
Classic vw Beetle -- get a new or rebuilt engine?
Jul 26, 2008 · In 75 VW went to fuel injection, not out of choice, and this complicated things a bit. (Just an FYI here. To verify, at least partially, that an engine is “correct” when it has been …
Possible engine swaps for 87' Porsche 911? - Car Talk Community
Oct 4, 2018 · Go to a Porsche forum and ask around for ideas on how to get a running engine back in your 911. I bet you’ll find a number of enthusiasts willing to help. It doesn’t need to …
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Will Not Idle - Car Talk Community
Sep 18, 2013 · Rotate the engine until the rotor points at No. 1 on the cap with the pulley mark aligned with the crankcase split, loosen the dist. bolts, connect a test light to a hot terminal on …
Is it worth restoring a '67 Beetle? - Car Talk Community
May 16, 2009 · I’ve had my 1967 VW Beetle in the garage for 14 years. A mechanic checked it over and says the engine is in surprisingly good shape, but it’ll cost a bomb to restore. I’d have …
Front and rear main seals leaking on rebuilt engine
Nov 12, 2013 · the engine is a 4.0 sohc with 150,000 miles the timing chain tension broke was reason for rebuild. After about 400 miles the leaking oil reaches the exhaust system and stinks …
Engine light on! What is code P0171? - Car Talk Community
Jun 1, 2007 · Lean? Could it be the Slim Fast? ++ What is the BASIC cause of a lean engine or a lean cylinder? OK, I looked at the back of the book and got the answer: a lean condition exists …
Car won't start after replacing the fuel pump
Jan 15, 2025 · My check engine light came on and my cars vague diagnosis said there is a problem with the emissions control system. Before i could take it to a shop about a week later …
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Will Not Idle - Car Talk Community
Sep 9, 2013 · Start the engine and turn up the idle speed enough to keep the engine alive. Then turn the screw in until the engine starts to stumble, then as you back it out, count the turns until …
1977 VW Bus Problems - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Oct 21, 2007 · Last year my parents bought me a 1977 Bus for my birthday/graduation. My father drove it the 130 miles home without a problem. A couple of weeks later though, I noticed a …
Rebuild of a 1995 vw eurovan camper auto transmission
Aug 26, 2008 · I had the auto trans rebuilt…only one mechanic in Montana professed to be able to do this…all others wanted to put in a used transmission…so I said rebuild it, obviosly at a …