Volkswagen/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1974 Super Beetle Reverse Lights | 10/1/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have rebuilt a 1974 Super Beetle and I'm having trouble figuring out how to connect the wires to ... A: The reverse lights come out from a sensor on the side of the transmission and plug with a fuse into ... | ||
| shifting too hard | 9/15/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: had vacuum servo repair kit put on as there was a tear in the diaphram. Since the kit has been ... A: If the autostick is 'slamming' into gear, I would suspect the vacuum hoses. They may be cracked or ... | ||
| 71 VW Autostick ground wire | 6/11/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Just bought 71 vw autostick, everything was running fine. It has recently gotten stuck in gear. ... A: I would check your wiring - 1) The wire on the stick shift should go to the neutral safety switch ... | ||
| Gas leak in 1975 vw camper | 5/28/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: We had set off on a road trip yesterday, stopped to fill up the bus with gas. After the tank was ... A: There are 'riser' tubes that go up over the battery area into the the cavity in the corner of the ... | ||
| rough bouncy noisy ride | 5/23/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Ron, I've replaced the struts and gas shocks on my 74 S. Beetle but the car rides very rough (firm) ... A: Larry, if the shock absorbers in the rear are tight, the clanging is probably coming from the rear ... | ||
| 1968 VW Beetle | 5/23/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Back up lights do not work. All other light work correctly. I cannot find the Back Up Light Switch, ... A: Mike, The reverse lights hook up to the + side of the coil, which run from the switch on the ... | ||
| No power to Fuel Pump in '79 Bus | 5/22/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Ron, I have a 79 camper bus, fuel injected, air cooled and I'm not getting any power to the fuel ... A: 1) Turn the key to 'on' 2) Remove the air cleaner 3) Push the flap open with a screwdriver 4) Listen ... | ||
| trouble shoot 1978 bus not starting | 5/9/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have just bought a 1978/type 2 CE bus. It has been sitting up in the mountains for three years, ... A: Are you getting any spark? If so, see below: Check all of the vacuum hoses and make sure that ... | ||
| Engine misses on one side | 5/3/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have a 1976 Beetle. 1600 engine, with a single Empi Hpmx carby, mechanical advance 009 dizzy with ... A: The most common cause of this situation is an improperly sealed intake manifold. Check the manifold ... | ||
| Raw Gas Smell on Left Turn | 5/3/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I own a 74 Super Beetle. When I make a left turn there is a strong smell of raw gasoline in the ... A: I had a similar problem with my 1974 SB. If you replaced all of the hoses, and the clamps are ... | ||
| 78 superbeetle run very rich | 5/2/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: my wife's 78 superbeetle is running rich need some help, here is want i've done so far. spent all ... A: 1) I know you checked the temp sensor II, but double check the resistance on that. That normally ... | ||
| 1968 vw bug | 5/2/2011 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: It has 2 light switches on master cyl. the one closest to front of car 2 prong inner one 3 prong. ... A: Here is a link to the wiring diagram for a 1968 VW Bug. Please note: item j3 are your switches. It ... | ||
| 71 bus accelerater cable | 11/25/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I am having a problem feeding the cable through the tube. It gets stuck with about two feet to go. ... A: (I am assuming there is nothing obstructing it's way out, including a piece of broken accelerator ... | ||
| Fuel gas sending unit installation | 11/24/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: What method or tool do you use to install a 72 superbeetle bayonet type fuel sending unit. I am ... A: You should be able to do this operation by hand. Double-check to make sure that you do not have two ... | ||
| generater problem | 11/24/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: i just put a new generater on my 1968 vw beetle and when the 2 wires on it are plugged in it wont ... A: First, check your wiring to the generator. 1) The RED wire should go to D+ terminal on the ... | ||
| 1968 vw bug transmission linkage | 11/24/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: how do i adjust transmission linkage on a 1968 vw bug ANSWER: Hi Gary, I need some more ... A: It looks like you need to replace the shift bushing. To replace the bushing the shift rod needs to ... | ||
| auto trans | 11/21/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I purchased a VW auto trans. It has a torque converter, so I assume it's a conventional style, not a ... A: The only transmission the beetles used with a torque converter is the autostick. I have an ... | ||
| 1977 Super Beetle Convertible Igntion Switch Rplacement | 11/11/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Ron- The housing around the steering column that holds the ignition lock and switch has no screws to ... A: You are going to have to pick up a Bentley manual to do this operation. Some Beetles have a hole in ... | ||
| 1978 VW Transporter 2 | 11/10/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: My bus had been running great. But I noticed what sounded like a miss, then loss of power. It ... A: Joseph 1) Although you think you have fuel to the cold start valve,it can be deceiving. Try this: ... | ||
| Automatic transmission in my bug? | 11/8/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have a 67 VW Bug and I really cant get the hang of the clutch. Is there anyway that I can ... A: If you are not comfortable with the manual, it's best to get an Autostick Beetle. The Autostick ... | ||
| 1971 super beetle | 11/1/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have a 1971 super. I had it rebuilt. It never ran good even after two diffrent carbs, three ... A: It seems like you have been through heck and back with your engine. Here is a good way to get it ... | ||
| 1975 beetle oil leak | 10/29/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: My 1975 Beetle is leaking oil, it seems to be coming from inside and happens when i drive and not ... A: The proper way to fix the oil switch would be to try a heli-coil with a corresponding pressure ... | ||
