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: 3/14/2007 Subject: clicking noise
Question Ron, I just bought a 96 jetta GL and when i turn the weel or even touch it to the left it makes a horible clicking noise. I took the plastic off around the weel below and above and noticed the noise was coming from a wire harness on the left hand side,the only one, on that side . and it also clicks at the fuse panelany ideas o how i can get it to stop clicking would be greatly helpful. Also every time i touch the steering weel the horn goes off i had to take the fuse out to drive it.any sudgestions ?
Answer Hi C.J.
This is a tough one, I never heard of this particular issue. You may want to check the fuse panel to make sure no water has got in there. (a common VW issue). In addition, pull out the relays in the fuse panel and check the prongs. See if they look corroded or dirty.
