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by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Beetle to 1979
Topic: 1949 Split-Window Beetle
Replies: 3
Views: 9289

Re: 1949 Split-Window Beetle

They were called semaphores. Standard up until mid 50s depending on where you bought car.
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Beetle to 1979
Topic: Bumper jumping
Replies: 1
Views: 7055

Re: Bumper jumping

We used to get the free tow in Buffalo NY in the 60s
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: New Beetle first generation, 1998-2010
Topic: Most common issues
Replies: 3
Views: 9208

Re: Most common issues

Electrical systems seem to be a weak spot. I have to clean some corrosion on the primary power and headlight circuit wires and connectors over the years.

No major component failures, but run synthetic oil only in the turbos
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Bus, up to 1979
Topic: hot engine remedy
Replies: 1
Views: 7391

Re: hot engine remedy

Very attention getting from meltdown!!
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Bus, up to 1979
Topic: Do they still make 'em?
Replies: 1
Views: 7143

Re: Do they still make 'em?

Well the Transporter T6 is alive and well in EU, but not here.

You can get a cool air cooled Bus brought up from Brazil, but they last made these in DEC 2013. You can import these if you jump through hoops.
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Bus, up to 1979
Topic: 79 nostalgic
Replies: 2
Views: 8330

Re: 79 nostalgic

The Bays are not hard to find in decent shape without condemning the kids to State Schools.
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Bus, up to 1979
Topic: Advice on buying a used bus for trip
Replies: 2
Views: 8204

Re: Advice on buying a used bus for trip

This was great in the 1980s as there were people all around NA who know how to work on these cars. In 2016, no. You need to be proficient to the point of being able to do valve adjustments, change plugs, all igntiion parts, and fix brakes, wheel bearings, axle shafts all by yourself as there are no ...
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: New Beetle first generation, 1998-2010
Topic: VW New Beetle Convertible Airbag code G283
Replies: 3
Views: 10792

Re: VW New Beetle Convertible Airbag code G283

Reviewing records - I had my airbase sensors inspected on recall in 2012 - now they have failed. I wonder if I can go back and claim warranty on these now? Will advise.
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: New Beetle first generation, 1998-2010
Topic: Headlight
Replies: 2
Views: 7717

Re: Headlight

Its tricky to get those bayonets into the right locking place - if you don't feel tension increasing on them as you tighten them, you don't have it right.
by LudwigVan
Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Jetta & Golf, first generation, 1975-1984
Topic: How about a Caddy Thread?
Replies: 2
Views: 8477

Re: How about a Caddy Thread?

If SWMBO sees this picture and my basement she will be buying me one for my birthday...