Volkswagen Beetle Questions Maintenance & Repair

Fuel For 1971 Super Beetle

I just bought this car and of course the manual was written before ethanol and the change in other gas formulations and ratings. Is it different in its fuel needs from earlier models? Do I need to a...

Have Very Poor Reception , Is It The Antenna/ How To Fix This.

72vw Bug Automatic Won't Move In Any Gear

Acts like brakes are on

1Y0871341 Guide For 2003 VW Convertible Headliner

I have a 2003 New Beetle Convertable with broken guides for the headliner, the plastic slides and coeds that go on either side and provide tension on the headliner. Volkswagen no longer makes the p...

I Put A Underneath Protector On My Volkswagen Now It Will Not Start

What Can Be Done To Make Drum Fit Over New Brake Shoes

i replaced brake shoes, wheel cylinder and all springs, all new. Adjusters are turned all the way down. The wheel drum will not turn when installed. What else can I do to free up the drum

Convertible Top/windoe

We have a 2005 VW convertible. The rear window has came out of the metal guide inside the car and the top has come loose from the window. Ideas to repair please

Replace Steering Rack

do i need to disconnect battery to unhook steering column to rack on 2005 beetle?

1979 Fuel Injected Beetle Voltage Readings At The Double Relay

1979 fuel injected super beetle. rebuilt engine but won't start. has a "new" rebuilt Mass airflow meter and replaced the double relay (used}. here is what I have: Ignition Off: 88y & 88z - 12 v sup...

1979 FI Super Beetle Start Problem

1979 FI Super Beetle only starts with starting fluid then runs great. Any Ideas for what the problem is?

Splashing Gas Out The Top Of My 1963 Beetle Gas Tank.

On the top of my 1963 Beetle, there is a hole where the gas gauge float is inserted. Is it normal for gas to splash out of this opening when float is secured and the tank is full? I replaced the g...

Engine Swap In A Vw Trike

I have a vw trike with a auto tranny. The engine blew up so I found a engine out of a standard transmission. Is there anything I should know about switching the engines. I know the flywheel will have ...

Leaking What Fluid By The Front Passenger Tire

pls help my boyfreind sabataged my car poured some time out of my car on passenger side now my transmition inst working car jerks what do i do anyone pls help

My Generator Isn't Charging My 1970 Vw Beetle

I own a 1970 VW beetle and my battery isn't charging. I've bought and polarized my generator and I've also bought a new voltage regulator. Is there anything that I can do to fix it?

So If My Back Little Two Windows Dont Go Up Thertes Nothing I Can Do \

convertable 2006 beetle

Where Is My Question???

Where is my question? I see lots of people asking this but never a reply???

Preventing Break Downs

Is there a resource I could use to make a checklist of what I should have done in the spring to prevent trouble during the driving season and a list of those things that can cause the car not to s...

Rear Seat Bottom Sits At A Strong Angle - Is That Fixable?

This 71 super beetle has cloth seats. Does that indicate they are replacements? The rear bottom is too wide (front to back) to settle down into the box on the floor that contains the battery. If I i...

Cannot Get Into First Gear?

While moving the car to get it covered and ready for winter I could not get it in first gear. This includes when it is on and not running. If this is an adjustment can I expect the cost to be minor?

My 1975 Fuel Injected Super Beetle Cranks But Wont Start

My 1975 Super Beetle with fuel injection will crank but not start.