Hi there, I have been offered a running 1300 twin port engine for
about £30 with merged headers.  I want to learn more about an engine
before I buy a pre 67 beetle next year so I thought this would be good
to play with.

Last sunday i had the idea to take the '59 for a trip.
I't started very hard and even had to push start it...
Anyway, finally it started, did drive for about 30 min.when suddenly it
died. (For a full terras, no fun!)

http://www.digoliardi.net/oil_thingie.jpg
'58 Bug. Under the spare in the trunck.
It is connected to nothing underneath.
I'm guessing it's to lube the jack.

So with gas prices SUCKING recently I've been driving the '64 Beetle
more than the schmancy gas-guzzling truck I recently bought.  Almost
an hour drive to get to work and it gets mighty quiet in there with
the 12 volt setup and the 6 volt radio.  So...  I noticed Walmart had

On my 6V '65, when I press in the clutch (via the pedal) with the engine
OFF, it works fine... no weirdness or anything.
Start the motor and as I depress the clutch it starts to whirr - then there
is a "clunk" followed by normal clutch action.  Sometimes it was FAR TIGHTER

One day my stock FI Bug runs great, no problems.  Next day, starts off OK
after a while it'll backfire and eventually stall.  Start it goes for a bit
backfires and stalls.  If I park it and let sit for about a half hour, it'll
start up and drive with no problems.

Can someone please help with the following questions about buying a UK
beetle.  I am ideally after a 1966 or below (I think!) mainly due to
the body panels.  I am looking to go with the 'cal resto' look (I
think that's right!) :

Dual Heat Risers for the intake manifold?????
First time I saw this on a Super Beetle in Chicago.
Must be a California vehicle.
I had to replace those intake manifold boots and when I saw the intake

Just checking to see who all is going.. this will be my first ever
attending at a VW event.
http://www.sevwa.com/nvss_shootout.htm

http://www.zarwerks.com//splitvw/brozar.jpg
Der iz da klu. Thanks to the one remaining brain cell that fired off the
name John Henry.
Now I got to remember what Z, A, R means. For now I'll take it as Auf  means

So I'm over sixty already. Gimmie a break. It's been in storage for years
anyway.
Where TF is the reseve position on the old Bug? I don't have that neat plate
that shows the settings.

Need assistance on getting a new or rebuilt engine for aircooled VW
bus and the model year is 95 (I think).  The number on the back of the
driver seat is 0021-231A-STD-190
36-3-1066-1-8210 and engine number is

And quit whining!
http://bp2.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SA56EjeEGVI/AAAAAAAAqAg/jrXRd2-RGII/s1600-h/
GASOLINECARSCOOp2.jpg

I wonder if someone could help me with wheel/tyre sizes. I am looking
for a set of Porsche Fuch alloys for a '69 beetle and have been
offered a set for £350. However I have no idea if they would be a
suitable size.

Anyone know the mods done to the engine to run it on sugart can
ethanol ?
Curious to know :)