? Thanks.

Hi Everyone...
Had the '68 on the hoist this weekend, and I noticed that the mounting parts
for the stabilizer bar were somewhat worn...no biggie...the kit was like $10
from VW...question is, how difficult is it to replace the bushing that hold

All,
I own a 74 Ghia that was an autostick and is now a manual.  Coming from
restoring classic Mustang's, where original is king, I have a question.
Do I want to make it an Autostick again? The car does not have the original

Upon closing, the door stays about a centimeter too much to the right,
causing the weatherstrip on the left to be exposed (door on left side,
english bus)
Is there a way to adjust this?

6 years ago, I had a new 1600 engine put in my 66 after my original 1300 began losing oil pressure.  It's a brazillian engine and I noticed today while removing the heat exchangers that there was no thermostat.  I live in California, so it doesn't get that cold out here, but is ...

Hey I'm going through my old stuff and I have an intake manifold for a
single carb and all I can see for markings is PIS or it might be PI8.  Any
clues who made it and also what it should be worth.
thanks,  ben

I am looking for a Tamiya Sand Scorcher radio controlled car, do any VW fans
here have an unwanted one? or just the box and instructions or bits and
pieces?
thanks.

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   I'm all sad and lonly on there now.... sob
J.

All,
I recently bought a gas heater for my Ghia.  It came with everything except
the duct to the interior.  Boy, does it heat up my garage!
Could domeone please email me photos of the duct work from a gas heater in