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If you don't get an answer here, you might try asking on the club's Facebook page. It gets more traffic than this web site, though the web site offers more searchable historic information than Facebook could ever offer.

If you don't get an answer here, you might try asking on the club's Facebook page. It gets more traffic than this web site, though the web site offers more searchable historic information than Facebook could ever offer.

While I don't know myself, maybe this thread might offer some insight.

https://shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=144774

And a great one at that!

Looks good! What shape is it in now? You could post pics of your progress and let everyone follow along with you.

I assume that the pics in your profile are of the car you are speaking of. Where is it located, what does it have inside and what are you asking for it?

I know this is late, but did you ever get your issue addressed?

As most people have moved over to Facebook, there isn't much traffic here anymore. You might get a better response if you post your request on the Club Facebook page. In the mean time, if you need help with general VW type build issues, the VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia 1954 thru 1979 Haynes Repair M...

This is an old thread. Try asking your question directly in a new thread, either here, or on the club's Facebook page.

I would say that leaking fuel is not something to mess with. Pull the hood. It's possible that it could be a bad gasket seal, a crack in the sending unit flange, or a leak in the fuel line. In any case, definitely not something to take shortcuts on.

Is it possible that your shift linkage is just out of adjustment? That you can adjust yourself. If not, what area do you live in? There are some decent VW transmission places out there. What ever you do, DO NOT take it to a regular automotive transmission shop as they are likely to charge you 2 to 3...

We swapped out the longer torsion bars on our off-road buggy for the shorter ones some years ago. While we have not had any issues, I have also been told that the shorter bars tend to fail more in one way or another when used in any significant off-road capacity due to their repeated greater twist o...

Have you tried the Dune Buggy Archives?

http://www.dunebuggyarchives.com/decision-tree/BuggyId/

We purchased a new 1776 long block from Old Speed in Paramount 20 years ago. It's still running strong and I would go to them again. Give them a call.

http://oldspeed.com/

I believe a manual wiper assembly that attaches to the windshield frame will also meet the code. You might want to look into going that direction if you don't want to fit the whole wiper motor assembly under the dash.