Being one with your Vanagon…
I was reminded the other day that being one with your Vanagon helps reduce the need to call for the … Continue reading Being one with your Vanagon…
Category: Repairs
Hoping to solve a minor drive train vibration…
I have noticed that between 40 and 45 mph I can feel a drive train vibration. On either side of … Continue reading Hoping to solve a minor drive train vibration…
Seeing in the night…
I seldom drive the Karmann Ghia at night but the few times I have I noticed the headlights seem dim. … Continue reading Seeing in the night…
Rear Deck Release Redo…
Early on after I purchased the Karmann Ghia, I repaired the inoperable rear deck lid release cable. I purchased a … Continue reading Rear Deck Release Redo…
Keeping the water out while improving the appearance…
The previous owner had the car painted without removing the windshield and rear window so where the masking was not … Continue reading Keeping the water out while improving the appearance…
Keeping warm…
While working on making sure the heater tubes from the heater box to the body were well secured I noticed … Continue reading Keeping warm…
Staying Cool
When I redid the engine tins I noticed that the left and right side rear cylinder heat deflector tins were … Continue reading Staying Cool
Making it new again…inside the engine compartment.
I decided it was time to freshen up the engine tins, clean up the engine compartment and put in new … Continue reading Making it new again…inside the engine compartment.
5 to 10 Foot Car
I often describe my Karmann Ghia as a 5 to 10 foot car…meaning if you are 5 to 10 feet … Continue reading 5 to 10 Foot Car
Wheel bearing rumble…
Lately, I have noticed a slight rumbling noise when on the road with the Ghia. With this type of noise … Continue reading Wheel bearing rumble…