The Stupid Question Thread

[EVfun]

[BCE56]

[quote=]Assuming a properly calibrated speedometer:
What is engine RPM at red shift points on speedo?
Depends on what transaxle you have and the diameter of your rear tires.

If your speedometer is stock it generally reads slightly high, in my experience[

Frankenbug has stock size tires, 4-speed manual IRS w/ 4.125 R&P.
Speedo reads about 10% higher than actual speed.

If your speedometer is marked at 16mph, 32mph, and 48mph, like the 40 horse ones I'm familiar with, then your actual speeds in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the indicated shift points would be 3300 rpm, 3600 rpm, and 3300 rpm. If your speedometer reads 10% high then subtract about 300 rpm.[/quote]

Thanks.
Now- what about that 10% speedo error?
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'86 Syncro tintop
EJ22, OBD II early SC adapter plate conversion

Side project: '69 Frankenbug "It's alive!"

[RMD3819]

What is this cable?

[67rustavenger]

[busdaddy]

[RMD3819]

[busdaddy]

[T1SuperNoob]

What's the norm in regard to painting an engine? I'm thinking I want to have my engine blacked out. Is there a consensus or best practice on methods/paints? Thanks!

[kpf]

@T1SuperNoob, I think if there is a "norm" it would be to replicate what the factory did originally.

Those who want something different just follow their heart.

Probably the only rules would be to keep paint out of things which shouldn't be gummed up with paint, and use high-temp paint on exhaust, etc.
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1971 Super Beetle

[T1SuperNoob]

[RMD3819]

The PO had an old Sanyo radio and installed a cigarette plug.

He installed a 30 amp inline fuse for the radio and a 3 amp inline for the cig plug.

I am replacing both of these and the question is since these are connected directly to the fuse box are inline fuses necessary?

Second question-does the oil dash light come on as a check when you turn the key to accessory or start? Mine does not come on (checked bulb) so I don’t waste time working on this if it doesn’t have a check test.

1969 Beetle non USA.

[Cusser]

[Lost69Convertible]

I'm replacing a seized rear wheel cylinder. I have an ATE replacement cylinder being delivered by Heimlich. And a second cylinder as a spare.

I know the PO had the brakes completely overhauled shortly before I bought the Beetle in 2020. So I think the failed cylinder is not original and might be 5 or 6 years old. Here's a picture of the seized wheel cylinder:

Can anyone identify the brand from the logo? Is this brand known for failing quickly?

If it ain't broke ... <-- I tend to follow this philosophy. But if these cylinders are junk, I'll probably replace the other rear wheel cylinder as well. And maybe the front cylinders. Advice appreciated!
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1956 Beetle Ragtop: My Father's car
1969 Beetle Convertible: My first car. I loved it, I lost it, and I never got over it.
1979 Super Beetle Convertible

[Q-Dog]

Unless you know the new one to be exactly the same as the old one, replace them in pairs, so change both wheel cylinders on the same axle.
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Brian

'69 Dune Buggy
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle

[Rome]

Lost, if you turn your photo upside-down, doesn't that logo resemble "Ate" (hoffvw gallery)?

Ate stands for Alfred Teves. German pronunciation for the 3 separate letters sounds like Ah- tay- ay or Ah- teh- eh.

[Goshenite]

Hi Volks,

In the Beetle, why does the brake line run alongside the tunnel rather than in it? What was the engineering issue that drove that decision?

Thanks,
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John

Restorer's Tip: Never screw a hole that has not been chased.

[Lost69Convertible]

Rome - I can't tell if the logo is ATE or not. When I get the old wheel cylinder off the car, I'll post a better picture here.

Is your picture an old can of ATE brake fluid?
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1956 Beetle Ragtop: My Father's car
1969 Beetle Convertible: My first car. I loved it, I lost it, and I never got over it.
1979 Super Beetle Convertible

[EVfun]

[Sloanstavern]

After a lengthy break, I’m getting back to work on my 74 super beetle. I successfully got the motor to fire and idol but now I’m tackling the wiring. My first plan was to replace the entire harness however, the rear main was in decent shape, and it appears there is no aftermarket for the front harness.

I’m slowly putting power into the system, and so far so good I can get power to the wiper motor and lights with no sparks. However, when I try to start the engine, I hear a clicking at the relay in the attached photos. I tried to pull the pins and clean them but they’re too corroded so I’m assuming that needs to be replaced. Is that a stock item or an aftermarket cold start upgrade? Also I’ve been led to believe that relays are somewhat universal. If I have a five prong 30 amp 12 V relay would that work? Thanks in advance for the feedback.

[Cusser]

Hard start relay, not uncommon.

I don't use one on my 1970 or 1971.
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1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297