Recent content by paddymac

Went to start my beetle over the weekend and all going well until I went to lower the passenger window and thump. took off the card panel and found the whole wiper mechanism has suffered a fatal dose of tin worm. VW heritage does not have the 65 Mechanisms By any chance would there be one out...

Hello all, got my 1200 engine running last monday and found the chake is not working so i am looking for a 6V choke element and solenoid for my carb if anyone has one spare. Will try Johan later. Also I need a chimney sweep to clean all the soot from the exhaust:ohhwell:. Thanks for all the...

Help, help, I am having great difficulty in locating a 6V:wallbash::wallbash::wallbash: starter motor for my beetle, anyone have one lying around or know where I might source one?:sos: Many thanks Ralph

Well I need to replace my 6v starter motor and I have decided to get ignition coil condenser plug leads points etc. Now I need to know where you would suggest. I would like to try and get motoring next weekend? Any thoughts? GSF appear to have all in stock, anyone have experiences here? Thanks...

Tried starting yesterday with vintage mechanic, yes he is very old:lol3:, anyhoo he suggests replacing the above to start with. Looks like I'll have to wait for next weekend before going for me first spin. Anyone have a 6V condensor or earth straps before I go looking abroad? Thanks in...