when I want to accelerate my '71 VW Karmann Ghia with full throttle the
engine does not deliver maximum power. Is this a problem of too much gas in
the carburator?

Having the pleasure of someone else's car in my garage, engine sitting
on the floor in pieces, I found myself needing to remove the
crankshaft pulley(stock style) from a stock 1600 engine. I've never
had to do this job on a stock pulley before since I run one of the

Years before my Squareback ended up with me it was resprayed.
I can spend all day polishing it only to have it about a fortnight
later go back to that powdery faded lighter colour. Tried different waxes
etc to no avail. Any suggestions apart from making offensive

do let us know when the sermons are back online for download/purchase.
regarding full-flow oil filters...can anyone explain to me how this is set
up on an air-cooled vw? pictures, explaining it to me like i'm 5 years old,
etc. would all help.

anyone recommend a specific carpet brand/set for a 67 bug? i already have
some insulation laid down and i want something simple and nice. i'm looking
for a loop style rather than a cut pile. if you have experience with one and
found it to be good lemme know.

To All:
The deal with BookLocker didn't work out.  I'll see if I can find
another outlet but don't hold your breath.
-Bob

I think I may have found a reason for my fuel mileage dropping from 27
to 20. I have fuel leaking from the fuel pump "bell". Is this OK to
drive on a bit until I get a part to replace it or is it a "park it"
until fixed problem. I have no idea how long it's been like this.

for my wedding transportation I got a Hummer limousine in orange
County from AIS limousines their phone number is 714-556-7090 here is
a link to their website http://www.AISlimos.com

twice my ACVW has come to a halt. both times it seems the fuel line was
plugged, what is going on here?
and just blowing back , by mouth , was too hard.  A compressor did it.
if this ever happens again, could reversing  the  fuel pump hoses  blow

just a quickie ...
someone has asked me what the redline is on a stock 1600.
As I have never had a rev counter I dont know !
Can anyone help.

To All:
You may now buy a copy of the so-called sermon files for $9.95 at...
http://www.booklocker.com/books/3340.html
This is an image of the CD created by Ken Hooper, who gets a piece of

I busted my generator belt on the way home in the pouring down rain today.
I noticed the gen light after a moment (after the idiotic thought of just
driving the short distance home without a belt flashed through my head)
and pulled over to replace it.

I've got a 1641cc engine - pretty fast Beetle - but lately its starting to
smell of petrol esp. after I reved it hard.
I undid the fuel lines and screwed the clampers on again - and that seemed
to help.

any suggestions on what's best to remove the everyday grit which
has accumulated over the years on the fiberglass poptop of our '82
westy? it  looks almost as if a bleach of some type might be needed.
thanks any advice. art

Can anyone tell me how hard/easy it is to separate the van body from
the floor and frame?
I am rebuilding a 59 van from the ground up.