Top products from r/aircooled
We found 10 product mentions on r/aircooled. We ranked the 9 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Avalon Travel Publishing
2. Small--on safety: The designed-in dangers of the Volkswagen
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
3. How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
4. Bosch WR1 Starter Relay
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Electrical components are securely assembled for dependable operationEngineered for durability to withstand high temperaturesGuaranteed against poor workmanship and material defectsPart number is specific to the vehicle's year, make and model
5. EMPI 5746 Universal SU / Bubble Type Carburetor Synchronizer - VW Dune Buggy Bug Ghia Thing Bus Trike Baja Down Draft / Side Draft
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Provides A Visual Method Of Balancing Multiple Carburetor Setups With A High Degree Of AccuracyIdeal For Down Draft & Side Draft ApplicationsFor Volkswagen And VW based Dune BuggiesProper Synchronization For Peak Performance
6. Empi Hard Start Relay Kit- 12 Volt, Dune Buggy Baja Bug
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
For Volkswagen and VW based Dune Buggies
7. Lantsun 7 Inch Round LED Projector Headlights 78w White DRL High Low Beam for Jeep Wrangler JK TJ Tj (Pack of 2) JJ108 2Yr Warranty
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Simple installation - Plug & Play;Fitment: Jeep Wrangler and Harley Motorcycles,other vehicles with 7 inch headlight,such as FJ Cruiser,such as Land Rover-Defender/Suzuki-JimmyPower:78W/Bulb;26*3W CREE chips;Color: Black;7 inch 78W round headlights with three models including high beam,low beam and ...
8. Grille Badge Stuttgart for car Truck Grill Mount German Flag
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Metal. Chrome plated grille badgeSupplied with hardware 2 threaded rods, 2 nats and flat plate - washerSize: 3.9" (99mm)Waterproof, UV resistant. Car wash safe.Brand New.
9. PIC AUTO Baja Blanket Bucket Seat Cover for Car, Truck, Van, SUV - Airbag Compatible (2PCS)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
LATEST DESIGN - Update your car seat with the latest traditional poncho weave designUNIVERSAL FIT - Fits most seats with built-in or adjustable headrestsMATERIAL - Heavy duty woven polyester and cotton. Breathable and premium quality finishPERFECT PROTECTION - Side airbag compatible, stretchable bac...
Okay.
Checking for spark: Disconnect one of our spark plug wire boots and hold it against the engine block while you have a friend turn the engine over. If you see a spark, you know the ignition system is correctly getting spark to your engine.
Checking for fuel: Take the fuel hose that runs from the fuel pump to the carburetor off and put it in a clear container. Again, have a friend turn the motor over and see if gas squirts out of it.
Check to make sure you didn't accidentally disconnect any wires or anything else while you were changing the oil.
If you own an air-cooled and intend on working on it yourself, you would be well advised to buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503889652&sr=8-1&keywords=idiots+guide+volkswagens
That book is the Bible for air-cooled backyard mechanics.
Sounds like the fuel pump to me. I always keep an extra in my trunk because I’ve had so many go bad on me (I’m on my 2nd electronic one after going through FIVE cam-driven ones in 2 years).
I’m heading for bed, so I can’t be much more help, but go over to thesamba.com and search the forums. That site is the absolute best!
Also buy the John Muir book if you don’t already own it. It was an excellent intro when I first got my Karmann Ghia.
So, in the VW's (somewhat archaic) wiring, the starter circuit goes from the battery (in the back), to the front of the car to the ignition switch, and allll the way back to starter. Well, when these cars were new, and so were the wires, it worked ok. But, as they get older, and electrical connections get weaker, a lot resistance forms in the wiring. That kit I linked you to basically turns the original ignition wiring into an electrical "signal" for a relay. That relay's other circuit sends power straight from the battery directly to the starter so it's always getting all the battery has to offer. Even if it doesn't solve your issue, that would be one major upgrade, and a very inexpensive one at that.
EDIT: This is the link to the real Bosch set. Notice is has a fused circuit and much higher quality connections. You could also shop around and find the set for cheaper (I did) but that's about the going price. Good luck with your car.
They look like universal Saddle Blanket seat covers.
I have them in my 1968 Squareback. They fit OK, except the bottom slides off when I get out of the car. Some double-sided tape or velcro tabs is an easy remedy for that issue, though.
Cheap ones from amazon, pretty sure any 7 inch for jeep or motocycle lights would work .
This is them when i bought these the price was 39$ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017H3YHDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_11rVCbYB320CK
You might have issues with the carbs not being balanced, god knows I’ve had em. If you do, there is a vacuum tool that makes balancing these things easy, invest. It’s worth every penny.
EMPI 5746 Universal SU / Bubble Type Carburetor Synchronizer - VW Dune Buggy Bug Ghia Thing Bus Trike Baja Down Draft / Side Draft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003LIX3WK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bgrCDbN7TG7TD
This book?.Thanks for the start. I've got a decent collection of the smaller allens, looks like need to start getting the bigger guys.
Technically, no.
Fun fact: Ralph also wrote a book about the beetle called small on safety - the in-designed dangers of the volkswagen
Stuttgart badge.
Why the hell they stuck it off centered on the hood is anyone's guess... P/O's in a nutshell.