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Glenn Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:00 am

There's already enough "stickies" so i'm going to use this as an index. It will be locked, but if you think a topic should be added, send me or EverettB a PM and we will revue or add it.
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General Information
This is a Beetle and that is a Super Beetle
Super Beetle Buyer's Guide
Late Model/Super Beetle information on TheSamba
Karmann Edition
1975 Basic Bug 110
Beetles and Fires
68+ Late Beetle Spotters Thread
1302/1303 VW Parts Book (External Link)
Parts and Suppliers

Technical Information
1600 DP engine rebuild - step by step
Valve adjustment with photos
Speedo / Odometer repair
Auto stick to manual 4 spd conversion
34 pict -3 idle problems/troubleshooting
34 pict -3 idle problems/troubleshooting DVDA flange # carb modification to work with SVDA
Comparing stock Solex carbs to each other, and to the H30/31 (Also Solex Carb / Distributor listing)
EMPI reproduction 30PICT-1 Carburetor - An in-depth review
Front Seat Belt Latch Re-assembly
Pertronix vs Points
Clutches - what pressure plate with what throwout bearing
Timing Marks on Stock Pulley
Oil Bath air cleaner service
Shift Rod Bushing replacement
Clutch Tube Middle Mount Repair
Brake Bleeding
Pierburg Fuel Pump Rebuild
Fuel Injection Resources
Metal fuel line replacement
Carbon Canister Refresh - Howto
fuel pump operating lever pin repair
Engine Tin
external oil cooler
Oil pump identification
Late Model Fuel Injection Vacuum Hose Spec ** new **
Cleaning the heat risers | Cleaning heat risers
Mexican oil pump worth it or leave it alone? (Spin on oil filter pump)
Complete Fuel Tank Venting / EVAP System Walk-through ** new **
Autostick control valve disassembly & inspection ** new **
VW Dealership Diagnostic Plug Block Port ** new **

Suspension, Lowering, Tires and Wheels
Official "Ball Joint" lowering topic
Official "Super Beetle" lowering topic
Lowering or adjusting the Beetle rear end
165-SR 15 tires (Tires thread)
How to Narrow your own Beam
Alignment Specs
Replacing Ball joints
Rack and Pinion Steering for a Standard Beetle
Super Beetle Front End Shimmies / Shakes
How To: Make Adjustable Beam
IRS Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
Stub Axle & Wheel Bearing
Wide 5 wheels on a Late Model Beetle | More
Steering Box Adjustment Tool
Installing a narrowed beam (BJ) step by step (lots of pics)


Body
Installing pop out windows
Rear Quarter Rust Repair
Sedan window regulator how to service
One piece door windows
Window Regulator How-To
Getting rid of the Yellow Foam
all about FOAM... (long, w/pics)
Late model heater channel comparison
1970 Convertible Top Rebuild
Report on 1973 Super Beetle Replacement Body Panels
Guide to Late Vert Mirrors

Electrical
Bosch Tune-Up Parts listing (From Technical section)
Replacing Electrical Portion of Ignition Switch (74- Beetle)
Finding Parasitic Electrical drain or short
Installing Gauges
Alternator information, Identification pictures
Wiring terminals and crimping tool

Dissecting the ignition switch electrical

1968-1970 vs. 1971 & later horn system wiring & components** new **

Misc stuff
Building a Custom Rear Speaker Enclosure
Winter storage / general vehicle storage
Engine Stands
Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating System Tutorial
How to install a Super Beetle Dash Overlay TONS OF PICS
3 point rear seatbelts
Steering Wheel and Horn Ring Differences
Trunk liner fabrication project


Videos
VW Training Videos on Youtube
Video of replacing ignition switch on 72
VW Type 1 thermostat & Flaps install & adjustment
Horn Ring Install video


Documentation
The Obsolete Air-Cooled Documentation Project



If you have a topic you think should be added, please send me or EverettB a PM and we will revue or add it..

Glenn Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:25 pm

New topic added

EverettB Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:19 pm

Added valve adjustment thread



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