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.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 7/8/2007 Subject: 73 ASI Riviera
Question Hi Ron, I have a 73 ASI riviera camper bus that I am fixing up and would like to know if parts(canvas)for the top are available somewhere. I was also wondering what you could recommend for heat(I was thinking some kind of small gas furnace like the coleman ones I think they put in some years)? Some one gave me a 76-78 alaskan heater from their old bus but I'm not sure if it works or if it is safe to use and can I still get parts for those? I also think I would like to replace the Norcold fridge with a propane one if possible too. I plan on having a rebuilt 2.0 liter engine with weber carbs and a new transmission put in it too since I plan on hauling a motorcycle behind it. Any suggestions before I venture out on this journey?
