Do count me in, i am interest in Classic beetle also, and see my Avatar pic, it is my Beetle, it is manufactured in 1973.
For forumer who are interest in classical beetle, pls do join this thread and share some pic of classical beetle here.

we can share our knowledge on beetle like how to maintain, DIY, some good workmanship workshop.
i think we should make this thread clean so pls don't post some useless comment here ok, thanks.



This post has been edited by jeff_sin: Oct 9 2006, 10:19 AM

today just collect my beetle from the workshop for sucessfully done on engine transplant, it cost me RM4000 for all including change for front wheel bearing.
Hvn't test drive yet, tomorrow will go to service my air con. Yet to exciting test drive my beetle, haha.

pic of course got, see my avatar pic! haha
i will update more, once i got time to take pic on weekend, u guys do post ur beetle pic also

Actually the price is quote high already, actually the engine cost around RM2300++ with new spark plug plus service front wheel bearing, clean drum brake , not sure about the leaf spring, air con bearing (not sure), rubber and lili lala, all is RM3400++ include labour charge, engine is 1200cc, hvn't report to jpj yet, i think i will ask the help from runner, u guys know how much it cosT?
then i went for servicing air con for next day only cost around RM70++ (cheap)
now the car is quite nice already, i will well keep it, not like last time always rev kaw kaw, and my friend at rear view of my car saw my exhaust pipe pop up fire like turbo
the exterior still need more time on it, last time just finish painting so no rust on the body yet, but the car always park overnight at outdoor, so hv to always take care of it, any method to take care of the paint?
for the car wheel cover (the chrome with vw logo cover), it has a bit rust on it, do u guys know how to make it kilat and rid of the rust?
and the "sprays water" at wiper there also not functioning already, i plan to restore it but think about it like no use also.

for u guy mention about the car wiring (electric) system, i am not sure about it can u guys eleborate more? wht kind is consider good and bad?

thanks for ur guidance in advance
i will update some pic on here
do u know any malaysia vw forum that i can learn from there?

last night i was try the engine (but actually no drive around), just start, open headlight, switch on air con, but when i start it seem not very smooth, even my previous engine easy to start! don't know how la, drive some time just back for tuning.

This post has been edited by jeff_sin: Oct 12 2006, 05:48 PM

i hope so, because after drive for 30 min and stop at a place for drink around 1 hours thn start the engine, really crank long time + a bit gas pedal then just able to start!

u mind to take some pic? i will take some and post here 2moro

Simple interior


Speed Meter


Refurbish engine


Glove box


Messy wiring, the paint job guy even paint my wire, i don't know how to diff it now since wire color all mess up


seal the air hose since we are in malaysia not winter country


This post has been edited by jeff_sin: Oct 14 2006, 12:12 PM

y this thread seem not active ?

note that there is a forumer selling his beetle, look quite nice that car

Recently my beetle's air con is spoilt, at first i just suspect the "gas" finish, actually is Evaborator cost me RM135

friend, what engine it transplant from? custom exchaust? pls post some picture here

so recently you guys have any update on your bugs?
my father has some friends in JB who are beetle enthusiat include beetle mechanic, you guys please share some experience for you beetle for repair or any others experience.