Steve's How To Page


The numbers of How To's on this page will gradually build up as I get around to writing them. 

Currently they are split into two sections Bug Bus with a little bit (so far) on Type 3's & cover a wide variety of topics from cheap custom door panels to replacing heater channels.

If you want to find out more about any of the following click on the appropriate link below. 

Type 3

Buying Guide: Part 1 - bodyworkNick welding in new floors

Beetle

Restoring... 

Replacing heater channels  

Replacing floorpan halves

Replacing a pre 68 front clip / wheel well

Replacing a post 68 front clip / wheel well

Replacing a Front ValanceOff with the front

Replacing a complete front quarter 

Replacing complete rear quarters

Replacing the rear door to wing panel

 

 

Interior: 

Golf front seats into a Bug Bug front quarter

Cheap & quick custom door panels

 

Electrical

Wiring up a VDO dipstick sender and gauge 

Wiring up a VDO oil pressure sender and gauge 

Fitting an Inlet Manifold De-icing Unit (IMDU) 

Changing headlight / sidelight bulbs 

Changing front indicator bulbs / lenses / chrome covers

Changing rear light bulbs / lenses / reflector platesEarly engine

Suspension and Brakes 

Changing front shock absorbers 

Changing rear shock absorbers 

 

General  & Servicing... 

Changing your vw's oil bug/bus 

 


Bay window van

Replacing a front panel (late model, high indicators)

Removing early (curved) bumpersBay indicators

Removing late (square) bumpers

Wiring up a VDO dipstick sender and gauge 

Wiring up a VDO oil pressure sender and gauge 

Changing headlight / sidelight bulbs 

Changing early front indicator bulbs / lenses / reflectors

 

 

Disclaimer: The author assumes/accepts no liability for the safety and effectiveness of these procedures in this section. The details are for information only. I have done all of these procedures to my own vw's. If you decide to follow these, you do so at your own risk.

If you have any problems or suggestions Mail me


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