Just bought my first bug · Aussieveedubbers

jamiec · 10 Oct 2009, 10:27 pm

Hi i just bought my first bug a 72 model today so trying to learn lots about it.It has vw1300 badge on the back and was told when i was looking at it that it had a 1600cc motor. it is a twin port motor but have read that some 1300 motors had twin ports aswell so if anyone can tell me what motor i have would be really great thanks.Engine No is AS086111

1303Steve · 10 Oct 2009, 10:45 pm

Hi

AS is a 1600 engine number, but you will find that VWs are just Mecarno sets for big kids so it could be anything.

Your bug must have seen some off road action judging by the height and the rear tyres.

Welcome to the asylum.

Steve

jamiec · 10 Oct 2009, 11:08 pm

Is possable it has had some offroad action it was on a farm.Is the bug sitting higher then it should?

Joel · 11 Oct 2009, 7:36 am

its just had the 1300 long block swapped with a 74 1600 one

it still has the 1300 carby etc. pretty common thing

before you run it to much go and get some new fuel hose and replace all of it but particularly the line between the fuel filter and the carb.

thats the wrong spot for a filter and the leading cause of vw fires.
its right in between the coil and distributor so when the hose pops off cos the idiot that installed it put the filter on the pressure side of the pump and didnt use hose clamps, fuel sprays everywhere im sure you can imagine what happens

bug looks like a good starting point, just starting with the typical pillar rust in the back
good luck with it and welcome to the nuthouse

jamiec · 11 Oct 2009, 7:51 am

Thanks for the info yer that filter scared me with old hoses and no clamps my kombi was just as bad when i bought that i changed the two filters inside the engine bay to one filter outside the engine bay to before the fuel pump.Should i do any changers to the 1300 carby to match the bigger 1600?

Bizarre · 11 Oct 2009, 10:53 am

My guess is you have a 30 Pict instead of a 34 Pict

Seeing as you have a 009 dizzy and not a stock vac advance one i would stay with the the 30 Pict

Loos a little top end for a lot smoother drive

Doubt you would notice the difference

jamiec · 11 Oct 2009, 4:36 pm

Hi the carby says 31 pict 3 on the side and the dizzy is 009.

Joel · 11 Oct 2009, 7:17 pm

you really would notice bugger all difference

ive got a 31pict3 on one of my spare 1600s and its barely any different, a little less pickup on hills is all i notice but it does get slightly better economy

if its not flat spotting when you accelarate from down low id leave well enough alone

jamiec · 11 Oct 2009, 10:02 pm

Ok thanks Joel thats good to know😁

bajachris88 · 11 Oct 2009, 11:15 pm

congrats on the car!

She looks pretty straight 👍

Remember to dose her in a good lathering of lanoline oil in the a pillars from under the bonnet. and spray in the rear as joel stated, if u can get in the heater channels and sills too (Fish oil or diesel could be used, if u don't mind the smell) Look for death foam in there too, if u see any, get a hook and pull it out (holds in moisture, 99% the excuse for rear rust in there.)

Rural Baja · 12 Oct 2009, 6:28 am

Jamie,

Loving the rear wheels, i guess im a famer at heart! Good to see another one saved.

So whats the plan for her? resto or leave as is for a while?

Cheers Bill

jamiec · 12 Oct 2009, 5:15 pm

Hi Empi
I dont know yet what i will do but thinking of either full strip and rebuild or fix up what needs fixing and get it regoed.This was an unplaned buy so had no ideas before purchess🤪

colonel mustard · 12 Oct 2009, 5:21 pm

Hey.

If your just road driving, change those rear tires.... you wont get great wear on them, and you will cut the noise.

jamiec · 12 Oct 2009, 6:18 pm

Yep i would put road tyres on it before it goes on the road.It has no rego yet🙁

71-BEETLE-SEDAN · 12 Oct 2009, 6:49 pm

Check for rust under the running board where they meet the fendersw, near the jack points, they are picky bout it if they put it on a hoist.

jamiec · 14 Oct 2009, 8:52 pm

Well i have been cleaning the underside of the bug and there is so much dirt and crap everywhere.Why dont most peaple every seem to clean under there car even occasionally?🙄

Joels72Lowlight · 14 Oct 2009, 9:00 pm

Congratulations Jamie.

