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: 7/15/2007 Subject: 78 Camper
Question My 78 camper stick shift would not start after sitting for a year. The local Euro Motors repair, that has a good rep, said no current getting to the fuel pump because of a bad ECU.
The VW part No. for the ECU in it is 022 906 021.
the ECU rebuilder's Catalog say that number is for a '74 Camper. Bosch No. on the ECU is 028 906 021.
Will a '78 run on a 74 ECU?
No one stocks that ECU and I want to make sure the money ($4-500) is spent on something that works.
Answer Joe,
Before you spend all that money, first remove the air filter from the Intake Air Sensor, inside there is a flapper.
Put the key on the 'on' position and push the flap open with your finger or a small screw driver.
You should hear the fuel pump turn on.
Try this first, and than we can diagnose further. Don't replace the ECU as of yet.
They rarely go.
Also, VW's did not have fuel injection in the '74 Campers. The Fuel Injection started in 1975.
