1977 Beetle SP 1600
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Fstofberg
- Drip
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- What model do you have?: 1977 sp1600
- Location: Pretoria
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Re: 1977 Beetle SP 1600
Who would be able to assist in fabricating a new exhaust for my beetle the current standard one is very noisy when travelling at highway speeds?
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jmvv
- Crankshaft
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Re: 1977 Beetle SP 1600
Contact Frans at Cheetah Exhausts in Rosslyn
250 Greyling Crescent
Rosslyn East
Pretoria
012 541 1638
They built me a brilliant replica of the old Monza exhaust for my beetle.
250 Greyling Crescent
Rosslyn East
Pretoria
012 541 1638
They built me a brilliant replica of the old Monza exhaust for my beetle.
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Dawie
- Fuel Injection
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Re: 1977 Beetle SP 1600
Fstofberg wrote:
"Who would be able to assist in fabricating a new exhaust for my beetle the current standard one is very noisy when travelling at highway speeds?"
Also confirm that the two "sound blocking cushions" in the rear pillars are still in place.
Often these would cause rust spots, and were removed if bodywork/ respray was done on a beetle. In a twincarb application, the result would then be direct open passages from the aircleaners into the interior. The "induction roar" would then reach painful irritating high levels inside the car. Especially at highway speeds. (Been there).
When repacing these sound-blocking cushions, its best to first dry them out and then wrap in plastic to prevent absorbing rust-causing moisture.
"Who would be able to assist in fabricating a new exhaust for my beetle the current standard one is very noisy when travelling at highway speeds?"
Also confirm that the two "sound blocking cushions" in the rear pillars are still in place.
Often these would cause rust spots, and were removed if bodywork/ respray was done on a beetle. In a twincarb application, the result would then be direct open passages from the aircleaners into the interior. The "induction roar" would then reach painful irritating high levels inside the car. Especially at highway speeds. (Been there).
When repacing these sound-blocking cushions, its best to first dry them out and then wrap in plastic to prevent absorbing rust-causing moisture.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
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Fstofberg
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- What model do you have?: 1977 sp1600
- Location: Pretoria
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Re: 1977 Beetle SP 1600
Awesome thanks will have a lok and see as my beetle sets off car alarms at this stage