very basic questions.

buzzbug Praise the lowered

1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 21 Jul 2003, 5:29 pm

#67407

ok guys i need to service my bug and this will be my first time by myself.
what type of oil filter do i need?
do i need to change my spark plugs?
i know what air filter i need,
and what else do i have to do ????
help needed guys please.

some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs

buzzbug Praise the lowered

1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 21 Jul 2003, 5:39 pm

#67410

crap forgot to mention that i have a 1974 1300tp.

some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs

Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile

1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 21 Jul 2003, 6:22 pm

#67426

valve clearances, new oil, (prolly don't have an oil filter... but you should have a screen to rinse out) new fuel filters and spark plugs if you want, but probly not necessary. take em out and check the electrodes...
um.
new points.
condenser.
re-do your timing.
check tire pressure etc.
my 2c. 😀

let sleeping dubs lie

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2003, 6:31 pm

#67434

I can't remember who it was, but I think it could have been Volkspower (try a search) recently offered tune-up kits with everything you need to do a service on your VW. :thumb

Make sure you have a manual, feeler gauges, 12V test light, plug socket (make sure it has the rubber in it to hold onto the spark plug as you pull it out), 14mm ring spanner, 10 mm ring spanner, screwdrivers, etc.

It's all pretty basic stuff. Good luck!! 😀

Kruizin Kol

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2003, 6:43 pm

#67443

Save this site - it is full of wonderful information!!

Here is the link to routine maintenance (oil and valves)

http://www.geocities.com/aussiebug1970/routinelinks.html

and tune up (points plugs etc)

http://www.geocities.com/aussiebug1970/tune-up.html

now everyone say a big thankyou to Dave!!! (who is Rob???)

Futue te ipsum!!!

Bugged Again Wolfsburg Wizard

507 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jul 2003, 8:25 am

#67589

Thank you Dave :thumb

jboy82 Seriously Crusin Dubber

105 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 22 Jul 2003, 2:38 pm

#67668

How often do you need to do valve clearances? I have a 1600tp.

Cheers!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jul 2003, 2:40 pm

#67670

every time you change the oil - every 5,000 kms

Futue te ipsum!!!

Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile

1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 22 Jul 2003, 7:47 pm

#67722

great website blue 😀
weird with the rob stuff.. :o
i need another sentence with a 🙂

let sleeping dubs lie

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jul 2003, 8:09 pm

#67737

blue74l wrote:now everyone say a big thankyou to Dave!!! (who is Rob???)

I stuff it up all the time - sorry Rob.

Dave is the silent one

A big thanks to Rob.

Anyone heard from him lately?

Futue te ipsum!!!