I have heard of Volkzbitz frequently on forums, but he is too pricey for me right now.  I will certainly check out CIP 1 before I buy, thanks 🙂

If you are in US you have a number of VW parts outlets that will new carbs from a variety of manufacturers. I use CIP1 as they have a number of carbs at different price points. Another option is to buy a rebuild from Tim at Volkzbitz, many owners have spoken highly of the quality of his work

Look forward to seeing you there Dale!

That’s great. Look forward to seeing you again.

Looks like I am in – my MC trip was moved to June and I just took the two days off for Carlisle. I still need to sign up for lodging and show field. Hopefully more people will show up this year.

Thanks! Once I figure out what year beetle I have, then I will make sure to buy it.

I think that I am probably leaning towards buying a new carb and installing it. The ultrasonic cleaner is about $90 at harbor freight, plus the cost of the cleaning solution and compressed air. Although, I am curious at the frequency that I would have to clean the new one. I am assuming that I would end up buying all that stuff eventually to do…[Read more]

Bumping this thread for awareness.

I’m planning out this year’s Carlisle outing, Thursday May 9- Sunday morning May 12. Hotel HQ is again the Courtyard Marriott in Camp Hill; the room deal is at this link. (https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1702482498713&key=GRP&app=resvlink)

Pretty sure the Saturday dinner will…[Read more]

Hi. Would you share the Facebook link? I was unable to find your listing.

Thanks!

Book 1 to buy or borrow: “How The Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: a Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot”

You will find many answers in there, the most important one being “don’t panic.”

Most old Bug engines came equipped with a 1-barrel Brosol or Solex carb. Cleanout and new gaskets are typically all they need but if you’ve got…[Read more]

What carb is currently installed? As for rebuilding, would start with good cleaning. I use an ultrasonic cleaner with varsol to dissolve the varnish that builds up when the ethanol laced gasoline evaporates. Will also need an air compressor to blow out all the orifices in the carb. Do not use wire to try and clear blockages as invariably you may…[Read more]

Steve,

The various replicas are slightly different, but generally, fold each side up and over the roof so the width is narrow than the roof bars, the wrap the roof around the two bars.

The Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess manual has specific instructions for their car. The manual is in the library. Scroll down to the 25th page of this…[Read more]