Thanks in advance to all who post tech links on the forum and to those who create these diagrams and websites.
Here they are all in one place...
HOW TO/GUIDES
VW BEETLE HOW TO MAKE A REAR WHEEL BEARING PULLER
VW BEETLE LOW IMPACT REAR WHEEL BEARING/ AXLE TUBE PULLER
T25/T3 Transporter/Vanagon SPEEDO CABLE REPLACEMENT
T25/T3 Transporter/Vanagon BUDDY SEAT FITMENT (Westfalia?)
DIY SPRINGPLATE COMPRESSOR/TENSIONER TOOL
GEARBOX CODES, IDENTIFY GEARBOX WITHOUT ONE
DIY MAKE AN AIRCOOLED VW ENGINE STARTER
DIY ALLOY WHEEL POLISHING
HOW TO MAKE DRAG RACE HANDBRAKE
8MM FUEL TANK OUTLET
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1587203
BUG DOOR ALIGNMENT
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=390966
FITTING 3 POINT BELTS IN EARLY BUG.
https://www.julianos.com/Articles.asp?ID=247
SETTING UP DRLA CARBS
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?p=16512403&posted=1#post16512403
AIR RIDE/SUSPENSION INFO
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1132426&highlight=air+ride
SETTING UP REAR SUSPENSION HEIGHT
http://www.vw-resource.com/rearaxle.html
TESTING ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE (& workings explained)
http://www.speedyjim.net/htm/fuel_ga.htm
BASIC TUNE UP & ADJUSTMENT OF SOLE PICT/3 CARB
Also
SETTING VALVES/POINTS/TIMING
http://www.vw-resource.com/34pict3.html
CORRECT TIMING FOR 009 DISTRIBUTOR
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?p=16334330#post16334330
FITTING SKODA STARTER MOTOR TO BUG
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1485089
EBERSPACHER B2 INTO BUG INFO
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/al...036243&start=0
(Diagrams in section below)
WIPER MOTOR WIRING AND TECH INFO
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1574802
FITTING FLYWHEEL/SHIMS
YouTube vid (one of many) describes the setup process:
http://www.thegoldenbug.com/en/vw_te...ing_crankshaft
This site has an excellent article:
http://www.vw-resource.com/flywheel.html
DIAGRAMS (Thanks to the awesome SpeedyJim for most of these! )
SPEEDY JIM WIRING DIAGRAMS (click wording on page for diagram)
http://www.netlink.net/mp/volks/htm/elec.htm
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WIRING
https://i.imgur.com/YyT7hSW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YFOKWIb.jpg
Z Bar Down link drawing.
COIL WIRING DIAGRAM
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/coil_no-reverse.gif
PERTRONIX ELECTRIC IGNITION DIAGRAM
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/attachment.php?attachmentid=258923&d=1544648088
HEADLIGHT RELAY
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/dimmerrly.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/347217.jpg
BENCH ENGINE STARTER WIRING DIAGRAMS
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/coil_1a.gif
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/starter.gif
1960 GHIA WIRING DIAGRAM (bug?)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiring/bug_61.jpg
1960 GHIA FUSE LAYOUT (bug?)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiring/61bugfuses.jpg
EBERSPACHER DIAGRAMS
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives...pacher_bn2.php
MAIN BEARING IN TYPE1 CASE
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/pics/crank.gif
SPECS
USEFUL SEMAPHORE INFO
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/semaphores.php
PRODUCTION NUMBERS
ENGINE TORQUE SPECS
DIS PLACEMENT CHART
COMPRESSION RATIO
DRIVE RATIO
http://www.headflowmasters.com/helpful-vw-charts.html#.WpAAM4Gnw0M
(The Beetle engine size is wrong for the 36HP. They were 1200cc. The earlier 1100cc motor was the 25 or 30HP motor depending on what side of the pond you came from.)
