Aircooled VW South Africa

Awesome project to be doing together. Good luck and keep the pictures coming!

Fantastic, another father son project.
Keep them into old cars and they wont have any money for drugs

Start your own project thread and keep us updated on your progress.

Hi Guys, I am from Annlin, PTA, new to the ACVW scene.

Bought my son last year a 1600 twin port beetle that desperately needs an engine overhaul.

I have rebuild a few engines in the past, but never an air cooled vw one. Just stripped and cleaned everything last week, so I will start soon to ask some questions. Just love forums with lost of technical info/knowhow, so i know I am at the right place.

Wilnic

Given your experience, a good manual like Haynes should help a lot. Otherwise, there's always YouTube, Google, etc.

Hi I am from Pretoria North and have also tackled a 1976 Bay window. Currently looking for a starter motor for the 2,0L motor it came with. Have a donor bus but the starter that came of that is for a smaller 1800 I think as it does not extend far enough into the bigger gearbox. Anyone direct me the right way? Thanks!

dereckbotha wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:28 pm Hi I am from Pretoria North and have also tackled a 1976 Bay window. Currently looking for a starter motor for the 2,0L motor it came with. Have a donor bus but the starter that came of that is for a smaller 1800 I think as it does not extend far enough into the bigger gearbox. Anyone direct me the right way? Thanks!

Hi. Do you not have a 2l starter motor at all or is it just faulty? You can have it reconditioned or you can buy new.

Diesel electric will stock new replacements.

Welcome pietersduplessis, wilnic and dereckbotha. Once the bug has bitten....

Enjoy every moment!
Neels


Neels

Hi guys. I recently bought a 1973 Low Light Crossover bus. Very excited to get on the road with her. She runs and papers all up to date. She does however need some paint work but that can be done later. She needs a proper once over as there are more than one oil leak.

Who would you recommend to service and fix whatever needs fixing? I heard that Pierre from VdubTech is excellent. Then I heard about Lionel Davis who has been restoring cars for over 40 years and apparently knows everything about aircooled engines. Anyone heard of him??

sean wrote: ↑Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:07 am

dereckbotha wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:28 pm Hi I am from Pretoria North and have also tackled a 1976 Bay window. Currently looking for a starter motor for the 2,0L motor it came with. Have a donor bus but the starter that came of that is for a smaller 1800 I think as it does not extend far enough into the bigger gearbox. Anyone direct me the right way? Thanks!

Hi. Do you not have a 2l starter motor at all or is it just faulty? You can have it reconditioned or you can buy new.

Diesel electric will stock new replacements.

Hi Sean I don’t have the old starter. Where can I find Diesel Electric?

Google is your friend........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftQ6A3DKKeg

Diesel Electric North (Pty) Ltd
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And welcome to the forum, we need photo's

Herman

Hi everyone. So, first of all, I have to say that I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I've been reading and following threads on here as a non-member for years. Always enjoy reading about what everyone's up to. Well, better late then never I suppose? I just don't think social media will ever be able to fully replace a forum and the value it can offer.
Anyway, my name is Gerhard, and even though I'm "new" on here, I'm by no means new to the ACVW scene. My mom purchased a 1963 Beetle as her first car in 1979. She paid R200 for it then, but it needed a lot of work. Long story short: she got married, had kids and kept it all these years. I'm extremely privileged to now be its owner for the past 14 years. I also own a 1973 Beetle 1600L that I'm in the process of recommissioning. Also own a 1969 Type 3 Squareback, but is not running or licensed and needs a full restoration. Finances (or rather the lack of) are keeping thing halted at the moment, but hopefully that will change soon. I'm excited to get to know everyone and share in the passion. I might even know some of you already without even realizing. Will post pics of my cars in the relevant threads shortly.

Welcome Gerhard...although you are technically not new . Now you have to post some pics of your rides, we have to see!
Neels


Neels

Welcome Gerhard.
Time now for your own thread showing your cars and projects

Welcome Gerhard,
Looking forward to seeing pics of your gems.

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone. I will definitely post pics soon.