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Category: Type 181

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The Toolbox – Hazet Toolboxes

by kwbcadminaftermarket, Air Cooled, Bug, Ghia, repair, tool, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021Comments are Disabled

By contributing author: Adam Powers This month, we are going to take a small jump into the world of the Hazet spare tire toolkit. There are many different variations made …

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Cutting Gaskets

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, Bug, buggy, engine, fuel, Ghia, Golf, H2O, MKI, MKII, MKIII, MKIV, MKVI, rail, repair, tool, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on January 19, 2020January 4, 2021Comments are Disabled

Have you ever been in the middle of a repair job and torn the gasket you needed to use? Weber carb gaskets are only available in a full kit, and …

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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: Battery Service

by Hank BlommersAir Cooled, body, electrical, Ghia, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on September 14, 2018September 20, 2018Comments are Disabled

VW – 6 or 12 Volt Battery Compartment Maintenance In the ’66 beetle I own, the 6 volt battery sits on the metal floor pan under the rear seat, passenger …

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Repair: Tail Lights

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, electrical, Type 1, Type 181Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018Comments are Disabled

I did this repair on my own car about a month ago, but I didn’t write this article until now because I didn’t think anyone else could benefit from my …

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Bugout 37 Results – July 8th 2018

by kwbcadminaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, Bug Out, engine, Ghia, H2O, interior, MKI, MKII, MKIII, MKIV, MKVI, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, VanagonPosted on July 10, 2018January 23, 2019Comments are Disabled

  If you were a visitor at Bug Out or a sponsor of Bug Out – thank you for supporting us.  We produce the event in association with the K-W …

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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: 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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