CODES
BEETLE CHASSIS NUMBERS
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
PAINT CODES
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/vwpaint.htm
GEARBOX CODES
http://www.partsemporium.co.uk/GUIDE Gearbox codes vw beetle ghia.htm
DISTRIBUTOR INTERCHANGE BOSCH TO VW NUMBER
http://web.archive.org/web/20120915125032/http://www.oldvolkshome.com:80/ovhignbo.htm
CALCULATORS
GEAR RATIO/TYRE SIZE SPEED CALCULATOR
http://johnmaherracing.com/calculators/gear-ratio-calculator/
WHEEL BACKSPACE & OFFSET
http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/Offset-to-Backspace.html
ENGINE CALCULATOR
http://www.n0tch.co.uk/vw-engine-calculator/
TYRE SIZE CALCULATOR/COMPARISON
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=165-65r15-195-65r15
CALCULATE 0-60 FROM 1/4 MILE TIME
http://www.wallaceracing.com/0-60_equation.php
YOUTUBE GUIDES
DIY DRAG RACE HANDBRAKE
ALLOY WHEEL POLISHING
REMOVING SEIZED BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS
CURING WHEEL HOP
REMOVABLE VALANCE
CITRIC ACID RUST CLEANING
DIY TALBOT HORIZON FRONT CALIPER UPGRADE (Bug)
SUBARU BEETLE INFORMATION
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLas-bMbyRsgCYY66MzG1s6DBcw8oyVHYM
USEFUL WEBSITES
HOW TO TELL THE FLAIRE ON THE END OF YOUR BRAKE PIPE.
http://www.fedhillusa.com/?page=flare
JMR 2110cc build
http://johnmaherracing.com/category/all/
BUYING TYRES ONLINE
https://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php (fiddly website but received good service and we'll priced)
145/80 profile equivalent like Michelin xzx
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m53b0s40..._145_80_15_145_80R15_R15_inch_-_145_15_145R15
145/65 profile
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m53b0s14...yres_-_15_inch_R15_inch_-_145_65_15_145_65R15
LASER CUT CUSTOM PARTS
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1514969
EXHAUST SOUND CHECK (different engines sound different with the same exhaust, also sound different under load when driving and there is differing sound quality but gives you an idea )
Stock exhaust
No tip v taper.
Taper
No baffle pipes
GT box
Zoom tube (1st one on 1st vid)
Dual zoom tube (assume this is DIY? tbc)
Fat boy / mondo
Says fat boy but looks like a sidewinder to me
....and a Sidewinder
Single quiet pack
Dual quiet pack
Empi
Stinger
Baffled Stinger
Csp super comp
Tri mill glass pack
Vintage speed/superflow
Vintage Volkshaus
Dual cannons
And just for sh*ts n giggles a custom 3'' bug with scoob motor
GENERAL ENGINEERING USEFUL TECH STUFF
Here they are all in one place...
HOW TO/GUIDES
VW BEETLE HOW TO MAKE A REAR WHEEL BEARING PULLER
VW BEETLE LOW IMPACT REAR WHEEL BEARING/ AXLE TUBE PULLER
T25/T3 Transporter/Vanagon SPEEDO CABLE REPLACEMENT
T25/T3 Transporter/Vanagon BUDDY SEAT FITMENT (Westfalia?)
DIY SPRINGPLATE COMPRESSOR/TENSIONER TOOL
GEARBOX CODES, IDENTIFY GEARBOX WITHOUT ONE
DIY MAKE AN AIRCOOLED VW ENGINE STARTER
DIY ALLOY WHEEL POLISHING
HOW TO MAKE DRAG RACE HANDBRAKE
8MM FUEL TANK OUTLET
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1587203
BUG DOOR ALIGNMENT
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=390966
FITTING 3 POINT BELTS IN EARLY BUG.
https://www.julianos.com/Articles.asp?ID=247
SETTING UP DRLA CARBS
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?p=16512403&posted=1#post16512403
AIR RIDE/SUSPENSION INFO
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1132426&highlight=air+ride
SETTING UP REAR SUSPENSION HEIGHT
http://www.vw-resource.com/rearaxle.html
TESTING ELECTRIC FUEL GAUGE (& workings explained)
http://www.speedyjim.net/htm/fuel_ga.htm
BASIC TUNE UP & ADJUSTMENT OF SOLE PICT/3 CARB
Also
SETTING VALVES/POINTS/TIMING
http://www.vw-resource.com/34pict3.html
CORRECT TIMING FOR 009 DISTRIBUTOR
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?p=16334330#post16334330
FITTING SKODA STARTER MOTOR TO BUG
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1485089
EBERSPACHER B2 INTO BUG INFO
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/al...036243&start=0
(Diagrams in section below)
WIPER MOTOR WIRING AND TECH INFO
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1574802
FITTING FLYWHEEL/SHIMS
YouTube vid (one of many) describes the setup process:
http://www.thegoldenbug.com/en/vw_te...ing_crankshaft
This site has an excellent article:
http://www.vw-resource.com/flywheel.html
DIAGRAMS (Thanks to the awesome SpeedyJim for most of these! )
SPEEDY JIM WIRING DIAGRAMS (click wording on page for diagram)
http://www.netlink.net/mp/volks/htm/elec.htm
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WIRING
https://i.imgur.com/YyT7hSW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YFOKWIb.jpg
Z Bar Down link drawing.
