How did I change the oil on my 1967 VW Beetle?
That oil change comes due one time or another and this was “another!” I made a date with my ’67 and he cooperated. I backed him out of his space but still under the shading cover. I put a jack under one side to level the car; our driveway slopes ever so gently. Then I carried the tools particular to an oil change to the work area.
What to do if your VW fuel gauge is not working?
1. With the battery ground still disconnected and taking care not to disconnect any of the speedometer wires, carefully remove the speedometer from the dash, after disconnecting the cable. You should be able to let it hang face-down. – This is a good time to make a drawing of the wire connectionson the back of the speedometer.
Where is the fuel filter on a 1967 VW Beetle?
As you know, 1967beetle.com advocates the installation of a Fuel Filtering Device either at the outlet of the Gas Tank or at the rear of the car before the Fuel Line enters the Engine Compartment. Once installed, the Fuel Filter must be monitored regularly– especially if your Gas Tank has not been recently cleaned.
How do you check the fuel tank on a VW Beetle?
If your Beetle’s Fuel Tank has not been cleaned in years, it is time to examine its contents. Usually by removing the Fuel Sender (5 screws), and using a strong flashlight, we owners can observe any gunk which may be deposited at the low point.
What was the rear axle on a 1967 VW Beetle?
Not long after I had reassembled Baby, our 1967 Savanna Beige Sedan, I noticed that the passenger’s rear axle was seeping fluid onto the backing plate. “Rats!” I thought. And, sighing, I got out the tools and began the task of replacing the axle seal—what else could it be?
Where is the gearbox in a VW Beetle?
The gearbox is just in front of the engine. To get at it you need to crawl around under the car and to undo the bolt to get the oil out you need plenty of leverage, so you have to get the car up in the air a bit so you can get right underneath it. So, jack up the back of the car and put it on axle stands, or drive it up on to a set of ramps.
How big is the axle nut on a VW Beetle?
It’s time to install the drum and the axle nut. Hand-tighten the nut—then use a tool to further seat the nut. Lower the car and finalize the torqueing of that axle nut—to at least 217 foot pounds. Do NOT attempt to torque the axle nut with the car on stands. The torqueing process will throw the car off the stands!