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Ron Wolff

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Expertise

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

Past/Present Clients

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.

What do you like about this subject?

VW Enthusiasts and their desire to keep them running.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

To share my knowledge as well as learn from those who share a common passion for "The Peoples Car"

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 45.7
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 75.3
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 4
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 2456
  • Volunteer Since 2005-02-28
  • Prestige Points 5266

Recent Reviews from Users

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Romeo Mora10/07/11101010Thank you so much!
Ed09/28/11101010Thanks, I read your answer in the .....
Dennis06/15/119 8 10Ron Think you hit the nail on .....
Mike06/02/11101010Straight up Ron is the man!
Larry05/27/11101010Ron, Thanks. I never thought of the .....

Recent Answers from Ron Wolff

2011-10-01 1974 Super Beetle Reverse Lights:

Hi Romeo,    The reverse lights come out from a sensor on the side of the transmission and plug with a fuse into the + side of the ignition coil    For a detailed wiring diagram for you '74 ~ Go to:  

2011-09-15 shifting too hard:

Hi Paul,    If the autostick is 'slamming' into gear, I would suspect the vacuum hoses.  They may be cracked or leaking.  If the control valve cannot be adjusted at all to reduce the slam, the hoses are

2011-06-11 71 VW Autostick ground wire:

Hi Jim,    I would check your wiring -    1) The wire on the stick shift should go to the neutral safety switch on the transmission, where that continues to the control valve (left side of engine compartment)

2011-05-28 Gas leak in 1975 vw camper:

Hi Stephanie,    There are 'riser' tubes that go up over the battery area into the the cavity in the corner of the engine area.  These are vent lines for the fuel system.    There is a short length of

2011-05-23 rough bouncy noisy ride:

Larry, if the shock absorbers in the rear are tight, the clanging is probably coming from the rear brake shoes as you hit a bump but dont apply them.  There's not too much to the rear suspension so I doubt

 

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