Official Mexican / Brazilian Beetles - All years

[GArBa]

hi hopkin, nice to have you back here!
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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!)
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moped:
'82 Benelli Magnum 3v

[hopkin]

[SgtStedenko]

Where can I get a drivers door latch.
It doesn’t want to close all the way.
I have to lift up on the cam? For it to close properly.
Can these be fixed or tightened?

99 Mexican

Thanks

[SgtStedenko]

Are the finned Aluminum valve covers w/ gaskets on EBay worth the money?
$38 for covers, and gaskets.

If not, I’ll jist put gaskets on it

Thanks

[hopkin]

[AlmostHeavenWV_VW]

[Sotobaggins]

So I might have good news for parts fans. I got a reply about a part request from https://refaccionariamario.com/ and they wanted my mailing address and a list of parts I am looking for so they can figure out DHL shipping...
Hopefully It will not be too expensive
Fingers crossed
Sam
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2001 Ultima Clasico Edicion Mexibeetle
2003 Black GTI 1.8T

[blue72beetle]

Let us know how it goes. They have one or two things I need...
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-Andy-
-1970 Ghia-
-1971 Bus 1776 Microsquirt EFI-

[antonb]

Cold start after three winter months.
Then "parking racing" about 10 laps. I`ve got some problem with ignition (wire/spark-plug) with some cylinder on cold engine but I do not care about it spring repair weekends soon!


Link



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VW Käfer (Vocho), First registration date in Deutschland: 14/09/1984, Engine 1200.
(Hecho en México)

[thomas.]

This looks like one from the last year made. Pretty interesting beetle. Really a 2004 contrary to what the ad says. Whitewalls seem a little much in my opinion.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Volkswagen-Beetle-Cl...7675.l2557

[antonb]

I like just stock Firestone tyres.
It is like Germany model from 01.1973 till the end in Emden plant in 19.01.1977. Its special edition version, I bought it in Germany in 2010.
This vehicle built in Mexico/Puebla plant ONLY for West Germany customers with some additional options and some security features
Please read here: http://www.sebeetles.com/1984-velvet-red/
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VW Käfer (Vocho), First registration date in Deutschland: 14/09/1984, Engine 1200.
(Hecho en México)

[GArBa]

anton, thomas is referring to the car in the ad he posted a link of, not your car.

thomas, that's indeed a 2004 and an interesting car, apparently tastefully modded, however the missing seat mechanism cover, rusted hubcaps and poor paint on the rims raise some suspicion on how well it has been cared.
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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!)
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moped:
'82 Benelli Magnum 3v

[antonb]

[Dave Rail]

Has anyone changed the seats in the Mexi bug for something nice? Not a fan of the Ford Sierra style velour or the massive height! There doesn't seem to be much on these bugs apart from this particular forum (which is great btw!).

I've not owned a Mexi bug before and am finding it really hard to get parts for modifying - but maybe that's just me. I'm usually good at Google!

Also, I've bought a Mountney classic steering wheel, but can't seem to find out the size of spline i need for a boss

You guys rock on here though - thank you.

[hopkin]

[Willard001]

Hi everyone, I am still on the hunt for a 1600i car in the UK. Today I saw a 1998 car, imported into the UK by Beetles UK. I am trying to check the VIN, engine number and apron codes, because what is on the registration form does not correspond with what is on the car. From the car I have a VIN that reads 3VWS1A1B6XM500860, the engine code is ACD 306980 and the number on the apron under the engine cover is 2918030. The car was declared new on import in 1998 by Beetles UK. It is painted red and the dash has been modified. I think from what I see on the German site, that the engine is from between August 1998 and October 1998 which fits. But I cant figure out how to read the VIN or the apron code. Any help would be appreciated, the car is now RHD and has disc brakes on the rear and front wheels. Thanks !

[Sotobaggins]

if you need help with ViNs Hopkins is the Man on that topic... He has photo's of the set up, the number on the rear will let you know where it was on the production line(I think)... Good luck and Welcome shame the car is not a left hooker..Sam
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2001 Ultima Clasico Edicion Mexibeetle
2003 Black GTI 1.8T

[GArBa]

I had made a post with how to decipher the VIN but can't find it so...

3VWS1A1B6XM500860:

3 --> north america
VW --> make (that was easy)
S1A--> filling numbers (some sources say this configuration actually identifies the sedan body type, before '98 MY this sequence was just 'ZZZ')
1B --> beetle (type 1 - now we know for sure '98 and later as that year the new beetle went in production in puebla and the car model code in the VIN of aircooled bugs switched from "11" as in my '97 to "1B" as in your car)
6 --> control digit
X --> model year 1999 (manufactured from august 1998)
M --> manufacturing plant, Puebla, Mexico
500860 --> progressive manufacturing number

production code 2918030:

week 29
day 1
factory code 8030 (I think relates to body manufacturing but not sure)

the week number tells us it was manufactured in the first half of the solar year, this in conjunction with the model year number "X" and a perpetual calendar just found on google tells us the car was made on monday, june, 28, 1999

all clues on the body point to a 1999 manufacturing date. It may have been fitted with a slightly earlier engine at the factory or upon import. It seems odd however it was imported already in 1998... since you published them already, can you post a pic of the various numbers? (VIN on the frame, B post and in the front trunk, production number on the rear apron and engine number)

thanks
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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

[Willard001]

[Willard001]

Thank you Garba for the rapid reply, I hope the pictures help. I am puzzled that the data suggests a 1999 car? The number in the steel under the rear seat is the same as the aluminium tag shown.