COIL WIRING DIAGRAM
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/coil_no-reverse.gif
PERTRONIX ELECTRIC IGNITION DIAGRAM
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/attachment.php?attachmentid=258923&d=1544648088
HEADLIGHT RELAY
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/dimmerrly.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/347217.jpg
BENCH ENGINE STARTER WIRING DIAGRAMS
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/coil_1a.gif
http://www.speedyjim.net/schem/starter.gif
1960 GHIA WIRING DIAGRAM (bug?)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiring/bug_61.jpg
1960 GHIA FUSE LAYOUT (bug?)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/wiring/61bugfuses.jpg
EBERSPACHER DIAGRAMS
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives...pacher_bn2.php
MAIN BEARING IN TYPE1 CASE
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/pics/crank.gif
SPECS
USEFUL SEMAPHORE INFO
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/semaphores.php
PRODUCTION NUMBERS
ENGINE TORQUE SPECS
DIS PLACEMENT CHART
COMPRESSION RATIO
DRIVE RATIO
http://www.headflowmasters.com/helpful-vw-charts.html#.WpAAM4Gnw0M
(The Beetle engine size is wrong for the 36HP. They were 1200cc. The earlier 1100cc motor was the 25 or 30HP motor depending on what side of the pond you came from.)
CODES
BEETLE CHASSIS NUMBERS
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
PAINT CODES
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/vwpaint.htm
GEARBOX CODES
http://www.partsemporium.co.uk/GUIDE Gearbox codes vw beetle ghia.htm
DISTRIBUTOR INTERCHANGE BOSCH TO VW NUMBER
http://web.archive.org/web/20120915125032/http://www.oldvolkshome.com:80/ovhignbo.htm
CALCULATORS
GEAR RATIO/TYRE SIZE SPEED CALCULATOR
http://johnmaherracing.com/calculators/gear-ratio-calculator/
WHEEL BACKSPACE & OFFSET
http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/Offset-to-Backspace.html
ENGINE CALCULATOR
http://www.n0tch.co.uk/vw-engine-calculator/
TYRE SIZE CALCULATOR/COMPARISON
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=165-65r15-195-65r15
CALCULATE 0-60 FROM 1/4 MILE TIME
http://www.wallaceracing.com/0-60_equation.php
YOUTUBE GUIDES
DIY DRAG RACE HANDBRAKE
ALLOY WHEEL POLISHING
REMOVING SEIZED BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS
CURING WHEEL HOP
REMOVABLE VALANCE
CITRIC ACID RUST CLEANING
DIY TALBOT HORIZON FRONT CALIPER UPGRADE (Bug)
SUBARU BEETLE INFORMATION
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLas-bMbyRsgCYY66MzG1s6DBcw8oyVHYM
USEFUL WEBSITES
HOW TO TELL THE FLAIRE ON THE END OF YOUR BRAKE PIPE.
http://www.fedhillusa.com/?page=flare
JMR 2110cc build
http://johnmaherracing.com/category/all/
BUYING TYRES ONLINE
https://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php (fiddly website but received good service and we'll priced)
145/80 profile equivalent like Michelin xzx
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m53b0s40..._145_80_15_145_80R15_R15_inch_-_145_15_145R15
145/65 profile
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m53b0s14...yres_-_15_inch_R15_inch_-_145_65_15_145_65R15
LASER CUT CUSTOM PARTS
https://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=1514969
EXHAUST SOUND CHECK (different engines sound different with the same exhaust, also sound different under load when driving and there is differing sound quality but gives you an idea )
Stock exhaust
No tip v taper.
Taper
No baffle pipes
GT box
Zoom tube (1st one on 1st vid)
Dual zoom tube (assume this is DIY? tbc)
Fat boy / mondo
Says fat boy but looks like a sidewinder to me
....and a Sidewinder
Single quiet pack
Dual quiet pack
Empi
Stinger
Baffled Stinger
Csp super comp
Tri mill glass pack
Vintage speed/superflow
Vintage Volkshaus
Dual cannons
And just for sh*ts n giggles a custom 3'' bug with scoob motor
GENERAL ENGINEERING USEFUL TECH STUFF