AboutRon Wolff Expertise 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
Experience
Past/Present clients 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.
Question Hi Ron, I think I have one of the 2000 1978 last 1st editions before the 1979's. It's go the the door pinstrips and the tell tail interior with the triple white top, interior and exterior paint.
Some say it's worth 15K. I bought from the original owner.
I having problems with the speedo.. Same deal as you answered before whirling noise as I excel.
I donot want to mess around with fixing I'd like a replacement. I can't find one. Can you help?
Answer Hi Ron,
You can find out if it's a champagne edition by the following characteristics:
1) It has intermittent wipers, when you pull the lever all the way down.
2) It came with a clock by the light switch.
3) Most came with factory air conditioning.
The value in pristine condition is between 15-19K.
If the speedometer is making a noise (and you are sure it's not that black box for the EGR light by the left front trunk hinge), and you want to replace it, replace the cables as well:
