Top products from r/beetle
We found 52 product mentions on r/beetle. We ranked the 44 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: 8
Number of reviews: 21
Avalon Travel Publishing
2. Volkswagen Super Beetle, Beetle & Karmann Ghia Official Service Manual: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977,
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
Covers Models: Beetles, Super Beetles, VW Convertibles & Karmann Ghia
3. How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen air-Cooled Engine (All models, 1961 and up)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen air-Cooled Engine (All models, 1961 and up)
4. Baja Bugs and Buggies: How to prepare VW-based cars for off-road fun and racing
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
5. How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
6. VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia 1954 through 1979 All Models (Haynes Repair Manual)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Haynes Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia (54 - 79) Manual (96008)
7. CarsCover Custom Fit 2011-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Car Cover for 5 Layer Ultrashield Waterproof VW Beetle
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
CarsCover Custom Fit 2011-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Car Cover for 5 Layer Ultrashield Waterproof VW Beetle5 Layer Waterproof & Weatherproof, heavy duty fabric with soft fleece lineCustom fit shape with 2 mirror pockets, shark fin antenna pocketTie down strap and buckle attachedComes in pouch for compac...
8. Aircooled VW Engine Interchange Manual: The User's Guide to Original and Aftermarket Parts for Tuning (Motorbooks Workshop)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
9. Fat Gecko Mini Camera and Camcorder Mount
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Works With All CamerasRugged Construction Durable For YearsExtendable height with 360 Degree tilt, turn and rotation offers unlimited shooting possibilitiesPowerful locking suction attaches to any smooth, flat, non-porous surface
10. Ancor 210613 Marine Grade Electrical Double Male-Female Adapter (25-Pack)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Country Of Origin: ChinaPackage Height Of The Item Is 0.63"Package Length Of The Item Is 4.38"Package Width Of The Item Is 2.69"
11. UView 413010 Battery Powered, 6 LED Leak Detection Light
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
6 LED - illuminates fluorescent dyes very brilliantlyBattery operated - no cordsWorks with all fluorescent dyesAnodized Aluminum - rugged construction to withstand the rigors of the shop environment3AA batteries and UV enhancing glasses included
12. Tracer Products TP34000601 UV Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye - Set of 6
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Multi-purpose UV fluorescent dye for oil based fluid systemsWorks with all UV and UV/blue light lampsGasoline engine oil, Diesel engine oil, Gasoline, and Diesel fuelAutomatic transmission fluid, Power steering fluid and Hydraulic and lubrication fluids
13. Three Bond Engine Silcone Gasket 1211 - 3.5oz. TB1211
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Tough durable sealer utilizing silicone rubberSemi-hardening3.5oz.For case order 6
14. CRC 05016 Disc Brake Quiet - 4 Fl Oz.
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Country Of Origin : ChinaThe Package Height Of The Product Is 21 InchesThe Package Length Of The Product Is 18 InchesThe Package Width Of The Product Is 18 Inches
15. Stant 11819 Fuel Tank Cap
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Replacing an old, leaky or missing gas cap can save as much as a gallon of gas every 15 daysA new gas cap can pay for itself in less than three months.Original equipment performance and safety standardsOEM quality construction and materialsOriginal Equipment replacement fuel cap
16. How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
17. The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook HP1483: A Restoration Guide For 1971-1974 Models
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
18. How to keep your Volkswagen alive: A manual of step by step procedures for the compleat idiot (John Muir idiot book auto series)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
If all of the black trim is original, that is very likely a 110 "very stripped" standard edition. Originally would have come with partial headliner, cardboard door cards and more. It does look as though the seats have been replaced with something else, but otherwise not bad.
New running boards will improve the visuals by quite a bit.
As you've never owned an aircooled beetle before, the first step should be reading the owners manual cover to cover. Pay particular attention to pages 16, 17, 20, and the tick marks on the speedometer seen on page 12. The tick marks go with page 17, and are one of the tricks to keeping the engine running more than a week. A PDF of your owners manual can be found here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/74beetle/1974_Beetle_Owners_Manual.pdf
Two books you should buy are the Orange Bentley manual. This is the factory repair manual, and should be your first stop for any repair steps: https://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetle-Karmann-Official-Service/dp/0837616239/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543597712&sr=8-1&keywords=Beetle+repair+bentley
You can find these used on thesamba.com, craigslist, used book stores or a VW show. But get one before you need it. I pay $15-20 for pristine used ones, $5-10 for ones that look used.
The second book a lot of people will recommend you is "How to Keep your VW Alive". It's a fun read, has a lot of good information in it, but should ONLY be considered a secondary source to the orange book. How to keep your beetle alive does have a fair bit of incorrect information in it. BUT if you're just starting out with cars, it is quite helpful. I do think new VW owners should read the book, but double check all his repair procedures against the orange book. The artwork inside is worth the $25 to buy a new one: https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543597922&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=how+to+keep+your+volkswagen+alive&psc=1
If that right front headlight is filled with water, swap out both headlights for H4 lamps. They use a replaceable bulb, and are significantly better than what came with your car. A little bit of rewiring is required (I can help with that remotely), but otherwise they are drop-in. You can buy these from your Friendly Local AutoParts Store (FLAPS), a number of the VW online vendors or often Amazon. Heres the kit you want: http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/products/auxiliary-lamps/sealed-beam-conversion-headlamps/vision-plus-7in-conversion-headlamp/ Order it at Autozone, Pep Boys, NAPA, etc by the part number. Often they have them in stock.
If you ever want to upgrade your car to chrome bumpers, trim, handles, etc. There are guys (like me) who will pay for your black stuff. It's generally undesirable except to the German Look guys.
So I got this bug from my wife's best friend. She is moving and she couldn't take it with her. She knew I've always wanted a bug and she didn't want to scrap it so she gave it to me. I'm super excited to finally own one and I can't wait to learn all about it. I've been a mechanic most my life (I'm only 33) but never worked on older cars. I ordered a copy of https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101 because everyone said it's a great book. I'm not 100% sure what style I'm going to do, but I was thinking Baja/hot rod(exposed front wheels, lowered not raised). I just really want to strip it down and see what I'm working with. The motor is locked up supposedly so I may just look into a new/rebuild one. I hear 1600 duel port is a good place to start? If I want to go highway speeds(65-70mph) would that be enough, or would a 1700+ be better to look at? Anyway, I'm happy to be apart of the Beetle family and I'll be posting pictures along the way. So excited to get working on this bug!
Parts are best ordered on line unless you live some place where there's a lot of VWs and some specialty retailers/parts houses.
Internet:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/
http://www2.cip1.com/
http://www.socalautoparts.com/
http://www.jbugs.com/
http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vwgclid=CNzrraP14LMCFQSg4AoduisA_w
The Samba is a great community and source for info, etc.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/
A couple of books that you should have.
http://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetle-Karmann-Official-Service/dp/0837616468/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371863777&sr=8-1&keywords=1968+vw+beetle+bentley+manual
http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step---Step/dp/1566913101/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1371863840&sr=8-15&keywords=1968+vw+manual
Hope this helps. CiP has good quality parts and if you wait for a sale, they're not to expensive.
In addition to the book by John Muir, which is very good and easy to understand, you should also consider purchasing the Haynes manual which is somewhat more technically organized. Like the Muir book, it can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beetle-Karmann-through-Models-Haynes/dp/1850107297/ref=pd_bxgy_14_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1850107297&pd_rd_r=KHVFJ8WT10F35VFAVHAV&pd_rd_w=DqtqG&pd_rd_wg=6ksIa&psc=1&refRID=KHVFJ8WT10F35VFAVHAV
EDIT: and you might find the SAMBA website useful: www.thesamba.com
Came he to say the exact same. I did a lot of research back in the day and settled on a 64' but iirc the best options were around the 1960 - 1968 but I couldn't tell you the reasons. I spent a lot of time on the samba (as the rest) but I also pretty much memorized the book Baja Bugs and Buggies. https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Bugs-Buggies-VW-based-off-road/dp/0895861860
Get this book . Some of it is a bit outdated, but for simple Baja's, it's still the best.
Otherwise, check out the offroad forum on http://shoptalkforums.com . There's plenty of information there, and the people are all really helpful.
/u/WarCleric has some great advice. I would add getting yourself John Muir's air cooled repair manual if you haven't already and read it cover to cover. Keep it in the bonnet with some basic tools and you will enjoy many miles and smiles.
As for sounds to listen for, just keep driving and listening, you'll know them when you hear them.
edit: words.
'Top end' usually refers to a valve job on the heads, and maybe it had the case bored out for bigger cylinders.
She looks beautiful! For a good explanation of the care and proper maintenance your bug, check out https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101
Woah! I have the same color for my 74. Is that a Canadian Edition Auto Stick too by chance?
Have fun! Seriously, I thought you had my car for a minute there but then realized you'd have to take it off the jack stands and find the elusive 4th tire I need ;P
Edit - To answer your question!
http://www.amazon.ca/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101
Check out that book if your beetle needs some work to get running. It's been great for me.
Still waiting on my Haynes manual to give me all the nitty gritty, but I have to say, I cannot recommend this one enough - How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive
(https://smile.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497149142&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+keep+your+volkswagen+alive)
It covers all the basic stuff, and helps a newbie like me grok how all the systems work together.
You'll want to get the Bentley repair manual which will cover all the technical details of any repair and augment that with the Muir How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive book that will help explain things in casual speech. Those will be great teachers.
What about something like this. Self contained:
https://www.amazon.com/CarsCover-2011-2018-Volkswagen-Ultrashield-Waterproof/dp/B0791MY4BC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0XCHBYM5JEPPQCAGJ7BY
Is it easy to remove/put. Because on weekends for example I use car 5-10 times.
That is to say it's for everyday use, not for a season
Anything else out there similar and easier.
As others have said, your location dictates price for machine work and who is competent in the area on doing it. Check thesamba for recommended shops in your area, or at least for a decent list of them.
You're looking for a technical and useful book. That would be the Wilson book, nothing else really comes close.
If you are interested in more information and or history of the Beetle, I highly recommend a copy of Small Wonder.
Yea it should be good for a bit. I did a new oil cooler and seals because the old one had a crack in it and made an absolute mess of things. New pushrod tubes and seals, valve cover gaskets, main seal, transmission input shaft seal. Basically everything I could get to without pulling the motor apart too far. Also, this stuff is your friend
If you don't have How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot, one will probably be in the trunk of whatever Beetle you get. But get a new copy in case there's a grease stain over an important part of Chapter X.
Most auto stores have it, However its over priced there.
The yellow glasses really help it stand out.
1 fl Oz. per 5 quarts oil (i just put the whole thing in)
to see it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NBWCFC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687742&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000JFHNTM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=00Q58RG12DHKWS8S16QS
Dye:
Since i use it alot (for customers cars)
http://www.amazon.com/Tracer-Products-TP34000601-Fluorescent-Detection/dp/B000JFHNTM/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1416339375&sr=1-2&keywords=uv+leak+dye
Highly recommend this book:
How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1566913101/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YWKWDbJE1NPDE
Includes lists of tools needed and what tools will be needed for specific jobs.
$15 well spent.
The Muir book is a must have, and helps put a lot of technical stuff into fun-to-read jargon. I'd also suggest getting the Bentley Service Manual for your year vehicle and the Tom Wilson book if you're going to rebuild the engine yourself.
maybe, get a copy of how to keep your vw alive for the complete idiot it's the vw owner's bible. The Samba vw fourm is another must look.
I like the stacked style... https://www.amazon.com/Ancor-210613-Electrical-Male-Female-Adapter/dp/B000NI5D92/ref=pd_sim_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000NI5D92&pd_rd_r=ZT9TXDDCNA088AXNR4DG&pd_rd_w=nRwBu&pd_rd_wg=bb66M&psc=1&refRID=ZT9TXDDCNA088AXNR4DG
Buy a copy of The Idiot Book then take it to your local copy shop and have them cut off the spine and spiral-bind it (spiral, not comb). Do this with your Bently service manual as well. Trust me - this will save you so much hassle in the future. Also, get yourself a set of S-shaped box-end wrenches (metric of course). The first time you replace the fuel pump you'll thank Jeebus you have that tool.
Yes, there a good first car to restore.
Buy a copy of, How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
Parts are a black hole of aways finding some where to sink more money, but major money items should easy to see before car purchase.
(It's never "just a $50 fix", that part is totally broken some how)
Amazon, bought these two: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1566913101/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895862255/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There is no better car to learn some wrenching skills.
Get this:
http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101
and go for it.
Along with this one -
http://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Official-Service-Manual-Karmann/dp/0837616239/
The Idiot's guide is a fun read, but the Bentley is how it should be done. Use them together for best results.
Just for example, Muir hates the autochoke and tells you to take it off.
The Bentley will tell you how to adjust it.
Additionally, theSamba.com is a massive aircooled VW forum. I usually start there to just get my bearings. If you Google search with [the issue site:thesamba.com] you're very likely to find posts where others have had the same problem.
Can't recommend the idiot guide enough. Plain English and simple to follow instructions. https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101
this is the air cooled vw bible.
If you're just starting, get this book. This isn't a recommendation, it's an insistence.
http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step---Step/dp/1566913101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415225609&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+keep+your+volkswagen+alive
Even though it's already been posted, John Muir's Volkswagen Bible
I have another book that's handy, but I'm not at home at the moment. I'll post when I get my hands on it.
Step one, buy this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step-Step/dp/1566913101
Testing out a new video mount with a short drive around the neighborhood. Planning to use a couple of these with dual cameras to record our trip up to the V-Dub Bash this weekend.
You got this. Ask questions here and on thesamba when you need to. Pick up this book, and this one.
Got an Idiot's Guide?
How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot https://www.amazon.com/dp/1566913101/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Q9JpDbBGQFYRQ
link, since you were too lazy to do it.
most of my cars never ever squeak, i don't do anything at all.
but the one car that did squeak required that i put a silicone type liquid that solidifies in-between the bad and brake piston.
https://www.amazon.com/CRC-05016-Single-Brake-Quiet/dp/B000CINV88/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=brake+squeak&qid=1573783729&sr=8-1
I saw this I am just really struggling to figure out what I need to do. There are also a lot of conflicting pieces of info on here.
I dont have any of the evap system. I dont have the original air cleaner. I just took the tank out and found the 2 vent opening on the top right were just venting into the trunk. So I plugged those.
I also ordered the Stant Cap which I believe goes on the 73. I am just not sure if having ONLY that is enough venting. Some say it is, some say its not.
I am hesitant to open a vent to just the atmosphere because IDK if it will leak fuel. No one has a good picture of their setup without aircleaner or canister.