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Category: repair

DIY: Engine Fire Prevention

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, engine, fuel, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019Comments are Disabled

On the classic VW air-cooled engine, a few things typically go wrong.  Since there were so many Beetles, we have a pretty big sample set of potential issues.  One thing …

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DIY: Head Removal Tool

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, buggy, engine, rail, repair, tool, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4Posted on December 19, 2018Comments are Disabled

I’ve started a new project for my bug this winter.  I think I’ve committed to building a new engine.  It’s a costly project, and to save some money where I …

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Repair: A gentleman does not motor around after dark

by Mark Brownbody, buggy, electrical, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4Posted on June 22, 2018Comments are Disabled

“A gentleman does not motor around after dark.’ I used to think that quote from Joseph Lucas was reserved for Lucas automotive electrics – but I nearly experienced it myself.  …

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Repair: Brake Star Spring Clip

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, Brakes, buggy, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181Posted on May 25, 2018May 25, 2018Comments are Disabled

This weeks article is a rather short technical idea than a full fledged project. It’s about keeping your brakes adjusted on your Bug, Ghia, Thing, Buggy, etc.  If you’ve ever …

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Repair: Glovebox

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, interior, repair, review, Type 1Posted on May 18, 2018May 18, 2018Comments are Disabled

So – this weeks article is a pretty basic repair, but pretty much necessary these days on the older Standard Beetles and early Super Beetles.  The original glove boxes are …

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Repair: Are you the keymaster?

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, body, repair, Type 1Posted on May 11, 2018May 15, 2018Comments are Disabled

  Locks on your VW bug are pretty simple to work on. On my 1975, the door locks didn’t match the ignition lock.  Since it was a used car, I …

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Repair: Jetta MK4.5 Trunk Wiring Repair

by Mark Brownelectrical, H2O, MKIV, repairPosted on May 4, 2018Comments are Disabled

People say that VW’s have a lot of electrical problems.  I’m not sure thats really true.  Cars are certainly more complicated than they used to be.  This is sometimes driven …

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Repair: Assembling a toolbox

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, electrical, engine, Ghia, rail, repair, suspension, tool, Type 1Posted on April 27, 2018Comments are Disabled

What’s in your toolbox?  That’s probably a very personal question to some folks.  Over the years people amass a pile of tools for working on modern cars.  I know this …

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Repair: Front Suspension-II

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, Ghia, rail, repair, review, suspension, Type 1, Type 181Posted on April 20, 2018Comments are Disabled

This is part 2 of an ongoing article on some work I’ve been doing on a replacement front end for my 1975 bug.  In part 1 ,  about a month …

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Repair: It’s time for a oil change

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, buggy, engine, Ghia, rail, repair, review, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2Posted on April 13, 2018April 14, 2018Comments are Disabled

Ok, this seems like this will be a simplistic article.  It sort-of is, everything is basic, but you need to be very conscious and meticulous to prevent trouble from finding …

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