Volkswagen Club of Pakistan (VWCOP)

[Storm]

@DP
That's true... they are all probably busy getting their hands dirty... LOL!

[devilzpassion]

@Storm...
yup... n i kno ov 2 new upcoming (classified) projects in KHI...
my hands arnt clean either... m still stuck with the A/T... had to stop the work, due to exams n office...

[Storm]

@DP
keep us updated on thse projects once they are "unleashed".

[devilzpassion]

they'll b the "slow n steady" ones... but sure will keep all posted...

[Storm]

most beetle projects are slowand steady nowdays since parts are hard to come by and people are starting to pay more atention to detail now. How's your ride doing?

What do you think of the parts i scored (a few posts back)

[devilzpassion]

i totally agree with you... n it sure has become n expensive hobby again (i love it :P)...
the car is coming along fine, in fact it is on the road, but is missing a few "details", so hav not posted any pics (did post 1 "identify the car":))...
the bumpers/lights and the bumper grommets r available in KHI, as far as i kno... but i m sure novice enthusiasts will benefit from the details that you are providing n use this for their upcoming projects... way to go/keep it up...

[Storm]

@DP
i just went through this thread again and i foudn that a novice VW fan coudl easily identify rebuld a car pretty well.

Lately i've gone into "VW mode" and i'm spending every moment reading rebuilding/workshop manuals etc. I thinnk i'm goin gslightly mad.

[devilzpassion]

same with me... hav been meeting up with Asad Bhai almost every weekend... its kinda fun to luk at all the stuff that he has, n his detailed knowledge about everything related to the word BEETLE...
saw the Volksworld 2005 on DVD at his place, n man wuz i jealous of the things people hav done to their rides abroad... cudnt think straight the whole day...
n jasim wuz with us this saturday too (i disappeared for the evening n then joined them for dinner)...

[Storm]

here's a few trivial facts which will help a few of you guys:

1) The original fuel line was copper from the pump to the carb (not rubber and there was no filter in that line)
2) Plug gaps should be 0.7mm (0.028 inches)
3) Contact point gap should be 0.4mm (0.016inches)
4) Use petrolium jelly on battery points not grease
5) Autos have the similar rear suspension as superbeetles
6) Try to get a magnetic sump plug to catch small particles in the oil
7) Engine oil should be 20W/50
8) Transmission oil should be SAE 90EP
9) Brake fluid should be SAE J1703/ DOT3 (manual)
10) Fan securing nut & fan/generator drive pulley nut should be torqued to 45 lb/ft (6.1mkg) & 43 lb/ft (6mkg) respectively
11) Original thermostat should open at 65-70 degrees C (149-158F)
12) Cooling fans should be balanced or they can cause strain on alot of engine parts and can explode due to centrifugal force
13) 1300 fan volume @4000rpm=20 cu.ft.
14) 1500 fan volume @4000rpm=21 cu.ft.
15) Fuel pump delivery rate should be 400cc/minute
16) Fuel pump pressure should be 3.5 lbs/sq. inch
17) Plugs should be Bosch W145 T1 or Champion L88A
18) Firing order should be 1-4-3-2
19) Clutch is a single plate disc Fitchel & Sachs unit
clutch cover and flywheel bolts should be torqued at 18ls.ft (2.5mkg)
20) Brake shoe lining thickness should be 3.8-4.0mm (4.3-4.5mm oversized)
21) Brake shoe lining width should be 40mm
22) Total brake shoe surface area (contact patch) should be 716cm.sq.
23) Maximum current of generator (12V) is 30 amps
24) Mean regulating voltage of generator (12V) is 14 volts
25) Nominal output Speed for generator (12v) is 2000rpm
26) Cut in speed for generator (12v) is 1450rpm
27) Nominal power for starter motor (12v) is 6V 0.5hp

[Storm]

@DP
no doubt asad knows his beetles,.. i will be tapping into his brain for help later on during my cars build as well.

I know how you feel about the cars abroad,... last night i felt like booking a flight to california so that i could buy all the parts i need for my 1303 project (it's cheaper to buy new parts there than it is even here as a 2nd hand part)

@all
look what i found in storage from when i built my first 68 speedster in 1999...

[autobanda]

@storm

thanks for the info I asked for.

great contribution regrding the tuning and other specs, but I hardly think any mechanic over here would understand if told to adjust components according to these specs.

About parts,
I Myself wanted to buy a Super Beetle, a 1302S to be particular but left the idea because of the Front suspension parts problem. I am still skeptical about buying even a simple Beetle because I do not quite know what I am getting myself into!!!!
Its been almost 4-5 months since I have been surveying the Beetle scene here in Lahore, and the situation is still not clear. But one thing is for sure, this post and members such as storm(sameer bhai), Asad bhai, devilzpassion, ahsanmq all you guys are helping me a lot.
BTW if there is demand why doesnt any body import parts on a commercial basis. Like for the SUperBeetle Front suspension.

[Storm]

@autobanda
thanks for the compliment buddy.

As for parts, from time to time our parts suppliers surprise us with special parts but generally they do a great job on importing routine parts for beetles. I guess it's not economical for them to specially import specific parts for specific models (like 1302 & 1303) sinc ethose parts might sit in their shops for years.

If you are interested in a VW i've heard that skullbox's ex beetle is possibly back on the market...

[autobanda]

@storm

its well deserved

thanks for the info regarding the Beetle but I am more into getting an average low cost Beetle and building it up as I generate the cash and according to the way I like it. For the time being I still dont know what kind of a rebuild I want for my Beetle, but I suppose it will come to me when I actually get one

[Storm]

whatever you do i'll suggest a post 67 model (68 or later) since the parts are more easily available.

[autobanda]

this is one of things I have learned, in the past 4-5 months, and I have narrowed my search criteria down to a 1969-74, non-super bug with a 1300cc or above motor.

BTW did 1974 non-super bugs come with a 1300cc or were they only available with 1200cc motors.

What would you say about buying a 74 bug.

Almost all the bugs I have seen in Lahore have owners who actually expect to earn a profit while selling their car.
if you know what I mean.

[Storm]

1) Good criteria, you'll for sure find a good bug in that league.

2) Bit of a grey area for me still, as far as i know the 74 1300 was the AR engine (which i have in my 1303) not too sure if it came in the regular 74 also or not, but i'm sure ther ewas a 1300 equivalent in the 74 if not you can alwasy find a 1300 engine andswap it.

3) Buy it if you can find one,.. almost everything can be repaired

4) Sounds typical for most pepl in PK. both my beetles costed me around 175 (and i have reciepts to prove it) but i sold them bth for around 150, afterall thay are used cars and WILL lose value.... People have got to stop being so bloody greedy over here.

[kiani1]

@ Storm

Bhai, I got inspired by your old beetle. Can you post more pix of it ?

[Storm]

@kiani1
which one? my black roadster or the burgundy 68

(please not the one posted a few lines above is not mine, it is skullbox's car)

[Storm]

saw this add and couldn't stop laughing:

https://www.pakwheels.com/xt_details.asp?CarID=18555

Comments : *RESTORED IN ORIGIONAL CONDITION WITH NEW TYRES AND BETTRY INTERIOR AND ENGINE BRAND NEW WORTH SEEING LEFT HAND ENGLAND MODEL.

seller claims that it is a left hand drive UK model,... LOL! the UK doesn't get LHD models they use RHD over there.

[devilzpassion]

@storm...
lolz... where is the black exterior???