Was this for sale at the South Burnie petrol station?

jamiec · 14 Oct 2009, 9:40 pm

Hi Joel this bug was for sale near Devonport.
some pics of the inside

And some pics of all that dirt and crap under the bug

68AutoBug · 15 Oct 2009, 4:26 am

jamiec wrote:Hi i just bought my first bug a 72 model today so trying to learn lots about it.It has vw1300 badge on the back and was told when i was looking at it that it had a 1600cc motor. it is a twin port motor but have read that some 1300 motors had twin ports aswell so if anyone can tell me what motor i have would be really great thanks.Engine No is AS086111

Hi
one nice looking beetle there...
get some wax onto the bodywork and chrome to stop any rust... curnubra wax if you can afford it... Meguiars or mothers etc...

Get some foam degreaser and spray the engine compartment to get all the grease out of there... then hose off...

009 distributor is the only part needing replacing, as they were never used on VW air cooled engines...

check to make sure there isn't any escaping from the fan shroud... like next to the spark plugs...

cheers

Lee

Dirtbag · 15 Oct 2009, 9:58 pm

That's a cool beast. I love the hill billy tyres man, leave them on : ) Looks like a pretty nice morris 850 mini in the background?

jamiec · 15 Oct 2009, 10:35 pm

Hi dirtbag you are correct it is a morris 850 i have just finished a resto on it and got it on the road after being off the road for over 20 years.
looked like this before i started

and now looks like this

Dirtbag · 16 Oct 2009, 4:44 am

Hi jamiec, that's an awesome job you've done on the 850. Is it still an 850 motor? I have a real soft spot for the 850 with their sliding windows and tin grill etc. Nice work. Love the white roof too, good choice.

jamiec · 16 Oct 2009, 6:27 am

Thanks Dirtbag Yep it still has its original 850 motor all matching numbers the car has only done 32000 miles since new.

jamiec · 15 Nov 2009, 4:09 pm

Good news on the beetle front i have now sold the morris 850🥲 so now have some cash and room in the shed to work on the bug 👍and i have now started working on it as of today😁

Mountains Greg · 16 Nov 2009, 10:26 pm

Hi Jamiec,

Nice straight bug you have there. I'm not too sure how good it would be to drive on the black stuff with those rear tyres though. Possibly a little noisy. Have to admit I like that Morris you've just sold as well. I've always liked that model and the Morris 1100 as well. I have a couple of workshop manuals for an 1100 I don't really know why 🤪

But, got to say very neat little car trailer set-up as well. Welcome to the world of all things Volkswagen!

Greg

jamiec · 17 Nov 2009, 12:20 pm

Thanks Greg, yep those rear tyres could be interesting am looking at getting a couple more rims to fit standard tyres to and keep the big ones for some off road action.Here are a couple of pics of the start to get fixed up for rego.

jamiec · 5 Feb 2010, 10:09 pm

I have made some progress on the bug today i bought 4 new shocks and now fitted, new battery and a pair of front headlights that were from a later model bug and have been fitted with adaptors to use standard h4 globes and these were also fitted today😎 And over the last month have fitted new fuel pump, sparkplug leads, new fuel hose in the engine bay,And one new flexable brake hose on the front left . Also sorted some more bodywork out.

jamiec · 2 Mar 2010, 4:34 pm

WooHoo the bug is back on the streets😎

DylanTheDubber · 2 Mar 2010, 7:00 pm

Good on you man glad to see another back on the road. = )

Fishynos72 · 4 Mar 2010, 2:51 pm

fistly great car, good find
my 72 had the same rust in the same place. make sure you coat the inside of the tunnel will a rust kill because if will just keep comming back. also make sure you take the sound deadning pillow out of the tunnel thats what caused the rust (you won't notice any sound difference).
Good luck if you need any help just ask

jamiec · 6 Mar 2010, 11:38 am

Hi Fishynos72 I still have to spray in some rust protectent in the tunnel and i got rid of all that sound deadning stuff that took a long time pokeing and proding and blowing out with compressed air all done now😁 Maybe you can help on my first drive out on the highway when at about 100klmh i get a real noisy gear stick rattle any ideas?

thanks
jamie

Joel · 6 Mar 2010, 12:04 pm

rod bushings is worn/missing

check the techmods/FAQ forum for my how to replace it thread

jamiec · 8 Mar 2010, 2:43 pm

Thanks joel that info will be very handy👍

Fishynos72 · 12 Mar 2010, 4:12 pm

hey sorry i did'nt get back to u quicker

the rattle may be the bushings on the rear shockers.

jamiec · 14 Mar 2010, 8:43 am

Hi Fishynos i have brand new shocks fitted so no problem there.

Fishynos72 · 15 Mar 2010, 2:59 pm

heres some pics of the hole i had