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DIY: Engine Fire Prevention

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, engine, fuel, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2 January 15, 2019January 15, 2019Comments are Disabled

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 …

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DIY: Head Removal Tool

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, buggy, engine, rail, repair, tool, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4 December 19, 2018Comments are Disabled

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 …

Random: End of an era – A picture history of the VW Beetle

by kwbcadminAir Cooled, H2O, Type 1, Uncategorized September 15, 2018September 15, 2018Comments are Disabled

Members Joe and Larry passed this link along. A history of the VW Beetle – over the years in pictures Volkswagen announced this week that the Beetle would be discontinued …

Repair: Tail Lights

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, electrical, Type 1, Type 181 August 31, 2018August 31, 2018Comments are Disabled

I did this repair on my own car about a month ago, but I didn’t write this article until now because I didn’t think anyone else could benefit from my …

Bugout 37 Results – July 8th 2018

by kwbcadminaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, Bug Out, engine, Ghia, H2O, interior, MKI, MKII, MKIII, MKIV, MKVI, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, Vanagon July 10, 2018January 23, 2019Comments are Disabled

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: A gentleman does not motor around after dark

by Mark Brownbody, buggy, electrical, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4 June 22, 2018Comments are Disabled

“A gentleman does not motor around after dark.’ I used to think that quote from Joseph Lucas was reserved for Lucas automotive electrics – but I nearly experienced it myself. …

Review: Antenna for your Bug

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, body, electrical, review, Type 1, Type 3, Vanagon June 1, 2018May 31, 2018Comments are Disabled

I had the good fortune of finding a radio for my 1975 Bug during a recent swap meet at John’s Bug Shop (a sponsor of our club). It was a …

Repair: Brake Star Spring Clip

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, Brakes, buggy, Ghia, rail, repair, Type 1, Type 181 May 25, 2018May 25, 2018Comments are Disabled

This weeks article is a rather short technical idea than a full fledged project. It’s about keeping your brakes adjusted on your Bug, Ghia, Thing, Buggy, etc. If you’ve ever …

Repair: Glovebox

by Mark Brownaftermarket, Air Cooled, interior, repair, review, Type 1 May 18, 2018May 18, 2018Comments are Disabled

So – this weeks article is a pretty basic repair, but pretty much necessary these days on the older Standard Beetles and early Super Beetles. The original glove boxes are …

Repair: Are you the keymaster?

by Mark BrownAir Cooled, body, repair, Type 1 May 11, 2018May 15, 2018Comments are Disabled

Locks on your VW bug are pretty simple to work on. On my 1975, the door locks didn’t match the ignition lock. Since it was a used car, I …