Hi guys. I have a 1965 Type 1 that is giving me headaches. When I try to
brake, the pedal hits the floor. Pumping the brakes causes the brakes to
hold, albeit not too well. I have bled the complete system, including the 4
wheel cylinders and the master cylinder, and I have also ...

I've been driving the vw all winter this year. It has been an
excellent car. We had some major ice storms around here a few weeks
ago and my car had no problems getting out and about, avoiding ditches
and the rear-ends of other people's cars. Work even had me go around

Help, I need to know what engine is in my bug. It is not the original.
Previous owner put a rebuilt in several years ago but doesn't remember
anything about it.  I know about the numbers at the bottom of the
alternantor stand, but they are not there. Only the firing numbers and

Isn't it nice to know your aircooled is getting some new parts?!
http://www.ramva.org/dragenwagen/pics/66wagen/newparts.jpg
http://www.ramva.org/dragenwagen/pics/66wagen/newengine1.jpg
http://www.ramva.org/dragenwagen/pics/66wagen/DCP_2033.jpg

Any body know anything a bout these?  websites or whatever,   The one
in this car I just bought works fine, but the seals are gone and just
because it hasn't rained lately doesn't mean it doesn't leak.  any
resources anybody has would be appreciated.  thanks.

Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen  
This is my first visit here after several years. (Used to be a regular when
I was doing the kit car project.)  A couple of days ago I bought a 1969
Bug.  It runs OK, the interior is rough, and the body is in great shape

Interesting... something I hadn't noticed before.  I was going over the
wiring diagram for my '66 Beetle, and I noticed that the front turn signal
assemblies are not wired to have a parking/running light them, yes I know
that there is the parking/running light in the headlight ...

O.T.?
we were slowly getting the old T-2 thru the green light when a Volvo s.w.
ran the other  light at about 30 mph. we are still shakey.
It was that close.  if we had the cappucino  we might moved  a little

I have a 1641 engine mild cam, large valve openings balenced crank.
what is a good carb to use? Webers are priceeee! Are Empi 40 good to
use.

Fellow air-cooled drivers,
I saw 2 rear brake drums at a garage sale over the weekend.  The drums are
used but appear to be in great condition.  The guy selling them owned a VW
Bug but sold it.  He thinks the drums are German but is not sure.  I see the

Hi, could anyone explain to me how the ignition switch works? I own a 1968
Beetle and I have a serious problem with ignition: when I turn the key, i do
not feel any "resistence" between the second and the third position... at
the end neither the engine nor the starter itself work ...

I have a 2002 jetta TDI and the armrest between the two seats appears
to be coming loose.  It no longer stays in place when you adjust it
and there is a gap between the two sides, as if the bolts are
loosening.

Hello Ramva,
A buddy of mine gave me his spare rearview mirror.
It's the one which you can 'click' away with a knop at the bottom.
My guess is it's from a mexi beetle since he owned one.

I'm talking about pre-1998 Beetles. What years were the Super Beetles
produced for US customers? What years were the regular Beetles produced for
US customers?
I have read many comments from supposed experts that say the regular Beetle

Okay, so my lady's (mumble, mumble) American car is losing air in the
front tires like crazy. It's winter. She's got aluminum rims. I can't
believe we got slow rubber/compound leaks in both at once.
IF the issue is the rims, can something be done to seal 'em up? Do I