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The rod/cup can drop if the plastic bushings are worn out. Check these first. There should be one like a shuttlecock as the shaft goes into a tube in the chassis. Also a small plastic guide in front of the cup piece. Good luck. Al

He's now doing the liner above the engine. 2 styles are available, but I have only pulled one from Samba. They fit nicely, I have one in my '71. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=817243" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Al

You could always keep the 009 and increase the main jet 1/2 a full size, say 127.5 to 132.5. The vac advance dizzy richens the mixture more than the 009, and it is the vac dizzy that the Solex was built/jetted to run with. Try it. I run twin Kadrons with a 009 without any hesitation when...

Bentley specifies 'hypoid transmission oil'. Bugs however use a thin grease with a specific melting point only available from VW (I believe). Al

If you're brave, pull yours carefully and remove stitching. This will give you a template to use on a suitable piece of new vinyl (try Martrim for samples - you used to be able to send them an old piece and they would send nearest matches to choose from. Perforated is best, but there are many...

Better off with Molyslip. Love it. Slick has Teflon/PTFE, and DuPont who own the Teflon trademark will not warrent it for use in engine oil as that's not what it is good for. Al

Just pull the gauze filter and sender and plug the holes. Throw some clean petrol in and slosh it around. Empty, and replace filter (OK to reuse if not damaged and clean) and slap it back in, replacing any damaged hoses etc. Unless you are able to find a proper VW tank that is new you are going...

Go for media blasting instead. It leaves paint on hidden panel areas where you will not get new paint to go, and it will not leach out acid in the damp UK climate. The last thing you want is for corrosion to start under your paint job because the shop did not neutralize the acid completely. The...

Why not make/fit your own? My adopted gran has a sewing machine and can stitch vinyl. All I do is pull off the old one, make a template, and mark stitch lines. She stitches where marked and I have a better than aftermarket headlining for about 30 quid. Talk to Martrim in the UK about vinyl...

Problem sorted via Samba post on same subject. Clean it and grease it! Al

Aviation permatex - read this http://www.geneberg.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=9010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Al

Suggest you work out your Compression Ratio without the shim, and then see what shim is required (if any) to get it to where you want it. This is NOT a 'just fling on a thin (how thin is thin?) shim fix, they are available in a huge range of thicknesses to get the CR spot on. I would also...

If anyone wants the VIN sticker for their bus, there is a guy in the U.S who sells repops quite cheap - my Jubilee bug runs one in SoCal which says it's a '74!!! They are only like $10ea, and if a few of you got together you would save on postage. Al

They are better than rubber for braking; however, watch for kinks/wear, as when they go they GO! Al

You might want to get a new case soon. New VW factory price is over $600 at the factory! Also, if your used case is a good one it may be better than a new one unless the seller has checked that the cam/crank tunnels are aligned - strangely VW don't seem to care about spec anymore! We reject...

I managed to pick up a very large sheet of bubble pack with aluminium foil backing. Do you stick it down with the aluminium down or up? Al

You might want to replace the flexible brake lines if old, as that is normally what happens when they start to go bad. Cheap life insurance!! Al

It is the same as a bug one 113-141-711. We have 080-141-711.1 also . Priced at about $3 ea. at our shop, but S&H might be a killer! Try the local VW dealer for a dealer search on the 113 number if nobody else has it. If you can wait I will be in the UK in October! Al

Checked yesterday, and believe it's the same as bug, just a longer cross shaft on the bus. I will check measurements monday against yours. Al