http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/ New Beetle and Classic Beetle Discussions. en Fri, 18 May 2012 10:54:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/images/misc/rss.png http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/ http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28957-Wanted-Classic-Beetle-convertible-willing-to-rent-for-6-9-wedding-in-Washington-DC?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:24:17 GMT Do you have a vintage VW Beetle convertible in good shape that we could rent for a day (or even just a few hours) on Saturday June 9? We'd like to use it as transportation for our wedding on 6/9 in Washington DC. The two venues (a military base and a marina) are very close together, so we'd be driving less than 2 miles (plus whatever distance to pick up and return to you). Fiance and I have had Volkswagens and Karmann Ghias all our lives, and would really love to have a convertible Beetle for the wedding day! Please drop me a line if you're interested & we can discuss $ and logistics-- thanks! ]]> Beetle Owners Club jld20024 http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28957-Wanted-Classic-Beetle-convertible-willing-to-rent-for-6-9-wedding-in-Washington-DC http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28929-Installing-radio-in-1976-VW-Beetle?goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 20:37:29 GMT Right, i have been looking for radios for a long time now, to fit my beetle but simply cannot find any. Currently, i have no radio or speaker system... Right, i have been looking for radios for a long time now, to fit my beetle but simply cannot find any. Currently, i have no radio or speaker system fitted. There is a block out plate on the dashboard which is where i would like the radio to go. Can i have some advice on, what radio to buy, what speakers to buy, and where to fit them. So generally just the whole set up.
Cheers! ]]> Beetle Owners Club beetleowner1976 http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28929-Installing-radio-in-1976-VW-Beetle http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28901-71-Super-Beetle-Engine-Block-Repair?goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 16:08:13 GMT My friend has the above '71 Super Beetle that he is restoring. We recently became aware the block has a small crack in it (less than 1 inch) in the vicinity of a cylinder, that obviously blows oil. Is there any way to effectively repair/seal this crack, or is the block "history"? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Beetle Owners Club RNKENG http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28901-71-Super-Beetle-Engine-Block-Repair http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28849-Ignition-problems?goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 23:09:56 GMT So back again with ignition troubles. Ive recently replaced the ignition coil on my 1972 Bug. After I did that, it fired right up. It died going down... So back again with ignition troubles. Ive recently replaced the ignition coil on my 1972 Bug. After I did that, it fired right up. It died going down the road after losing power. I made it to a gas station and noticed an oil leak. it wont start now. The ignition coil is good and so is the starter. the plugs are good too. After checking all of those, I tried to start it again and heard a really loud pop. Could my timing be off? And I think I blew a head gasket. Any thoughts?

Thank you.
PR ]]> Beetle Owners Club VWSeabee http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28849-Ignition-problems http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28847-New-Member-with-Classic-Beetle-Looking-for-help?goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 16:16:43 GMT Hi joe here,from meath,ireland.have a 1977 Beetle.My problem is that im putting in my reconditioned engine and on the top of the engine there's a wire broken/missing that's located at the back of the flywheel.is it a sensor wire?on the body there is a block connector and looks as if they were connected,Any ideas what this is or does and will the car run without it.
cheers
joe ]]> Beetle Owners Club joe morgan http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28847-New-Member-with-Classic-Beetle-Looking-for-help http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28830-Fried-spark-plugs?goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 01:52:51 GMT Driving down the road after replacing my ignition coil, I drastically lost power and had to pull over. When I turn the ignition, it turns the motor... Driving down the road after replacing my ignition coil, I drastically lost power and had to pull over. When I turn the ignition, it turns the motor but it won't fire up. Do you think it is the spark plugs themselves? I haven't been able to check to see if the ignition coil is getting power still. Hopefully it is. Any suggestions?? Please help, thank you. ]]> Beetle Owners Club VWSeabee http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28830-Fried-spark-plugs http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28821-Bug-won-t-start.?goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 03:25:34 GMT Driving in my '72 standard Beetle it shut off. I couldn't get it started again. It wants to start but it seemed that it wasn't getting any fuel. I've put a new fuel pump and filter on. It seems to be sending fuel to the carb. Now I'm thinking that it's an ignition problem. I am going to check the timing and see if that helps. I am also thinking that the ignition coil might be bad or weak. If you have any other thoughts, I am all ears. Thank you. ]]> Beetle Owners Club VWSeabee http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28821-Bug-won-t-start. http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28749-Far-forward-center-console-question?goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:42:51 GMT I recently purchased a 2010 Beetle that appears to be missing some interior parts. I found and have ordered a bud vase, but in the far forward... I recently purchased a 2010 Beetle that appears to be missing some interior parts.
I found and have ordered a bud vase, but in the far forward center console there are two cup-shaped depressions with notched holes... wondering what belongs here. Since I don't have an Owner's Manual, and cannot find clear photos of this online, can someone clue me in?
Also, is there a place to view an Owner's Manual online?
$75 for a printed copy is a bit outside my budget right now, and I would prefer to access it electronically anyway.
Laura ]]> Beetle Owners Club LLGWright http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28749-Far-forward-center-console-question http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28653-Steel-Wheels-for-1967-beetle-Help.?goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:52:22 GMT Need 2 steel wheels for 1967 Beetle. Email please if you can help. Need 2 steel wheels for 1967 Beetle.
Email please if you can help.
]]> Beetle Owners Club jfoley1123 http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28653-Steel-Wheels-for-1967-beetle-Help. http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28636-Would-like-to-rent-a-yellow-VW-beetle-for-wedding.?goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:19:08 GMT Hi, Would like to know if anyone have any contact that could rent a YELLOW VW Beetle... Hi,
Would like to know if anyone have any contact that could rent a YELLOW VW Beetle at KL area? Plan to use it for my wedding at end of June. Would really appreciate your respond from all pros. Thank you thank you.
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choonming86@gmail.com ]]> Beetle Owners Club choonming http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28636-Would-like-to-rent-a-yellow-VW-beetle-for-wedding. http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28610-How-to-replace-speaker?goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:39:39 GMT Hi There could some one please tell me the best way to replace the left side speaker in my dash. It's a NB 2006 Thanks RJ ]]> Beetle Owners Club RJ57 http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/28610-How-to-replace-speaker