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A) To maintain the high degree of fuel cleanliness critical to proper fuel injection operation and component longevity.
To determine what type of engine you have, first determine whether it is the engine single-port or twin-port (the term “dual-port” or DP is used in the US).
Helpful Hints on Removing & Installing Air-Cooled VW Engines: Before doing any work on your VW.
Simply put, an ignition system activates a fuel-air mixture to create energy.
Most Air Cooled VWs have seen their share adventures, some that have left the fuel tank dented, damaged or leaky.
It's a safe statement to say that most Air Cooled VW owners have done some work on their rides.
We answer the most common questions about electronic ignitions
If you don't have your own Volkswagen engine repair story to tell, then you probably haven't had an Air Cooled VW very long.
Restore your ignition with these simple steps.
Engine oil is fundamentally designed to keep all the metal surfaces in your Air Cooled VW's engine from grinding together and tearing themselves apart from friction.
Valve Covers do just as the name suggests – they cover the valve-train components of your Air Cooled VW engine, preventing dirt and debris from entering the system and preventing oil leaks.
Which Fan Shroud is correct for your Air-Cooled VW?
This tech tip is designed to assist you when installing a rebuilt or replacement engine in your air cooled VW.
This is the first of a 2 part article on replacing the engine in your VW Beetle.
Replacing your VW Carburetor is an easy job that should take approximately 1 hour.
This procedure needs to be done every 3000 miles without fail!