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I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979: Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus Areas of expertise years 1968-1979 Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines VW Brake system replacement Automatic Stickshift transmission VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing) Westfalia Electrical system dual battery Westy Refridge Repair Westy Cabinet Repair Westy AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys) Soundproofing General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes VW Distributor Compatibility Information Westy component repair Emission Systems Exhaust Systems General Electric System Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows) Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded) Charging System Convertible top Installation: Beetle CV joints Engine Troubleshooting Valve Train Non areas of expertise: High Performance Modifications Front end related components Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment) Bodywork / painting
I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
VW Enthusiasts and their desire to keep them running.
To share my knowledge as well as learn from those who share a common passion for "The Peoples Car"
| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Daniel | 09/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very concise and to the point. |
| Jeff | 09/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ron, I'll check these things out ..... |
| Chris | 04/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ron. I will try that and ..... |
| stetson | 04/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Michael | 04/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
David, Fortunately, this does not sound like a major problem for your little 69! From your symptoms, it seems like any of the following items could be the problem: 1) The wire to the coil is loose
Jeff, I have been working with these systems for years, and I can say with a great deal of confidence, that it is very rare that the computer would be shot, causing such a condition that you describe
DL, The starter is on the bellhousing part of the transmission. The best way to check the starter is: 1) Locate the starter, than located the solenoid. (it is round/metal and located on the top
Hi Daniel, It sounds like one of two things: 1) The switch is defective and needs to be replaced or 2) There is an open circuit which is keeping the engine (ignition coil) on. Quite often
Chris, It actually sounds like your valve cover gaskets (more so on the left) are leaking on to the exhaust. Actually, the heat exchangers. Typically, when those gaskets go, the oil drips out on

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