Cutting Gaskets
Have you ever been in the middle of a repair job and torn the gasket you needed to use? Weber carb gaskets are only available in a full kit, and …
DIY: Engine Fire Prevention
On the classic VW air-cooled engine, a few things typically go wrong. Since there were so many Beetles, we have a pretty big sample set of potential issues. One thing …
DIY: Head Removal Tool
I’ve started a new project for my bug this winter. I think I’ve committed to building a new engine. It’s a costly project, and to save some money where I …
Bugout 37 Results – July 8th 2018
If you were a visitor at Bug Out or a sponsor of Bug Out – thank you for supporting us. We produce the event in association with the K-W …
Repair: Assembling a toolbox
What’s in your toolbox? That’s probably a very personal question to some folks. Over the years people amass a pile of tools for working on modern cars. I know this …
Repair: It’s time for a oil change
Ok, this seems like this will be a simplistic article. It sort-of is, everything is basic, but you need to be very conscious and meticulous to prevent trouble from finding …
Repair: Air Cooled Sounds
Most VW folk know who John Muir was. He has left us a legacy of knowledge, wisdom and several books that inspired this hobby. I think he called us all …
Repair: Starting a compressionless engine
How do you start an engine that has no compression? Intake, Compression, Ignition, Exhaust – that’s what four cycle internal combustion engines have been going for about the last 142 …
Review: SCAT Pushrod Tubes
Does your VW mark it’s spot? It’s not all that cute. It’s actually kinda obnoxious. When you have an engine that’s complete with rusty pushrod tubes, what do you do?