VW Beetle Restoration Part 1

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VW Beetle Valve Adjustments Part 1

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VW BEETLE LUBRICATION CHART

LUBRICATION CHART

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At 300 miles/500 km

No.

Lubrication Points

Every

√	1	Engine: Change Oil, Clean Oil Strainer.     Check for Oil Leaks.	3,000 Miles (5,000 KM.)
	2	Carburetor Controls	3,000 Miles (5,000 KM.)
	3	Check Battery, Clean and Grease Terminals.	3,000 Miles (5,000 KM.)
		Door, Hood Locks, and Door Hinges *	3,000 Miles (5,000 KM.)

	4	Check Air Cleaner, Clean Lower Part if Necessary.	6000 Miles (10,000 KM.)
	5	Rear Axel: Check Oil Level - Check for Leaks	6000 Miles (10,000 KM.)
	6	Front End: Lubricate	6000 Miles (10,000 KM.)
√	5	Rear Axel: Change Oil, Clean Magnetic Oil Drain Plugs - Check for Leaks	30,000 Miles (50,000 KM.)

* at least every 3 months.

LUBRICANTS

Lubricant

Lubrication Points

Specifications

Engine Oil for Service MS	Engine, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Carburetor Linkage, Door Hinges	Temperature                   *F     *C Viscosity Grade above       32      0 SAE 30 below       32      0 SAE 10W below      -25   -13 SAE 5 W
Hypoid Oil	Transmission	all year SAE 90 *
Universal Grease	Doors and Hood Locks	cold-resistant water - repellent high pressure grease
Lithium Grease	Front Wheel Bearings, Torsion Arms, Breaker Arm Fiber Block in Distributor	Multi-purpose grease

* SAE 80 all year in countries with arctic climates

VW BEETLE CHANGES IN YEAR 1966

Some Changes were made in the year 1966

1. New 1300cc 50hp engine is added - A one year only engine for the Beetle.

2. 1300 Badge is added to the rear engine lid.

3. Clutch cable guide is protected with a rubber hose.

4. Carburetor is now a 30 PICT-1, with a new jet arrangement.

5. The steering knuckle is connected to the torsion arms with maintenance free ball joints. The torsion leaf springs are increased from 8 to 10.

6. Frame head is modified to accommodate the improved suspension.

7. New slotted wheels are introduced in part to help with cooling of the drum brakes and Flat Hub Caps.

8. One key now operates the door and  the ignition.

9. Air vent was added to the center of the beetle’s windshield to help with de-misting.

10. Emergency Flasher is mounted on the dashboard.

11. Dimmer switch is moved to the turn signal lever.

12. Half Circle Horn Ring is re-introduced.

13. Windshield wipers now parked to the left of the windshield.

14. A new locking mechanism is incorporated into the front seats preventing them from tipping forward in the event of a collision.

15. Larger Rear View Mirror is added.

16. Rear view mirror is no longer incorporated into the sun visor mountings.

VW Beetle Bug Tip (Fuel Filter)

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