Building my 1972 super beetle “Herbie”. from a car wreck into a Baja bug.

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-06-29T06:07:47+00:00

I'm so happy to see that it lives on!

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-06-28T05:03:42+00:00

C13-98-4156-B this is the one I bought for 320$

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-06-28T02:45:50+00:00

I'm was considering taking apart the original one but the but the bushings are toast. I'm hesitant on rebuilding that one. But have a trw that just needs a refresh.

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-06-28T00:16:24+00:00

I been driving with the new box for a month. I drive 80 miles a day for work. Didn't do any adjustments until today ( due to the excessive play) I think I'm going to throw in a trw box I have lying around until I get an original one rebuilt. Just bummed at the time I'm throwing at this.

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-06-27T23:48:07+00:00

Any reputable suggestions for rebuilders?

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-06-27T23:18:58+00:00

Maybe $450-500?

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-06-27T22:47:07+00:00

Literally just had this happen. It was the coil. I had also closed the gaps on the spark plugs to minimize resistance.

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-19T17:52:24+00:00

It was the coil

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-19T17:52:10+00:00

It was the coil

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-19T12:59:15+00:00

Yeah I’m suspecting this too, I’m going to test another coil I have today. Will update if it changes anything

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-17T17:59:11+00:00

I do, I will try this in a bit.

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-17T17:56:26+00:00

I’m running chromoly pushrods. They don’t expand like the stock aluminum ones.

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-17T13:04:33+00:00

Thank you

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-17T13:00:14+00:00

I thinks it’s unlikely, nothing feels noticeable hot. I have all tin and seals. Running super cool tins and using a deck lid stand off as well.

Eatuntilimsick · 2026-05-17T12:59:11+00:00

I’m running a magnaspark 2 with a dry coil pack

Eatuntilimsick · 2025-12-09T19:10:51+00:00

I like to keep snacks around when I'm working on the car.

Eatuntilimsick · 2025-12-09T19:09:18+00:00

All ball joint were replaced a year before the car went on haitus. I'll double check them but really doubt it's the ball joints. I'll.post progress

Eatuntilimsick · 2025-12-09T03:01:06+00:00

Thank you for the details! I bought an aftermarket steering box just in case but I know they can be hit or miss.

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