New Guy, Hello everyone!

[asbug]

Just joined, from accross the pond (USA).
I have been to Bath and really liked the people and the area.
I wish to be apart of this group because I have a 1971 1302 RHD.
I am hopping to make some contacts in the UK so if the time arises that I need some small parts, that I can have a stash of friends overseas.

The only thing is that my RHD came from Japan. I do not speak or read Japanese, so I thought I would try to join a UK site. I guess it doesn't matter, but mine appears to be the stripped down 1302, and not the 1302L or 1302S, (it has an AB block taht appears to still be a 1300DP.)

Any way just wanted to say "hello."

Have a great day,
KC

[shieldsy]

Hello KC and welcome to our forum!

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to our part of the world.
Feel free to post questions and requests and I'm sure somebody will be able to help you out.
You don't have to live here to be a member so follow the 'Join us' link to join up and get full access to the website.

Cheers,
Liam

[Manderz53]

Hello and welcome!!

[Ian M]

Hi, good to have people from around the world. It's nice to hear what other people are doing.

[asbug]

[asbug]

oops.
I was trying to edit out a spelling error only to create another...
Well, I do have one question.
Does any one know if the steering box is the same for a LHD and a RHD super?
I have the death shakes at approx. 45 mph and am checking things out.
My steering box is loose approx 1.75 inches of steering wheel play, and is leaking oil.
I think the majority of the problems are in the idler arm bushings though.
Thanks for the warm welcome.
KC
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1972 Automatic Stickshift Standard Beetle (USA Deluxe) Daily Driver...OEM 1600DP w/ 100K Miles.
1970 Standard Beetle 4 spd. (USA Deluxe) 1600DP.
1971 1302 RHD Japanese Super Beetle. 1300DP.

[asbug]

Have another question:
Is the muffler the same size on my AB 1300DP as a standard latter engine.
The OEM VW muffler is blown out around the tail pipe.
I would appreciate it if any one knows...
KC
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1972 Automatic Stickshift Standard Beetle (USA Deluxe) Daily Driver...OEM 1600DP w/ 100K Miles.
1970 Standard Beetle 4 spd. (USA Deluxe) 1600DP.
1971 1302 RHD Japanese Super Beetle. 1300DP.

[Ian M]

Hi, as long as you don't have a twin hotspot inlet manifold all 1300-1600 exhausts should fit. You can see the difference if you look on some of the uk shop web sites eg vw heritage. Hope this is of some help.