Official Mexican / Brazilian Beetles - All years

[hopkin]

[Pegasín]

[Root_Werks]

Fender could be fixed. If Antonio doesn't have an original NOS or perfect fender, I'll fix mine.

I'll see if I can get a picture or two up.

-Dan
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When I set my timing, why do I flush, then take a pee?

[Bruce]

How bad is the dent? Pic?

Avoid the aftermarket repro fenders as much as possible. Their shape is wrong and will look bad even if you replace both. The hole for the bumper is irrelevant, the repro fenders are so bad!
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[hopkin]

[Root_Werks]

Are the fenders on our late Mexi-Bugs the same as 1973 fenders?

Asking because "someone" put a dent in my LR fender. Would prefer to just buy a new one and have it painted. Already emailed Antonio and hopefully he has new stock fenders still. I don't have a German (or any other) 1973 rear fender to compare with. Would imagine it would be the bumper hole that may not match or line up?
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When I set my timing, why do I flush, then take a pee?

[alikatcraig]

You need to find out exactly what is wrong with your engine before throwing money at it. It may be something simple and relatively easy to fix, or not! The case may be fine, may need an align bore, or be toast - You won't know until you get in there. Bear in mind that the case is no longer a cheap part to replace, and finding one already machined for the Type 4 hydraulic lifters is no longer as easy.
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1967 Ghia
1971 Deluxe Microbus
1974 Convertible Bug
1973 Standard Bug
1998 Mexican Bug

[Root_Werks]

[Aztec500]

We have a 1999 Mexican Beetle Open Air Model, the engine is toast, it is making metal and we are looking for suggestions on how to replace, it has fuel injection and electronic ignition all computerized like a modern car. It also has a magnesium block, does it need to be replaced with same block? We would like to keep it stock as possible, Thanks for any help and suggestions.

[redhot]

[AL007]

aww man, mine didn't have that with it. :/ It had a crusty jack in the trunk but that's it...and I believe it's supposed to go by the battery not the trunk.
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04 VW Beetle Sedan

[hopkin]

[redhot]

A quick question; did the Mexico (or Brazil) Beetles come originally with a toolk kit - and if so: what did it contain and change over the years?

[AL007]

Guess i will have to go on a long trip with fill up, drive, keep track of miles covered, fill up again, and do some math. I haven't gotten to do the maintenance on bearings/ grease fittings/ brakes yet, so that might have some drag in there somewhere.
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04 VW Beetle Sedan

[hopkin]

[AL007]

Success! I switched out the clarion radio plug to a ISO plug and I now have a working radio. Took her out for a cruise and really enjoyed it.

Now I have a question....seems silly but what mpg are you all getting for driving 60mph? My cruise was about 40-50 miles but it went through about 1/4 of a tank. Is that normal? I could feel the air resistance increase as I passed 45mph on the pedal but I didn't think it aero drag was that bad of an issue. Realistically, how many miles should I expect for a full tank? I don't want to go on a long trip and run out of gas in the middle of no where. All my VW friends have carbs so they don't quite equate to the same thing.
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04 VW Beetle Sedan

[hopkin]

[furbo]

Having trouble determining which relays are what in a 95 Mexican beetle. Specifically the headline HB/LB relay. Help?
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79 Westy
70 Ghia Vert
95 Mex Beetle
Eccl 9:10

[Pegasín]

[hopkin]