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| volkswagen idle | 2/20/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: i have a dune buggy with a 1600cc engine when the engine warms up the idle gets rough and then dies ...
A: You may want to check the ignition timing. In addition, make sure there is a good seal between the ...
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| check engine light. | 2/18/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Is there a way for me to reset the check engine light. it is expensive to go to the dealer. every ...
A: You may want to call around in your area to some local garages. More likely than not, you will ...
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| start up niose | 2/15/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I just bought a 1.8T 2002 Jetta. First day it ran great and quiet. Now when i start it up..it makes ...
A: Eric, My apologies for the delay! This most likely is from the belt tensioner. The best way to ...
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| 1971 Super Convertible | 1/3/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I am doing a complete restoration.I am having problems with door jamb alignment. The car flexes and ...
A: Happy New Year. The easiest fix that I can recommend for this is to look at www.mamotorworks.com ...
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| VW Transporter Flashing Oil Light | 1/2/2007 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Glad I found this site. I have VERY recently bought a 1997 VW Transporter 1.9 SWB. It has done only ...
A: the first thing I would recommend to do is not to run it until you track down the cause. I am ...
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| Accelerator Cable ? | 11/26/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have a 1979VW SB convert. The accelerator cable tube flops around and sticks out 2 inches past the ...
A: The tube just rests in there, and sits in a hole in the tin on the back (where the motor joins the ...
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| 69 beetle missfire | 11/25/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: We cleaned out the carburetor again, and put on a new condenser. It doesn't stall now on take off, ...
A: I wouldn't worry about the cylinders not reacting when you unplug them. They are functioning, as ...
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| 1972 beetle stalling!! | 11/23/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: It had stood for a month without use while its MOT (garage check that the car is road worthy and ...
A: At the top of the heat exchangers (closest to the front of the car) you will find two cables that ...
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| Electrical Death | 11/17/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: After finally getting my 68 on the road, and having a rough ride (it rides like a truck!) I ...
A: If you are sure that the terminals to the battery are properly cleaned and grounded, the next ...
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| CLAKCLACKCLACK! | 11/14/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: ron- my 1970 beetle developed a tiny little tap the other day, which i thought might be the ...
A: The first thing you need to do is to adjust your valves. You will need a feeler gauge. (they are ...
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| slidding door handles and latch on 1971 bus | 10/23/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ron, Thanks for the reply to my original question. I'm still working at it. The rear end of the ...
A: There should be a small hex screw on the side of the outside handle that lets it loose. If you ...
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| Timing Belt | 10/18/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I was told if the timing belt breaks on my 1999 Passat v6 that it would ruin the entire engine. ...
A: This is a correct statement. The timing belt moves your valves up and down over the pistons. If ...
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| battery for 71 bus | 10/17/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My newly aquired 71 camperbus battery died. I am trying to replace it. I currently have not been ...
A: The first thing you should do is check the voltage regulator. It is located behind the air cleaner. ...
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| 75 vw bus vs 79 Vw BUs | 10/17/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I am considering buying a 75 vw bus (it is pristine condition 1.9 lL engine (@$6500) or a 79 vw bus ...
A: They each have thier benefits. The floor plan on the 1975 is a bit different, and uses more space ...
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| PROPER VALVE ADJUSTMENT | 10/16/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: RON,I HAVE A 1966 BEETLE WITH A 1600. THE MOTOR IS NOT THE ORIGINAL, IT WAS INSTALLED ABOUT 1 YEAR ...
A: To end all the confusion once and for all: If it is a stock 1600, the setting is .006 on all ...
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| hard to hit reverse | 10/16/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: i just replaced the motor in my 69 campmobile and now it is really hard to find reverse it has been ...
A: There is a way to adjust the gearshift (there is a movable plate on the floor, at the bottom of the ...
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| ignition problem | 10/15/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have a 1974 VW Bus. I was driving it in very hot conditions and it stopped running. I have ...
A: I think this is just a small error on your part, again, nothing major. When you place new points ...
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| 69 beetle missfire | 10/14/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: We made absolutely sure we had #1 compression stroke TDC by finger in hole air pressure test and a ...
A: Herman, This is a challenging one, but I'm sure we can figure it out. It only takes three things ...
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| 69 beetle missfire | 10/12/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Haynes I have a 69 Beetle that missfires. When I pull The wires off #1 AND #3 cylinders it makes no ...
A: You probably have the compression stroke incorrect. Try this: 1)Remove the wire from the Coil. ...
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| 1968 radio install | 10/12/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I am attempting to replace an aftermarket cd player in my 1968 sedan. Problem is, the head unit in ...
A: Kevin, #9 in the fuse box is reserved for a radio. Remove the battery, unscrew the fuse box, and ...
