I'm trying to replace the heater cables for my 1974 VW Bus. I've got
the new cables, but I can't get the old cables out of the bus.
I disconnected the cables from the heater levers in the dashboard, and
from the barrel clamps near at the heat boxes. They should just pull

Can anyone tell me whats involved in putting a upper door hinge pin on
a 65' Bug ? I am told I need to change the pin to the threaded type to
be able to put a mirror on the passengers side. Does the door have to
come off, or can the pin be knocked out from the bottom while its on

I have a mirror for the passenger side of my 65' Bug. Can someone tell
me how it goes on ? It has never had a mirror on that side and there
is nothing to attach it too. Is that a cap of some kind on top of the
door hinge that comes off, or do I have to do something else to get it

This is something you do not see everyday.   Click on link if
interested.  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250097266307&fromM
akeTrack=true

   I have a 1973 Super Bug, I have replaced the carb, plugs, plug
wires, distrib and strib cap.  She will start and idle fine but once I
take off down the road she stalls and I have to pump the gas to get
her to start but she doesn't stay running that long, should there be

Recently started having this problem with my Bay 1600cc.  It is very
hesitant at low revs, and even if I put my foot down or pump the throttle a
bit too get some fuel in there, it still takes a little while to pick up.
Once the revs pick up it pulls strongly.  It needed a service ...

Thanks Speedy Jim for your advice in removing the rear axle bearings.
I used my puller to pull the whole axle tube/bearing combo off in one
operation. I had bought one piece axle boots for reassembly. Looking
in my Bentley manual it seems you have to press the rear shock

I was thinking of replacing my vacuum advance line from my 34PICT3 to
the SVDA dist. and recalled a friend's rock stock 71 bus with the
original metal "up and over the float level" line.  In understand why
VW did this, but  here's my question:   Is the actual inside diameter

Anyone know where to get one of theese ?
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/RichAAC-UK/401725809_c01342c23e.jpg
Rich

I've been working on this project of mine.  I've got a 2.0L type IV
engine out of a '76 Transporter.  Heads have 37.5 x 33 mm valves w/
oval exhaust ports.  Before dissassembly had 115-130psi compression,
except on #2 with only made 70psi. [1]   Got the heads stripped down,

Got the intake manifold and throttle body arrangement mocked up
tonight.  Going to cut up the stock FI manifolds & get them welded to
form a Y down to a single 60ish-mm pipe.  Hope to use one of the stock
TB's on each side.  They have 45mm butterflies and a 59mm mouth.  The

Went by to talk to my mechanic today.  He said I didn't have a
Thermostate and that I didn't need one as it didn't get that cold.
IHe things my over heating could be the RPM being to high.  He showed
me how to adjust that which I will do when I get back rfrom a business

Link to article about Max Hoffman who imported many European cars, including the
VW, to the USA.
You might have to subscribe (it's free) to the NY Times to see the article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/18/automobiles/18HOFFMAN.html?8dt&emc=dt

I want to replace the fiberglass pop Top with a sun roof  for the Bus.
Has Anyone  seen this before?
I want to also build in My kayak mounts.
The Pop top is noisey, not very aerodynamic, rattales, and more. It

This really cannot be called a VW, but the ebay ad says it is titled
as a 66 VW.  Click on link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-VW-BEETLE-CUSTOM-1-OF-A-KIND_W0QQitemZ300091
409831QQcategoryZ6019QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem