Hey ya'll, I have a strange situation with a Super Beetle Engine in my Double Cab Pickup...a bit of a Frankenstein but besides the point. The engine is not starting anymore after a single back fire after I parked it on an incline. Still cranks, all electric is fine, there is spark, albeit possibly weak and no leaks.

Fuel pump and carb seem to be working fine, took my attention to the distributor and realized something strange. Every time I take it to TDC, the rotor in in a different place. Should it not always be in the same position?

I am a bit of a newbie to maintaining these kinds of cars after I inherited this truck from my grandpa, so any advice or questions are welcomed as I do not know what or where the problem is.

Hello, I’m working on restoring my 74 super beetle and having an issue with the fuel supply. What I’ve done so far: installed the freshly resealed gas tank, replaced all the soft fuel lines in the front of the car going to the tank, replace all soft fuel lines in the engine bay, installed a brand new fuel pump and confirmed that it works by running a hose directly from a jerrycan to the fuel pump and successfully ran the engine and drove it around that way. What I can’t figure out is: for whatever reason it doesn’t seem to want to pull fuel from the gas tank at the front of the car to the engine.

Any recommendations on other things I can check or areas that might commonly fail? I don’t think there’s a leak in any of the gas lines, I haven’t smelled any gas fumes from the car.

Hey All,

I have a 1972 Squareback and need steering wheel options. I would love a wood rimmed wheel like Nardi style. Prefer smaller than the stock size to help my leg squeeze under it, stock is 15".

I'm aware that on late-style type 3's there is an issue with the wiper arm that interferes if trying to simply use an early-style wheel, so I'm thinking that something with a bit of a dish would be helpful.

any advice, product recommendations, places to buy etc. are appreciated.

Hello and Happy Halloween 🎃 I posted here a couple weeks back about alternator removal in my 69 bug. Wanted to report back that I was able to remove and replace the alternator and the bug is rolling ice again. I appreciate all the advice and encouragement given. Thank you! 🙏

I am looking for a van for my local business. I specialize in vintage industries (upcycling, retro clothing, antiques & vintage wares). Definitely got my eye on a late bay window. I have read up extensively and it seems that the biggest argument against it being a daily is the under-powered and semi unreliable engine. I have found one that has had a professional Subaru engine swap, power steering and disc brakes. Would these factors all be enough to overcome the concerns and use it as a daily for my business?