Something here doesn't look right to me.

After having owned my bug now for a few months, decided I'd get my hands dirty and begin doing some maintenance on my little 1200.

Today I got around to adjusting the valves, took off the first cover, and something didn't look right to me.... apart from everything looking filthy. Is something missing?







I'd also noticed when driving, that the engine would make a sound similar to a pinging/knocking sound under hard acceleration (ie when entering traffic or under load up a hill) -

I'm guessing this might be the cause?

Thanks,

Andy

MY GOODNESS! whens the last time u did an oil change? that is crazy amount of grime!

I agree something doesnt look right??

Shouldnt be able to see the shiny bit??

Something is missing or has the shaft slip up?? - cant see how??

Have a look at the pictures here
http://www.latebug.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=160&start=50

That slot you can see in the first 2 pictures is chere the clip is suppose to go - just damned if I can see how it has slid up??

Is the clip on at the end??

Missing spring clip..

bajachris88 wrote:MY GOODNESS! whens the last time u did an oil change? that is crazy amount of grime!

I've only owned the car for a few months, guessing thats from the previous owner/s?

spring clip and change the OOIIL

yep spring clips and shims missing prob should have a look at the top end as your goin by the look of the oil. take it to someone who knows!

Yeah had another look, and there looks like there's a fine shim missing also.

Thanks to all!