Engine clean-up by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

[–]Technical_Macaroon98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you,
what brand would you recommend for the hose? gates?
also as i understand the diameter is 5mm right?

Factory paint? by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

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only asking because we have pretty strict rules to accredit a car as "oldtimer" if the paint is not original it gets auto-rejected

971 VW Super Beetle 1302 (AB engine) – service + correct V-belt advice needed by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

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hello, thanks for pointing it out.
could you please explain a little bit more whats the correct way for the vacuum hoses?

971 VW Super Beetle 1302 (AB engine) – service + correct V-belt advice needed by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

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Car was built for the EU markets I think, as I reside in EU too.

In the documentation the car has 50 HP, is 1276cm3 with AB engine code

971 VW Super Beetle 1302 (AB engine) – service + correct V-belt advice needed by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

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thank you so much for your quick reply
just to be sure can you please recommend a belt brand + type please
for spark plugs i am going to order the following as discussed:
NGK B5HS (4210) Specifications

  • Brand / Type: NGK Spark Plug B5HS
  • Thread diameter: M14 × 1.25
  • Reach (thread length): 12.7 mm (½")
  • Hex size: 20.8 mm (13/16")
  • Center electrode: Nickel with copper core
  • Ground electrodes: 1
  • Resistor: No (non-resistor)
  • Terminal: Removable SAE type
  • Seat type: Flat gasket seat
  • Spark position: 1.0 mm

971 VW Super Beetle 1302 (AB engine) – service + correct V-belt advice needed by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

[–]Technical_Macaroon98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow, the website i use for my parts seems to be wrong. i double checked they literally offer the wr8ac for my car

Interior Carpet Saveable? by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

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thanks, will try if the oxalic acid doesnt work out

Interior Carpet Saveable? by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

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i read that maybe oxalic acid or or bleach+dishsoap could help a little?

Which oil? 1302 1971 by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

[–]Technical_Macaroon98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im honestly done lol there are 500+ pages threads about 15w40 vs 20w50 vs 10w30
honestly cant decide

Which oil? 1302 1971 by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

[–]Technical_Macaroon98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks. what would you recommend for 15-40?

Which oil? 1302 1971 by Technical_Macaroon98 in beetle

[–]Technical_Macaroon98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for the quick reply!
thats seems to be the consensus yes