Snap On Racing Speed Disk Fitting
Snap On Racing Speed Disk Fitting
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The Ultimate Spring Plate Guide
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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 rear air-cooled VW suspension as well as our products. For the majority of people, the rear VW suspension is little understood and more often misunderstood. Why does my ride quality […]
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Manual Air Ride Management Kit Wiring / Valve / Pneumatic Diagrams
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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 Included with our Manual Air Ride Management Kits Use the Following Diagram for Twin Compressor Setups We recommend all items are installed by a qualified individual(s). We accept […]
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Suspension, Trailing Arm Codes
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Trailing Arm Codes T1 1966-85 Beetle / Ghia Ball joint Trailing Arm P/N’s 131405151A – Lower Left 131405152A – Lower Right 131405104A – Upper Left / Right T1 1947-65 Beetle / Ghia King & Link Pin Trailing Arm P/N’s 111405105D – Upper Left / Right 111405151C – Lower Left / Right T1 1947-65 Beetle / […]
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Air Ride FAQ’s
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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 at the point where your spring plate hits the upper cup where the bump stop would originally land. The compressed shock length we supply is 222mm Eye-Eye. If you want […]
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Beetle / Ghia King & Link Pins Shim Guide (inc Split Screen Bus)
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Tie / Track Rods Explained (Sizes, Threads and Nuts Sizes, All Years)
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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 answer is no, but don’t worry we can help! Here are the OE measurements of Track rods on standard Beetle’s Ghia’s, Trekker’s, and Friddy’s (All data is stock width […]
How to Tune Weber IDF Carburetor
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1. Begin by insuring that for initial carburetor set up all the air by-pass screws should be in closed position. These are not normally used in standard carburetor adjustment. Note to do this, loosen the pinch nut, then turn the screw all the way in until seated, then re-secure the pinch nut. 2. […]
Performance Aircooled VW Camshafts Explained / Complete Data Sheet
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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″ checking clearance Consistent lobe hardness all the way to the core center (Chilled Cast) Material is compatible and uniform with 20018 lifters (55-60 RC) Tough enough to stand up to […]
Engine Bearings / Thrust & Oversize Explained
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T1 / T3 Crankshaft Main Bearing Set Aircooled VW Engine Performance Internals and Bearing Sets Limebug now offers oversize bearings along side out normal range. Explanation of the theory and most suitable bearing for your application below, be sure to select the correct bearing combination using our details section and tech centre. How to measure […]
Oil Pump Guides
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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 (6mm studs + 10mm inlet) VWC-311-115-107-KHD – HEAVY DUTY OIL PUMP 26MM GEARS 6MM HOLES – FITS 25-36-40HP 12-1500CC – BEETLE/GHIA/BUS/T-3 61-67 – (WITH 10MM INLET OIL GALLEY) 1500cc (8mm […]
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Engine Original CC’s and Years
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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 40 1300 AB Twin Port 8/70-7/73 40 1300 AR Twin Port 8/73-7/75 44 1500 H Single Port 8/65-7/70 47 1600 AD Twin Port 8/70/7/73 50 1600 AE Twin Port 8/70-7/71 […]
Engine Displacement and Bore Size Guide
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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 X 69mm X 3.1416 = 1775cc (to get the Volume of 1 cylinder in CC divide by 4) Example – 1775 ÷ 4 = 443.75 Bore Stroke – Engine Displacement […]
Engine Deck Height Calculation
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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 CC Example – 90.5mm = 3.563″ X 3.563″ X .060″ X 12.87 = 9.80cc 1mm = .03937 or the Mm system Forumla – Bore (mm) X Bore (mm) X Deck […]
Engine Compression Ratio Calculation
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How to calculate Compression Ratio Forumla – Head cc = Deck cc = 1 cylinder volume Head cc + Deck cc Example – 69mm X 90.5mm engine size = 1775 ÷ 4 = 443.75cc .060″ Deck = 9.80cc Head = _____50.00cc 503.55cc Compression Ratio Chart 1300, 1500, 1600cc Type I, […]
Engine Torque Recommendations
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Engine Torque Recommendations Crankcase nuts Crankcase 12mm nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft/lbs Crankcase 8mm nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft/lbs Cylinder […]
Engine Code Reference Table
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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 5/59- 34 @ 3800 RPM D 1200 T1 8/65- 34 E 1300 T1 8/65-7/70 37 F 1300 T1 8/65-7/70 40 H 1500 T2 8/65-7/68 44 H 1500 T1 8/65-7/70 44 […]
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Solex Carb Tuning Workshop
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Area 1 – Fuel System 1. Please make sure that the Fuel Pump is in good working order. 2. Install a new inline Fuel Filter to prevent dirt and grit for contaminating the fuel circuits of the carburettor. The tiniest amounts of “grit” can cause blockages in the fuel circuit in the carburetor (new or […]
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Gear Knob Adapter Table
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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 Threads Beetle 1952 – 61 Manual Gearbox 10mm x 1.50 Beetle 1962 – 67 Manual Gearbox 7mm x 1.0 Beetle 1968 – 79 Manual Gearbox 12mm x 1.50 Ghia 1956 […]
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Aircooled VW Gearbox Rebuild / Upgrade Services
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Limebug Gearbox Reconditioning What you need to know Why Upgrade / Rebuild your Gearbox? There is a number of reasons customers look to re-con a gearbox / transmission, most commonly is to keep up with modern traffic; this is achieved by converting the ring and pinion. The ring (or crown) and pinion, is the […]
Full Flow Aircooled VW Motor / Engine Explained
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The primary benefits of full flowing the oil cooling /filtration system is increased cooling efficiency, reduced operation temperature fluctuation. Optional electric thermostat operated fan / and or bypass cooling, modern particulate filtration in both wet and dry sump options, running increased pump gear size (higher oil pressure) 30mm gear. For details on components to achieve […]
