| Author |
Message |
coolbugfan
Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2018
Posts: 330
|
 Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:46 pm Post subject: Mexican Beetle questions |
 |
|
Hi Sambas,
I have a 1600i 1995 Mexican Beetle. I’ve had it in to the local VW dealer for some engine work. They discovered by leaving it outside one night, that most of the rubber seals are shot and need to be replaced. I don’t have a complete list of seals yet, but basically windshield, trunk, and everything on both doors. They can’t seem to find the parts in their system (No ‘beetles here after ‘79).
Questions
1. I’ve been told “assume it’s a ‘74” when it comes to body parts. Anyone know if that’s true. Can easily order 74 parts online.
2. Any good leads on parts suppliers for Mex beetles (do not speak Spanish). I’ve seen some engine parts but not body parts.
Thanks 😊 |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
alex857
Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2010
Posts: 714
Location: Stuttgart/Germany
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
Hi,
the Mexican Beetle 1995 has a body that is similar to the 1974-1979 Standard Beetle (not Super!) sold in the US. There are however a lot of smaller differences which you can easily spot regarding your car and cars here in the gallery.
Windshield and door rubber from a 1974 standard generally fit on your 95 Mexican, but check out what you need and get: I guess your car does not have chrome, so you need the rubber parts without chrome.
Trunk seals are specific on Mexican bugs, because they partially (not the part under the windshield) stick to the hood and not to the body, but you can get those Mexican trunk seals online at many shops.
Good luck,
Alex |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
KTPhil 
Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006
Posts: 34021
Location: Conejo Valley, CA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
coolbugfan
Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2018
Posts: 330
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:12 pm Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
| Thanks KTPhil! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce Roehsner
Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004
Posts: 13
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
|
| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:08 am Post subject: |
|
|
removed
Last edited by Bruce Roehsner on Mon May 09, 2022 7:43 am; edited 2 times in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce Roehsner
Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004
Posts: 13
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
|
| Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
On my '99 Mexi the generator light is on dim while driving.
what would cause this. Thanks |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GArBa
Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2014
Posts: 2105
Location: Milano, Italy
|
| Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
Some options in order of complexity of the fix: a weak battery, bad alternator brushes, regulator going bad or a diode failing in the rectifier. You'll need to get a multimeter and take some measurements to be sure.
Edit: I forgot the simplest explanation: slipping fan belt.
_________________
cars:
'97 type 1 1600i
'14 type AA Seat Mii (sadly dead after 270.000 km)
'22 type C1 T-Cross
'23 type AC3 Hyundai I10 (VW no longer makes small cars!)
-------------------------
moped:
'82 Benelli Magnum 3v |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce Roehsner
Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004
Posts: 13
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
|
| Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
My '99 Mexi that I am planning on selling is back running.
Thanks for all your help. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GArBa
Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2014
Posts: 2105
Location: Milano, Italy
|
| Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 7:58 am Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
| Bruce Roehsner wrote: |
My '99 Mexi that I am planning on selling is back running.
Thanks for all your help. |
I'm curious, what was the issue in the end?
_________________
cars:
'97 type 1 1600i
'14 type AA Seat Mii (sadly dead after 270.000 km)
'22 type C1 T-Cross
'23 type AC3 Hyundai I10 (VW no longer makes small cars!)
-------------------------
moped:
'82 Benelli Magnum 3v |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce Roehsner
Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004
Posts: 13
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
|
| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 6:56 am Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
| GArBa wrote: |
| Bruce Roehsner wrote: |
My '99 Mexi that I am planning on selling is back running.
Thanks for all your help. |
I'm curious, what was the issue in the end? |
I just checked connections in the engine compartment.
Something was loose. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
HurpMcDurp
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2022
Posts: 45
Location: Michigan
|
| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 7:05 am Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
| Bruce Roehsner wrote: |
My '99 Mexi that I am planning on selling is back running.
Thanks for all your help. |
Nice looking bug, is that a super moon roof? I've never seen one like that. Is this custom or what do they call it?
_________________
I call it Patches - My 72 body with the heart of 68..driven by a 1991 animal |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce Roehsner
Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004
Posts: 13
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
|
| Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 6:47 am Post subject: Re: Mexican Beetle questions |
|
|
| HurpMcDurp wrote: |
| Bruce Roehsner wrote: |
My '99 Mexi that I am planning on selling is back running.
Thanks for all your help. |
Nice looking bug, is that a super moon roof? I've never seen one like that. Is this custom or what do they call it? |
It's called an Open-Air roof. It's electric.
I believe it was an aftermarket addition. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
