This blog explores the most extreme VW modification, and rareset models and types VW bought out over the past 50 years. We hope you nejoy the blog! Very rare Convertable Notchback, looking great in Sepia Now this car I really want, never seen it in the flesh, but this picture is enough for me, Karmann […]
1967 Beetle Rebuild The Full Restoration In 2018, here at Limebug we undertook this huge nut and bolt restoration; a lovely Ultramarine Blue 1967 1200 Sparkäfer Beetle needing to be brought back to its original glory. We had the car sat around looking sorry for itself for approximately 9 years and decided it was high […]
Limebug – Ultimate Unicorn Build – The 49 Split Beetle Limebug – Ultimate Unicorn Build – The 49 Split Beetle IS NEVER MEET YOUR HERO, ALWAYS RIGHT? 49 Split Standard, DBK49 #H8RB8R – A collision of the absolute basics and over engineering The 3500 hour long epic, a dream (nightmare) come true…. Coming… Thanks to: […]
Dave’s 1965 Beetle Limebug-Built Bug Starting it’s life over the pond in Idaho, Dave’s Beetle quickly found it’s way to some local swampland. Although it’s uncertain how this happened, we do know that the next owner used the Beetle as a fishing platform. The memories of this can still be found on the car today; […]
Rhys’ 70’s Bug We were contacted a little while back by a chap named Terry, who messaged us about a very special project to build a beetle for a good friend of his named Rhys. Rhys is a 16 year old lad who is fighting through an extremely tough illness at the minute, and has […]
Instructions for Whiteband Trims – Read fully before fitting. Suitability Trims can be fitted to any type of wheel-alloy, steel or wire. Where low-profile tires are fitted, there must be at least 3 inches (75mm) of sidewall for correct fitting. We recommend that new tyres are driven on first as being brought up to full […]
Snap On Racing Speed Disk Fitting
Spring Plates Explained Getting 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 […]
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 […]
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 / […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Crankcase nuts Crankcase 12mm nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft/lbs Crankcase 8mm nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft/lbs Cylinder […]
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 […]
Area 1 – Fuel System Please make sure that the Fuel Pump is in good working order. 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 old) causing […]
