The Ultimate Spring Plate Guide
Spring Plates ExplainedGetting to know torsion bars, spring plates and what they do The following is a technical article written for better understanding of the […]
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Manual Air Ride Management Kit Wiring / Valve / Pneumatic Diagrams
Air Ride Manual 4-Valve Management System Wiring Diagram for most Manual Operated Air Ride Systems These wiring diagrams cover all “C” Model Viair Compressors as […]
Suspension, Trailing Arm Codes
Trailing Arm Codes T1 1966-85 Beetle / Ghia Ball joint Trailing Arm P/N’s 131405151A – Lower Left 131405152A – Lower Right 131405104A – Upper Left […]
Air Ride FAQ’s
Air Ride Common FAQ’s What is the maximum drop? The kit is designed to be limited by the shocks compressed length to just fully compress […]
Tie / Track Rods Explained (Sizes, Threads and Nuts Sizes, All Years)
Track Rods Explained? Are track rods the same length on RHD and LHD Beetle’s and Ghia’s?, do they just flip over each way? Simple […]
How to Tune Weber IDF Carburetor
1. Begin by insuring that for initial carburetor set up all the air by-pass screws should be in closed position. These are not […]
Performance Aircooled VW Camshafts Explained / Complete Data Sheet
Camshafts & Accessories Scat Camshafts have these great features: Race Proven Camshaft Profiles Designed For All Types Of Engine Applications All specifications are at the valve using a .050″ […]
Engine Bearings / Thrust & Oversize Explained
T1 / T3 Crankshaft Main Bearing Set Aircooled VW Engine Performance Internals and Bearing Sets Limebug now offers oversize bearings along side out normal range. […]
Oil Pump Guides
1300cc and earlier (6mm studs) VWC-311-115-107-KBR – 25-36HP 12-1300CC OIL PUMP – FOR ALL BEETLE STYLE ENGINES WITH 6MM OIL PUMP STUDS 1500cc and earlier […]
Engine Original CC’s and Years
Engine Numbers, 1200-1600cc Engine Size Engine Code Single or Twin Port Year Power (BHP) 1200 D Single Port 8/65> 34 1300 F Single Port 8/65-7/70 […]
Engine Displacement and Bore Size Guide
How to calculate Engine CC Formula – Bore (mm) X Bore (mm) X Stroke (mm) X 3.1416″ = Engine cc Example – 90.5 X 90.5 […]
Engine Deck Height Calculation
How to calculate Deck Height in CC’s the inch system Forumla – Bore (in.) X Bore (in.m) X Stroke (in.) X 12.87 = Deck in […]
Engine Compression Ratio Calculation
How to calculate Compression Ratio Forumla – Head cc = Deck cc = 1 cylinder volume Head cc + Deck cc Example – 69mm […]
Engine Torque Recommendations
Engine Torque Recommendations Crankcase nuts Crankcase 12mm nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]
Engine Code Reference Table
Type 1 (T1) & Type 2 (T2) Engine Codes: Code Size in CC Model From BHP B 1600 T2 8/67-7/70 47 D 1200 T2 […]
Solex Carb Tuning Workshop
Area 1 – Fuel System 1. Please make sure that the Fuel Pump is in good working order. 2. Install a new inline Fuel Filter […]
Gear Knob Adapter Table
VW Gearknob Compatibility Chart All Convertors supplied by Limebug convert upto 16×1.5mm. This is the standard size of all premium gearknobs boss. Vehicle Gearbox […]
Aircooled VW Gearbox Rebuild / Upgrade Services
Limebug Gearbox Reconditioning What you need to know Why Upgrade / Rebuild your Gearbox? There is a number of reasons customers look to re-con […]
Full Flow Aircooled VW Motor / Engine Explained
The primary benefits of full flowing the oil cooling /filtration system is increased cooling efficiency, reduced operation temperature fluctuation. Optional electric thermostat operated fan / […]