| Ball Joint removal and install | 10/24/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Hey Ron, just found your site here and thought you could add some insight. I am restoring a 69 Bug ... A: Auto parts houses have a two pronged fork-like tool that will fit between the spindle and the ball ... | ||
| Re 71 Superbug wont go into gear: | 10/19/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Ok It's me again, I sent ya some pics, don't think they will help though.... So now we have ... A: I think I know what your problem is. The axle splines are stripped either on the brake drum or the ... | ||
| 76 beetle fi | 10/15/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: i have a 76 beetle fuel injected that i want to convert to carburatted what all do i need to do ... A: I don't advocate removing the stock fuel injection system. The reason is, it will decrease the ... | ||
| 78 super beetle ignition | 10/13/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Had to do a clutch on my brother's 1978 super beetle which went well until he we went to start it. ... A: Bob, On the coil you on a 1978 you need to have the following set-up: + Black wire from ignition ... | ||
| Re 71 Superbug wont go into gear | 10/13/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Sorry it would not let me do another follow up question,said I had to restart...So your last ... A: It looks like the clutch went. The first step is to take out the engine and inspect. The good ... | ||
| 71 VW Superbug won't go into gear | 10/12/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: My question is we were riding in our 71 Superbug today and all of a sudden it would not go into ... A: Does it go into each gear smoothly with the engine running AND not depressing the clutch? I ... | ||
| injectors cables | 10/12/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have a 1975 fuel injection bug. The injectors wiring have current, but when I start the key it ... A: Israel, Try the following: There should be a white wire connected to the - of your coil (along ... | ||
| Electrical | 10/8/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I'am not sure if you recieved this message or not. I bought a 1972 VW Beetle. Fixer upper. All ... A: Tim, Your problem is easy to fix. The fuse for the reverse lights is most likely on the wrong ... | ||
| 69 Karmann Ghia transmission | 10/7/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I just bought a 69 Ghia with a standard transmission, with a rebuilt 1900 Dual port. I need to ... A: An autostick is your best option. It is designed for the Karmann Ghia, and will allow you to drive ... | ||
| VW Beetle 1974 | 10/7/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have bought an old VW Beetle and it is my first car. It is in brilliant condition except that the ... A: Congratulations on your purchase! You will have many years of fun driving. I have a 1974 as well, ... | ||
| gas in oil | 10/4/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I just bought a 1970 Bug. It was all rebuilt by the previous owner but he had bought it for his GF ... A: Diaphragm in your fuel pump is perforated, or fuel pressure is too high. These are the two most ... | ||
| 65 baja bug Heat | 10/2/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have always been told i'm out of luck on heat and air for my baja- I have just read Air is ... A: You can look into getting a set of heat exchangers and a stock exhaust system. This will allow you ... | ||
| now spark in my t2 camper | 10/1/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: ihave recently bought a vw camper t2 1973 as a project. the van hasnt been started in 1-2 years the ... A: Items to check: 1) You are getting 12 volts to the ignition coil + when the ignition switch is in ... | ||
| my generator / alternater is not charging | 9/30/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: well first of all..... im not sure if I have alternater or generator. when I bought the1969 bug, it ... A: I am not sure of what you have by your description. However, I am sending you a link with the ... | ||
| head temperature sensor | 9/30/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I have a 79 super beetle. I have had the car for one year and have just recently noticed that the ... A: It plugs into a plastic wire connector which goes into the tan-colored fuel injection harness. It ... | ||
| 71 VW SuperBug Wheel Shakes | 9/29/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: Just got out 71 Superbug back on the road and when we get up to about 40 and turn the wheel slightly ... A: Super Beetles are notorious for their shakes. However, it is not a design-flaw, but a sign of wear. ... | ||
| Dallas Area - 1975 Super Beetle Convertible | 9/22/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: My husband and I just acquired a 1975 Super Beetle Convertible from his parents. They have had it ... A: Lisa, Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the VW world. When it comes to VW's, I am ... | ||
| wire going to gas tank sending unit | 9/15/2010 | Ron Wolff |
| Q: I am using the Bentley manual green cover 1968-1979 VW type 2. I have a 1971 bus, and managed to ... A: I'm not too sure which wire you are talking about. However, I've attached the wiring diagrams for ... | ||
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I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979: Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus Areas of expertise years 1968-1979 Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines VW Brake system replacement Automatic Stickshift transmission VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing) Westfalia Electrical system dual battery Westy Refridge Repair Westy Cabinet Repair Westy AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys) Soundproofing General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes VW Distributor Compatibility Information Westy component repair Emission Systems Exhaust Systems General Electric System Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows) Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded) Charging System Convertible top Installation: Beetle CV joints Engine Troubleshooting Valve Train Non areas of expertise: High Performance Modifications Front end related components Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment) Bodywork / painting
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I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
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