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| Poor Gas Milage 1973 dual carb Type 3 SQBK | 10/11/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: 1973 T3 VW Squareback We converted the fuel injection to a dual carb set up a while ago and we are ...
A: Unfortuntely, the engines in these cars (T3's) are not too friendly with the dual carb systems. If ...
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| slidding door handles and latch on 1971 bus | 10/11/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Original owner of my '71 Komi bus. Getting it ready to sell. The slidding door latch is not working. ...
A: Remove the sliding door cover panel. This will give you acess to unscrew this mechanism. Take a ...
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| VW 2001 Jetta Turbo Possible Clutch Issue | 10/10/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: My fiance has been complaining that she gets less and less power when upshifting and trying to ...
A: Andrew, Try this quick test. 1) Put the emergency brake on as hard as possible. 2) Put the VW in ...
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| Fuel clogg | 10/10/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: hey wow what a great service. i have a 1970 bug, and this mornign when i went to drive to work it ...
A: There is a plastic fuel filter that is located next to the carb. Most likely, this has clogged up. ...
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| T25 VAN | 10/9/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: we have recently purchased a t25 2000cc van. We have noticed oil dripping out of the heat exchanger ...
A: These valve cover or 'rocker gaskets' are very tempermental and love to leak over the heat ...
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| what can I expect? | 10/8/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ok I have a 1978 Rivera bus I found siting in some hippy's back alley. I whant to restore it. I ...
A: The best thing you can do to check the situation out: 1) Do a compression test, make sure that the ...
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| Westfalia 1975 fuel injection - won't start when cold | 10/6/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I own a 1975 Westfalia, 1700cc, fuel injection, standard. It just won't start when left not running ...
A: There is a cold-start injector on this. First make sure it's functioning properly. Next, there is ...
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| 79 vw bus engine problems | 10/3/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have a wonderful little 79 VW bus that is having some problems. Sometimes I will be driving along ...
A: This sounds like a fuel delivery problem, or a bad ground. I have had this problem on my '76 Bus ...
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| speedometer | 10/3/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have a 1970 Ghia and the speedometer is broke. I have tried to find a matching one, however, the ...
A: The best solution is to find a new or used speedometer. Try: www.mamotorworks.com I believe ...
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| steering wheel shakes and need door weather stripping | 10/2/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ron, I am desperately in need of a help... just bought a 74 cute super beetle but the guy shakes ...
A: As far as the shimmy goes: 1) Have the tires balanced. 2) Purchase a new steering damper. This ...
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| Valve cover gaskets | 10/1/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: But let me tell you what I have done since your last response. I had a set of points and condenser ...
A: Here are the next steps: 1) Check the compression on each cylinder. Make sure you are over 75PSI ...
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| 2006 Beetle water in rear passenger footweell | 9/28/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Found your comments on a 2003 Beetle leaking water into the rear passenger footwell - but I don't ...
A: This sounds like the sunroof. There are two drain tubes that run from the sunroof down through the ...
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| 1969 beetle | 9/28/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: you gave me, but one more thing, those beetle or combi that get caught in fire, any idea why its ...
A: Please see the answer to Umer's question above. That covers the primary reason for fires. The only ...
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| My previous questions | 9/28/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I have asked that i have standard beetle in which there is no A/C fittings, and you have recommended ...
A: I. I sent you a reply via e-mail in regard to the Air Conditioning. II. Most beetles do not catch ...
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| 97 Jetta GT Throttle Body | 9/28/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Does a non-functional cruise control have any thing to do with a non-functional throttle body? ...
A: The cruise control system is not dependent on the throttle body. It's actually the reverse. If the ...
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| How to fix a fuel injected fuel pump on VW bug | 9/27/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: ok. I have a 76 voltswagon beetle and in great shape. The other day i went to start it and it will ...
A: The fuel pump is electric. It is located under the fuel tank, which is in the front of the car. ...
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| fuel pump troubles | 9/18/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: That would be helpful but I have an electronic fuel pump installed! Might it be a problem before the ...
A: The only possible things I can think of are: either the fuel hoses leading to the pump are hooked ...
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| Low Oil Pressure | 9/17/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Ron, First wanted to thank you for the advice on my 1991 GTI turns out it was the cat heat ...
A: I'd highly suggest not driving it, however, if you must -- try a thicker grade of oil and see if ...
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| jetta engine rebuild | 9/14/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: Borrowed my friend's 1992 Jetta, heater core cracked, anti freeze in floor...put water in kept ...
A: Depending on the condition of your car, a rebuilt/new engine will not reduce the sale price of your ...
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| Valve cover gaskets | 9/13/2006 | Ron Wolff |
Q: I recently became the owner of a sweet 1971 super beetle convertable. It has been many years since I ...
A: Cork is the best to use. The sealer should only go where the gasket meets the cover. (maybe 4 dabs ...
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